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Body of missing man found in floodwaters

The body of a man who went missing in floodwaters has been found as a state endures more dangerous weather from ex-tropical cyclone Alfred.

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Anxious 'wait and see' as cyclone and floods threaten

A search is underway for a man swept away by floodwaters after days of rain, with an approaching cyclone threatening to dump more and push rivers higher.

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‘No-one wants to go through this again’: how disaster-stricken residents in northern NSW are preparing for Cyclone Alfred

It’s been three years since floods pummelled the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales. Now, Cyclone Alfred is heading for the region, threatening devastation once more.

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Growers move stock higher, bracing for Cyclone Alfred

Growers have been moving their stock and machinery to higher ground to prepare for Cyclone Alfred, as heavy rain floods paddocks and cuts off rural roads.

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Firm engineers flood fortress to avoid third drenching

A business has taken no chances trying to avoid another flood, gluing tarps to windows and even sealing toilets as Cyclone Alfred looms.

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The morning after: here’s what to do once Cyclone Alfred has passed

Cyclone Alfred is due to cross the coast of southeast Queensland and northern New South Wales late on Friday night or early Saturday morning. Millions of people may wake to a giant mess, if they get any sleep at all.

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Thousands urged to evacuate ahead of five days of rain

Residents in areas previously devastated by record floods are anxious as a tropical cyclone approaches, with thousands losing power as others are told to flee.

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Canary Islands flooding mapped: Where has been affected as islands remain under ‘pre-alert’ for rain?

Major flooding burst reservoir banks in Tenerife and Gran Canaria causing widespread damage in the popular holiday hotspots

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Flood-weary Murwillumbah waits and readies as Tropical Cyclone Alfred looms

Some residents are still homeless after the 2022 floods and many more are still traumatised. Alfred is coming anyway

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‘Prepare for the worst’: northern NSW warned Alfred’s impact could rival devastating 2022 floods

More than 100 schools closed and thousands without power as Tropical Cyclone Alfred generates high winds – even before it makes landfall

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Queensland evacuations begin as Cyclone Alfred storm path tracks towards Brisbane

Up to 20,000 homes could be flooded, with beachside and low-lying suburbs most at risk, city council flood map shows

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Calm before the storm: nervous Brisbane waits for Alfred’s arrival

Authorities have clearly grasped the scale of potential disaster, but the tropical cyclone won’t feel real to many in Brisbane until the weather starts to turn

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Shop shelves stripped as residents sandbag for cyclone

Operators of a popular boat club nervously watching water lap at its doors are among millions of people frantically preparing for the arrival of a cyclone.

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‘Stripped to our bare bones’: three years on from the floods, Lismore’s housing crisis is worse than ever

After the 2022 inundation more than 4,000 homes were deemed uninhabitable. Now, with few other options available, some have begun to occupy them

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How to prepare for a cyclone, according to an expert

Tropical Cyclone Alfred is predicted to make landfall anywhere between Bundaberg and northern New South Wales this week. The Australian Bureau of Meteorology has warned it may bring severe hazards and “dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding”.

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A stretch of a North Carolina highway that collapsed during Helene is about to reopen

A stretch of Interstate 40 through the western North Carolina mountains is reopening to traffic this weekend, months after Hurricane Helene’s historic flooding collapsed portions of the road

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Himachal Rains: Many roads blocked in Kullu, National Highway from Jalori shut

In several areas, electricity and drinking water services are not available, and traffic has been halted. The administration has issued an alert to people living near the rivers and drains. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Atlanta's 'Cop City' is nearly complete. Where does that leave opponents' signature effort?

A federal appeals court is considering whether to dismiss a massive effort to force a vote on an Atlanta-area police and firefighter training center that city officials say is nearly complete

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Princess Royal meets victims of Storm Bert flooding in Lydney

Anne spoke to residents, business owners and those who responded to the flooding.

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Flood warnings issued in parts of UK after weekend of rain and wind

Environment Agency warns of risk of river and surface flooding, as climate crisis brings warmer and wetter winters

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Met Office warns of danger to life from flooding in parts of UK

Forecaster issues amber and yellow warnings, saying torrential rain could cause ‘fast-flowing or deep flood water’

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Telangana Tunnel Collapse: Eight workers still trapped, Know all updates

The rescue operation in the tunnel suffered a major setback on Sunday morning when teams from the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) encountered significant difficulties in reaching the collapsed section of the tunnel. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Fresh cyclone threat brewing off sodden coastline

A cyclone is almost certainly looming off the coast of Australia's rain-soaked north but forecasters say its path is still uncertain.

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Little preparation, late warnings during deadly floods

A coroner has praised the bravery of police but criticised SES preparedness after flooding claimed the lives of three people in 2016.

Evening Standard

Kate and William to try cooking Welsh cakes on trip to South Wales

The Prince and Princess of Wales will visit Pontypridd next Wednesday, ahead of St David’s Day.

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