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Thoothukudi floods | Thousands of documents, records lost, as rains damaged hundreds of government buildings

Torrential rains in southern T.N. districts caused extensive damage to 1,819 government buildings, with records & computers lost. Officials struggle to restore records & equipment, with Finance Minister estimating funds required for restoration.

The Hindu

Bangladesh's 'Tiny Houses' Tackle Giant Flood Challenge

An award-winning architect in Bangladesh, one of the nations most at risk from flooding driven by climate change, has developed an ingenious two-floor housing solution to help people survive what scientists warn is a growing threat.

International Business Times

Rivers remain high in parts of northern and central Europe after heavy rain

Parts of northern and central Europe continued to grapple with flooding as rivers remain swollen after heavy rain

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Indiana man trapped in crashed pickup is rescued after 6 days surviving on rainwater

Two fisherman walking a creek near Interstate 94 on Tuesday came across a wrecked truck and found Matthew Reum alive inside. Reum went off the highway Dec. 20.

Chicago Sun-Times

Overheating and flooding at hospitals in England ‘pose threat to patient safety’

Lib Dems’ data analysis shows record levels of overheating and sharp rise in flooding, causing ‘needless disruption’

The Guardian - UK

Satellite images reveal encroachment of surplus channels of two lakes in Suraram by Malla Reddy Health City

Malla Reddy Health City, one of Telangana's largest medical hubs, is spread over 100-acre campus with multiple colleges & hospitals.

The Hindu

People living on banks of Tamirabharani river at Eral suffer huge loss; officials yet to visit the area

Rural Thoothukudi district residents struggle without relief; NGOs urged to help with tents, huts.

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Girl, 9, among 10 people killed as storms batter eastern Australia

Mia Holland-McCormack was reportedly found unresponsive in floodwater a few kilometres from her home

Evening Standard

At least nine killed after severe storms batter eastern Australia

The dead include a nine-year-old child who was swept into a surging storm drain on the outskirts of Brisbane.

Al Jazeera

Downpour ravages 1.48 lakh hectares of farmland in Thoothukudi district

Thousands of acres of farmland in Thoothukudi district, Tamil Nadu, have been destroyed due to heavy rain, leaving farmers with severe losses.

The Hindu

Flash flooding risk as more heavy rain forecast for NSW

Communities in parts of NSW are being urged to monitor warnings from the weather bureau as severe thunderstorms continue battering the state.

AAP

BJP did not stand with the people of Himachal in time of disaster: CM Sukhvinder Singh

Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu accuses BJP of not aiding State in monsoon aftermath, announces ₹4,500 crore relief package.

The Hindu

Severe weather warnings for parts of NSW, Queensland and Victoria as thunderstorms and heavy rain continue

Two women reported missing in flood waters in Gympie as Bureau of Meteorology warns of further thunderstorms on Boxing Day night

The Guardian - AU

Clean-up continues in Queensland's far north

Clean-up efforts in far north Queensland following ex-tropical cyclone Jasper are continuing as tourists are encouraged to visit over the holiday period.

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The Independent UK

UK weather: Danger to life warning issued as Britain set to be battered by rain and strong winds

The Met Office warned of rain and flooding as it issued seven weather warnings over the next few days

Newcastle Herald

Holy moly: work cut out for crews with whopping 14,500 potholes

'The numbers are staggering ... it's just mind-boggling.'

AAP

Rainfall records likely as storms batter the east coast

Boxing Day thunderstorms are expected to continue battering the east coast after some regions likely endured their wettest Christmas on record.

AAP

Queenslanders brace for hailstones, rain and flooding

Severe thunderstorm warnings remain in place for parts of Queensland, as the recovery continues from ex-cyclone Jasper in the far north.

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Severe thunderstorms possible for entire NSW coast

Severe thunderstorms are possible along the entire NSW coast with emergency services responding to hundreds of calls for help after downpours.

The Hindu

Late night evacuation saves over 2,000 lives in Srivaikuntam taluk

Officials of Srivaikuntam Taluk worked quickly to evacuate 2,400 people to safety from the Tamirabharani River's unprecedented flood.

The Hindu

Main priority now is to restore power, deliver milk and repair damaged roads and causeways, says TN Chief Secretary

Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary visits Thoothukudi to assess flood damage and restore electricity, roads, bridges and water bodies.

The Guardian - AU

Albanese and Dutton praise ‘resilience’ of Australians in face of disasters and cost-of-living pressure

Political leaders also thank emergency services workers in annual Christmas messages

The Hindu

As fair price shops say no more flood relief forms, many still to submit

Residents disappointed as deadline for flood relief application forms passes at local fair price shops.

The Hindu

Parandur airport: poised on a ‘watershed’ moment

Chennai's 2015 and 2023 floods highlight the need to build a resilient airport at Parandur, while addressing environmental concerns and transport issues.

AAP

Far north open to tourists as flood clean up continues

Queensland's deputy premier has encouraged tourists to return to the far north as volunteers help Cairns residents clean up their homes after flooding.

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