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After preparing for days, Echuca residents just want the flood to happen already

Despite a week-long emergency evacuation warning, the town in northern Victoria is buzzing, though everyone is over the wait

The Guardian - AU

West Africa floods destroy crops, worsening hunger fears

West and Central African countries are battling deadly floods that have upended lives and livelihoods, raising fears of further disruption of food supplies in many areas battling armed conflict

The Independent UK

Why has it been so hard to predict the Murray River's flood peak in Echuca and Moama?

Over the past week, the forecast peaks of the raging rivers at several towns have been revised and updated a number of times, in some cases removing or adding whole days to the timeline. Here's why authorities are finding it hard to predict.

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'Stay informed' alert issued for Singleton, Maitland, Raymond Terrace as more rain forecast

The State Emergency Service issued an alert Saturday afternoon for residents of Singleton, Maitland and Raymond Terrace to keep informed about possible flooding along the Hunter River at the weekend.

Newcastle Herald

Australia's east braces for more heavy rain, 'life-threatening' floods

Large swaths of Australia's southeast were under flood evacuation alerts on Saturday as the nation's weather forecaster warned major flooding could hit parts of New South Wales devastated by floods in March.

Reuters

Failed flood levees in northern Victoria come after years-long delays for repairs, Nationals MP says

Frantic works have been done this week to build a levee around Echuca in Victoria's north-east to protect the town from flooding, but elsewhere existing levees have failed.

ABC News

BOM warns south-east Queensland to be battered with severe weather overnight as councils issue emergency alerts

Thousands of residents across south-east Queensland are told to prepare for flash flooding and severe weather overnight as several councils issue emergency alerts.

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Bureau of Meteorology flags potential low off east coast as rain and storms continue

As floodwaters continue to creep inland and the Bureau of Meteorology eyes a potential low off the east coast, here's a breakdown of what to keep an eye out for this weekend.

ABC News

Australia and Japan sign new security deal; flood waters peaking in northern Victoria – as it happened

Volunteers place 195,000 sandbags in and around Echuca, which could reach devastating 1993 flood levels. This blog is now closed

The Guardian - AU

Floods at Moama break 30-year record as more New South Wales towns are evacuated

Residents of Moama are hoping a town levee will hold as they prepare for a flood peak unseen for 30 years, while thousands of residents in NSW's north-west are ordered to evacuate their homes.

ABC News

How are Wivenhoe Dam water releases ahead of the wet season going?

Wivenhoe Dam is located on the Brisbane River in the Somerset Regional Council area, and along with Lake Somerset, it supplies 70 per cent of south-east Queensland's water supply.

ABC News

Break the flood cycle

As part of the southern region braces for expected seasonal floods, a vast area of the lower North, including Nakhon Sawan, Ang Thong, and Isan remains inundated. Media photos show several houses in flood-hit areas entirely submerged.

Bangkok Post

Thunderstorms hit Victoria, as towns in the state's north brace for further flooding

Authorities warn Victoria is still in the grips of a major emergency as water levels along the Murray River continue rising and thunderstorms caused flash flooding overnight.

ABC News

Multicultural communities need to be part of Victoria's flood emergency plans, leaders say

People from culturally diverse backgrounds have narrowly avoided being caught out in potentially life-threatening situations in Victorian floods because of language barriers. Community leaders say that needs to change.

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Did the wall that saved the Melbourne Cup racetrack contribute to the flooding of 245 homes?

The Maribyrnong River had its worst flood in almost 50 years last week. Now residents and experts are asking if it had to be that bad

AAP

NSW braces for 'difficult days' ahead

Large swathes of NSW are on high alert for flooding, with wild weather forecast to lash parts of the state including the Northern Rivers and Sydney.

AAP

Flood threat looms in northern Victoria

Water is quickly rising in towns across northern Victoria while southwestern parts of the state have experienced wild weather overnight.

Zenger

Deadly Floodwaters Rage Through The Venezuelan City Of Maracay

Deadly torrents of brown water rushed through the streets in Maracay, the capital of Venezuela's northern state of Aragua.

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Volunteers refurbish musical instruments to donate to Eastern KY flood victims

Folksinger Michael Johnathon and volunteers refurbish instruments for flood relief project

Daily Record

Former councillor wins second housing battle with Dalbeattie residents

David James has faced opposition to his housing development, but council planning chiefs have backed his proposals

Al Jazeera

Economic woes, shifting ties complicate Pakistan’s flood recovery

Government seeking to generate much-needed funding but analysts say domestic and external challenges pose a risk.

Reuters

Factbox-Is the Kakhovka dam in Ukraine about to be blown?

Russia and Ukraine have accused each other of planning to blow up the Kakhovka hydro-electric dam on the Dnipro River, a step that would unleash a devastating flood across a large area of southern Ukraine.

ABC News

Tasmanian areas hit by recent floods on alert again as storms roll in

Tasmanian residents in regions hit by recent floods are being told to prepare again as storm fronts move over the island state.

Daily Record

Crisis meeting to find solution to Perth's flooding misery

Residents and politicians will be among those to attend the public summit led by MP Pete Wishart, who described the issue as “one of the biggest problems facing our city”.

Tribune News Service

‘Rotting from the inside out’ — How to avoid buying a car flooded by Hurricane Ian

It happens after every major flood catastrophe: Tens of thousands of cars are inundated by storm surge or rising waters from heavy rain. Insurers declare them total losses and sell them to salvage companies.

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