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Homeland star David Harewood begs Brits to help solve child poverty crisis

David Harewood choked back tears as he told of his meeting with 11-year-old Hassan, a Bangladeshi street kid who lost his father, two brothers and sister in a freak flood

Daily Mirror

Watch | Why does Assam flood every year?

A video explaining why Assam experiences flooding year after year, the factors that lead to it and the measures taken by the State government

The Hindu

Work begins on controversial £10m flood wall some think will 'ruin' promenade

Some think the wall will destroy the current beauty of the promenade

Liverpool Echo

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Why flooding could be more common in Colorado this summer

DENVER — When rain falls, if it does, Colorado faces a rising risk of flooding, mudslides and rockfalls — like those that closed Interstate 70 last year — due to an “expanding bull's-eye” of barren, scorched and less-stable terrain.

The Denver Post

‘Triple La Niña’: Australia may face another summer of flooding rains, US expert warns

Scientists are watching an area in Pacific Ocean that has been unusually cool – a signal current La Niña could linger

The Guardian - AU

Officials told to be prepared to tackle flood

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The Hindu

10 killed, village buried, as heavy flooding continues across south and central China

Historic downpours in central and southern China are damaging villages and displacing more than 200,000, with more heavy rain expected.

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Republican media blitz aims to discredit Capitol attack hearings

Trump loyalists to flood airwaves with claims inquiry lacks legitimacy, indicating their concern, pundits say

The Guardian - US

10 killed, 3 missing in central China flooding

Chinese state media report at least 10 people have been killed and three are missing in flooding in the central province of Hunan

The Independent UK

Election corflutes and blankets used as makeshift insulation against the cold in flood-ravaged Lismore

People living in homes damaged by floods in NSW's Northern Rivers region are struggling to stay warm during the cold snap, with no walls and limited heating prompting some to get innovative.

ABC News

Toombul retailers left without insurance call for compensation from Mirvac as developer offers cash payment

Business owners facing an uncertain future are exploring their options after Mirvac's decision to close the Toombul Shopping Centre.

ABC News

Study to investigate recovery of marine invertebrates in river systems after NSW floods

Marine invertebrates are an important part of river ecosystems but with most being tiny, they are easily forgotten. A new study will investigate how they are bouncing back from severe flooding in NSW.

ABC News

Seventh missing miner found dead in flooded Burkina Faso mine

A seventh dead body of a miner missing from a Burkina Faso zinc mine owned by Trevali Mining Corp that flooded on April 16 was discovered on Wednesday and search teams are continuing to look for an eighth, the government said in a statement.

Reuters

Five flood alerts issued in Scotland as thunderstorms sweep over the country

As much as 30mm of rain could land in some of the most exposed areas of southern and central Scotland in just a couple of hours today.

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The Independent UK

Climate-driven flooding poses well water contamination risks

Experts say more intense storms driven by climate change are boosting contamination risks for privately owned drinking water wells

Tribune News Service

Mike Preston: Ravens’ flood of talent could lead to more flexibility in pass coverage. The pass rush is another story.

BALTIMORE — The Ravens were either fearful of running out of healthy defensive backs a year ago or took a hard look at their immediate future.

Tribune News Service

Dennis Anderson: Massive Rainy Lake watershed shows vulnerability to flooding — and possibly mining

Flooding on the Minnesota-Ontario border is a disaster of historic proportions — a fact perhaps not fully appreciated due to its distance from the Twin Cities and other metro areas.

Newcastle Herald

Works begin to upgrade notorious flood spot

Eight children and a driver had to be rescued at the site in 2020 after a bus became trapped in flood waters.

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The Guardian - UK

Flood alerts issued as more torrential rain forecast to hit China

At least 15 people were killed last week and new low pressure system across region will bring more disruption

The Independent UK

Revellers in flooded Miami filmed partying through tropical storm

Dozens of drivers were rescued amid several inches of rainfall

Bangkok Post

Prisoners hired to clean Bangkok's drains

City Hall has approved a proposal to use prisoners to clean the sewers throughout Bangkok and improve flood drainage, starting on July 1.

Bangkok Post

Prison labour hired to clean Bangkok's drains

City Hall has approved a Department of Corrections proposal to use prison labour to clean the sewers throughout Bangkok and improve flood drainage, starting on July 1.

Miami Herald

Tropical Storm Alex’s remnants will bring more rain to South Florida, forecasters say

MIAMI — The ragged edge of what’s left of Tropical Storm Alex is expected to pass through South Florida this week, bringing more rain and likely more flooding, according to forecasters.

ABC News

Three months after flooding in south-east Queensland, residents are still in the dark about relief funding

After receiving more than 2,600 applications for financial assistance, the Queensland Reconstruction Authority — which is in charge of flood recovery funding — says there is no timeline for when more information may be available.

Newcastle Herald

Letters: High costs of insurance leave the vulnerable high and dry

Newcastle Herald readers have their say on the issues of the day.

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