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The Australians fearing their 'worst ever' clean-up amid ongoing flooding

La Niña has begun to weaken but the rain it helped deliver across Australia is still causing devastation for people in all corners of the country.

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California gets a break from the rain, but more storms are coming

SAN FRANCISCO — At least two more serious storms are headed toward California over the next few days, bringing more heavy rains and flash floods as communities tally the destruction from this week’s punishing atmospheric river.

Los Angeles Times

Thousands of dead carp on northern Victorian farms after floods

As floodwaters finally dry up in northern Victoria, farmers are having to tackle an unexpected problem, with thousands of dead baby carp covering paddocks.

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River Murray floods submerge small shack community of Paisley in SA's Murraylands, leaving locals 'heartbroken'

At the small Murraylands community of Paisley, there are stretches of water that almost resemble a ship graveyard. But the semi-submerged structures sticking out of the depths are not ships — they're shacks.

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Does your homeowners insurance cover damage by recent storms?

Punishing winter weather has triggered flooding and mudslides across the greater Bay Area the past week, prompting evacuation orders and damaging homes. But some homeowners trying to file insurance claims in the wake of the storms may be surprised to find they’re not covered.

Tribune News Service

UK weather: Flood alerts ahead of torrential rain as councils barricade homes

A total of 25 flood warnings and 76 flood alerts have been issued as the Met Office predict extremely unsettled conditions across the weekend

Daily Mirror

We shouldn't be surprised that Melbourne's inner west floods. It's always been a swamp

Melbourne used to flood regularly in the first century of European settlement, forcing city planners to take some drastic steps to make the city liveable. Building on a swamp didn't help.

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EXPLAINER: Storms put California levees to the test

California officials are warning that powerful storms are putting rural areas the most at risk of flooding

The Independent UK

Floods’ Worst Ravages Will Be Visited Upon California’s Poorest

This week's torrent compounds the affordable housing crisis.

Capital & Main

Food drop-offs for flood ravaged WA towns

Some 3000 kilograms of food has been airlifted into the flood-affected town of Fitzroy Crossing as more people are relocated from the area.

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Scots baby charity in desperate hunt for new premises after unit devastated by floods

Baby Bank Scotland's unit was badly damaged by flooding last month, and the charity has been forced to up sticks.

Daily Record

Why is drought-weary Los Angeles letting stormwater flow into the Pacific Ocean?

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles River roared to life this week as a series of powerful storms moved through the Southland. In Long Beach, 3 feet of water shut down the 710 Freeway in both directions, while flooding in the San Fernando Valley forced the closure of the Sepulveda…

Los Angeles Times

Baby Bank Scotland in desperate search for new premises after unit devastated by flooding

Baby Bank Scotland is desperately looking for a new premises after their unit was badly damaged by flooding last month. The Hamilton-based charity has appealed for help finding a new location.

Glasgow Live

Updated flood alert is issued as heavy rain is forecast to lash parts of Ayrshire

More heavy rain is forecast to affect this area this evening and overnight into Saturday.

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Scottish couple 'lose everything but clothes on their backs' in devastating floods

Dumfries and Galloway were hit by the worst flooding in 40 years after heavy rainfall wrecked and devastated homes in the area just before New Year's Eve. One daughter told of how her parents were left with nothing.

Wales Online

Met Office issue flood warning for 'heavy rain' which will fall for hours

They are concerned about a nine-hour period tonight

Manchester Evening News

"I don't want to cry anymore as it just adds to the flood": Disabled woman left 'paddling around' flooded home over Christmas

"It's been hell and it still is hell. It's been really horrible. I wouldn't wish this on my own worst enemy"

Evening Standard

Burst water main causes havoc in south-east London flooding roads, closing school and hitting supplies

Thames Water saya workers have shut off the flow of water from the burst and services are now being restored to customers

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Daily Record

Dalbeattie householders counting the cost after homes flooded

A number of properties in the town were swamped after burns and drains overflowed

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Dumfries business owner calls for better support for victims after flooding

Ivano's Italian takeaway was hit hard with owner Carol Williamson describing it as the worst ever

Daily Record

Dumfries pub boss calls for River Nith to be dredged to avoid flooding

Kimberly Woodhouse is still dealing with the effects of the latest damage to her popular bar

Daily Record

Kirkton residents face months in temporary accommodation as floods ruin homes

A massive clear-up operation has been ongoing since the worst flooding in 40 years destroyed a row of houses in Barrasgate on Friday night

Daily Record

Dumfries and Galloway farm worker "saves his house from flooding" by building wall of animal dung

Tommy Cannon decided to improvise when heavy rain caused a stream to burst its banks and send water gushing down his street

Daily Record

Heartbroken daughter's OAP parents 'lost everything but clothes on their backs' in devastating floods

Malcolm and Eileen Coupe, 74, from Kirkton were forced to move out of their home after the flooding.

Tribune News Service

Bay Area storm: Thousands without power as damage assessments begin, with more storms to follow

SAN JOSE, Calif. — The San Francisco Bay Area began cleaning up Thursday from a punishing storm that left tens of thousands of people in the dark, flooded coastal businesses and killed two people, even as two more atmospheric river storms line up in the Pacific, poised to hit California…

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