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The Latest Breaking News on Floods

Flooding is set to again swamp Victoria as soon as Sunday amid fears water levels could reach the devastating levels of the 1975 floods in some areas.

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Think storms are getting worse? Research reveals alarming rise in rapid rain bursts in Sydney

The rates of change in these storms are much higher (80-90 per cent, per decade) than for storms detected by a single radar station.

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'Dangerous' storms to hit NSW towns

Widespread rain and severe thunderstorms over the weekend could lead to dangerous conditions as weather authorities urge NSW residents to remain vigilant.

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Murray flooding in SA set to get worse

The South Australian government says the latest forecast for water flows down the Murray River will add to local flooding.

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NSW towns bracing for wet, stormy weekend

Flood-impacted towns across New South Wales are on high alert as thunderstorms begin creeping through the state ahead of forecast downpours over the weekend.

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River Murray flood predictions leave locals in limbo amid levee construction

Riverland locals are bracing for inundation, with increased flows down the River Murray expected to "overtop" the second floor of low-lying dwellings — but some say preparations for anticipated floodwaters fall well short of what is needed.

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Pay-it-forward coffee at Echuca cafe lifts spirits amid Victoria's ongoing flood battle

An anonymous act of caffeinated charity is providing the perfect pick-me-up for people in Echuca, as the Victorian town grapples with a slow-moving flood emergency.

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Flood-affected farmers call for more funding to build more resilient infrastructure ahead of third La Niña

The president of the Victorian Farmers Federation says producers are facing further flooding as they as they brace for a third consecutive La Niña.

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Insurers stop offering insurance to postcodes near flood-affected communities

A growing number of Victorians are finding it more difficult to insure their homes after widespread flooding in the state, despite not living in at-risk areas.

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'Disheartening' flood risk warning for NSW

Severe weather is once again headed for regional NSW with authorities acknowledging the renewed flood warnings are disheartening.

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Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines and Australia. What can we learn from the world's devastating floods?

Extreme weather is drowning many parts of the world with countries lacking the resilience and funding to cope with the devastating downpours. What can we learn from these global floods and what solutions are on the table at COP27?

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Millions of children at flood risk, Cop27 warned

World leaders at Cop27 were told that millions of children are at risk of drowning and disease due to “unprecedented levels of flooding”

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Murray River flooding forces partial evacuation of Goodnight, as Tooleybuc residents on alert

Tiny communities along the Murray River are preparing for the worst, as rising water levels threaten homes and farmland — with some areas already evacuated.

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Fears prolonged floods after COVID will take toll on residents' mental health in regional NSW and Victoria

As the border towns of Echuca and Moama enter their third week of major flooding, a health executive says recovery teams are reporting higher levels of distress than might usually be expected.

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Supplies dropped off for New South Wales flood victims

Some NSW residents could remain isolated by floods for weeks as the State Emergency Service continues supply drops and support.

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Walgett Aboriginal community faces homelessness amid as village told to evacuate

The Dharriwaa Elders Group say flood-struck Aboriginal communities are being forced to choose between dispossession or homelessness due to a lack of emergency accommodation.

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Towns face isolation as NSW floods persist

There's water everywhere a central western NSW mayor looks, with more still to come, potentially isolating 3500 people in Condobolin.

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Weather patterns may lead to flooding in February, Met Office warns

Government embarks on campaign to raise awareness over weather threat as England remains in drought

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Daily Mirror

Flood warnings across the UK after torrential downpours - including 40 flood alerts

It comes as the UK has been battered with torrential rain overnight, with the Met Office issuing a yellow weather warning for rain as well as multiple flood warnings

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Flood-weary New South Wales towns face huge clean up

Flood-hit homes and businesses in Forbes will be assessed for damage as the focus extends to other downstream towns in New South Wales.

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NSW floods: three towns cut off by water relying on airdrops for food and medical supplies

Walgett, Collarenebri and Lightning Ridge isolated as more than 140 flood warnings remain in place across New South Wales and Victoria

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NSW flood: Forbes surveys damage from near-record flood as central west NSW towns brace for inundation

Receding floodwaters are allowing some evacuated residents to fully comprehend the extent of damage to their homes and businesses.

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Victoria's flood disaster continues to unfold as Murray River floodwater moves west, affecting Echuca, Swan Hill and Koondrook

Border communities are continuing to brace themselves as Victoria's flood emergency continues to impact the state's north, with more evacuation warnings issued over the weekend.

Daily Mirror

UK hit hard by floods after night of torrential rain followed by more downpours

A yellow weather warning of heavy rain causing potential flooding to homes is in place for large parts of south-east England including London

AAP

Flood-weary NSW towns face huge clean up

An aerial assessment of Forbes had indicated "hundreds" of homes and businesses in the NSW town have been impacted by flooding, the SES says.

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