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Fury as Scots graves flooded with dirty water from building site

Gravestones at Airth Cemetery in Airth, near Falkirk, were left in pools of mud after the filthy water ran down from a Lochay Homes development.

Daily Record

In soaked California, few homeowners have flood insurance

As California begins to dry out from its recent deluges, one stark reality is coming into focus: Only 230,000 homes and other buildings are insured against flooding in a state with about 39 million residents

The Independent UK

Buyer beware: All those cars damaged in California's floods could be coming to a dealer near you

LOS ANGELES — It's the smell that'll give it away.

Los Angeles Times

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California's Floods Another Reminder of Failed Water Management Policies

In drought or flood, bad environmental policy is making Californians miserable.

Reason

More than 400 new homes to be built as Falkirk flooding fears allayed

The developers say the housing will create more local play parks and improve open space

Daily Record

Man's body found in Serbia as Balkans struggles with floods

Serbian state television says that a man's body has been pulled out of a swollen river in a southwestern town and rescuers are searching for another man as floods in the Balkans close down schools, cut railway traffic and soak homes and farmland

The Independent UK

Pensioner living with threat of faeces flooding his home as faulty drains overflow

The water company says heavy rain has caused the issue

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Farmers fight on after floods

Farmers in flood-affected regions are rebuilding infrastructure, despite weak harvests, lost pastures and rapidly deteriorating roads.

AAP

NSW State Emergency Service under fire over management of major flooding at Forbes

Forbes endured weeks of destructive flooding in 2022. Its mayor is angry the SES chose to base itself in another town, deeming it "something you'd do in America, not in Australia".

ABC News

Kununurra resident takes 4,770km journey home from airport after record-breaking WA floods

Record-breaking floods mean one Kununurra resident's journey home from the airport has blown out to over 4,700 kilometres, and it's taking him past some of Australia's most stunning scenery.

ABC News

Biden arrives in California to survey storm damage

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — President Joe Biden arrived in California on Thursday and joined Gov. Gavin Newsom and U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla on a helicopter tour of areas along the Central Coast battered by winter storms that caused major flooding and landslides across the state.

Los Angeles Times

Bruce Highway on track to be flood resilient, but may never be flood-proof

This week's deluge has resulted in 12 sections of Queensland's Bruce Highway being cut, stranding travellers and causing significant freight issues.

ABC News

Flood chaos with roads closed in Chiswick after water pipe bursts

Streets were filled with water as firefighters protected homes and businesses using sandbags

Evening Standard

Edinburgh's Portobello 'could be underwater in 50 years', expert warns

A local councillor has said people need reassurance that current developments are not going to be hit by flooding in years to come.

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Los Angeles Times

California faces catastrophic flood dangers — and a need to invest billions in protection

LOS ANGELES — The storms that have been battering California offer a glimpse of the catastrophic floods that scientists warn will come in the future and that the state is unprepared to endure.

Daily Record

Planning permission for controversial Dumfries flood defence scheme to expire within months

Opponents have called for the project to be scrapped but others are concerned that 10 years have been “wasted” with no start date for construction

ABC News

European carp numbers spike after record flooding, calls mount to push forward with release of herpes virus

As videos of massive spawning events appear on social media, there are renewed calls to release the carp herpes virus to control the invasive pest.

The Guardian - UK

Travel disruption across UK caused by ice and snow to continue

Met Office has issued weather warnings for all four nations, and declared flooding of Somerset Levels to be a major incident

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Irish Mirror

Dog washed away in 'ferocious' Tipperary flood waters as family launch appeal to find beloved pet

The McGrath family from Treacy Park in Carrick-on-Suir, Co Tipperary were out walking with 14-year-old Bessie, a retriever when she entered the river at around 5.30pm last Sunday.

The Conversation

Flood forecasts in real-time with block-by-block data could save lives – a new machine learning method makes it possible

The extreme flooding and mudslides across California in recent weeks took many drivers by surprise. Sinkholes swallowed cars, highways became fast-moving rivers of water, entire neighborhoods were evacuated. At least 20 people died in the storms, several of them after becoming trapped in cars in rushing water.

Wales Online

The places in Wales most at risk from flooding and the defences they have

Wales has been hit with serious flooding over the last few weeks

Bristol Post

'Fed up' community cut fence after Keynsham floods left them marooned

They say they had requested an emergency exit in the fence before as it blocks their only exit route

Daily Mirror

Major flooding incident declared with Somerset residents urged to take action

The Environment Agency have this morning declared a major incident due to the on-going flooding in the west and south west of England as residents are told they should 'plan for the worst'

The Guardian - UK

Environment Agency workers in England go on strike in pay dispute

Automatic warning system activated to issue flood alerts during industrial action by staff on Wednesday

AAP

Ban on boating eased on flooded Murray

Restrictions along the Murray River have eased for the first time since flooding started, but swimming remains off limits in popular holiday spots.

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