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Just 1 per cent of claimants are holding up $440 million 2011 flood class action, law firm says

The law firm behind the case says it will be forced to exclude "difficult claimants" by June 2023 if they don't provide details required to finalise the action, which was commenced in court in 2014.

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Chilwell developer apologises for flooding that left homes uninhabitable and residents without belongings

The company said it had handed over the site to a contractor at the time of the water pipe damage, but was conducting an investigation

Nottingham Post

Vital Falkirk projects including flood defence scheme hit by soaring construction costs

Grangemouth's flood defence scheme and upgrades to the Avon Gorge are vital but unaffordable

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Met Eireann issues thunderstorm warning for Dublin as 'hazardous' conditions to hit

'Intense' showers and possible hail is set to lash Dublin with Met Eireann warning of spot flooding

Dublin Live

UK weather: Rain deluge to lash Brits as washout spring sparks flood warnings

Most of the country will again experience a mixture of sun, showers, hail and thunder, with flood alerts remaining in place as low pressure continues to make it very unsettled

Daily Mirror

Storm forecast spurs action

Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt plans to install more water pumps in Bangkok to prevent city floods as weather forecasters predict the capital will see thunderstorms this week.

Bangkok Post

Gang helped flood Welsh city with tens of thousands of pounds of Class A drugs

A "seasoned" dealer operating a major drugs line was aided by the group who provided him with transport and accommodation

Wales Online

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Major incident declared in Somerset as torrential rain brings flooding

County hit by severe flooding as large swathes of UK remain under yellow weather warning

Evening Standard

BioLite HeadLamp 425 review: just about everything you could want from a head torch

The super lightweight, slim-profile, rechargeable BioLite HeadLamp 425 boasts high levels of functionality

Advnture

Federal money is coming to fix aging flood control systems – but plans all too often reflect historical patterns and not future risks

Heavy downpours and a thick snowpack in the Western mountains and Upper Midwest have put communities in several states at risk of flooding this spring – or already under water.

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Somerset: major incident declared after flash flooding

Heavy thunderstorms cause dangerous driving conditions, blocked roads and damage to homes

The Guardian - UK

Somerset flooding: Major incident as homes evacuated amid mudslides and flash floods

Avon and Somerset Police say they are working with the fire department and council after homes were evacuated and people have said they are stuck in the floods in Somerset

Daily Mirror

Wyangala Dam misses out on federal funding, but millions to be spent on improving flood warning systems

A small NSW town was almost wiped off the map in 2022. There's now hope it will get better warnings if disaster strikes again.

ABC News

Flash flooding as thunderstorms batter parts of England before 20C weekend

Temperatures could hit 20C this weekend with sunshine set to return but it's about to get worse before it gets better with widespread rain ahead on Wednesday and Thursday

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Body found in New Zealand caves where teen is missing

New Zealand police said on Wednesday they had found a body in the caves where a high school student went missing on a school trip a day earlier, with local media reporting a flash flood had washed through and swept away the teenager.

Evening Standard

Auckland declares state of emergency amid flooding as student goes missing in cave

Student on school trip to caves reported missing after flooding

The Guardian - AU

New Zealand: child missing in cave as country hit by heavy rain and flooding

Search and rescue teams looking for school student after group got into difficulty in caving system ‘prone to flash flooding’

Daily Mirror

UK weather: Brits to be lashed by thundery downpours but warmer temperatures ahead

Flood alerts are currently in force for parts of England and Scotland – but despite continued predictions of rain, the forecaster said it should at least feel warm in any sun across the UK

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Bangkok Post

City Hall wary of Election Day flooding

City Hall is preparing for summer storms this week over concerns that possible floods could damage polling stations on Election Day on Sunday.

Wales Online

Thundery showers and flood alerts mar the week ahead says Met Office

Showers are said to continue across the UK into Wednesday and Thursday amongst spells of sunshine before a dry Friday

The Conversation

Flooding in Nigeria is on the rise – good forecasts, drains and risk maps are urgently needed

Nigeria is one of the most flood-prone countries in west Africa. Many areas experience annual flooding. This happens during heavy rainfall and one of the reasons is poor drainage systems.

Manchester Evening News

FLOOD warnings issued for parts of England amid heavy rain - Greater Manchester weather forecast

The three flood alerts have been put in force across the country

The Guardian - US

‘They’re sacrificing us’: a California town feels ignored months after flood

The small, agricultural town of Planada was inundated amid a wave of intense storms this winter. Residents, many of whom are undocumented, say they have been neglected

ABC News

Lismore floods aftermath debate asks if land management could slow flow of water

As the painstakingly slow recovery continues for flooded communities across parts of Australia, a land management group says it's possible to take more than 2 metres off the flood peak by slowing the flow of water across the landscape.

ABC News

Indigenous rangers make 'incredible difference' during Gulf of Carpentaria flood emergency

Hard-hit residents in Burketown, where nearly 40 houses were inundated, are praising the work of a small group of Indigenous rangers who were some of the first responders during and after the emergency.

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