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Flood warnings as heavy rains fall across Tasmania, threatening to break records for August

It is not official yet, but weather experts say Sunday's heavy rains across Tasmania look to have broken records for all-time biggest downpours in a number of locations.

ABC News

NSW SES launches new flood campaign in community languages targeting Sydney's north-west

A new information campaign to help culturally diverse communities in Sydney's north-west deal with a flood crisis will help keep them safe, the NSW SES Commissioner says.

ABC News

Krishna flood recedes, first warning withdrawn

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In Psychedelic Investing, Long-Term Thinking Is Key

This article was originally published on Microdose and appears here with permission. In response to a worldwide mental illness epidemic and flood of capital from investing firms, the psychedelic industry has seen explosive growth in recent years.

Benzinga

Godavari flood begins to recede in Andhra Pradesh

Many tribal habitations still remain cut off along the Sabari

The Hindu

Kalaburagi DC issues flood warning

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Godavari floodwaters begins to recede in Andhra Pradesh

However, second warning remain in force at Bhadrachalam and Dowleswaram, impacting agency and Godavari delta.

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Yamuna swells further in Delhi; evacuation efforts being intensified

Delhi flood control room said the water level breached the danger mark and reached 205.99 metres on August 13 morning

The Hindu

Rain water pours into casinos as Las Vegas streets are flooded by freak monsoon

Rainwater fell through the ceiling onto the heads of diners in a restaurant at Caesars hotel and casino, while water also poured in through a ceiling at the Planet Hollywood casino

Daily Mirror

Provinces on alert for more floods

Flood alerts have been issued in 11 provinces, including Bangkok, after severe runoff unleashed by Tropical Storm Mulan flowed downstream from the North, according to the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation.

Bangkok Post

2 dead amid 'restless' monsoon-season flooding in Las Vegas

The National Weather Service is calling this the most “restless” summer monsoon season in the Las Vegas area in a decade

The Independent UK

Mexico's president draws ire after navy helicopter flies in baseball mascot

President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador is facing a flood of criticism after Mexico's navy lent a military helicopter to fly in his home team's mascot at a major baseball playoff during a week of violent unrest elsewhere in the country.

Reuters

Risk of catastrophic megafloods has doubled in California, study finds

Scientists concluded that a series of storms could dump enough rainfall to displace millions, causing over $1tn in losses

The Guardian - US

Risk of catastrophic California ‘megaflood’ has doubled due to global warming, researchers say

LOS ANGELES — Even today, as California struggles with severe drought, global warming has doubled the likelihood that weather conditions will unleash a deluge as devastating as the Great Flood of 1862, according to a UCLA study released Friday.

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First warning issued at Prakasam Barrage

The first warning is issued if the flood level is 3.66 M over the crest of Prakasam Barrage with all shutters in clear condition and discharge exceeds 3.97 Lakh cusecs

AAP

Floods and frozen lamb risk for inland NSW

Forecasters have warned of renewed flooding of rivers in inland NSW and issued a warning for sheep graziers that lambs are at risk of freezing this weekend.

ABC News

Flood-ravaged communities split amid backlash to temporary pod housing plan

Denise Lowe says opposition from North Coast residents to the installation of the pods in parks makes her feel "less essential than people being able to walk their dog".

The Independent UK

Governor says FEMA denying too many requests for assistance

Kentucky's governor says the Federal Emergency Management Agency is denying too many requests for assistance in flood-ravaged eastern Kentucky

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Morning mail: Tasmania bulk billing ‘almost nonexistent’, Barilaro to face fresh questions

Friday: A lack of federal support means several rural areas are using council rates to subsidise health services for vulnerable patients Plus: urgent flood warnings issued

ABC News

Indigenous families still homeless months after the floods, as leaders say First Nations people are being overlooked for rentals

After moving five times in five months, Teresa Anderson has had enough. And she says Aboriginal families are being overlooked.

Tribune News Service

Real estate Q&A: How can I stop neighbor from pointing flood light at my house?

Q: My neighbor and I had a falling out, after which he set up a bright flood light that points directly into my home. I cannot keep the blinds open on an entire side of my house. He also harassed me in other ways, such as throwing junk over the…

Daily Record

Historic Scots 165-year-old dam set for £450,000 flood prevention work

A £450,000 programme of flood prevention works on a 165-year-old dam and sluice house near Callander will see original masonry - set aside during previous renovations - used to safeguard the historic structure. Scottish Water has applied for listed

The Guardian - AU

NSW ‘primed’ for more flooding as heavy rain expected over eastern Australia this weekend

With catchments and dams already saturated, flood warnings have been issued for a number of rivers across the state

The Hindu

Sagar gates lifted to discharge heavy flood

Flood level in Godavari at Bhadrachalam nears 3rd warning level

The Hindu

Krishna district on alert as flood discharge at Prakasam Barrage rises

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