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Woman swept away in flood waters in Hunter region as emergency services respond to more than 1,450 calls

Twenty-six-year-old Chinese engineer was trying to flee a vehicle in a swollen creek in Rothbury, near Cessnock

The Guardian - AU

'Tragic': multiple crews search for woman swept away

Wild weather is hammering both sides of the nation and police are reminding people to avoid floodwater as a search for a missing woman ramps up.

AAP

Thousands without power as severe weather lashes coast

Severe weather is hampering authorities' abilities to respond to power outages, as hundreds of people call for help amid heavy and widespread rain and snowfall.

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Boy dies after being swept into drain pipe during East Coast flooding

Children were playing in a common area when floodwaters swept the boy into the pipe

The Independent UK

Heavy rains in Guinea capital Conakry cause multiple deaths and destroy homes

At least seven people have died in Conakry due to heavy overnight rain, exposing the city’s vulnerability to extreme weather.

Radio France Internationale

Boy, 13, dies after getting trapped in a storm drain during East Coast flooding

Officials in Maryland say a 13-year-old boy died after getting trapped in a storm drain during heavy rainfall and flooding on the East Coast

The Independent UK

Texas bills increasing youth camp safety face long odds, even after Hill Country floods

Competing legislative priorities and an industry that has pushed against certain regulations could challenge a suite of camp safety bills this special legislative session.

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Flash Flood Warning: NY and New Jersey Brace for Torrential Rainfall — Up to 5 Inches Per Hour Possible

New York and New Jersey declared states of emergency as torrential rain threatens to flood roads, disrupt transit, and bring up to 5 inches of rain per hour.

International Business Times UK

Kerr County officials failed to follow certain aspects of disaster plan during Texas floods

The five-year-old plan, required by the state, detailed when additional monitoring was to take place and who was responsible for alerting the public to evacuate.

The Texas Tribune

“Nobody came”: Hill Country flooding survivors recount anguish, neglect during emotional hearing

Residents told state lawmakers about what they’ve lost and the hardships they’re experiencing almost a month after the July 4 disaster devastated the region.

The Texas Tribune

Top two Kerr County emergency officials say they were asleep as July 4 floods struck

Their statements to state legislators marked the first time county officials have spoken publicly about what they were doing the morning of the disaster that killed more than 100 people in the county.

The Texas Tribune

Heavy rain pummels the East Coast and sparks localized flash flooding

Strong rain storms are lashing the East Coast from Virginia to Connecticut, flooding roadways and delaying flights from Boston to Washington, D

The Independent UK

State of emergency in New York City and New Jersey over rains and flash flooding

A powerful storm system is bringing torrential rain, with forecasters predicting possibility of at least 3in an hour

The Guardian - US

Cruz introduces weather radio modernization bill with a new focus on flood communications

This comes after Cruz voted in favor of the spending megabill that rescinded funds for NOAA.

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The Guardian - US

‘Found on the Guadalupe River’: the woman reuniting lost mementoes with owners after Texas floods

Dondi Persyn has gathered, restored and returned thousands of items to those affected by the floods, each object a poignant reminder of loss

The Guardian - US

Fema denies grants to three Kentucky counties hit by devastating storms

Denials are latest by agency as Trump administration seeks to shift burden of disaster recovery to states

The Independent UK

Beijing officials say 31 older people trapped in a senior center died in floods

Beijing officials say a group of older people trapped in a nursing home that flooded were among the dead in powerful storms that lashed the city and neighboring provinces

The Independent UK

Search for answers after Texas' deadly floods brings lawmakers to devastated Hill Country

Texas lawmakers are expected to question local Kerr County officials on Thursday over their preparedness and response to the deadly July 4 floods that killed at least 136 people

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International Business Times

'All Gone': Beijing Villagers Left With Nothing After Deadly Floods

Villager Hu Yuefang returned her home in the rural outskirts of Beijing to pick up medicine for her elderly and disabled father, only to find it had been washed away by some of worst flooding to hit the Chinese capital in years.

International Business Times

Canada Project Reclaims 'Foul' Industrial Area To Contain Floods

The spur to build Toronto's billion-dollar-plus flood prevention project dates back to a devastating hurricane in 1954, but planners say its urgency was reinforced by the recent tragic flooding in Texas.

The Guardian - UK

After the flood: Beijing residents left to count the cost with little state support

Many of those affected by flooding that killed 30 people in China’s capital have no insurance while official support is limited

International Business Times UK

Severe Thunderstorm Warning 'Derechos' Looms Over Central, Eastern Regions: What Is It And Should the US Be Concerned?

A derecho with hurricane-force winds threatens the US Midwest on 29 July 2025, with potential for widespread damage and flash flooding.

Al Jazeera

Heavy rains leave 30 dead in China’s capital Beijing as downpour continues

Beijing is expected to see its heaviest rainfall on Tuesday, with up to 300mm (11.8 inches) forecast for some areas.

Evening Standard

National Highways and council warned over flood-prone road after fatal crash

James Scott lost control of his car after driving through an area of standing water on the A33 southbound near Kings Worthy, Hampshire, last July.

International Business Times

Philippine Flooding Centre Stage At Marcos State Of Nation Speech

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos blasted "useless and crumbling" flood control projects in a state of the nation address Monday that focused on domestic issues after a months-long feud with his vice president.

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