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The big reason Florida insurance companies are failing isn't just hurricane risk – it’s fraud and lawsuits

Hurricane Ian’s widespread damage is another disaster for Florida’s already shaky insurance industry. Even though home insurance rates in Florida are nearly triple the national average, insurers have been losing money. Six have failed since January 2022. Now, insured losses from Ian are estimated to exceed US$40 billion

The Conversation

Fighting tidal flooding through community participation in Ernakulam coastal villages

Equinoct, a community-sourced modelling solution provider, along with like-minded organisations have launched the first phase of the programme with funding under the US Fulbright Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund

The Hindu

Twitter user expresses regret over posts with fake submerged images

A person who tweeted artificial intelligence-generated photos of flooded houses and streets in Shizuoka Prefecture, which the tweet said was the result of Typhoon No. 15, expressed regret in an interview with The Yomiuri Shimbun about having caused confusion with misinformation.

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Floodwater receding in Chiang Mai city

CHIANG MAI: Floodwaters were receding in inundated areas of Chiang Mai city on Wednesday as the rain-swollen Ping River dropped below the critical level.

Bangkok Post

Transistor radio sales soar after PM's comment

NAKHON RATCHASIMA: People rushed to buy transistor radios in this northeastern province after Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha recommended them as a reliable channel for flood information.

Bangkok Post

Flooding in 25 provinces along 11 river basins

More than 3 million rai of farmland and residential areas in 25 provinces along 11 major river basins are flooded, with Nakhon Sawan the worst hit, satellite data shows.

Bangkok Post

Sudan faces ‘generational catastrophe’ as millions of children miss school

Floods, militia raids and hunger mean a third of children are not in school at all, while the rest have too few teachers, aid groups warn

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Ian deals blow to Florida's teetering insurance sector

Florida’s home insurance market was already on shaky ground

The Independent UK

Sydney on track for record annual rainfall of 2.2 metres as eastern states brace for flooding

Flood watch alerts issued for almost 40 waterways in NSW and severe weather warning in western parts of state

The Guardian - AU

Rice exports could reach 8m tonnes despite floods

Thailand's rice exports could reach 8 million tonnes this year as flooding caused by Typhoon Noru has had little impact and a weak baht has helped overseas sales, the president of the Thai Rice Exporters Association said on Wednesday.

Bangkok Post

Here's What the Media Get Wrong About Hurricanes

No, a big storm does not require big government.

Reason

Leaders urged to protect Lake Eyre rivers

Environmental groups and farmers are worried about major environmental concerns about the impact of gas developments on the Lake Eyre basin.

AAP

‘People before plants’: NSW premier commits to raising Warragamba Dam wall 14 metres

Government deems controversial project critical state infrastructure in order to have it approved ‘as quickly as possible’

The Guardian - AU

Warragamba Dam wall rise now 'critical'

The NSW government's commitment to raising Sydney's Warragamba Dam wall has attracted criticism from political opponents and environmental advocates.

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Pheu Thai urges EC to allow relief aid donations

The main opposition Pheu Thai Party has urged the Election Commission (EC) to revise electioneering regulations during the 180-day period prior to the end of the House of Representatives' term to allow MPs to hand out relief items to flood victims.

Bangkok Post

Flood alerts as rivers swell

Thailand's National Water Command Centre (NWCC) has issued a warning about the swelling Chao Phraya and Pasak rivers as the Pasak Jolasid Dam is doubling its discharge volume.

Bangkok Post

Chiang Mai city to pump out floodwater

CHIANG MAI: At least 20 large pumps will be installed to help drain water from flood-hit Chiang Mai city, the province's governor Nirat Pongsitthithavorn said on Tuesday.

The Guardian - AU

Flood warnings issued as east coast braces for heavy rain and storms – as it happened

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Heavy rain to hit already-flooded parts of central and western NSW in coming days

Up to 100mm of rain could fall over a 24-hour period in some areas as a severe weather system moves over western and central parts of NSW.

The Canberra Times

Four dams at full capacity and four days of rain ahead. Where will all this water go?

Another rain event is on the way, and our dams are already overflowing.

AAP

Outback NSW locals worn out by rain

Residents of outback NSW towns say constant rain has put their lives and businesses under strain, as many face a renewed threat of flooding.

The Independent UK

Federal agency to help pay for Mississippi flood control

A federal agency has set aside money to help guard Mississippi’s capital city and surrounding areas against flood damage following two deluges in three years

Wales Online

Frustrated dad fears his house is collapsing around his family and begs for help

Lewyn Clegg says his house floods "constantly" ever since storms battered the area just after they moved in in 2019

Bangkok Post

Flooding damages crops, risks tourism recovery

Thailand is battling the worst flooding in years with a large swathe of its crop land inundated by seasonal storms and swollen rivers, threatening to fuel food prices and hinder a nascent tourism recovery.

Bangkok Post

Prayut gives haircut to veteran

UBON RATCHATHANI: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha spent a moment trimming hair for an army veteran during his trip to inspect the flood situation in this northeastern province on Tuesday.

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