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Watchdog issues flood warning to Highlanders amid Hogmanay weather alerts

The environment watchdog has issued a flood warning to Highlanders around Hogmanay amid a slew of weather alerts.

The National (Scotland)

Who are the Covenant? The Halo universe's alien alliance explained

In the Halo universe, the biggest threat is an alien hegemony called the Covenant. Who are they and what do they want?

Space

Tragic Loss In East Tennessee Floods

The heartbreaking tale of Jerry and Sibrina Barrett's loss during Hurricane Helene's aftermath in East Tennessee.

Top News

U.S. gov't launches probe into ongoing China dominance of legacy semiconductor market amid concerns of Chinese vendors flooding the market

The new investigation is yet another escalation in the U.S. government's efforts to tighten its scrutiny of China’s semiconductor industry

Tom’s Hardware

Children rescued in floodwaters as showers ease

Showers and storms will continue to linger about Queensland's north coast, but are not expected to cause renewed flooding as a tropical low moves out to sea.

AAP

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Flood Risks Are Rising Everywhere — And One Simple Solution Is Finally Getting Heard

If federal stream gages were bolstered by networks of cheaper monitors run by communities, the results could save lives.

Inverse

Victoria bushfire fight continues in Grampians as flood warnings persist in parts of Queensland

Firefighters battle to contain out-of-control blaze ahead of hotter conditions on Boxing Day

The Guardian - AU

Flooding cuts off roads, more rainfall on its way

The flood risk remains in parts of north Queensland with storms still possible though relief is in sight as a tropical low moves out to sea.

AAP

Fire evacuations, floods and possible snow: Australia’s wild weather in the lead-up to Christmas

Residents near Grampians fire urged to evacuate, while BoM forecasts possible snow in alpine regions Monday

The Guardian - AU

Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies teases season 2's "scariest episode" and a "big surprise" from the mysterious Mrs Flood

Expect "phenomenal" guest stars, "scary" episodes, and "a lot more Anita Dobbs" as the mysterious Mrs Flood returns

Total Film

Two rescued as flooding rains move south

Two people have been rescued after their car was trapped in floodwaters as a tropical low moves across northern Australia, triggering warnings.

AAP

American Airlines passenger films chaos as bathroom floods aisles in mid-air

‘Drowning at 30,000 ft feet going 500mphs lol new death fear unlocked,’ one TikTok commenter responded to the flood

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Holiday travellers warned worst wet weather yet to come

Roads have been closed and rivers are rising in north Queensland, with severe storms prompting warnings for holiday travellers to reconsider festive driving.

The Conversation

Valencia floods showed why coastal cities should restore their wetlands

Valencia, a city and province in south-east Spain, became synonymous with disaster in October 2024 when floods killed at least 231 people. Extreme rainfall will happen more often as the climate warms and the cost to coastal cities like Valencia is expected to reach up to US$63 billion (£50 billion)…

The Independent UK

NHS warning over Christmas gatherings as flu cases soar in worst December for three years

The NHS has been hit hard with an early festive flu season, with top medics warning festive season gatherings are leading to a flood of cases

AAP

Boy survives being sucked into drain as floodwaters hit

Police have warned people to stay away from floodwaters after a teenager survived being sucked into a drain, emerging a few streets away with cuts and bruises.

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The Guardian - AU

Queensland authorities release dam water as flooding risks rise ahead of more rainy weather

Two people rescued from floods as sunshine state prepares for more rain, while bushfires burn in Victoria and Top End heatwave persists

AAP

Women rescued from floodwaters as deluge continues

The rain is finally set to ease in southeast Queensland after a run of bleak weather that has caused flooding, power outages and ruined a Test cricket match.

The Conversation

No flood gauges, no warning: 99% of US streams are off the radar amid rising flash flood risks – we saw the harm in 2024

Flooding is one of the deadliest and costliest natural disasters in the U.S., causing billions of dollars in damage each year. In 2024 alone, floods destroyed homes in over a dozen states and claimed more than 165 lives.

Evening Standard

More than 540,000 London properties at high or medium risk of flash floods, warn environment chiefs

The Environment Agency stressed one in eight properties in the city face the threat as the UK is hit with more torrential downpours amid climate change

The Guardian - UK

More than 6m homes at risk of flooding in England, says Environment Agency

Report says rivers, the sea and surface water endangering properties and that number could hit 8m by 2050

The Independent UK

More than six million homes and businesses ‘in flood-risk areas’ in England

The figure has increased from 5.5 million in the last Environment Agency assessment in 2018 to 6.3 million.

AAP

Wet week for rain-hit state with tropical low looming

A tropical low is a chance of forming off rain-hit Queensland but the Bureau of Meteorology says it is unlikely to develop into the season's first cyclone.

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