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Farmers still grappling with impact of 2022 NSW flood crisis optimistic about winter crop

Recent rain gives the farming sector hope for a successful winter crop, after a challenging six months following last year's devastating flooding.

ABC News

New grants offered to River Murray flood victims as clean-up continues

Four months since the River Murray peaked at Mannum, local David Sharbel says he still spends up to five hours a day cleaning his flood-affected property.

ABC News

Millions living on city fringes at higher risk of climate disasters as federal government warned of 'national crisis'

The federal government is warned of millions of Australians at heightened risk of climate disasters due to homes being built on sprawling suburban fringes prone to floods and fires.

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Historic flooding in Fort Lauderdale was a sign of things to come – a look at who is most at risk and how to prepare

When a powerful storm flooded neighborhoods in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, in April with what preliminary reports show was 25 inches of rain in 24 hours, few people were prepared. Even hurricanes rarely drop that much rain in one area that fast. Residents could do little to stop the floodwater as…

The Conversation

Flooding Mississippi River prompts evacuations, sandbagging

Some residents along the Upper Mississippi River were evacuated from their homes this week while others scrambled to prepare for near-record flooding

The Independent UK

US weather: California major flood warning as heatwave set to trigger 'big snow melt'

Rescue crews are set to be put on standby amid fears that a mini-heatwave will speed up Sierra Nevada snowpack melts and cause devastating flooding to communities such as those in the Tulare Basin

Daily Mirror

Call for close scrutiny of flood mitigation measures at proposed Craigie Hill Golf Club development

A Proposal of Application Notice (PAN) was submitted to Perth and Kinross Council to split the golf course in half and build 200 new homes and a community sports hub

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Flood warning expert: I worked on UK's emergency mobile broadcast – here’s what we learn from tests like these

At 3pm on April 23, an unusual warning sound was emitted from millions of phones across the UK. This was the first test of the government’s national emergency alert system, which will eventually be used to warn people about nearby flooding, fires and other hazards.

The Conversation

Government emergency alert and why some people didn't receive the notification at 3pm

Despite being told for weeks about the upcoming notification, many people didn't get the UK Emergency alert with other phone users receiving it late and some a minute early.

Glasgow Live

NT flood evacuees could face fines over criminal damage to Howard Springs facility, Natasha Fyles says

NT Chief Minister Natasha Fyles confirmed the facility had been damaged by flood evacuees, including during a number of domestic violence incidents.

ABC News

While waters recede in much of Minnesota, the Mississippi River continues to rise at St. Paul and downstream

Floodwaters started to recede Sunday in much of Minnesota, but St. Paul remained among the cities watching the water continue to rise on its riverfront.

Tribune News Service

‘On life support’: Fort Lauderdale needs new City Hall after epic flood

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — This month’s epic rainstorm had one more unexpected victim in Fort Lauderdale: The eight-story concrete behemoth that is City Hall.

Tribune News Service

Confusion in Liverpool city centre over government's emergency alert

The first wave of alerts went off before 3pm

Liverpool Echo

Changing South: Ōtautahi Christchurch: the water city?

In February 2023, Cyclone Gabrielle dumped up to 500mm of rain on the north of NZ, with devastating effects. Frank Film set out to investigate what would happen if a similar amount of rain fell on Ōtautahi Christchurch.

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Why some people didn't get the emergency alert - the reason some phones didn't go off

According to unconfirmed reports the alert failed to be sent to some Three phones due to an issue with the network

Wales Online

Welsh language blunder on emergency test alert sent out by UK Government

The UK's new armageddon-style emergency alert was sent out in Welsh as well as English. But it wasn't quite right.

Inverse

The West’s Historic Snowfall is Finally Melting — And the Consequences Could Be Extreme

Here's how 2023’s storms compare to past extremes and what to expect in the future.

Daily Mirror

How Gov got your number for emergency alert - with millions of phones to sound alarm

Millions of people in the country will receive a first of its kind emergency alert to their phones or tablets at 3pm today

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How to turn off emergency alerts on your iPhone and Android ahead of Sunday's test

There is a way to switch off the emergency alerts for good and here's how

Manchester Evening News

How to turn off emergency alerts on your iPhone and Android ahead of today's test

There is a way to switch off the emergency alerts for good - here's how

ABC News

Rochester could not stand by and let a flood destroy its netball season, so the community pitched in

Its members are still recovering from devastating floods, but Rochester Football Netball Club has not let it derail the beating heart of the community: sport.

Daily Mirror

Full impact of emergency alert - driver warning, 'panic' and when to switch it off

The alert, which could be used to warn people of natural disasters or terror attacks, has raised concerns amongst motoring groups for the risk it could cause to those who are behind the wheel at the time it is sent

Chronicle Live

Emergency alert test: When is the mobile phone alert test, what will happen and how to turn it off?

The nationwide test will take place this weekend - here's our Q&A guide on what time it is and what to expect on the day

Glasgow Live

Dramatic footage shows major Glasgow Anniesland flooding after burst water pipe

Residents in multiple areas of the city have been left without water or disrupted supplies after a burst water main in Anniesland, with footage showing the extent of the flooding.

Tribune News Service

‘Something has to be done’: A week after the flood, FEMA officials confront Fort Lauderdale’s devastated neighborhoods

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Alida Augustine stepped into the front yard in a pink house dress and a hair wrap Thursday afternoon, eager to tell Broward’s mayor and the team of government officials at her doorstep about the damage to her home of 30 years.

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