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As New South Wales reels, many are asking why it's flooding in places where it's never flooded before

On Monday, residents of Eugowra in New South Wales had to flee for their lives. They had only minutes to get to higher ground – or their rooftops – to escape what’s been dubbed an “inland tsunami” of water. This week, many other towns across western NSW faced renewed floods. For many…

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Mozzies are everywhere right now – including giant ones and those that make us sick. Here's what you need to know

Like all insects, mosquitoes thrive in warmer weather. But what they really need is water. La Niña rainfall and flooding are providing the perfect breeding ground for mosquitoes, with numbers exploding in recent weeks.

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Pakistan floods: ancient grains like millet could be key to rebuilding food systems

The UN estimates that the floods which besieged Pakistan in the summer of 2022 have affected 33 million people, with over 2 million homes destroyed and over 8 million people displaced in a region which already struggles with high rates of malnutrition.

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Angry flood victim confronts NSW premier

An emotional victim has confronted the NSW premier over the lack of support after powerful flash flooding flattened Eugowra.

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Ian’s historic Orlando rain has experts seeking ways to hold back floods

WINTER SPRINGS, Fla. — Lisa Roney was awake in the overnight hours watching the power of Tropical Storm Ian when the water started coming in the back door.

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Coronation Street's Julia Goulding welcomes second child with unique name and photo

Coronation Street co-stars flooded Julia with messages of congratulations

Liverpool Echo

Met Office update Scotland 'danger to life' alert as floods could damage homes and cut power

Parts of the country are at risk of fast-flowing or deep floodwater as Scotland is battered with downpours.

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Met Office extends yellow weather warning for Greater Manchester as flood alerts in place

Heavy rain is forecast for parts of our region until tomorrow morning

Manchester Evening News

Edinburgh Met Office yellow weather warning for rain and when it will end

The city of Edinburgh will experience some heavy downpours of rain today (November 17), as the Scottish Environment Protection Agency warns people of potential flooding.

Edinburgh Live

UK flooding: More than 140 places at risk of going underwater - see full list

The Environment Agency and Scottish Environment Protection Agency have issued a series of flood warnings and alerts across England and Scotland alongside Met Office rain warnings

Daily Mirror

Flooding causes chaos on roads and trains

Up to 20 cars were stranded in flood water in West Sussex.

The Independent UK

UK weather: roads flooded as heavy rain batters Britain

Met Office says conditions likely to be ‘atrocious’ for much of UK with snow expected in Highlands

The Guardian - UK

London weather forecast: Rain warnings issued as flooding impacts roads and rail

Conditions may be ‘atrocious’ for much of the UK but London is due for a largely dry couple of days, say weather experts

Evening Standard

Two flood alerts issued for Greater Manchester as torrential rain forecast

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for our region today

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Rail lines closed, drivers warned to stay off roads in 'atrocious conditions'

Flooding and trapped cars have already closed a number of routes

The Independent UK

Rain warnings issued as flooding impacts roads and rail

Conditions may be ‘atrocious’ for much of the UK.

Daily Mirror

UK weather forecast: Brits wake to storms and floods as motorways shut and cars trapped

The UK has been battered by heavy rainfall leading to severe flooding with the M23 southbound and the A27 eastbound both closed in West Sussex while there are warnings for more showers ahead

AAP

Murray River flood fears increase in SA

The latest forecast has once again raised the expected volume of water flow down the Murray in SA, increasing the number of properties likely to be flooded.

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‘We saved the cat’: flood-hit NSW town of Forbes could be divided for days

‘There’s not much we can do except wait’, say residents anxious to check on damage to homes and businesses

Reuters

Floods isolate Australian wheatbelt towns; Singapore joins rescue efforts

Hundreds of properties in Australia's southeast, scrubbed and cleaned two weeks ago after major flooding, were inundated again on Thursday as officials issued fresh evacuation orders while Singaporean rescue specialists arrived to aid relief efforts.

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NSW flood-weary victims want to rebuild

The Lachlan River has inundated parts of Forbes that are usually untouched by floods, while Eugowra residents look to rebuild.

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Wildlife rescue volunteers fear contaminated flood waters could be linked to kangaroo deaths

Environmental protection authority says E coli and other contaminants are within safe levels but warn residents not to enter or drink flood waters

ABC News

Nearly 1,000 sandbags stolen from Mildura SES as floodwaters prompt evacuation warning

Mildura police are investigating the theft of nearly 1,000 sandbags that were to be allocated to Riverland residents threatened by rising floodwaters.

Newcastle Herald

$15 million and climbing: calls for urgent funds to fix region's crumbling roads

Singleton Council has called for urgent help as its $15 million damage bill continues to climb in the wake of multiple flood emergencies.

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Calls for ADF help after Eugowra 'wipeout'

The federal member for Calare, Andrew Gee, says the people of Eugowra are in dire need of help after flash flooding almost wiped out the NSW village.

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