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Flash flooding, rescues after major storms

A torrent of rain fell within an hour, turning roads into rivers, submerging cars and trapping drivers who tried to cross floodwaters during sudden storms.

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Indian Army carries out multiple rescue operations in Puducherry

The operations successfully evacuated hundreds of residents from these inundated areas, saving over 200 lives in Krishna Nagar and Kuber Nagar alone. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Cyclone Fengal: Army rescues over 100 people in flood-affected Puducherry

The Army team left Chennai at 2 am and covered a distance of 160 kilometres overnight, reaching Puducherry around 5:30am on Sunday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Weather tracker: Indonesia flash floods and landslides leave dozens dead

Rescuers in Sumatra search for people trapped in cars after landslide triggered by torrential rainfall

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At least 15 killed, more than 100 missing as landslides bury Uganda homes

Dozens of homes in six villages of Bulambuli district in eastern Uganda submerged in landsides triggered by heavy rains.

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From disaster to hope: A Vermont family thankful for community support after flood destroyed home

A Vermont family who lost their home, cars, barn and most of their possessions in flooding in July will be getting a new start thanks to scores of donations to an online fundraising effort

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Insurance companies should be forced to disclose calculations, inquiry says as Australians face rising premiums

Policy costs surging for many households, committee report finds, especially those facing ‘the brunt of climate-driven disasters’

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Welsh flood defences protected thousands of people, says Eluned Morgan

The leader of the Welsh Government announced new financial support for those whose homes were flooded over the weekend.

Evening Standard

Storm Bert offers stark reminder of UK’s underfunded flood defences

Spending shortfall has seen 500 of 2,000 new protection projects abandoned despite growing severity of disasters

The Guardian - UK

More flooding likely this week after rain from Storm Bert, UK minister says

Warnings remain in England and Wales as ex Environment Agency chair says not enough is spent on flood defences

The Guardian - UK

Forecasters and flood defences under scrutiny after UK’s Storm Bert ordeal

Hundreds of properties flooded and Welsh town hit by landslip as major incident declared in Northamptonshire

The Guardian - UK

Cellphone Footage Shows Tragic Final Moments Before Fashion Influencer Is Swept Away by Violent Floodwaters

Fashion influencer tragically lost her life after being swept away by flash floodwaters in Brazil, with cellphone footage capturing her final moments.

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Police investigate tractor that created ‘devastating’ wave in flooded UK town

Vehicle drove water into businesses in Tenbury Wells, which local people say smashed windows and opened doors

The Guardian - UK

In Pictures: Storm Bert brings severe flooding across UK

A holiday park in Northamptonshire was evacuated after being surrounded by floodwater.

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Storm Bert: forecasters and politicians criticised after devastating floods

Critics claim warnings and defences were inadequate but Met Office says storm was ‘well forecast’

Evening Standard

Storm Bert: photos reveal brutal impact as Met Office warnings remain for UK

Hundreds of people in the UK are experiencing delays and disruption after a weekend of heavy wind and rain

The Independent UK

Landslide and flash floods hit Indonesia’s Sumatra island, leaving 16 dead and 6 missing

Indonesian officials say rescuers have recovered 16 bodies under tons of mud and rocks or that were swept away in flash floods that hit mountainside villages on Sumatra Island

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Major incident declared in South Wales as Storm Bert takes its toll

Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council, South Wales Fire and Rescue, Natural Resources Wales and South Wales Police have declared a major incident.

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Pontypridd residents make frantic efforts to protect homes as river floods

Welsh town fights raging River Taff with sandbags and buckets as central street has second big flood in four years

Evening Standard

Body found in search for missing dog walker as Storm Bert sparks flooding in Wales

Brian Perry was feared to have been swept up in the River Conwy

Evening Standard

Man dies after being swept away in river as Storm Bert causes flooding across UK

More than 80% of November’s average monthly rainfall has fallen in less than 48 hours in some places.

Evening Standard

Storm Bert brings 80% of month’s rain in 48 hours as disruption continues

Strong winds have caused flights to be cancelled and trees have fallen on railway lines meaning lengthy delays.

The Independent UK

Homes and cars underwater as Storm Bert takes its toll on Wales

More than 100 flood warnings and alerts have been issued across the country, with homes flooded and landslides reported.

Evening Standard

New wind warning issued as Storm Bert threatens ‘danger to life’ flooding

The Met Office has warned of the potential for fast flowing or deep floodwater on Sunday.

The Independent UK

Forecasts warn of possible winter storms across US during Thanksgiving week

Forecasters in the U.S. have warned of another round of winter weather that could complicate travel leading up to Thanksgiving

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