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Volunteers needed for SA flood clean-up, as some River Murray shack owners take first look at muddied homes

Shack owners in the South Australian town of Punyelroo are getting their first look – via kayak – at their muddied homes that have spent weeks submerged by floodwaters. But for others, accessing their flood-affected homes is still awhile away.

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Losing the natural world comes with major risks for your super fund and bank

As the economist Herman Daly pithily said, the economy is a wholly owned subsidiary of the environment – not the reverse. Nature makes our lives possible through what scientists call ecosystem services. Think healthy food, clean water, feed for livestock, building materials, medicine, flood and storm control, recreation, and attractions…

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Ivanhoe still grappling with flood crisis as residents remain isolated due to main road closures

Many communities in regional NSW have turned their attention to flood recovery, but this remote town is still isolated due to inundated roads.

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No 'teal' surge expected after Auckland floods

Cross-partisan 'lip service' voids the need for a conservative, climate-concerned movement even in the wake of Auckland's disastrous floods, argues Marc Daalder.

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New Zealand’s wettest month on record

The nation’s prime minister attributes the torrential rain and flooding to climate change

Salon

King Charles issues heartfelt tribute to New Zealand following Auckland floods

Four people have died and thousands of homes were damaged following the catastrophic floods in Auckland

Evening Standard

King sends thoughts and prayers to people hit by flooding in New Zealand

Charles said he had been following the news of the severe weather with the ‘deepest concern’.

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Missing Breathitt County woman declared dead, flood death toll officially rises to 45

The total number of people killed as a result of the eastern Kentucky floods has risen to 45.

WEKU

Delayed flood risk guidance in Wales could be made more flexible but climate change must be central to it

Several councils raised concerns that much-needed development would be restricted

Wales Online

Murray River flood-affected communities urged to seek mental health support

South Australia's chief psychiatrist is recommending Murray River communities seek mental health support sooner rather than later, after residents endured a prolonged pre-disaster period.

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Deloraine flood victim's house vandalised during long wait for insurer

One of the worst-affected families from last year's flood disaster in northern Tasmania has been dealt another blow after vandals broke into their waterlogged home and spray-painted walls, smashed glass and bashed holes in plaster.

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Met Office confirms Scotland will be battered by monster rain storm as flood alerts issued

Scots may have to brace for more wild wintery conditions as parts of the country could see 100mm of rainfall on Thursday.

Daily Record

Sadiq Khan urged to spend £1bn to safeguard 200,000 London homes at flood risk

In the summer of 2021 large parts of London saw severe flash floods which caused nine Tube stations to be closed

Evening Standard

Knott County Fiscal Court moves forward to acquire property from Western Pocahontas Properties to re

Knott County officials are moving forward with efforts to acquire land to relocate flood survivors.

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Flood-stricken Auckland begins clean-up after New Zealand’s ‘biggest non-earthquake event’

Hundreds of homes and cars are being cleared as another heavy rain watch is forecast

The Guardian - AU

Auckland floods: city begins clean-up after ‘biggest climate event’ in New Zealand’s history

As rain and flooding eases, attention turns to assessing the scale of the damage after four people were killed by unprecedented extreme weather

Reuters

The worst of the rain to hit New Zealand's Auckland may have passed

The worst of the forecast rain moved away from New Zealand's flood-ravaged biggest city on Wednesday after inflicting what the finance minister described as probably the "biggest non-earthquake event" in the country's history.

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Murray River businesses at Mildura still impacted by flooding with river levels now too low

House boats and paddle steamers that were floating level with some buildings on the riverfront are now beached, while dead fish litter once-flooded paths.

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First flood buyback offers set to be made a year after Northern Rivers catastrophe

The body overseeing the region's flood recovery says the scheme is "oversubscribed", with more than 8,000 applications made for assistance. Although there is an "enormous" amount of work to do, the first offers are set to be made next week.

Daily Record

Tributes flood in for beloved Ayrshire photographer Alister Firth hailed as a 'gentleman' following sudden passing

The Independent UK

Environment Agency workers to walk out in pay dispute

Unison and Prospect members in areas including river inspection, flood forecasting, coastal risk management and pollution control will strike.

Tribune News Service

Redistricting lawsuits could shape the 2024 battle for House control

WASHINGTON — The reconfiguration of political districts after the 2020 census resulted in a flood of legal challenges, some of which remain unresolved and could have big implications for the 2024 congressional elections.

Daily Record

Perth family still unable to return home after heavy floods hit city in September

Flood victims in the Craigie Burn area attended a meeting on Saturday to share their experiences, with some urging the council to be more proactive

The Independent UK

Rain pounds northern New Zealand; further flooding expected

Auckland is preparing for another round of flooding while rain batters northern New Zealand’s Northland region, which declared an emergency Tuesday afternoon in anticipation of the deluge

Salon

Calif. plans climate cuts despite floods

Lawmakers will have to resist inertia and oil and gas influence as the climate crisis worsens

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