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Flooding, transport disruption and power cuts hits north east as rain continues

Forecasters have issued an amber rain warning for an area of north east Scotland stretching from just north of Dundee up past Aberdeen until 9pm.

The Independent UK

First came the rain, now mosquitoes in plague numbers torment flood-hit areas

Stagnant water and warming weather makes for ideal conditions for mosquitoes and flood-hit communities are suffering.

The New Daily

Councillors told 12,000 Perth and Kinross properties at risk of flooding by 2080

The Fair City has been hammered by mass deluges over the past few years along with other parts of the region since 1993

Daily Record

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Scotland's amber weather warning - full list of areas hit by 26 flood alerts

Drivers are being urged to take care after 26 'red' flood warnings and nine flood alerts were issued.

Daily Record

Major flooding brings 'danger to life' warning as schools and roads closed

FLOODING has led to school closures and disruption on roads and railways as heavy rain drenches some areas, with an amber weather warning in place…

The National (Scotland)

Flooding shuts schools and roads as amber warning in place in eastern Scotland

The Met Office has also issued a yellow warning for some areas.

The Independent UK

Busy Edinburgh road flooded as heavy rain causes travel chaos

Footage shared by a local in Pilton shows a main road completely flooded as the water is higher than car wheels on Friday morning, November 18. A yellow weather warning is in place throughout the day

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Liverpool school's massive book giveaway for Christmas

A Liverpool school is giving away thousands of books this Christmas in their Book Flood at Belle Vale Shopping Centre, so children and adults can grab a copy of their favourite books

Liverpool Echo

Heavy rain brings disruption as amber warning in place in eastern Scotland

Police are urging motorists to plan ahead and avoid unnecessary travel.

The Independent UK

The Loop: Premier confronted over flood response, Twitter employees leave in droves, Sean Turnell returns from Myanmar

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ABC News

UK weather forecast: Brits lashed by rain deluge amid 'danger to life' flood warning

The UK is set for more heavy rain and flooding on Friday following transport mayhem over the past couple of days and an amber "danger to life" warning has been issued

Daily Mirror

This Eugowra Bloke Went Fkn In On Dominic Perrottet Over The Govt’s Shithouse Flood Response

"That's not an answer."

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Cars trapped in floods across Scotland as rain batters east coast

Met Office and environmental agencies issue critical warnings as roads are closed by floodwater, stranding vehicles and cutting off some communities

Daily Record

The spirit remains in a town washed away

Four days after a ferocious flash flood razed much of Eugowra, in central west NSW, residents and volunteers from neighbouring towns are cleaning up.

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Eugowra sparks flood-zone building debate

The NSW Premier says a blanket ban on flood-plain development is not helpful after the Eugowra disaster, while Labor vows it will stop it if voted into power.

Reuters

Australia battles floods as frustration swells over relief, warnings

Flood-weary residents in Australia's southeast were urged to remain on high alert for major flooding through the weekend, authorities said on Friday, as swollen rivers continued to roll downstream despite an ease in severe weather conditions.

The Guardian - AU

‘Mozzies like a cloud’: repellant runs out in flood-hit towns amid mosquito boom

Demand for repellant in flood-affected regions of NSW and Victoria likened to the rush on toilet paper early in the pandemic

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Eugowra man confronts NSW premier over flood response, as Condobolin faces record water level

Frustrations bubble over in the Central West, where a local man has demanded more support for flood-stricken communities from the NSW premier, as prepare-to-evacuate orders are issued for towns downstream of Forbes.

The Guardian - UK

Met Office predicts more high winds and flooding as ‘atrocious’ weather continues

‘Danger to life’ warning issued for parts of Scotland, with some areas braced for a month’s worth of rain in 36 hours

Nottingham Post

Flood warning issued for part of Nottinghamshire after heavy rain

Haughton, Milton and West Drayton are said to be most at risk

ABC News

NSW Central West floods from above: Aerial photographs highlight force of the floodwaters

Fast, deep and devastating — these aerial photographs show how communities across NSW have been swept away as floods pummelled towns across the state this week.

Daily Record

Scots braced for flooding amid Met Office weather warning with heavy rain set to batter East coast

The North East of Scotland is particularly expected to be "significantly impacted" by persistent rain that will get worse overnight with an amber weather warning in force.

ABC News

City of Gold Coast mapping shows additional 88,000 properties at risk of flooding

The mapping shows many more properties than previously thought will be at flood risk in a "worst-case" weather scenario, prompting concerns over insurance premiums.

The Conversation

As New South Wales reels, many are asking why it's flooding in places where it's never flooded before

On Monday, residents of Eugowra in New South Wales had to flee for their lives. They had only minutes to get to higher ground – or their rooftops – to escape what’s been dubbed an “inland tsunami” of water. This week, many other towns across western NSW faced renewed floods. For many…

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