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The Latest Breaking News on Floods

UK floods – and deaths – will keep rising without proper defences and conservation

Global climate breakdown is behind the increasingly stormy weather but domestic solutions are essential

The Guardian - UK

Cold weather alert issued after homes flooded and transport network hit across England and Wales – as it happened

UK Health Security Agency says temperatures set to plummet after flooding brings misery

The Guardian - UK

David Bahlman, former head of Landmarks Illinois who saved Mies van der Rohe’s famed Farnsworth House, dies at 78

Mr. Bahlman also helped save the former Cook County Hospital building from the wrecking ball.

Chicago Sun-Times

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Concerning satellite observations show major cities on US East Coast are sinking

Satellite images show major cities on the U.S. East Coast, including New York City, are sinking. This has caused concern among scientists.

Space

UK weather: London travel chaos caused by heavy rain with major flooding in Nottingham

The River Trent has reached near-record levels due to the effects of Storm Henk

Evening Standard

Storm Henk leaves flooded homes and roads across England

Tewkesbury almost cut off as driver killed in Oxfordshire and people near River Trent warned to prepare for evacuation

The Guardian - UK

Kerala to design infrastructure based on risks of natural disasters

Stung by the repeated climate change-induced environmental hazards, including flash floods and landslips, which often raise questions about the safety standards of structures in vulnerable areas, the State has decided to strictly implement risk-informed designing of infrastructure across the State.

The Hindu

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Tamil Nadu MPs to call on Amit Shah, seek funds

Tamil Nadu flood relief: All-party MPs from Tamil Nadu to meet Home Minister Amit Shah to urge funds for flood relief in 8 districts of Tamil Nadu.

The Hindu

Why is northern France so vulnerable to treacherous flooding?

Two months after unprecedented rains submerged parts of northern France, thousands of residents whose homes had just dried out have been hit once again. Outdated water management systems are proving no match for the deluge brought about by rising sea levels and other climate impacts.

Radio France Internationale

More trains could be cancelled as Met Office issues weather warnings

Great Western Rail warns more trains could be cancelled as people across south of England face further flood warnings

Evening Standard

London weather: Commuters face 'severe disruption' on trains as capital hit by rush hour 'deluge'

Thousands of commuters face disruption as heavy rainfall continues to pelt the capital

Evening Standard

Help sought for community devastated by record floods

A community is becoming desperate as it remains cut off three weeks after being devastated by record floodwaters caused by Tropical Cyclone Jasper.

AAP

UK braced for more downpours after Storm Henk causes major disruption

Met Office issues yellow warning for southern Britain saying another 50mm of rain could fall on already saturated ground

The Guardian - UK

More rain expected as Qld recovery gathers steam

More rain is on the way but Australian Defence Force troops have arrived to assist a massive recovery effort across a storm-lashed southeast Queensland.

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The Independent UK

Mapped: UK hit by more than 600 flood warnings and alerts after Storm Henk downpours

Substantial rainfall from Storm Henk is set to lead to heavy flooding disruption across the country

Evening Standard

Three-year-old rescued by 'local hero' from car submerged in flooding

The rescuer had to get into the flood water themselves to help

AAP

Storms continue after sparking power outages, rescues

Thousands of Queensland and Victorian homes remain without power as thunderstorms and flooding continue to wreak havoc in parts of eastern Australia.

The Guardian - AU

Queensland weather: ADF personnel deployed to south-east amid life-threatening flood warnings

Disaster recovery minister urges caution as up to 350mm of rain expected in ‘very dangerous forecast’ for south-east of state

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Engineers achieve breakthrough in plugging major breach of railway track near Srivaikuntam

Railway engineers restore tracks near Thathankulam Railway Station after 165m breach caused by flood waters. 800 passengers stranded for 3 days.

The Guardian - UK

‘Widely wet’ start to new year expected with flood warnings across UK

Met Office issues yellow warnings, as heavy rain expected in Wales and strong winds across England

AAP

ADF to help with clean-up as floods keep rescuers busy

Australian Defence Force personnel are set to arrive in storm-ravaged areas of southeast Queensland and northern NSW from Thursday.

The Hindu

Fire services personnel recall success stories, challenges in rescue operations

Fire and rescue services personnel saved thousands of lives in Thoothukudi & Tirunelveli during unprecedented rain & floods.

The Guardian - UK

Weather tracker: Saudi Arabia hit by floods as temperature records broken in Canada

Heavy rain and hailstorms affect large parts of Gulf state while temperatures in some parts of Canada could be 20C above normal

The Hindu

NDRF 10th Battalion rescued 2,893 victims of calamities during 2023, says Commandant

NDRF 10th Battalion rescued 2,893 people and retrieved 41 bodies during natural calamities in four Sates in 2023. It also trained people as first responders and imparted disaster management training.

The Hindu

Floods and a ‘preventive measure’ that needs review

Making tough choices in a complex, poly-dimensional, multivariable scenario such as a natural disaster is a challenge, but decisions made can be reviewed

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