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‘I think of drowning myself’: the Iraqi families displaced by a dam – and homeless for 40 years

The village of Jissary was flooded in 1985 to make way for the giant Mosul dam, and its people have been moving between makeshift settlements ever since. Now they face eviction again

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Fitzroy Crossing bridge demolition and flood repairs creates jobs for Kimberley town

The demolition of the Fitzroy Crossing bridge and millions of dollars in road repairs have created dozens of jobs for the tiny town's locals.

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A long and fishy tail: before Disney’s Little Mermaid, these creatures existed in mythologies from around the world

Mermaids are multicultural mythical figures, reflecting the continuing human fascination with the sea in stories echoing thousands of years into the past. Mermaids are found in cultures across the globe.

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Incomplete SWD works leave citizens with a flood of worries

With just 45% of storm-water drain works completed in Bengaluru ahead of monsoon, residents in flood-prone areas fear a repeat of the 2022 deluge

The Hindu

California is still at risk of flooding. Maybe rivers just need some space

To prevent flooding, communities often raise levees next to rivers higher and higher. Now, a new approach is about backing off, moving levees away from rivers to create floodplains.

WEKU

Lismore Mayor 'heartbroken' by slow progress of house, land options for flood-affected residents

Northern Rivers residents are frustrated and some are relocating while they wait for either buyback, house raising, or retrofit 14 months after the disaster.

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Ukraine blames Russian-occupied dam as village grapples with flooding

As the water lapped against ruined appliances in Ihor Medunov's kitchen, he recalled the dozens of birthdays he has marked in his Ukrainian riverside village, most of which is under several feet of water.

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AI could save a US state from catastrophic flooding

Delaware officials are hoping an influx of federal infrastructure money means that future evacuations of crowded beaches during floodwaters can happen automatically through artificial intelligence

The Independent UK

Delaware taps artificial intelligence to evacuate crowded beaches when floods hit

Delaware officials are hoping an influx of federal infrastructure money means that future evacuations of crowded beaches during floodwaters can happen automatically through artificial intelligence

The Independent UK

Real estate Q&A: How should I handle major flood damage caused by neighbor?

Q: I read with interest your recent article about the condo-dweller damaged by his neighbor’s leaky toilet. In that situation, the damage was minor. We had a situation where our upstairs neighbor had a major flood that severely damaged our apartment. Should we address this differently? —Janet

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Plastic waste puts millions of world’s poorest at higher risk from floods

More than 200 million face more intense and frequent floods due to plastic pollution blocking drainage systems, report finds

The Guardian - UK

California wants to store floodwaters underground. It's harder than it sounds

Even during epic floods, California is trying to prepare for the next drought by capturing water from this year's epic winter storms.

WEKU

A typhoon just lashed Guam. What does federal relief look like for a U.S. territory?

Guam still faces dangerous winds and flash floods as the powerful storm moves away from the island. Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero spoke to Morning Edition about damage so far and federal help on the way.

WEKU

Floodplain Management Australia conference sees experts call for smarter town planning

A national flood management conference has been told governments need to look at where houses are being built as well as how they are being constructed.

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Two hikers killed in ‘wall of water’ flash flood at Utah canyon

Gary York, 65, and John Walter, 72, were killed in Buckskin Gulch and their bodies carried for miles

Reuters

Schools shut as torrential rains hit southeastern Spain

Spanish authorities protectively shut down schools, universities and day-care centres as torrential rains swept over the coastal southeast on Tuesday following a long drought, leaving behind flooded basements, submerged cars and closed-off roads.

Los Angeles Times

Risk of ‘catastrophic flooding’ has diminished in Tulare Lake Basin, officials say

The risk of catastrophic flooding in the Tulare Lake Basin has diminished as cool temperatures have predominated this spring, flattening the melt curve of the Sierra’s epic snowpack, state officials said Monday.

The Guardian - US

Heavy rains in Canada offer relief from wildfires but could lead to flooding

Crews hope wet weather could be ‘turning point’ after worst start to fire season on record in which area the size of Wales has burned

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Italy PM announces two billion euros flood package

talian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced Tuesday a package worth over two €2 billion for the northeast Emilia Romagna region after devastating floods which left 14 people dead.

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Google expands its AI-powered flood tracking service to 60 more countries

Google is expanding Flood Hub to 80 countries, providing assistance to local governments and organizations involved in flood response using AI.

The National (Scotland)

Richie Berrington ready to banish bad memories in Zimbabwe

MEMORIES of the past, good and bad, will flood through Richie Berrington’s mind as his plane soars south across the Equator next week. First stop…

ABC News

River Murray revival scheme yet to cure SA tourism sector's 'flood hangover'

Tourism operators on South Australia's River Murray say they are suffering from a "flood hangover" after the state government's voucher program fell short of a full revival.

The Hindu

BBMP report blames gusty winds, dry leaves for flooding of underpass

The BBMP in its report on Sunday’s tragedy blamed gusty winds that resulted in falling of dry leaves and branches, and the volume of rainfall for the flooding of the K.R. Circle underpass

Tribune News Service

Florida flood insurance costs are about to explode. ZIP codes closest to the coast will pay the most

Events of the past year have convinced more Florida homeowners of the need to carry flood insurance.

Reuters

LVMH and Stellantis provide donations for Italian flood recovery

Luxury goods group LVMH and carmaker Stellantis have each donated 1 million euros ($1.10 million) to support flood relief efforts in northern Italy, the Emilia-Romagna region said on Monday.

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