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Five surprising ways that trees help prevent flooding

Think of flood prevention and you might imagine huge concrete dams, levees or the shiny Thames barrier. But some of the most powerful tools for reducing flood risk are far more natural and widely recognisable: woodlands and green spaces. Trees offer much more than beauty and oxygen. Here’s how trees…

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Tips For Filing Storm Home Insurance Claims That Maximize Payout

Filing an insurance claim wisely will help pay for the recovery.

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Drone Images Of Augusta National Shows Damage Caused By Hurricane Helene

Photos posted on social media show the damage caused to the iconic golf course by the devastating Hurricane Helene in late September

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Severe thunderstorms are sweeping through southern Australia. But what makes a thunderstorm ‘severe’?

Clusters of severe thunderstorms are expected to strike Australia’s southern regions over Thursday and Friday.

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Heavy rain, large hail and damaging winds expected as severe storms forecast for much of Australia

Severe thunderstorms caused by strong cold front and low pressure system to hit most of the country, with South Australia the ‘focal point’, BoM says

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WATCH: Government Official Can't Stop Giggling After Revealing Sexy Reason for Train Station Flooding that Disrupted Olivia Rodrigo Fans

An Australian government official giggled his way through a press briefing outside Parliament in which he revealed last week's train station flooding was caused by an "amorous couple."

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Tennessee Hurricane Relief Volunteer Gets Armed Anti-FEMA Group to Leave, Return with Donations: 'You Can Say There's No Volunteers But I'm Standing In Front of You'

When a group of armed individuals confronted FEMA workers in Tennessee, a local volunteer diffused the tension, inspiring protesters to return with donations.

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Wild weather forecast for almost half of Australia with severe thunderstorms and possible flash flooding

Bureau of Meteorology expects ‘damaging winds, large hail and heavy rainfall’ to strike large areas of the country, particularly in the west and south-east

The Guardian - AU

Family of Tennessee employee who died in Hurricane Helene flooding files wrongful death lawsuit

The family of a Tennessee employee who was killed by catastrophic flooding caused by Hurricane Helene has filed a wrongful death lawsuit

The Independent UK

Man arrested over alleged violent threat against Fema staff in North Carolina

William Jacob Parsons accused of ‘going armed to the terror of the public’ as Hurricane Helene relief workers targeted

The Guardian - US

North Carolina hurricane recovery team relocated amid threat of ‘armed militia’

Hurricane Helene federal emergency workers told to evacuate Rutherford county, Washington Post reports

The Guardian - US

Insurance is failing hurricane survivors: ‘People thought they were covered’

Flooding is separate from typical US home insurance and many homeowners are not adequately covered

The Guardian - US

If you let your flood insurance lapse and then got hit by Helene, you may be able to renew it

Residents in states hit by Hurricane Helene who had coverage through the federal flood insurance program but let it lapse before the storm hit may be able to renew it and still be covered from the impact

The Independent UK

What could be lurking in Florida floodwaters? Health officials warn of flesh-destroying bacteria, mosquitoes after Hurricane Milton

Flooding along Florida’s west coast could bring disease and infection in multiple forms, health officials warn

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What Happens When FEMA Buys Your House?

As hurricane damage mounts, the government is buying—and sometimes seizing—homes in flood-prone areas, sparking concerns over property rights and accusations of discrimination.

The Independent UK

Alligators and stingrays could be loose in Florida floodwaters prompting warnings from officials

Wild creatures looking for relief from Hurricane Milton floodwaters could prove dangerous for Florida residents

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Hurricane Milton Leaves At Least 16 Dead As Florida Cleans Up

The death toll from Hurricane Milton rose to at least 16 on Friday, officials in Florida said, as residents began the painful process of piecing their lives and homes back together.

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‘It’s mindblowing’: US meteorologists face death threats as hurricane conspiracies surge

Storms Helene and Milton have triggered rise of misinformation stoked by Trump and fellow Republicans

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Post-flood recovery: lessons from Germany and Nigeria on how to help people cope with loss and build resilience

Extreme climate events — floods, droughts and heatwaves — are not just becoming more frequent; they are also more severe.

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Milton by the numbers: At least 5 dead, at least 12 tornadoes, 3.4M without power

Hurricane Milton’s explosive formation stirred high anxiety for Florida less than two weeks after Helene raked the state and much of the Southeast

International Business Times

Chad's Capital Under Threat As Floodwaters Rise

At the spot where the Chari and Logone Rivers meet, residents of Chad's capital, N'Djamena, have been scrambling to face flooding brought on by torrential rains that have submerged entire neighbourhoods.

The Guardian - US

A visual guide to the damage caused by Hurricane Milton

Graphics show storm that made landfall as category 3 and ushered in intense rainfall, tornadoes and storm surge

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Ceilings collapse, snow-like hail after wild weather

A severe thunderstorm brought heavy rain that caused ceilings in businesses to collapse and hail that coated the ground like snow north of Brisbane.

The Independent UK

When you can’t afford to flee imminent disaster: The Floridians unable to evacuate before Milton hits

Several Florida residents said they can’t leave because of finances and concerns about resources

The Guardian - US

‘What are we going to be walking back into?’: immense costs for Americans under hurricane threat

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