Today's Interview: Knott County Attorney Tim Bates on property acquisition efforts for flood survivo An interview with Knott County Attorney Tim Bates WEKU · Feb 3, 2023
East Kimberley businesses pushed to the limit by flood isolation say WA government needs to expand freight subsidies Businesses dependent on Western Australia’s severely damaged northern road network call for government support to keep their businesses afloat after unprecedented floods. ABC News · Feb 2, 2023
Two men killed in horror Mayo crash named as tributes flood in and gardaí renew witness appeal The crash happened on the N60 Balla to Claremorris road in Mayo overnight Irish Mirror · Feb 2, 2023
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. ABC News · Feb 2, 2023
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… The Conversation · Feb 2, 2023
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. ABC News · Feb 2, 2023
New Zealand’s wettest month on record The nation’s prime minister attributes the torrential rain and flooding to climate change Salon · Feb 2, 2023
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 · Feb 2, 2023
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’. The Independent UK · Feb 2, 2023
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 · Feb 2, 2023
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 · Feb 2, 2023
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. ABC News · Feb 2, 2023
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. ABC News · Feb 1, 2023
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 · Feb 1, 2023
Evening Standard · Feb 1, 2023 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
WEKU · Feb 1, 2023 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.
Evening Standard · Feb 1, 2023 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 · Feb 1, 2023 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 · Feb 1, 2023 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.
ABC News · Feb 1, 2023 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.
ABC News · Jan 31, 2023 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 · Jan 31, 2023 Tributes flood in for beloved Ayrshire photographer Alister Firth hailed as a 'gentleman' following sudden passing The popular figure was 66-years-old when he passed away on Sunday night.
The Independent UK · Jan 31, 2023 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 · Jan 31, 2023 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 · Jan 31, 2023 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