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UK weather: more heavy rain as Met Office gives four yellow warnings

Storms bring warnings for north-east and south-west Scotland, north-west of England and West Yorkshire

The Guardian - UK

Cyclone Michaung | T.N. government could take 2015 model as blueprint for issuing duplicate documents

Successful special camps organised in Chennai and its surroundings in December 2015 to issue duplicate documents to flood-affected people could serve as blueprint for the Tamil Nadu government in the aftermath of cyclone Michaung.

The Hindu

Cyclone Michaung | Double the flood cash grant to ₹12,000 each, says Edappadi Palaniswami

Edappadi K. Palaniswami urges TN govt to double cash aid to ₹12,000 for Cyclone Michaung-affected families. He holds DMK responsible for lack of preparedness & calls for special camps for vehicle repair, disinfectant spraying & medical camps. He also urges for compensation for oil leak & damaged crops. O. Panneerselvam…

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Merewether residents 'disappointed' with flood zone reclassifications

'I know people say 'oh too bad for richie riches', but that's not right.'

Newcastle Herald

Special camps to re-issue documents damaged in flood

CM Stalin announces special camps to re-issue govt docs damaged in flood, free of charge. Camps in Kancheepuram, Tiruvallur, Chengalpattu from Dec 11; Chennai from Dec 12. E-sevai centres also organised. #FreeDocs #FloodRelief #Chennai

The Hindu

UK weather: Met Office issues yellow alerts for rain and wind

Dozens of flood warnings in place as Britain and Ireland hit by fifth named storm since September

The Guardian - UK

Cyclone Michaung | Anger swells against political parties for inadequate response during floods in Chennai

Public anger in Chennai over post-cyclone situation is high, with elected representatives facing backlash. Gap between reality & expectations of State govt's storm-water drain project has caused confusion & frustration. Councillors' prompt response in some wards has improved rapport between people & elected reps.

The Hindu

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Cyclone Michaung | T.N. Health Department issues post-flood advisory

TN govt taking efforts to prevent water-borne/vector-borne diseases post-Cyclone Michaung. Advised to take precautions, seek healthcare, use safe drinking water, inform health helpline if private tanker lorry collecting water from open pools. Clean sumps/OHTs, give Measles Rubella vaccination, remove garbage/decaying material, remove stagnant water, dispose dead animals/birds. Contact 24x7 health…

The Hindu

Australia’s Set To Cop Flooding & Heatwaves & A Cyclone, Somehow All In The Same Weekend

Australia is about to endure an absolute horrorshow of extreme weather this weekend as we head into the first month of summer.

Pedestrian.tv

Anna varsity picking up data on flooded areas in city using drones

Anna Univ. officials are using drones to map Cyclone Michaung's destruction in Chennai. Data collected can be used to prevent future flooding. Drones have mapped marshlands, Velachery, and North Chennai, and the data will be useful. Drones can only carry 10-15kg, so helicopters are used to distribute food.

The Hindu

An icy warning: On threats from contracting glaciers

The rapid growth of pro-glacial lakes and the likelihood of glacier lake outburst flood pose additional threats to ecosystems and livelihoods

The Hindu

UK weather latest: Fresh flood warnings as heavy rain and 70mph winds to batter Britain

The Met Office forecast 70mph winds and heavy rain across large swathes of the UK over the weekend

The Independent UK

Flood warnings in place across Scotland with 'heavy rain' expected

THE Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) have issued a number of flood warnings for various parts of the country.

The National (Scotland)

Kentucky governor says state-run disaster relief funds can serve as model for getting aid to victims

Gov. Andy Beshear says state-run disaster relief funds that funneled millions in charitable donations to tornado- and flood-stricken Kentucky can serve as models for getting aid to storm victims

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Dynamite News

Michaung: Navy rescues stranded people in flooded Chennai; Over 700 shifted to safer places

Several areas in Chennai including Jerusalem College of Engineering remain inundated on Thursday as the city continues to face massive waterlogging. Read further on Dynamite News:

Evening Standard

Londoners face soggy Thursday as rain and wind sets in across UK

A low front sweeping the UK may also result in flooding as wet winter conditions set in

The Independent UK

UK weather: Met Office issues 10 new warnings as heavy rain to batter Britain

Heavy rain is set to batter large parts of the country on Thursday, with the Met Office issuing 10 new weather warnings.

Chicago Sun-Times

A quick fix for speeding drivers: Have more cops write tickets

People don’t want to get tickets. Flood the highways with troopers who will pull you over if you’re speeding. Problem solved. No further technology needed, a letter writer says.

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The Hindu

Provide ₹10,000 as flood relief to each family: Ramadoss

The Independent UK

2 bodies found in creeks as atmospheric river drops record-breaking rain in Pacific Northwest

Authorities in Oregon are investigating the deaths of two people whose bodies were found in creeks this week as an atmospheric river brings heavy rain, flooding and unseasonably warm temperatures to the Pacific Northwest

The National (Scotland)

Met Office issues severe weather warnings across Scotland as floods alerts in place

THE Met Office has issued severe weather warnings across the UK as heavy rain is expected to continue falling on saturated ground...

The Independent UK

UK weather: Heavy rain to batter Britain as Met Office issues 10 new warnings

Heavy rain is set to batter large parts of the country on Thursday, with the Met Office issuing 10 new weather warnings.

International Business Times

'Defense In Depth Approach' Crucial For AI Integration In Calamity-Prone Philippines' Disaster Management

Artificial intelligence has made a mark in various sectors, and its emergence in the disaster management industry could pave the way for improved risk reduction and recovery in disaster-prone countries like the Philippines.

AAP

No system to evaluate racecourse levee before floods

A former Federal Court judge is concerned there are no measures to assess whether or not a racecourse flood levee was working properly.

The Independent UK

One dead as atmospheric rivers bring ‘pineapple express’ rain and floods to US Northwest

Daily rainfall records were broken across Washington state and Oregon

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