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For news organizations, the flood of Gaza war video is proving both illuminating and troubling

In a war where journalist access is limited, there's a flood of video available online from the Israel-Hamas war

The Independent UK

Growing NZ cities eat up fertile land – but housing and food production can co-exist

Auckland Council recently voted to decrease the amount of city fringe land available for development, citing flood risks and infrastructure costs.

The Conversation

Floods kill at least 31 in Somalia. UN warns of a flood event likely to happen once in 100 years

Somali authorities say floods caused by torrential rainfall have killed at least 31 people in various parts of the country

The Independent UK

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‘A real hell’: The climate refugees of Libya’s floods and regional strife

Libya’s city of Derna was already host to migrants — its floods have now created a new generation of climate refugees.

Al Jazeera

NSW flood rescue fleet upgrade hopes to save more lives

An emergency fleet upgrade will benefit NSW's flood-impacted Central West and Northern Rivers, and deliver on recommendations to improve disaster response.

AAP

'Greatest little town' fights on a year after wipe-out

The NSW village of Eugowra was almost razed by a sudden flash flood on November 14. A year on there are reminders of the disaster on every corner, every face.

AAP

Two years after landslips, Kokkayar farmers still await compensation

Three years after the Kokkayar grama panchayat in Idukki district was devastated by a series of landslips and flash floods, its farmers are yet to receive any compensation for crop loss from the State government.

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Somalia swamped by once-in-a-century flooding after historic drought: UN

The United Nations has described floods that uprooted hundreds of thousands of people in Somalia and neighbouring countries in East Africa following a historic drought as a once-in-a-century event.

Radio France Internationale

El Niño could unleash several '10-year flood events' this winter in cities such as Seattle and San Diego

Climate change and rising sea levels could cause similar floods along the West Coast each year without El Niño by the 2030s, NASA warns.

LiveScience

Telangana: 7 years after Smart City tag, recurrent flooding Warangal’s key poll issue

About seven years after Telangana’s Warangal was chosen to be developed as a Smart City by the Union government’s Smart Cities Mission, parts of the city still record flooding during heavy rains because of its inefficient drainage system.

Newslaundry

Dozens dead and thousands trapped in Somalia’s ‘worst floods in decades’

People are losing their homes, livestock and farmland to the flooding in one of the poorest countries in the world.

Al Jazeera

Third flood warning issued for southern districts of Tamil Nadu

Southern TN districts warned of flood as Vaigai dam water level reaches 69 ft. Inflow reduced, officials trying to build storage. People living near banks cautioned to move away. Water release planned for 45,000 acres of ayacut. Farmers of Single Crop Area to agitate for water release. Vaiko appeals to…

The Hindu

'Exceptional' floods hit dozens of towns in northern France

Flooding has hit dozens of towns in northern France, leaving roads sometimes only passable in boats and dozens of schools closed, authorities said Tuesday.

France 24

Schools closed after 'exceptional' floods hit northern France

Flooding has hit dozens of towns in northern France, leaving roads sometimes only passable in boats and dozens of schools closed, authorities said Tuesday.

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UK ill-prepared for havoc future storms could wreak, scientists warn

Government not putting enough effort into flood resilience despite likelihood of more frequent and severe storms, experts say

The Hindu

Flood alert issued to 34 villages following release of water from Sathanur dam in Tiruvannamalai

Flood alert issued for 34 villages along Thenpennai river in Tiruvannamalai district. 500 cusecs of water released from Sathanur dam as its level reaches 117.95 ft. Heavy rain in villages on Kalvarayan Hills. WRD releasing up to 1,000 cusecs per second. Residents warned to relocate to safer places. PWD restored…

The Independent UK

30 people dead in Kenya and Somalia as heavy rains and flash floods displace thousands

Aid agencies say heavy rains and flash flooding have killed at least 30 people and displaced tens of thousands in Kenya and Somalia

The Hindu

In the Sikkim flood’s wake, a trail of hazards lie in wait

A GLOF at South Lhonak lake in Sikkim caused 42 deaths. The lake remains a potential hazard due to its size and the melting glacier. Scientists are currently studying the effects of the GLOF and a landslide-dammed lake downstream of the lake. A cloudburst is unlikely to have been the…

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Al Jazeera

Death and displacement as floods hit East Africa

The recent downpours underscore the region’s vulnerability to climate change, which is leading to more extreme weather.

Newsroom.co.nz

Three Waters demise leaves towns high and dry

The change of government could put one flood-prone community’s water-infrastructure upgrade plans in jeopardy.

The Independent UK

Rain eases for now — but downpours still to come

Dozens of flood warnings remain in place and drivers are urged not to try to travel through floodwater.

Evening Standard

Dozens of flood warnings remain after days of heavy rain

Forty warnings that flooding is likely remained in place on Sunday morning along with 150 more warnings that flooding is possible

The Independent UK

Dozens of flood warnings remain although rain expected to ease

Forty warnings that flooding is likely remained in place on Sunday morning along with 150 more warnings that flooding is possible.

The Independent UK

Pumping operation in flood-stricken Downpatrick ‘successfully completed’

Large parts of the town centre were swamped by flood water in the week.

Chicago Sun-Times

Flooded basements in Chicago are increasingly common. What you can do.

When big storms hit, basements fill with stormwater and sewage. But there are steps that you and also government can take to help stay above water.

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