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People confused, anguished over flood relief norms

Residents of Chennai affected by Cyclone Michaung question why tokens were not given & why sugar card holders not getting relief. Eligibility criteria & procedure for relief discussed.

The Hindu

Heroic flood rescues as town evacuation postponed

The wet weather has not been able to stop heroic rescues across far north Queensland after the evacuation of a flooded town was postponed.

AAP

“Flood said, ‘Finish the song or it’s off the record’”: the near-miss story of Smashing Pumpkins’ classic hit 1979

The story of the song that sent Billy Corgan's crew into another realm

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Cyclone Michaung: T.N. Chief Minister M.K. Stalin launches cash assistance of ₹6,000 for flood-affected families

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Sunday, December 17, launched the distribution of ₹6,000 each to families that have been affected by Cyclone Michaung. Health Minister Ma. Subramanian, CMDA and HR and CE Minister P.K. Sekar Babu and Chennai Corporation Commissioner J. Radhakrishnan were present

The Hindu

Powerful Storm Threatens Florida, Prompts State Guard Activation

Severe weather threatens 17 million people along the US East Coast, with possible flooding, strong winds, and even tornadoes. Florida activates state guard.

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SEPA issues regional flood alerts across Scotland as heavy rain forecasted

Five regional flood alerts have been issued across Scotland as heavy rain is forecast over the weekend.

The National (Scotland)

Powerful Storm System Threatens East Coast, Tens of Millions At-Risk

Severe storm heading for Florida and East Coast, threatening with flooding, high winds, and possible tornadoes. Ensure safety and be prepared for power out...

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Opportune moment to rediscover Chennai’s hydrology

Chennai city and the CMA can be saved from floods and, at the same time, get round the clock water supply if key steps are followed truthfully and scientifically

The Hindu

Ex-cyclone Jasper moves west as storms smash southeast

More rain and storms have battered an already flood weary Queensland, as ex-tropical cyclone Jasper moves slowly west towards the Gulf of Carpentaria.

AAP

Chennai floods: Central team’s endorsement shows we functioned efficiently, says Stalin

Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin hails Central team's endorsement of govt's efficient performance in handling Cyclone Michaung & Chennai floods.

The Hindu

PMK slams CMDA for approving high-rises at Cooum flood plains in Poonamallee

S. Ramadoss slams CMDA for approving high-rise buildings in Cooum flood plains, WRD approves raising land height.

The Hindu

Cyclone Michaung | Tamil Nadu Police rescued 1.16 lakh people stranded in flood waters, says DGP

Tamil Nadu police rescued 1,16,592 people stranded in flood waters after Cyclone Michaung struck Chennai & 3 northern districts. 18,000 police personnel trained in disaster management equipped with 175 boats. 3,034 SOS calls received & action monitored by senior police officers.

The Hindu

Gulf Storm Advances, Threatening East Coast with Heavy Rainfall

A powerful storm is gearing up to drench Florida and the East Coast. Heavy rain, strong winds, and flood threats are imminent; plan your weekend cautiously.

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Customers Flood A Cafe With 1-Star Reviews Online, Receive Backlash After Owners Respond

Independent cafes not only fill us with caffeine, but they also provide us with space to work, socialize, and unwind. The post Customers Flood A Cafe With 1-Star Reviews Online, Receive Backlash After Owners Respond first appeared on Bored Panda.

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With a rising death toll, Kenya's military evacuates people from flood-hit areas

The floods have killed at least 170 and displaced more than 600,000 since the onset of heavy rains in November.

The Independent UK

With death toll rising, Kenyan military evacuates people from flood-hit areas

Kenya’s military continued efforts Thursday to evacuate hundreds of people trapped by raging floods that have hit many parts of the East African country

AAP

Cyclone Jasper weaker but floods remain a threat

Tropical Cyclone Jasper may have passed but far north Queensland is still under threat with flooding set to test locals in coming days.

Evening Standard

OPINION - Prepare for the great floods of London if we don't wake up to climate change

Londoners aren’t used to wild weather — it reaches us in pieces, through gaps in buildings. So when thunder rolled around central London on Tuesday, we sat in silence, listening. Several of us went to the soaked window of the London Library to watch the wind bothering the trees in…

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Nor'Easter to Drench East Coast; Southern Rockies Await Snowfall

Join us on a meteorological journey filled with joyous anticipation of fresh snowfall. Tread cautiously through potential flooding as we near Christmas.

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Israel Tests Flooding Gaza Tunnels; U.S. Fears for Hostage Safety

Israel trials method of flooding Gaza's tunnels with seawater to drive out Hamas, while US expresses concerns around possible hostage presence.

The Independent UK

The last residents of a coastal Mexican town destroyed by climate change

Flooding has destroyed the Mexican town of El Bosque

The Hindu

Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

Tamil Nadu govt announces cash relief of ₹6K to Cyclone-hit families; Central team completes inspection of flood-affected areas; CM Stalin orders increase in milk procurement price; Karti Chidambaram refuses to depose before ED in money laundering probe.

The Guardian - AU

Ex-Cyclone Jasper: warning of ‘life-threatening’ flooding as storm batters far north Queensland

More than 36,000 homes without power but BoM downgrades storm to tropical low despite warning of more rain and high winds

International Business Times

Cyclone Jasper Makes Landfall In Australia

Tropical Cyclone Jasper hit northeast Australia Wednesday, leaving thousands of people in coastal communities without power and preparing for potentially "life-threatening" floods.

The Independent UK

Debut author admits creating fake profiles to flood other books with nasty reviews

Cait Corrain said she was ‘sorrier than you can ever know’ for her actions, which caused her to be dropped by her agent, publisher and distributor

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