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Ghana: Akosombo Dam disaster reveals a history of negligence that continues to this day

Recent heavy downpours in the Lower Volta area of Ghana led to the worst flooding in the region’s history. The flooding was caused by a spillage (a deliberate release of water) from the Akosombo Dam, the country’s biggest hydroelectric dam. Over 26,000 people were displaced. No deaths have been officially…

The Conversation

'We went backwards': response to floods spark concerns

Victoria's handling of flood emergencies is being questioned as new details emerge about the toll of the 2022 natural disaster.

AAP

Construction to fix flood-ravaged Broke Road begins

'Deliver a better, safer and more comfortable connection.'

Newcastle Herald

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Check dam across Sholingur branch channel to be completed in about 4 months: Water Resources Department

WRD to complete check dam in Poondi reservoir in 4 mos. Project to help store floodwater, boost agri production & reduce drinking water shortage in region. Desilting & strengthening of flood banks also part of project.

The Hindu

Death toll from floods in Kenya, Somalia and Ethiopia rises to 130

At least 130 people have died in Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia following heavy rains that triggered what aid agencies describe as flooding seen only once every 100 years

The Independent UK

Let coastlines be coastlines: How nature-based approaches can protect Canada's coasts

Along Canadian coasts, storm surges and flooding have gone from breaking news to seasonal norms.

The Conversation

Sensors installed in Kochi to warn of impending flooding, waterlogging

The project is part of the EU's flood management programme, with Messina as the technical partner. The sensors will detect water levels and send alerts to the dashboard set up at the university. The dashboard will be integrated with the Command and Control Centre and Urban Observatory. The project aims…

The Hindu

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Florida under flash flood warnings amid torrential rains

A flood watch is in place until Thursday morning as storms lash state

The Independent UK

Chris Minns vows to scrap NSW emergency services levy to reduce insurance premiums

State wants to encourage more homeowners to have insurance amid fires and floods with emergency services to instead be funded by new ‘contribution’

The Guardian - AU

Fire Sale? Amazon Flooded With Dodgy 16-Pin GPU Power Adapters

A slew of dodgy 16-pin 12VHPWR cables have proliferated at online markets, and manufacturers provide little to no information about their custom adapters, cables, and converters.

Tom’s Hardware

Six Surprising Things Home Insurance Doesn't Cover

Home insurance protects you from a lot, but not from damage caused by floods, earthquakes, sinkholes, water leaks and a number of other risks.

Kiplinger

Two months after flood in Libya’s Derna, mental anguish still takes lives

The damage left behind is more than physical as people mourn lost loved ones and deal with their own trauma.

Al Jazeera

Flood protection plans for English homes cut by 40%

Quarter of new flood defence projects will also not go ahead, NAO finds, as Environment Agency blames cuts on inflation

The Guardian - UK

Macron pledges emergency funds for flood-struck towns in northern France

French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday promised two emergency funding packages to support towns in the northern regions of France devastated by flooding. He also declared in a state of natural disaster for 214 municipalities in Pas-de-Calais and around thirty in the Nord department.

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Fresh SEPA flood alert issued for Ayrshire and Arran

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency says heavy rain could bring some localised flooding in the region.

Evening Standard

Thames flood alert for west London as tides rise and Storm Debi unleashes torrent of rain

Londoners warned of flooding to Thames paths amid high tides

The Independent UK

Storms batter southern England as flooding causes travel disruption

A thunderstorm warning has come into effect for southern England as downpours continue across parts of the UK.

The Independent UK

‘Massively urgent’ need for investment in Downpatrick after Quoile Bridge cracks

On Monday, the Quoile Bridge connecting Downpatrick to Killyleagh was closed, after a crack appeared between the wall and road surface of the bridge.

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The Independent UK

Shopworker trapped in floods as south Galway businesses devastated

A supermarket owner in Clarinbridge has described how the waters rose to 10 feet in 10 minutes on Monday.

Radio France Internationale

Flooding continues in northern France as rain keeps falling on already-saturated ground

While the highest level flood warnings have been lifted in northern France, several departments are still under water, as rain is expected to continue throughout the week.

The Independent UK

For news organizations, the flood of Gaza war video is proving both illuminating and troubling

In a war where journalist access is limited, there's a flood of video available online from the Israel-Hamas war

The Conversation

Growing NZ cities eat up fertile land – but housing and food production can co-exist

Auckland Council recently voted to decrease the amount of city fringe land available for development, citing flood risks and infrastructure costs.

The Independent UK

Floods kill at least 31 in Somalia. UN warns of a flood event likely to happen once in 100 years

Somali authorities say floods caused by torrential rainfall have killed at least 31 people in various parts of the country

Al Jazeera

‘A real hell’: The climate refugees of Libya’s floods and regional strife

Libya’s city of Derna was already host to migrants — its floods have now created a new generation of climate refugees.

AAP

NSW flood rescue fleet upgrade hopes to save more lives

An emergency fleet upgrade will benefit NSW's flood-impacted Central West and Northern Rivers, and deliver on recommendations to improve disaster response.

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