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Climate change is becoming an insurance crisis

Imagine waking up to find your living room underwater for the second time in five years. You try to claim insurance, only to be told your property is now uninsurable. Premiums have tripled. Your mortgage lender is concerned. And your biggest asset, your home, is rapidly losing value.

The Conversation

Microsoft might be silent, but Halo's co-creator and Halo 2's design lead have called the US government's 'Destroy the Flood' analogy comparing immigrants to parasites 'absolutely abhorrent'

"It really makes me sick seeing Halo co-opted like this."

PC Gamer

Is it safe to travel to Vietnam? Your rights as severe flooding hits tourist destinations

Heavy rainfall is forecast to continue in the country’s central region

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One year after Valencia's deadly flooding experts warn 'it could happen again'

Experts say there have been improvements in warning systems, education and institutional coordination. But they warn that improvements to infrastructure and urban planning are still mostly pending.

Euronews

Raise awareness of flood risk to homes

Letter: Fiona Barbour says the government should implement the environmental audit committee’s recommendations to mitigate against unpredictable weather

The Guardian - UK

How Mud Pumps Are Essential For Waterway Dredging

Waterway dredging is a critical process for maintaining navigable rivers, ports, and coastal areas. It ensures safe transportation routes, prevents flooding, and supports infrastructure development in areas prone to sediment buildup.

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Pakistani farmers to sue German polluters over climate-linked flood damage

Claimants seek compensation from RWE and Heidelberg Materials after extreme flooding destroyed harvests

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Capitol credit unions see flood of applications during shutdown - Roll Call

“I just need them to come together and do something so I can come back to work,” one loan applicant says of Congress.

Roll Call

Why is the Mediterranean region so prone to flooding? A new study has answers

A new study looks at the conditions that contribute to extreme flooding in Italy

Euronews

How Strong Is Tropical Storm Melissa? Hurricane In Jamaica Now Considered Most Powerful In History

Hurricane Melissa becomes Jamaica's most powerful storm in history, hitting Category 5 strength with 175 mph winds, deadly rain, and severe flooding.

International Business Times UK

Valencia flood survivors still seeking justice a year after disaster struck the region

Toñi García lost her husband and only daughter. She is demanding the truth and justice: "They didn't die because of the rain, they died because of negligent management," she told Euronews.

Euronews

‘Mud on our hands; blood on his’: fury lingers one year after Spain’s deadly floods

Survivors in Valencia call for consequences, particularly for regional president, after country’s worst natural disaster this century

The Guardian - UK

US government likens illegal immigrants to Halo’s Flood in new ICE recruiting effort

Are the Microsoft mods asleep?

Destructoid

Hurricane Melissa Becomes More Powerful Than Hurricane Gilbert, Threatening Jamaica With 'Catasthropic' Flood

Hurricane Melissa is expected to be more powerful than Hurricane Gilbert. How devastating is this category 5 storm.

International Business Times UK

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California father loses ‘victim’ status and charged with 2yo son’s death in a flood

The community is split about whether he's responsible for the death or not.

Evening Standard

Storm Benjamin LIVE: Flood alerts as UK lashed with 70mph winds and heavy rain

Serious flooding is feared while gale force winds are likely to damage buildings and cause travel disruption

Clever Dude

10 DIY Plumbing Repairs That Flood Homes Instantly

DIY plumbing repairs can save money, but they come with big risks. One wrong move and you could face costly water damage or even a total flood in your home. Many homeowners try to fix leaky pipes or clogged drains without realizing the dangers. Simple mistakes can quickly turn a…

The Independent UK

Father of autistic boy, 2, faces manslaughter charges for ‘driving into floodwaters leading to child’s drowning’

Padilla-Aguilera’s son was missing for over a day before his body was eventually found in a river

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Evening Standard

The three London areas most at risk from flooding

London could face flooding - but which areas are at risk of being worst affected?

The Guardian - US

Flooding and droughts drove them from their homes. Now they’re seeking a safe haven in New York

Data analysis found higher than average migration growth to the US from areas in Guatemala, Bangladesh and Senegal hit by repeated climate disasters

The Independent UK

Tropical Storm Melissa expected to strengthen into a ‘catastrophic’ hurricane

The National Hurricane Center called the forecast extremely uncertain with significant changes possible

International Business Times UK

Met Office Weather Warnings: Should You Be Packing an Emergency Kit Right Now?

The Met Office warns eight UK regions to prepare for flooding, power cuts, and travel delays as severe rain and winds approach.

AAP

Flood risk already raining on Australian home prices

One type of natural disaster has depressed the value of more than two-thirds of Australian homes that sit in the firing line, new analysis finds.

The Conversation

I tried out a new version of Minecraft to see why environmental storylines help children learn

A new version of Minecraft aims to teach students about coastal erosion, flood resilience and climate adaptation, and shows how children can use computer games to learn about complex situations.

The Guardian - AU

Floods have devalued Australian homes by $42bn. Experts say that’s the cost of ‘a changing climate’

Of the 2m flood-prone houses across the country, at least 70% have had values reduced, a new report by Climate Council and PropTrack has found

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