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Another atmospheric river storm slams California, state's 11th this season

LOS ANGELES — California's 11th atmospheric river storm of the season barreled through a beleaguered state Tuesday, dropping more rain and snow and sending thousands of residents once again scrambling for higher ground.

Los Angeles Times

Images reveal the scale of catastrophic flooding in the Gulf of Carpentaria

Just weeks ago, residents were praising one of the strongest wet seasons in a decade, but rather than wind down, the rains kept coming and caught everyone by surprise.

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From floods to drought – 50/50 chance of El Nino on the horizon

The weather bureau has issued an El Nino watch and warns a drought could occur later this year after years of heavy rain and floods.

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New atmospheric river pushes into swamped California

Forecasters are warning of more flooding, potentially damaging winds and difficult travel conditions on mountain roads as a new atmospheric river pushes into swamped California

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Age, drought, rodents and neglect weaken California levees, heightening flood danger

LOS ANGELES — The levee breach that left an entire California town underwater this weekend is putting a spotlight on how the state’s vital flood control infrastructure is being weakened by age, drought, climate change, rodents and neglect — leaving scores of communities at risk.

Los Angeles Times

Why rain on snow in the California mountains worries scientists

Another round of powerful atmospheric rivers is hitting California, following storms in January and February 2023 that dumped record amounts of snow. This time, the storms are warmer, and they are triggering flood warnings as they bring rain higher into the mountains – on top of the snowpack.

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Flood scheme protecting hundreds of homes in Neath Port Talbot to begin this year

It will help people in the area which saw bad flooding last November

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Janey Godley gives fans health update as she continues weekly chemotherapy sessions

The 62-year-old mum was all smiles as fans flooded her Twitter announcement with well-wishes as she continues her determined fight against ovarian cancer.

Daily Record

Climate change made New Zealand’s Cyclone Gabrielle flooding ‘four times more common’

“With the world getting even warmer, we will see more and more of events like this,” experts warn

The Independent UK

Fears over crocodiles swimming into homes as flooding hits Australia

Since 1975, there have been 47 crocodile attacks in Queensland alone, 16 of which were fatal

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Three in four homes in Qld town damaged by flood

Flooding is continuing across Queensland's northwest with many communities facing the prospect of severe damage to their homes as well as stock losses.

The New Daily

More ‘atmospheric river’ storms to sweep across California after days of rain and floods

Since Christmas the state has faced an exceptionally wet winter after being plagued far more by drought in recent years

The Guardian - US

New Atmospheric River To Hammer California With Heavy Rain And Snow

Californians are preparing for another storm, which will cause traffic disruptions, and exacerbate existing flooding issues.

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Stunning vision shows scale of outback floodwater 'bigger than anything in our lifetime'

A lone cowboy negotiates a vast flood plain. Water stretches from inundated homestead buildings to the horizon. These are the stunning images of the Gulf of Carpentaria flood disaster. And the water's still rising along the Northern Territory-Queensland border.

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At Least 2 Dead Following Latest California Downpour

The latest wave in the parade of storms to slam the West Coast brought additional flooding hazards across California.

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California, hit by a 2nd atmospheric river, is bracing for floods again

Intense rainfall and snow is expected to fall on the state through Wednesday after grueling weather last week.

The Independent UK

Flood problems grow as new storm heads toward California

Officials say a levee break on a storm-swollen California river has doubled in size

Los Angeles Times

Another atmospheric river storm to hit soaked California, raising fears of more floods

LOS ANGELES — An atmospheric river storm bearing down on California will drop more rain and snow this week, sparking fresh concerns about additional flooding and snowmelt in the already soaked state.

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The Independent UK

Confirmed: Global floods, droughts worsening with warming

Scientists can now see the big picture on water globally — which areas are repeatedly drying and which are getting hammered by extra-strong rainstorms, thanks to new analysis of satellite data

Evening Standard

Australia flooding: Residents warned to avoid crocodile-infested waters amid record floods

Almost 100 residents of remote Burketown have been evacuated amid record floods

The Guardian - AU

I’ve watched the Murray-Darling for 30 years and I’ve never seen carp numbers like this

The great flood of late 2022 changed the ecology of the basin’s rivers, and not in a good way

Daily Record

Flood warning issued for Ayrshire coastal towns as fresh snow alert announced

The flooding impacts are expected around the time of high tide- between 2.30pm and 5.30pm today.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh issued with yellow flood alert as heavy rain to cause travel disruption

A flood alert has been issued for Edinburgh and the Lothians by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency, as heavy rainfall could lead to severe disruption and delays today.

Daily Record

West Lothian baby graves to be protected from flooding after winter damage

Bathgate cemetery's baby section was damaged by flooding over the Christmas period but a new defensive wall should stop the most serious flooding.

Chicago Sun-Times

On the frontlines for 75 years of blizzards, heat waves, floods and other calamities

Throughout our history, Chicago Sun-Times photographers, reporters and editors have worked hard to capture our icebound, storm-tossed, sun-baked city.

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