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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.

Tribune News Service · Jun 8, 2022

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.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 8, 2022

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 Guardian - UK · Jun 7, 2022

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Revellers in flooded Miami filmed partying through tropical storm

Dozens of drivers were rescued amid several inches of rainfall

The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2022

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 · Jun 7, 2022

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.

Bangkok Post · Jun 7, 2022

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.

Miami Herald · Jun 7, 2022

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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.

ABC News · Jun 6, 2022

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

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

Newcastle Herald · Jun 6, 2022

Flooding in Bristol will become ‘significant risk’ due to climate crisis

A huge three-year plan will see millions spent on reducing the risk of flooding from the river bursting its banks

Bristol Post · Jun 6, 2022

Homeless Mullumbimby, Byron Shire flood victims and SES front NSW independent inquiry

Survivors have shared their experiences in this year’s Northern Rivers floods at a meeting in Mullumbimby.

ABC News · Jun 6, 2022

Diamantina River predicted to rise further as SES ferries marathon runners from Birdsville

Birdsville residents and tourists are stranded in the township as the weather bureau warns of rising levels along the Diamantina River.

ABC News · Jun 6, 2022

UK weather forecast: Thunderstorms and heavy rain to lash Britain for a WHOLE week

A Met Office forecaster has warned of a "dramatic end to the week" as heavy gales and thunderstorms move across the country, with flooding, travel disruption and power cuts all possible

Daily Mirror · Jun 6, 2022

Flood recovery grant fraud battle slows cash flow for those who desperately need it

People trying to eke out a road to recovery after this year's floods say they've applied for government grants only to find fraudsters have beaten them to the punch — and the battle against bogus claims is holding up money for those in need.

ABC News · Jun 5, 2022

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Tribune News Service · Jun 5, 2022

Storm system moves into Atlantic, tropical storm warning lifted for South Florida

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The low-pressure system that is forecast to become Tropical Storm Alex is bringing strong winds, rain and flooding to northwestern portions of the Bahamas as it moves over the Atlantic Saturday evening.

The Guardian - AU · Jun 4, 2022

Too little, too late: Australia’s disaster response has been … a disaster

Those on the ground after fires and floods say recovery efforts require a complete restructure

Axios · Jun 4, 2022

Southern Florida pummeled by rain as areas of Miami flood

The National Hurricane Center estimated that the storm could dump as much as 15 inches of rain on South Florida.

Bristol Post · Jun 4, 2022

Met Office weather warning: Thunderstorms could cause floods and lightning strikes

Torrential downpours and hail could hit the region

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The Times of India · Jun 4, 2022

Flood situation in Assam improves, nearly 70K still in distress

GUWAHATI: The flood situation in Assam improved on Friday with all major rivers of the state flowing below the danger-mark, even as nearly 70,000 people remain affected by the deluge across five districts and some new areas were inundated due to heavy rain, an official bulletin said.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 4, 2022

Lake Macquarie deemed too big a gamble as homes become 'uninsurable'

For locals living on the shores of Lake Macquarie, proximity to the water is considered an asset.But, as far as insurance companies are concerned, the risk to cover properties around parts of the lake is too high, seeing prices skyrocket or deeming homes completely uninsurable.

ABC News · Jun 4, 2022

Long-running battle over Great Ocean Road eco-resort proposal

It's an age-old story — the million-dollar development and the locals who oppose it. But there's more than usual at stake in a long-running battle on Victoria's Great Ocean Road.

ABC News · Jun 3, 2022

NSW opposition warns of voter anger, frustration at March 2023 election over 'terrible' regional roads

Local councils face a $1.3 billion bill for road repairs after recent catastrophic flooding, as the condition of the state's roads looms as an election issue.

The Guardian - AU · Jun 3, 2022

‘We knew straight away’: Lismore family reunited with lost cat Kimba 13 weeks after their house flooded

Locals spotted the lost pet wandering around a car yard in town and alerted the family via social media

Tribune News Service · Jun 3, 2022

Storm warning, flood watch in effect for South Florida ahead of system likely to become Tropical Storm Alex

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — South Florida remains under a tropical storm warning Friday afternoon as the National Hurricane Center watches development of the low pressure system in the southeastern Gulf of Mexico that is expected to become Tropical Storm Alex as it gets closer to the state.

The Conversation · Jun 3, 2022

A root cause of flooding in Accra: developers clogging up the city's wetlands

Ghana has six designated Ramsar sites. These are wetlands designated under the criteria of the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands, an international treaty that seeks to protect them. In Ghana, these sites are mainly along the coast and are meant to be protected as set out in the convention. But the…

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