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Two towns cut off, NSW on flood alert

Two towns in NSW are expected to be isolated for days, with part of the state on alert for more heavy rain.

AAP

Fiona's floods devastated their homes. These residents are ready to start over

Days after the storm, residents in coastal Salinas, Puerto Rico, aren't waiting for help from the authorities. They're using bulldozers and backhoes to clear debris and rubble left in Fiona's wake.

WEKU

Data | Bengaluru flood woes are a recent phenomenon

Karnataka’s share in India’s flood-related deaths surged to 7-8% in the last two decades

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PM speaks out against discrimination; Penny Wong calls on China to rein in Putin – as it happened

Dozens of flood warnings across NSW after state lashed by heavy rainfall overnight. This blog is now closed

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Boy, 5, from Sydney dies after car swept away in floodwaters in NSW Central West

The body of a five-year-old boy has been found after the car he was travelling in was swept away near Tullamore, 90 kilometres north-west of Parkes, in the state's Central West.

ABC News

Wirral Greens support new wetlands centre but councillor brands it 'fantasy scheme'

But Hoylake councillor Andrew Gardner, said it’s a “fantasy scheme” and accused the Green Party of not knowing “what they are talking about"

Liverpool Echo

Young boy swept away in floods found dead

NSW Police divers have found the body of a five-year-old boy in a car that was swept away by floodwaters in the state's central west.

AAP

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The AP Interview: Pakistani leader details flood devastation

Flooding likely worsened by climate change has submerged one-third of Pakistan’s territory and left 33 million of its people scrambling to survive

The Independent UK

Experts finalise proposal to alleviate flooding at Kammattipadam

Rapid urbanisation has badly affected drainage system at the area as natural drains have been destroyed, says report

The Hindu

Farmer fined thousands for building flood defence near Roman amphitheatre without permission

Michael Haines, 64, used 2,000 tonnes of material containing plastic and metal to build a flood defence near the River Usk on land next to the Roman Amphitheatre in Caerleon

Wales Online

Fundraising dinner in Perth raises over £6000 to aid Pakistan after devastating floods

Pakistan officials estimate that the disaster has killed more than 1500 people since it first began in June, leading to the loss of over $40 billion

Daily Record

Invergowrie residents asked for views after 'no action' verdict in flood survey findings

Perth and Kinross Council’s Natural Flood Management (NFM) study aims to improve understanding of flood risks to homes and businesses in and around the village

Daily Record

Norco stands down 170 workers at flood-damaged ice cream factory in South Lismore

With 170 out of work today, unions are urging the Norco dairy co-operative to "put some skin in the game" and use its own money to ensure the future of the factory.

ABC News

Pakistan deploys more doctors to fight diseases after floods

Pakistan is deploying thousands of additional doctors and paramedics in the country’s worst flood-hit province to contain the spread of disease

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NSW towns soldier on as roads, bridges cut

Business owners are bracing for a third consecutive La Nina season as roads and bridges disappear under flood waters across regional NSW.

The Hindu

93% growth in electric vehicle charging infrastructure in 2022, compared to a year ago, says NITI Aayog member

Randheer Singh, Director, Electric Mobility & Senior Team Member for Advanced Chemistry Cells Programme, NITI Aayog, said, “It is important to create a sustainable and safe model. We can not afford to flood the market with untested chargers, vehicles of inferior quality, and battery packs that are not properly tested.”

Newcastle Herald

'Holy moly': Hunter cop tells of daring flood rescue near Dungog

Senior Constable Richard Hansen saved three people in an act his boss described on Friday as "incredibly brave".

Reuters

Flood-hit Pakistan should suspend debt repayments, says UN paper

Pakistan's finance minister said on Friday the South Asian nation was seeking debt relief from bilateral creditors in the wake of devastating flooding but emphasised the government would not seek any relief from commercial banks or Eurobond creditor.

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Floodwaters cut off western NSW farmers and towns, with more rain expected

Some parts of western NSW received almost a quarter of their annual rainfall in one night. People are now deserted on their farms as the water slowly moves away.

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NSW towns 'on edge' amid 30 flood warnings

Flood warnings have been issued for river catchments across NSW and southern Queensland as a storm system leaves damaged crops and ruined roads in its wake.

ABC News

Gunnedah facing flood threat, northern NSW on high alert after 150mm of rain in two hours

Floodwaters in Gunnedah are set to exceed last weekend's major peak on Friday night, after widespread rain across the state.

WEKU

Abandoned vehicles becomes focus of Eastern KY flood debris removal

Progress continues in recovery efforts for flood survivors in eastern Kentucky. Governor Andy Beshear says the commonwealth is well into the stabilization phase of the cleanup process.

WEKU

‘Our rainbow after the storm’: Students in flood-hit eastern Ky. finally return to school

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Pacific Islands brace for prolonged droughts and more flooding as La Niña continues for third year in a row

Some Pacific Island nations are still recovering from floods or facing severe drought conditions, and there is little reprieve in sight as a third La Niña is set to exacerbate extreme weather conditions across the region.

The Hindu

TS writes to Centre to take up Polavaram backwater study afresh

It says study taken up by AP, CWC was for 36L cusecs against PMF of 50L cusecs

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