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The Latest Breaking News on Floods

Insurance is failing hurricane survivors: ‘People thought they were covered’

Flooding is separate from typical US home insurance and many homeowners are not adequately covered

The Guardian - US

If you let your flood insurance lapse and then got hit by Helene, you may be able to renew it

Residents in states hit by Hurricane Helene who had coverage through the federal flood insurance program but let it lapse before the storm hit may be able to renew it and still be covered from the impact

The Independent UK

What could be lurking in Florida floodwaters? Health officials warn of flesh-destroying bacteria, mosquitoes after Hurricane Milton

Flooding along Florida’s west coast could bring disease and infection in multiple forms, health officials warn

The Independent UK

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What Happens When FEMA Buys Your House?

As hurricane damage mounts, the government is buying—and sometimes seizing—homes in flood-prone areas, sparking concerns over property rights and accusations of discrimination.

Reason

Alligators and stingrays could be loose in Florida floodwaters prompting warnings from officials

Wild creatures looking for relief from Hurricane Milton floodwaters could prove dangerous for Florida residents

The Independent UK

Hurricane Milton Leaves At Least 16 Dead As Florida Cleans Up

The death toll from Hurricane Milton rose to at least 16 on Friday, officials in Florida said, as residents began the painful process of piecing their lives and homes back together.

International Business Times

‘It’s mindblowing’: US meteorologists face death threats as hurricane conspiracies surge

Storms Helene and Milton have triggered rise of misinformation stoked by Trump and fellow Republicans

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Post-flood recovery: lessons from Germany and Nigeria on how to help people cope with loss and build resilience

Extreme climate events — floods, droughts and heatwaves — are not just becoming more frequent; they are also more severe.

The Conversation

Milton by the numbers: At least 5 dead, at least 12 tornadoes, 3.4M without power

Hurricane Milton’s explosive formation stirred high anxiety for Florida less than two weeks after Helene raked the state and much of the Southeast

The Independent UK

Chad's Capital Under Threat As Floodwaters Rise

At the spot where the Chari and Logone Rivers meet, residents of Chad's capital, N'Djamena, have been scrambling to face flooding brought on by torrential rains that have submerged entire neighbourhoods.

International Business Times

A visual guide to the damage caused by Hurricane Milton

Graphics show storm that made landfall as category 3 and ushered in intense rainfall, tornadoes and storm surge

The Guardian - US

Ceilings collapse, snow-like hail after wild weather

A severe thunderstorm brought heavy rain that caused ceilings in businesses to collapse and hail that coated the ground like snow north of Brisbane.

AAP

When you can’t afford to flee imminent disaster: The Floridians unable to evacuate before Milton hits

Several Florida residents said they can’t leave because of finances and concerns about resources

The Independent UK

‘What are we going to be walking back into?’: immense costs for Americans under hurricane threat

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The Independent UK

UK weather: Motorway flooded as ‘severe’ storms continue across England

Motorways have been flooded in the north east of England with more thunderstorms expected to roll in

The Independent UK

Milton's storm surge is a threat that could be devastating far beyond the Tampa Bay region

Florida communities near Tampa Bay were devastated when Hurricane Helene made landfall two weeks ago about 100 miles (160 kilometers) to the north

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North Carolina Adjusts Voting Rules After Hurricane Damage

North Carolina adjusts voting rules in hurricane-impacted counties for early voting in upcoming election.

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Will Your House Flood? We Ask the Experts

There are free, quick tools to check your home's flood risk. We ask experts how reliable they are.

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The Independent UK

As Milton takes aim at Florida, why is Tampa Bay so vulnerable to hurricanes?

The last time the eye of a major storm like Hurricane Milton directly struck Tampa Bay was 1921 when the city was a sleepy backwater

Latin Times

North Carolina Hurricane Victim Forced to Rescue Himself After Authorities Refuse to Let Volunteer Pilot Save Him

A man was separated from his wife when the volunteer pilot rescuing them was forced to ground his helicopter or risk arrest.

The Independent UK

Mapped: Tracking Hurricane Milton’s path as it makes landfall in Florida

Milton made landfall on Wednesday as ‘one of the most destructive hurricanes on record’ for the region

The Guardian - UK

Climate warning as world’s rivers dry up at fastest rate for 30 years

World Meteorological Organization says water is ‘canary in the coalmine of climate change’ and calls for urgent action

Al Jazeera

At least three killed as floods swamp Thailand’s Chiang Mai

The city’s Ping River bursts its banks after reaching its highest level in 50 years.

International Business Times

Drowned By Hurricane, Remote N.Carolina Towns Now Struggle For Water

Nicole Crane, exhausted, tearful and unwashed after a week of searching for a neighbor swept away by the raging waters of Hurricane Helene, dreams of taking a shower.

The Guardian - US

Shattered residents pick up the pieces after Hurricane Helene’s devastation

A week after the storm hit, the scale of the damage is still unknown – and many towns face a long road to recovery

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