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The Latest Breaking News on Floods

Disaster assistance activated as Sydney ‘blue sky flood’ continues to threaten homes

NSW emergency services minister warns flood threat not over after heavy rain causes flooding in and around Sydney

The Guardian - AU

NSW declares natural disaster areas – as it happened

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Weather tracker: flood warnings after heavy rain in south-eastern Australia

Sydney expected to be badly affected as further downpours and strong winds forecast to lash New South Wales coast

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East coast weather: flood warnings for Queensland and NSW as BoM forecasts heavy rainfall

Drivers have been urged to reconsiders their travel plans ahead of a forecast deluge

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Waterlogging issue haunts Vijayawada as drain project launched in 2016 remains incomplete

At least three incidents of children and adults falling into open drains were reported between January 2023 and March 2024; the contractor abandoned the project in 2020 due to non-payment of dues, says Taxpayers’ Association

The Hindu

Chaos as Sydney drenched with month of rain in 16 hours

Massive downpours are hitting large parts of NSW, leading to car rescues, expected dam spills and delayed and cancelled flights at Sydney Airport.

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Anne Aly criticises Simon Birmingham for repeating Netanyahu’s ‘dismissive’ response to aid worker’s death – as it happened

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Tamil Nadu’s borrowings from banks being projected as Centre’s relief for flood

DMK President M.K. Stalin criticizes Union government for projecting Tamil Nadu's borrowings as flood relief, highlighting lack of aid.

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Flood alerts as fatal storm drives rain further south

An inland low and coastal trough joining forces over NSW is forecast to dump up to 300mm of rain on Sydney, Newcastle and coastal towns in the next 24 hours.

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Wild weather unleashes on Australia's sodden southeast

A band of widespread rain and thunderstorms is sweeping across southeastern states with the trough set to intensify, sparking flood warnings.

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Deputy police chief to lead NSW disaster agency

NSW Police Deputy Commissioner Mal Lanyon has been appointed acting head of the state's Reconstruction Authority, which aims to reduce the impact of disasters.

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Natural phenomenon prompts candidates to rejig schedules

Thiruvananthapuram candidates rush to coastal areas post flash floods, seeking votes and blaming rivals for neglect.

The Hindu

UK travel and weather: Flood warnings in place as millions return from Easter breaks

The Met Office has warned returning Easter bank holiday drivers to be careful while travelling

Evening Standard

Weather tracker: Flood fallout claims at least 20 lives in Brazil

Heavy rainfall brings landslides to country’s south-east. Elsewhere, a wild temperature fluctuation in Iberia

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Researcher sounds alarm over growing dead zone

A picturesque bay off Brisbane is being smothered with huge volumes of sediment and urgent action is needed to rehabilitate river systems, a new study warns.

The Hindu

234 trees felled for safety concerns, 500 conifers to be planted, says Amar Singh College

Facing public outrage, the authorities of the 111-year-old Amar Singh College on Friday said the felling of 234 trees, including poplar avenue, was necessitated by “safety concerns posed by aged poplars”.

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Flood recovery rolls on but there's a pub with no beer

The owner of The Central Hotel in Eugowra - once the heart of the NSW town but closed since a major flood - has appealed to the prime minister for help.

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Kerala’s Mlamala village finally gains road connectivity, thanks to five students

High school students in Idukki village prompt Kerala High Court to order construction of bridges, leading to road connectivity.

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New high-level bridge opened across Ponnai river near Katpadi

New high-level bridge across Ponnai river in Vellore provides easy accessibility for residents and aids flood restoration efforts.

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NDSA recommends completion of repairs on Nagarjunasagar dam before monsoon

NDSA team recommends comprehensive dam safety evaluation for Nagarjunasagar Project due to maintenance shortcomings and safety concerns.

The Guardian - UK

Weather tracker: Indonesia floods cause landslides and disruption to transport

Heavy rainfall linked to low-pressure system hits south of Java with flood depths of up to 80cm in Semarang

The Hindu

Jagan Mohan Reddy inaugurates flood protection wall, riverfront park along the Krishna

Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy inaugurates riverfront park and sewage treatment plants in Vijayawada, emphasizing development initiatives.

The Hindu

GHMC to conduct safety audit for stormwater drains ahead of monsoon

GHMC commissions safety audit on Hyderabad stormwater drains to prevent fatalities during monsoons, focusing on open drains.

Newcastle Herald

Government 'working through options' on Wallsend flooding fix

'We will have more to say on this... in the coming months.'

The Guardian - AU

WA floods: ‘serious welfare concerns’ for seven people, including four children, missing amid heavy rain

Parts of Goldfields, Eucla and south interior hit with six months’ rain in 24 hours, with severe weather forecast for coming days

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