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Couple with 'no hope' faces Christmas in Airbnb after flat flooded with sewage

Frances Spanner and Tony King are forking out for the second year in a row to stay in alternative accommodation over the festive period after heavy rain destroyed their flat in Central Parade, Herne Bay, Kent

Daily Mirror

River Murray floods are causing havoc — but there's a silver lining for the environment

Australia is a country of droughts and flooding rains — and that contrast is nowhere more starkly illustrated at the moment than SA's Riverland, where water is seeping into desiccated landscapes for the first time in decades.

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Sacred rivers: Christianity in southern Africa has a deep history of water and ritual

Water is a scarce commodity in much of Africa, particularly in southern Africa. This is well symbolised in the name of the Botswana national currency, pula (rain). When tragedies like flooding and drowning take place, it may seem inappropriate to speak of the scarcity and commodity of water. For example,…

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THAT’S GREAT: Thanks To All The Floods, Apparently We Are Now In The Midst Of A Snake Plague

First the mouse plague, now this?

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Helicopter rescue bills issued to Eugowra residents after deadly flood to be waived

Several victims of the Eugowra flood, including a child and an 87-year-old man, were billed more than $1,000 by NSW Ambulance after they were winched to safety during the sudden devastation in November.

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Environment Agency objects to Bedminster Green flats on flooding grounds

Part of the project is to uncover the River Malago, but then it might flood

Bristol Post

NSW government commits $200m to flood package to improve emergency responses

The state's emergency agencies will receive more flood rescue boats and training to avoid a repeat of the deadly Northern Rivers flood this year, where people were stranded on rooftops and left to rely on the "tinny army".

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NSW spends $200m to boost flood response

NSW will bolster its flood-rescue capabilities after criticism of the state's response to a series of major inundations.

AAP

More than 120 killed in floods in DR Congo's capital Kinshasa

More than 120 people were killed Tuesday as the worst floods in years battered DR Congo's capital Kinshasa following an all-night downpour, authorities said in a provisional assessment.

France 24

The ‘silent killer’ of flooding: Murray River fish in dire straits as water quality drops

Scientists fear an ecological disaster is playing out in parts of the river because of ‘alarmingly’ low dissolved oxygen levels

The Guardian - AU

Woman reunited with Victorian flood heroes

A woman swept away by raging waters during recent Victorian floods has been reunited with the first responders who saved her life.

AAP

Flooding impacts commute for Riverland residents, as SA government secures accommodation

The state government says it has secured more than 22,000 nights of accommodation for those impacted by the flood event, but residents are feeling the pinch as waters rise.

ABC News

Call to visit SA Riverland despite floods

Tourists should continue to visit South Australia's Riverland, the premier says, despite the Murray flooding that's affecting thousands of properties.

AAP

Millions in central US brace for snow, rain and floods

A massive winter storm blowing across the center of the United States on Monday is threatening millions of people with heavy snow, freezing rain and flooding

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Announcement of RISE, a special series documenting the complex impact of the July 28, 2022 flash flood on the present realities and future of eastern Kentucky. | Working to reverse a shortage of teachers in Kentucky classrooms: outgoing UK Dean of Education Julian Vasquez Heilig, guest of education series host…

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Flood alert as river swamps caravan park

A caravan park at Blanchtown, northeast of Adelaide, has been inundated after a sudden surge in Murray floodwaters.

WEKU

Flood mitigation study being conducted for Lee County

A study is being conducted to find flood mitigation strategies in eastern Kentucky.

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Warning from Blanchetown Caravan Park manager after property suddenly flooded

The manager of a caravan park on the River Murray in South Australia warns people to prepare for the worst after her property was suddenly flooded over the weekend.

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Hundreds of flood victims to spend Christmas in temporary accommodation as recovery continues

Hundreds of people displaced by flooding in Victoria will spend Christmas in a makeshift community centre, with more residents moving in each day.

Liverpool Echo

Area of Merseyside 'at risk' of flooding according to study

Four of the top five areas were in the North West

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In flood-ravaged towns like Eugowra, residents face 'nonsensical' flood insurance premiums

Flood insurance claims since 2020 have surpassed $12.3 billion and flood victims say they can't afford to pay premiums — but what can be done about it?

The Independent UK

Storm blowing through California dumps snow in Sierra

Heavy snow fell in the Sierra Nevada as a winter storm packing powerful winds sent ski lift chairs swinging and closed mountain highways while downpours at lower elevations triggered flood watches across large swaths of California into Nevada

WEKU

Winter storm slams western U.S., bringing heavy snow to Northern California

A winter storm packing powerful winds, heavy rain and potentially several feet of snow in the Sierra Nevada shut down highways, toppled trees and triggered flood watches and avalanche warnings.

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The Cat Empire headlines Shepparton flood recovery concert

Rapper and spoken word artist Bricky B believes live music is "food for the soul" that can help his community recover after devastating floods.

Newcastle Herald

Residents urged to consider renting their caravans to flood victims

Camplify's temporary accommodation program is in partnership with the NSW Government and insurance companies

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