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California town engulfed in floodwater. But residents fear what will happen if they flee

ALLENSWORTH, Calif. — A pool of floodwater covered Perla Estrada’s front yard. She walked in sandals through the muddy water.

Los Angeles Times

Heavy rain to hit Southern California; thousands flee flooding in Central Valley

LOS ANGELES — A weary, storm-soaked California is bracing for another bout of heavy rain, power outages and potential flooding this week as a cold weather system takes aim at the state.

Los Angeles Times

Perished cattle part of enormous Qld flood cleanup

Recovery and rebuilding efforts are set to begin in northwest Queensland following severe flooding and mass damage to properties, businesses and livestock.

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Canberrans worry more about flood and fire damage to homes than other Australians do

NRMA urges house buyers to research a property's vulnerability to flood and fire before worrying about local amenities like cafes.

The Canberra Times

Outback Queensland towns prepare to be cut off for weeks as floodwaters approach

Floodwaters peaking over 2019 levels are expected to reach outback Queensland properties this weekend as communities are bracing for major flooding and weeks of isolation.

ABC News

Falkirk Council says trees ripped out of Helix Park for new road will be replaced

The work will also lead to better links for pedestrians and cyclists between Falkirk and Grangemouth and help prevent flooding

Daily Record

Flood victims need urgent help, council leaders tell Therese Coffey

Residents suffer “direct financial and mental health” problems

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How do UK government’s emergency text alerts work and when could I get one?

People will receive information alerting them of events including severe flooding, fires or extreme weather

The Independent UK

How do the government’s emergency text alerts work and when could I get one?

People will receive information alerting them of events including severe flooding, fires or extreme weather

The Independent UK

Brits to receive emergency alert that jams phone until clicked - hear how it will sound

On April 23, Brits will receive a test alert from the Government as part of a new system intended to warn the public in life-threatening situations such as flooding and wildfires

Daily Mirror

Millions of dead fish have been found in an Australian river due to low oxygen levels

Millions of dead fish have been found dead in an Australian river due to dangerously low oxygen levels in the water caused by receding flood waters, government officials said.

WEKU

Malawi moves to rescue survivors after Cyclone Freddy

In Malawi, more than 400 people have died in the flooding caused by Cyclone Freddy.

Al Jazeera

Kimberley national park closures due to flood damage leave tourism operators high and dry

January's record-breaking floods destroyed key infrastructure and washed away significant portions of one of the Kimberley's most visited destinations.

ABC News

Who deserves a levee? The fight to save California communities from flooding

The tiny town of Hamilton City sits in the direct path of the mighty Sacramento River, muddy and swollen by this week’s storms.

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Western Australia's record flood reveals 'hundreds' of Aboriginal residents were not registered at birth

Hundreds of Indigenous residents in Western Australia's north have potentially been living their lives unregistered, the recovery from record flooding has shown.

Los Angeles Times

'We need to stop the water': A California town's frantic fight to save itself

ALLENSWORTH, Calif. — When it rained for days and floodwaters poured onto roads, the people of Allensworth grabbed shovels and revved up tractors.

Al Jazeera

Floods destroy homes of quake survivors in northwestern Syria

Torrential rains damage hundreds of shelters for families displaced by February 6 earthquakes in Syria.

Daily Mirror

UK weather forecast: Maps show storms and heavy rain on way to batter Britain

Forecasters at Netweather have issued a thunderstorm warning for Sunday, with much of the UK to endure 'heavy showers' and a few 'thunderstorms' which may lead to flooding

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Northern NSW dairy industry faces low milk supply one year on from flood

The dairy industry on the NSW North Coast is still struggling with low milk production, ongoing repairs and an ice cream factory that is months from reopening.

Los Angeles Times

Battered Central California braces for next storm beginning Monday

Flooding continued along several Central California rivers Saturday after this week's devastating storm, but emergency response officials are increasingly optimistic that the worst may be over for now.

Los Angeles Times

Flooding vulnerabilities of LA River’s Glendale Narrows spark concern amid record rain

LOS ANGELES — Heavy rain this week turned the Los Angeles River flood-control channel into a raging torrent, and with new storms expected on Monday, emergency officials are keeping a wary eye on a well-known stretch that has long been vulnerable to flooding.

ABC News

Lismore resident knocks back 'generous' buyback offer after record flooding, calls for house-raising option

After rejecting a buyback offer of about $500,000, Graham Askey is among those Northern Rivers homeowners who are calling for support to raise their homes — not relocate.

ABC News

Remote NT communities face ongoing struggle with food supply due to flooding-induced isolation

The managers of the only store in the community of Alpurrurulam say their stocks, supposed to get them through the wet season, are dwindling while the road is still cut off due to flooding.

ABC News

Everything Everywhere All at Once swept the Oscars, but actors and filmmakers say Australia needs to catch up on diversity

When Australian actor Jillian Nguyen watched Everything Everywhere All at Once command Hollywood's biggest stage at the Oscars this week, she felt a flood of emotions. But while she's overwhelmed with hope, she says Australia is still "very, very behind".

Inverse

This Weather Combination Can Lead to Destructive Floods — and it Might Get Worse

Rain and snow can form destructive floods in certain mountain areas, but the risks are hard to predict.

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