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Flood threat recedes as residents return to river towns

Rivers remain swollen as residents return to evacuated towns after flooding and downpours, with motorists told to remain cautious of the risk of damaged roads.

AAP

Rain eases and water recedes but flood risks remain

Floodwaters have begun to recede after heavy rainfalls lashed parts of NSW, causing dams to spill, but evacuation warnings remain.

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Afternoon Update: Costello incident could be on airport CCTV footage; Archibald prize winner announced; and Netflix sued over Baby Reindeer

MPs say additional camera angles may shed light on incident at Canberra airport

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Warragamba Dam spills over as flood warnings issued across NSW due to heavy rainfall

Some flash flooding causing road closures and inundating homes but rainy weather forecast to ease later on Friday, BoM says

The Guardian - AU

Evacuation warning as rain spills dams, swells rivers

Residents in flood-prone parts of NSW are being urged to prepare for evacuation with swollen rivers and overflowing dams raising the risk of dangerous flooding.

AAP

Shannon Fentiman referred to Queensland ethics committee over ‘cross your legs’ stoush – as it happened

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Summer flood claims becoming more commonplace, says major insurer

The pattern of flood claims suggests that households and businesses should be prepared for floods at any point during the year, Aviva warned.

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Multiple people rescued from flood waters as parts of NSW see month’s worth of rain in 12 hours

BoM issues severe weather warning for the Illawarra and far southern suburbs of Sydney

The Guardian - AU

Sydney in firing line as sodden state cops more rain

Severe overnight weather could trigger flash floods in NSW as the state continues to be lashed by huge, slow-moving downpours.

AAP

Will a New Home Seller Rule Drive Down Florida Home Prices?

Home sellers in Florida will now have to disclose information about a property’s flood history to prospective buyers.

Kiplinger

Footage Shows Three Friends In Final Hug Moments Before Being Swept Away In Flood

The bodies of two of the three friends were found on Sunday (June 2) as rescuers continue to search for the third victim. The post Footage Shows Three Friends In Final Hug Moments Before Being Swept Away In Flood first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Thousands Evacuated From German Flood Zone As Scholz Visits

Rescuers battled Monday to evacuate people from flood zones in southern Germany, as Chancellor Olaf Scholz said this was a "warning" that climate change was getting worse.

International Business Times

Collapse of 6th N.C. beach house in 4 years underscores U.S. coastal erosion crisis

"In general, most of the U.S. east and Gulf coasts are affected by coastal erosion."

Axios

Assam floods: Death toll rises to 14, over 13 districts affected

A total of 14 people have died in floods that inundated parts of Assam, according to official estimates. Three more deaths were reported on Sunday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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How to navigate FEMA for the upcoming hurricane season

The upcoming hurricane season is anticipated to be “above-average,” potentially causing those in its path to suffer from property damages. Here is how federal assistance may help you in the aftermath of a natural disaster.

The Conversation

Tanzania’s dams: flood risk depends on how they’re planned and operated

The Rufiji River, which drains into Tanzania’s south-east coast, experienced a major wave of flooding in April 2024. The flooding caused tragic loss of life and affected at least 88,000 individuals. More than 28,000 hectares of crops were damaged.

The Independent UK

Storm-weary Texas battered again as powerful storm, strong winds kill 1, cause widespread damage

Storm-weary Texas has been hammered again by powerful storms bearing forceful winds that left one person dead, collapsed homes under construction and uprooted trees

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Texas’ first-ever statewide flood plan estimates 5 million live in flood-prone areas

The state’s flood plan shows which Texans are most at risk of flooding and suggests billions of dollars more are needed for flood mitigation projects.

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The National (Scotland)

New thunderstorm warning issued for Scotland with 'sudden flooding' possible

THE Met Office has issued a new thunderstorm and flood warning for much of Scotland this week...

The Independent UK

Cyclone floods coastal villages and cuts power in Bangladesh, where 800,000 had evacuated

A cyclone has flooded villages and left hundreds of thousands of people without power after making landfall overnight along the coasts of Bangladesh and India’s West Bengal state

The Independent UK

UK weather: Met Office warning for thunderstorms and flood alerts on bank holiday Sunday

Flooding is possible in dozens of locations across the UK with travel disruption expected, forecasters say

International Business Times

Life In Water And Mud: Colombians Fed Up With Constant Flooding

The Berrio family moves around their home on raised planks, upon which their beds and furniture have been raised, to avoid the knee-high, murky waters that have invaded their modest brick house.

Evening Standard

Preparation kit: Best essential items to keep in an emergency grab bag

Grab and go; it pays to be prepared

The Independent UK

Brazil's flooded south sees first death from disease, as experts warn of coming surge in fatalities

Health officials in Brazil say the first death from waterborne bacterial disease has been reported in the country's south, where floodwaters are slowly receding

The Guardian - US

‘Horrifying. Gross’: mosquitoes bug Houston after recent storms

Humid climate makes Texas city attractive to the insects, but with rainfall and major flooding, residents are forced indoors

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