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Flood alerts issued as parts of UK brace for heavy rain after Met Office weather warnings

Wales and parts of south-west England are expected to see heavy rain over the next two days

The Independent UK

Five dead as Typhoon Kalmaegi slams into Philippines with winds up to 200kmph

Floodwaters in Cebu city reach ‘up to heads of people’ as typhoon dumps month’s worth of rain in less than 24 hours

The Independent UK

‘Catastrophic’ flood in A$AP Rocky’s $11 million NYC condo leaves unit below ‘uninhabitable,’ lawsuit says

Exclusive: The contractor blamed for the expensive mess told The Independent that they are ‘also affected from this situation, and we did not get pay [sic] for certain services provided.’

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Quincy man caused a massive flood in the Mississippi river to stop his wife from coming home — just so he could party and drink with friends

People are still split on whether his trial was fair or unjust.

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Spanish regional leader Carlos Mazón steps down over handling of Valencia flash floods

Mazón has been slammed by citizens and political rivals for his administration's slow response to the emergency, mainly for issuing a flood alert to people’s mobile phones hours after the flood started.

Euronews

Valencia leader resigns over mishandling of floods that killed 229 people

Carlos Mazón has faced calls to step down over the deadly flash floods last October

The Independent UK

Kenyan landslide death toll rises to 26 as flash floods hamper search for survivors

The death toll from a deadly landslide in western Kenya has risen to 26 after four more bodies were retrieved

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Not bad for a hellhole: How a flood of AI money is making San Francisco buzz again — despite Donald Trump

Robot fight nights. An Instagram mayor. Falling crime rates, soaring rents and a luxury mansion boom. Io Dodds explores the uneven recovery of the city that the president just loves to hate — and how federal crackdowns or financial bubbles could derail its fragile comeback

The Independent UK

Parts of New York City under floodwater as torrential rain hits Big Apple

Parts of New York City were submerged in flood water after the Big Apple was hit by record rainfall on Thursday (30 October).

The Independent UK

Surveillance at Stormont increases after ‘deliberate’ flooding of toilets

TUV MLA Timothy Gaston said there have been a number of incidents at Parliament Buildings when sinks have been blocked and taps left running.

Evening Standard

Kentish Town flood: Homes and medical centre submerged in metre of water after pipe bursts

The basements of 10 homes and a medical centre were damaged by up to a metre of flood water

Evening Standard

Government Shutdown Freezes National Flood Insurance Program: What Homeowners and Buyers Need to Know

FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program is unavailable for new customers, increased coverage or renewals during the government shutdown.

Kiplinger

The East Coast is getting drenched by rain and flooding today. How will it impact your Halloween trick-or-treating?

Some trick-or-treaters will have to add an umbrella to their spooky costume

The Independent UK

Dam disasters of the 1920s made reservoirs safer – now the climate crisis is increasing risk again

One hundred years ago, a catastrophic flood carrying enormous boulders swept through part of Dolgarrog village, north Wales, destroying several homes, a bridge and the local chapel. Ten adults and six children lost their lives. The tragedy was widely reported and King George V sent a message of condolence.

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When the dam broke: the 1925 disaster that reshaped a Welsh community and a country’s safety laws

Nestled between the Caerneddau mountains and the Afon (River) Conwy, the small village of Dolgarrog in north Wales looks peaceful. But the huge hydro-electric pipes that run down the hillside are a constant reminder of the village’s history, and of how the same source of power that once brought prosperity…

International Business Times UK

Coastal Flood Advisory Issued for 3 NJ Counties — Here's When It Ends

Coastal Flood Advisory issued for Ocean, Atlantic, and Cape May counties in N.J.—flooding risk through Thursday evening.

The Independent UK

Spain holds memorial ceremony for flood victims a year after disaster killed over 230 people

Spain has commemorated the anniversary of last year’s massive floods that killed over 230 people by holding a memorial ceremony for the victims on Wednesday

The Conversation

Valencia floods, one year on: what have we learned, and how can we prevent similar tragedies in the future?

On October 29 2024, destructive storms hit several areas of the Iberian peninsula, causing the most extreme rainfall recorded in Spain during the 21st century.

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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.

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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."

The Independent UK

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

Euronews

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.

The Guardian - UK

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

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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.

The Guardian - UK

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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