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Blow for North East commuters as Metro route is to remain suspended into new year following floods

Metro operators Nexus expect major repair works, which will be carried out by Network Rail, to take place into 2023

Chronicle Live

Repair funds after 'gruelling' NSW floods

Flood-stricken communities in regional NSW will receive cash to repair thousands of kilometres of roads destroyed in historic flooding, the premier says.

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Horror 75mph winds braced to smash UK as Met Office issues weather warning for MORE rain

The UK is set to be battered by even more rain and wind this November as Brits are braced for winds as fast as 75mph and torrential downpours that could lead to flooding

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Hot and dry in the west, while summer rain in the east puts a dampener on Christmas

It will be a wet summer with above-average rainfall and the risk of further flooding continuing across eastern Australia.

The New Daily

Transport delays and flooding expected as 65mph winds and heavy rain smash UK

The Met Office has imposed a fresh yellow wind warning for Wales, saying there will be a “brief spell of heavy rain and squally winds” from 7pm.

The Independent UK

Saudi Arabia flooding: Huge floods cause water to gush down street as cars swept away

Apocalyptic footage shows the moment waves rush throuh the streets of a neighbourhood in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - sweeping up cars and ferrying them along the road as the floodwaters raged

Daily Mirror

Tow truck driver leads a nomadic and hectic life in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian

One tow truck driver worked nearly endlessly after Hurricane Ian slashed across most of Florida, stranding vehicles throughout the state.

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UK weather forecast: Brits told to brace for floods as warnings of stormy gales issued

'Act now' flood warnings have been issued to people across the United Kingdom today, with bursts of heavy rain and high gales expected to move in throughout the morning

Daily Mirror

Leeds weather on Thursday as clear dry morning ends in rain

There is one flood alert in place

Leeds Live

Road collapse caused by flood cuts Gooramadda Road in half in north-east Victoria

Gooramadda Road in north-east Victoria has been closed for weeks after a large section washed away, leaving businesses without the traffic they rely on.

ABC News

Riverland's second flood peak to hit at Christmas with 185 gigalitres to flow into River Murray each day

Those in Greater Adelaide consume about 200 gigalitres of water a year, but now the state faces the prospect of that much water coming across the border into the River Murray every day, Premier Peter Malinauskas says.

ABC News

Ofcom issues I'm A Celebrity update after being flooded with viewer complaints over Matt Hancock

The number of complaints to the regulator against I'm A Celeb has now risen above 3,000 as the MP remains in the jungle

Chronicle Live

Climate-fuelled disasters: warning people is good, but stopping the disaster is best. Here are 4 possible ways to do it

Climate change is driving a worldwide increase in extreme events. The latest State of the Climate report confirms the risks of disasters are rising in Australia.

The Conversation

Lismore flood victims in grip of housing crisis still as report urges change to cope with disasters

Researchers call for measures to help regional housing markets better withstand widespread property losses caused by natural disasters.

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Euabalong stays strong ahead of river peak

In the NSW central western town of Euabalong where an eight metre peak is expected, the community is hoping a newly built levee will keep floodwaters at bay.

The Guardian - AU

Flood could cut off NSW town of Moulamein ‘through December’, authorities say

About 85% of the town’s 484 residents chose to stay despite being told to evacuate, with roads out expected to be closed for several weeks

The Guardian - AU

Lamb chopper airlifts flock to safety as inland sea surrounds Condobolin

Many farmers and property owners around the town downstream of Forbes are still underwater or cut off and relying on help from the air to survive

Evening Standard

Canning Town: Thames Water accused of ‘corporate irresponsibility’ after flats flooded

Residents at Canning Town development flooded after Thames Water engineers damaged water main, says council leader

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Daily Mirror

Met Office issues urgent rain warning as UK roads submerged with 86 flood alerts

The Met Office has issued a rain and wind warning for tomorrow for the whole of Wales and a huge swathe of England, with forecasters predicting flooding and gusts of up to 70mph

Daily Mirror

UK weather forecast: Heavy showers and flood warnings as temperatures plunge to -4C

The UK is set for another day of downpours with rain and wind warnings in place for Wednesday morning as well as for floods while temperatures could plunge as low as -4C in Scotland

ABC News

Relocation expert highlights advantages of land swaps during Lismore visit

The man who supervised Grantham's post-flood relocation says US president Joe Biden is "crying out" for ideas on how to relocate a major city. He thinks Lismore could be the shining example.

ABC News

Murray River tourism operators face 'devastating' holiday season amid flood cancellations

It's supposed to be approaching the busiest time of year for River Murray tourism operators, but water levels need to recede before repairs can be made and there's no telling when that will happen.

ABC News

ATSB finds Queensland Rail missed flood warnings for 40 minutes before freight train derailed by rising water

The driver of a train that derailed in floodwaters outside Gympie during the February floods should have had almost an hour-and-a-half to stop, but he was never told.

ABC News

Moulamein cut off by floods, residents stay to defend town despite evacuation order

Almost all residents in the now cut-off town of Moulamein in the NSW Riverina have chosen to stay and protect their community, as floodwaters continue to rise.

ABC News

Euabalong residents to be flown out of town, Moulamein residents isolated

The State Emergency Service is directing people in Euabalong in the state's Central West to evacuate now, as the Lachlan River rises toward a major flood peak.

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