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Two rescued as flooding rains move south

Two people have been rescued after their car was trapped in floodwaters as a tropical low moves across northern Australia, triggering warnings.

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American Airlines passenger films chaos as bathroom floods aisles in mid-air

‘Drowning at 30,000 ft feet going 500mphs lol new death fear unlocked,’ one TikTok commenter responded to the flood

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Holiday travellers warned worst wet weather yet to come

Roads have been closed and rivers are rising in north Queensland, with severe storms prompting warnings for holiday travellers to reconsider festive driving.

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Valencia floods showed why coastal cities should restore their wetlands

Valencia, a city and province in south-east Spain, became synonymous with disaster in October 2024 when floods killed at least 231 people. Extreme rainfall will happen more often as the climate warms and the cost to coastal cities like Valencia is expected to reach up to US$63 billion (£50 billion)…

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NHS warning over Christmas gatherings as flu cases soar in worst December for three years

The NHS has been hit hard with an early festive flu season, with top medics warning festive season gatherings are leading to a flood of cases

The Independent UK

Boy survives being sucked into drain as floodwaters hit

Police have warned people to stay away from floodwaters after a teenager survived being sucked into a drain, emerging a few streets away with cuts and bruises.

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Queensland authorities release dam water as flooding risks rise ahead of more rainy weather

Two people rescued from floods as sunshine state prepares for more rain, while bushfires burn in Victoria and Top End heatwave persists

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Women rescued from floodwaters as deluge continues

The rain is finally set to ease in southeast Queensland after a run of bleak weather that has caused flooding, power outages and ruined a Test cricket match.

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No flood gauges, no warning: 99% of US streams are off the radar amid rising flash flood risks – we saw the harm in 2024

Flooding is one of the deadliest and costliest natural disasters in the U.S., causing billions of dollars in damage each year. In 2024 alone, floods destroyed homes in over a dozen states and claimed more than 165 lives.

The Conversation

More than 540,000 London properties at high or medium risk of flash floods, warn environment chiefs

The Environment Agency stressed one in eight properties in the city face the threat as the UK is hit with more torrential downpours amid climate change

Evening Standard

More than 6m homes at risk of flooding in England, says Environment Agency

Report says rivers, the sea and surface water endangering properties and that number could hit 8m by 2050

The Guardian - UK

More than six million homes and businesses ‘in flood-risk areas’ in England

The figure has increased from 5.5 million in the last Environment Agency assessment in 2018 to 6.3 million.

The Independent UK

Wet week for rain-hit state with tropical low looming

A tropical low is a chance of forming off rain-hit Queensland but the Bureau of Meteorology says it is unlikely to develop into the season's first cyclone.

AAP

A secret island has emerged in Europe’s sinking city — here’s how you can visit it

A small secluded stretch of beach enjoyed by Venetians in the summer has become a permanent fixture of the lagoon

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Met Office issues warning as parts of Scotland face flood alerts

A “very wet, damp and miserable” start to the week has been forecast for parts of Scotland, with the risk of flooding due to persistent…

The National (Scotland)

Flood alerts issued for parts of Scotland amid Met Office yellow warning

FLOOD alerts have been issued ahead of forecasted persistent rain that could make travel conditions difficult in parts of Scotland over the next…

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Fresh storm alert for southern Thailand

Flooding and landslide alerts are in effect for all southern provinces near the Gulf of Thailand, with torrential rain forecast to pound the region until next Monday.

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Three ways to reduce Europe’s flood risk

From the Czech Republic to Spain, Europe has been plagued by devastating floods this autumn.

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U.S. East Coast Braces For Severe Weather Whiplash

Stay informed about the volatile weather on the U.S. East Coast, with Maine facing freezing rain, heavy downpours, and potential flooding. Prepare for high...

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Red Cross calls for more investment to prepare UK for floods

Charity deployed crisis response teams following Bert and Darragh storms

Evening Standard

British Red Cross warns more investment needed to prepare UK for future floods

The charity deployed crisis response teams following Storm Bert and Storm Darragh in the past few weeks.

The Conversation

Teachers lack resources to meet classroom needs, and absences shouldn’t surprise us

The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted schooling on a global scale, challenging teachers with a flood of unmanageable demands.

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Predicting future floods: New AI tool gives realistic satellite-like views

MIT scientists are developing an artificial intelligence (AI) tool that creates realistic satellite images of potential flooding scenarios.

The Conversation

As floodwaters rise, toxic contaminants released from old landfills pose more of a hazard to nature and to us

Extensive flooding of the River Thames and its tributaries across south-east England in February 2014 was caused by extraordinary weather conditions. Very heavy rain had fallen on ground already saturated by multiple storms since the previous December. Hundreds of residents were evacuated and the flooding damaged thousands of homes and…

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