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Flood inquiry urges Resilience NSW axing

An independent inquiry into devastating flooding earlier this year has reportedly recommended ditching agency Resilience NSW amid criticism of its response.

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‘We’re trapped.’ Scores of small bridges damaged in record Eastern Kentucky flooding

CHAVIES, Ky. — For the last few days, Jennifer Myers and William Duff have used her father’s pickup truck to get to their jobs at a nursing home, but he needs it back soon to get to his own job, and they’re not sure what they’ll do after that.

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‘You just do it.’ Health care workers keep working to save patients from E. Ky. floods

WHITESBURG, Ky. — By 10 a.m. on Monday, Dr. Van Breeding was already on the phone with Colleen Swartz, vice-president of operations at UK HealthCare, begging for supplies.

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Met Office issues yellow rain warning for parts of Scotland with possible floods

The Met office has warned that flooding of a few homes and businesses could be possible.

Daily Record

Minister warns against ‘flood tourism’

‘Flood situation in Kuttanad not severe as water has flown to the sea without disruption’

The Hindu

Causes of flooding during Storm Dennis in Aberdare, Aberaman, Rhydyfelin and Hawthorn revealed

The latest two section 19 reports have been released by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council relating to Storm Dennis in 2020

Wales Online

Bungalows planned in south Bristol spark River Malago flooding fears

The land is protected from development by a covenant, but the council could grant planning permission anyway

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Floods are getting more common. Do you know your risk?

Climate change means more rain and higher seas, which adds up to more flooded homes. Even a small amount of water indoors can cost a lot.

WEKU

PM triggers further flood support grants

The federal and NSW governments are providing an additional $47 million to a grants program for flood victims to help with home repairs and clean-up costs.

AAP

Getting Back Home: $20,000 grants extended to Broke residents devastated by July floods

Back Home grants are now available to some Hunter residents impacted by July floods.

Newcastle Herald

Pakistan insurgents claim downing army helicopter, killing six

Separatist insurgents in Pakistan's resource-rich Balochistan province said they shot down a military helicopter that went down during a flood relief operation on Monday, killing all six on board including a top army commander.

Reuters

UK weather forecast: Water shortage fears with no rain in places but flooding elsewhere

Extreme differences in weather conditions across the UK means some areas remain under flood warnings this week, while others await a landmark hosepipe ban due to lack of rainfall

Daily Mirror

Kentucky adds Gonzaga to this year’s basketball schedule. Zags will play in Rupp next season.

LEXINGTON, Ky. — To help promote the Kentucky Flood Relief telethon Tuesday night, John Calipari teased “a really big-time announcement” that would be revealed on the broadcast.

Tribune News Service

Major new effort to adapt to climate impacts

The first ever National Adaptation Plan sets the country down the crucial path of preparing for a warmer, wetter and more dangerous world.

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30 houses damaged in flash floods near Kukke Subrahmanya

Of these, five have been completely or severely damaged, says Rajendra

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A.P. lagged behind TS in response to Godavari floods, says Ramakrishna

‘The Centre is not extending the required support to complete Polavaram project’

The Times of India

Heavy rains in Nepal: All 36 gates of Valmikinagar barrage in Bihar opened

BAGAHA: All the 36 gates of Valmikinagar barrage at Bagaha in West Champaran district have been opened as 3.15 lakh cusecs water was discharged into the Gandak on Tuesday evening following heavy rainfall in neighbouring Nepal over the last three days. The heavy rainfall in the catchment area of rivers…

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Flood risk is rising across the St. Louis region. Who will solve the problem?

ST. LOUIS — The region's sewers, creeks and storm drains were no match for last week's record-shattering rainfall — a downpour remarkable not just for its unprecedented total, but also for its intensity. Pouring water sprawled over creek banks, across roads, and into homes and vehicles, stranding hundreds and killing…

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Andhra Pradesh: Central team to assess Godavari flood losses on August 10

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Bodies of three, including toddler, recovered from landslip-hit Kanichar in Kannur

NDRF, DSC teams reach disaster site; families shifted

The Conversation

What is a flash flood? A civil engineer explains

Flash flooding is a specific type of flooding that occurs in a short time frame after a precipitation event – generally less than six hours. It often is caused by heavy or excessive rainfall and happens in areas near rivers or lakes, but it also can happen in places with…

Manchester Evening News

Fury over Trafford homes 'flooded with raw sewage'

Twice a year houses are being submerged under the water

The Hindu

Kodagu: 21 flood-hit people shifted to Koynadu relief camp

Debris, including logs, has blocked free flow of rainwater

The Independent UK

Pakistan says army general, 5 others die in helicopter crash

Pakistan’s military says search teams have found the wreckage of a helicopter that went down the previous day while flying on a relief mission in a flood-hit area in the southwest

Tribune News Service

Kentucky basketball players step up to help flood victims. ‘We gotta do something here.’

Sitting in his car and scrolling through his phone, CJ Fredrick looked at the heartbreaking photos of the eastern Kentucky flooding and the devastation it has wreaked upon the region.

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