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The Auckland floods are a sign of things to come – the city needs stormwater systems fit for climate change

The extraordinary flood event Auckland experienced on the night of January 27, the eve of the city’s anniversary weekend, was caused by rainfall that was literally off the chart.

The Conversation

Prime Minister Chris Hipkins: 'Take care of each other'

Chris Hipkins has arrived in Auckland for a daylong visit to the city following its catastrophic flood on Friday night.

Newsroom.co.nz

New Zealand's Auckland starts clean-up after deadly flash floods

Authorities in New Zealand's biggest city, Auckland, began mopping up on Saturday after torrential rains brought flash flooding and evacuations, with at least two people confirmed dead and two missing in the widespread inundation.

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Florida counties tally Hurricane Ian costs to recoup millions from FEMA

ORLANDO, Fla. — Four months after Hurricane Ian plowed through the state, Central Florida governments continue tallying the costs and assembling reports for the Federal Emergency Management Agency, hoping to recoup a chunk of the tens of millions of dollars spent on getting rid of debris, evacuating residents from flooded…

Orlando Sentinel

Historic Black publisher raises money after flood damages property

Third World Press Foundation, the renowned Black publishing company on Chicago’s South Side, experienced a flood in December that caused $200,000 in damage.

Chicago Sun-Times

State of emergency: Auckland floods 'a wake-up call'

The Prime Minister has gone down to the Beehive bunker to help coordinate the emergency response, as the Insurance Council warns that some Aucklanders whose homes and business are flooded face very hard times ahead. Jonathan Milne reports.

Newsroom.co.nz

Urgent weather warning for UK's worst night yet as entire country forecast to hit 0°C

The Met Office has issued a rare amber level three 'Cold Weather Action' for most of England as the forecaster warns of 'widespread frost' and severely cold and bitter conditions tonight

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Even After Floods Hit State, California Plans Cuts To Climate Investments

Lawmakers will have to resist inertia and oil and gas influence as the climate crisis worsens.

Capital & Main

Storms ravaged this California town. Here’s what happened to those who refused to evacuate

PLANADA, Calif. — When Rudy Moreno first saw the texts from his relatives two weeks ago asking about the mandatory evacuation order in Planada, he didn’t even know that one had been issued. Much of the small town, made up of about 4,000 people east of Merced, had been flooded…

Los Angeles Times

NSW set for a wild week of storms with risk of flash flooding

NSW is in the middle of a classic summer storm outbreak as a warm and humid air mass provides the right mix of ingredients for a daily dose of lightning and thunder.

ABC News

State officials secure land in Perry County to help relocate flood survivors

State officials have secured a second parcel of land to build homes on higher ground for flood survivors. This property is located in Perry County.

WEKU

Fight continues after appeal launched to build bungalows previously ruled as flood risk

Residents say the area is prone to flooding evidenced by recent torrential rainfall

Bristol Post

Flooding fears for Baltic Wharf apartments planned in place of caravan park

The controversial Baltic Wharf development is expected to be decided soon

Bristol Post

Logistical challenges in play for Kimberley students and teachers after flood damage

The school term is scheduled to resume as normal on February 1 in flood-affected Kimberley, but getting into the classroom might be challenging for some.

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The Independent UK

After 18 years, $1.5B dike repair done at Florida's Lake O

After 18 years, a $1.5 billion project has officially been completed to repair a sprawling dike around Florida’s Lake Okeechobee that protects thousands of people from potentially catastrophic flooding during hurricanes

The Guardian - UK

Flooding and travel disruption for England as cold temperatures persist

Delays, cancelled flights and dangerous road conditions possible, with 24 flood warnings in place

The Guardian - UK

North Sea flood devastates large areas of low-lying Europe – archive, 1953

On the night of 31 January 1953, a heavy storm struck the Netherlands, Belgium and the UK, overwhelming sea defences and causing extensive flooding. See how the Guardian and Observer reported events

The Independent UK

Travellers warned of potential disruption due to fog and flooding

A yellow warning for freezing fog was lifted on Wednesday morning but forecasters said poor visibility is set to continue.

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Wales Online

Yellow warning of flooding and travel delays for southern England

Freezing fog could also make travel more difficult, although the weather should slowly improve

The Independent UK

Flooding and travel delays for southern England amid weather warnings

The Met Office issued a yellow warning, to run until 8am, for fog for an area stretching from Exeter to Oxford.

Daily Mirror

100,000 homes left without water after burst water main sparks massive flood

Scottish Water warns thousands of households in Glasgow and East Dunbartonshire have been left without water after a main burst in Milngavie and sparked flooding

Daily Record

Alexandria business owner has hit out over nightmare flooding which could put children at risk

Paul Morris who owns Loch Lomond Marine Sales at Strone Road, is calling on West Dunbartonshire Council to fix the problem.

Los Angeles Times

January storms leave LA County flood-control dams at risk of overflowing

LOS ANGELES — Now that the shock of a series of January storms has worn off, Los Angeles County officials face a herculean chore: Five reservoirs along south-facing San Gabriel Mountain slopes are filled with so much debris and soupy mud that they pose a flood risk to the communities…

Evening Standard

Julia Fox’s ‘blood dress’ is now up for auction

London-based fashion designer LeMÁine is auctioning off the dress to raise funds after flood damage

Reuters

Life's no longer rosy at Senegal's Pink Lake after floods

On the shore of Senegal's Pink Lake, salt farmer Pape Sira Ba has raked in what he fears may be his last harvest.

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