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Flood threat persists as weather forecast offers relief

The flood threat continues for some Victorian communities but there are no more major rain events forecast in coming days, as towns focus on recovery.

AAP

How to flood-proof a home: 'after a storm swamped my basement flat I renovated so it wouldn't happen again'

After a storm swamped his basement flat, Christoph Halstenberg added flood proofing to his priorities for a planned renovation

Evening Standard

The Feds Shouldn't Subsidize Fancy, Risky Beach Houses

Government is "promoting bad behavior," says Sen. Rand Paul. He's right.

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Vic faces wettest January days as floodwaters shift

Victoria's first nine days of 2024 have broken January records dating back more than 120 years as floodwaters continue to flow, impacting communities.

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UK weather: England remains on flood alert as temperatures dip

Majority of flood warnings in south of England and Midlands, with some snow flurries overnight

The Guardian - UK

PM flags consideration of dedicated force for natural disaster responses amid climate crisis

On recent floods in Victoria and Queensland, Albanese said Australian defence force was a vital asset but that future recovery mitigation may need a re-think

The Guardian - AU

Flood threat brings back memories of recent devastation

Many communities on alert for flooding are still reeling from devastating floods in late 2022, with a plea for visitors to return once the threat has passed.

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Woman rescued after car swept into swollen Bendigo Creek as floods peak in Victoria

Man jumped into rushing flood waters and tied 74-year-old woman to a tree after she was swept 100 metres downstream

The Guardian - AU

Floods swamp towns as kayaker found safe and well

Crews have found the owner of an empty kayak seen floating down a river as support arrives for communities impacted by floods.

AAP

Hundreds evacuated and dozens rescued as devastating floods rip through Australian holiday hotspot

Authorities rescue dozens of people in the small towns of Seymour and Yea

The Independent UK

Victoria weather: warnings of further rain amid evacuations and dozens of flood rescues

Parts of Seymour and Yea subject to evacuation orders as BoM forecasts more intense showers and wild weather

The Guardian - AU

Michaung relief in cash disbursed to 23.18 lakh out of 24.25 lakh eligible families, Tamil Nadu Govt tells Madras High Court

Govt. disburses ₹6,000 cash relief to 23.18 lakh family card holders in Chennai, Chengalpattu, Tiruvallur & Kancheepuram districts.

The Hindu

Three months of rain in a day as big wet sets in again

Three Victorian towns have been ordered to evacuate and others are on alert as storms and heavy rain lash parts of the state before an expected move into NSW.

AAP

Queensland storm rebuild could take years: premier

Queensland Premier Steven Miles has warned it could take years for storm and flood-damaged properties in the state's southeast to be repaired.

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The Guardian - UK

UK weather: ice and sleet warnings for England after flooding chaos

Rishi Sunak defends government response to floods after Keir Starmer accuses him of being ‘asleep at the wheel’

Evening Standard

Warning of flooded properties and transport disruption as river levels rise

More than 1,800 properties have already been hit because of saturated ground, the Environment Agency said.

The Guardian - AU

Hundreds call for help in Victoria and SA amid heavy rain and severe storms

‘The amount of moisture across Victoria at the moment is incredible,’ the Bureau of Meteorology says

The Independent UK

Ice, frost and fog warning as temperatures to plunge below freezing after widespread flooding

Environment Agency warns public to remain vigilant after more than 1,800 properties flooded across UK

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Charity criticises ‘crazy’ rules for flood defence funding in England and Wales

The National Flood Forum says flooded communities face future misery if they can’t make a business case for help

Evening Standard

Vigilance urged as ‘significant’ flooding expected on Thames, Environment Agency warns

A total of 190 flood warnings and 210 flood alerts were in place in the UK by 3.30pm on Saturday.

Evening Standard

Flood warnings remain in place as cold weather alert issued

Data from the Environment Agency showed almost every river in England has reached exceptionally high levels with some reaching record levels.

The Guardian - UK

Rishi Sunak under fire after week of devastating flooding across England

PM insists government is responding, as some residents are told to expect five more days of misery and colder weather

The Independent UK

Sodden Britain in the grips of wettest winter in 130 years

The period between July and December last year is the wettest on record since 1890

AAP

Power back on at 125k Queensland homes after wild storm

Thousands of Queenslanders are back on the power grid after crews worked for days to rebuild a network damaged by storms.

The Independent UK

Heavy rains leave parts of England and Europe swamped in floodwaters

Flooding from heavy rains has swamped parts of England, France and the Netherlands, and officials say water levels are likely to continue rising for several days

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