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Explainer-Why are West and Central Africa's floods so devastating this year?

Unusually intense seasonal rains have drenched swathes of West and Central Africa since June, unleashing deadly floods that have affected millions and submerged farmland in 19 countries.

Reuters

Soil and water testing underway in flood-ravaged Rochester over contamination concerns

As illness spreads in Rochester, the Environmental Protection Authority is testing water and soil to see how flood victims are being impacted.

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Floods are natural, but human decisions make disasters. We need to reflect on the endless cycles of blame

As the Victorian city of Echuca prepared for flooding this week, the council moved rapidly to build a temporary earthen levee as others sandbagged. This kept some homes dry, likely worsened flooding in others, and prompted blame from many sides.

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The plan to protect NYC from storms

The “Big U” shows how climate adaptation can succeed. It also shows how hard it is

Salon

Preparing for the flood: Insurers factor in our morally hazardous behaviour

The Treasury is considering whether a public re-insurance scheme should protect homes from climate flooding, with the Government to agree next steps by the end of the year.

Newsroom.co.nz

Damaging winds hit eastern Australia

Severe weather warnings for damaging winds are in place from NSW down to Tasmania.

AAP

‘They only had about 30 seconds left’: why cars become death traps in floods

With flooding across the nation, drowning rates are at a 25-year high, and driving through floods is a leading cause. So why do people still take the risk?

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Renewed push for Shepparton bypass after Mooroopna cut off by flooding

A woman with a high-risk pregnancy and a cancer patient were among those unable to access crucial services when the only major bridge between Shepparton and Mooroopna closed this month.

ABC News

Behind the scenes of the ABC's coverage of Victoria's floods

While covering floods devastating their local communities, some of the ABC's regional reporters and broadcasters found themselves cut off and with their homes under threat.

ABC News

Seemingly never-ending flood has been drowning farms across NSW for years

Three years of unrelenting rain for inland New South Wales has some farmers wishing the water away, despite coming off the back of drought.

ABC News

Police called after campaigner climbs Newry oaks axed 'under cover of darkness' for flood work

"I am going to have to be carried down out of here"

Belfast Live

New York still vulnerable 10 years after Hurricane Sandy, protesters warn

Storm in 2012 had devastating impact on US’s biggest city but insufficient government action risks a repeat, demonstrators say

The Guardian - US

East coast on alert for wild weather

Residents in four states have been put on alert for wild weather, which could cause more problems in flood-affected communities.

AAP

Reporters Without Orders Ep 243: UP floods, Bihar drought, data and politics

This week, host Basant Kumar is joined by freelance journalists Neeraj Priyadarshy and Prashant Pandey.

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At least 50 are dead and dozens feared missing as storm hits the Philippines

Flash floods and landslides set off by torrential rains left at least 50 people dead. As many as 60 villagers in a southern province are feared missing and buried in a huge mudslide, officials said.

The Independent UK

47 dead, dozens feared missing as storm lashes Philippines

Philippine officials say flash floods and landslides set off by torrential rains have left at least 47 people dead, including in a hard-hit southern Philippine province, where as many as 60 villagers were feared to be missing and buried in a deluge of rainwater, mud, rocks and trees

ABC News

Flood-affected Rochester residents on life in former COVID quarantine hub in Mickleham

Since they were forced to flee Rochester, Tracey Kisvarda and her husband Ian have been living in Melbourne's Mickleham facility. So what's it like?

ABC News

Home buyback scheme for high-risk flood zones in the NSW Northern Rivers explained

$800 million is being set aside to help home owners move to higher ground or make their homes more resilient. Here's what we know, and still don't know, about the scheme.

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Coalition attacks repatriation of women and children from Syria – as it happened

A further 40 who remain in Syria are expected to be returned in two separate repatriations in coming weeks. This blog is now closed

WEKU

FEMA, debris pickup deadlines loom for flooded eastern Kentuckians

The Guardian - AU

‘I’m not leaving’: Rochester renters sent eviction notices after floods are hitting back

Property management company says it’s legally required but tenants such as Tammy Gavin, and her four children and grandson, just want to be home

AAP

Flood risk persists with downpours ahead

Victorians are still facing the risk of flash flooding with the state's west expected to be pummelled by heavy rain on Sunday.

The Conversation

Nigeria floods: 4 ways they affect food security

Food insecurity is a serious, growing problem in Nigeria. It was reported that 7 out of 10 Nigerians did not have enough to eat in 2021.

ABC News

Before-and-during photos of Gunnedah and Moree floods reveal scope of damage and isolation

While enduring its worst flood in a decade, properties in Moree were inundated, highways closed, cars and people were stranded and locals could not get to the other side of town.

Liverpool Echo

Teenager working to give 'something positive for everyone'

A community action group is flooding the streets with flowers

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