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Record-breaking rain across inland Australia like ‘weather whiplash’, BoM says

Some areas receive more rainfall in a week than in all of last year, having only a few weeks ago sweltered through temperatures up to 50C

The Guardian - AU

Last of the summer rain puts southern states on flood watch and Sydney on alert for bull sharks

SA premier Peter Malinauskas warns residents to prepare for heavy falls and possible flash floods

The Guardian - AU

Signs of recovery as flood-hit regions given disaster status in western France

Nearly 300 municipalities across western France are set to receive natural disaster status, as authorities point to the first clear signs of improvement following weeks of relentless rain and flooding.

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'I’ve lost everything': Devastated Caledonian Road shopkeeper says flooding destroyed his 17-year-old business

Businessowner saw his most valuable stock plunged under three feet of water when a Thames Water pipe burst on Tuesday afternoon

Evening Standard

Record flooding to wash over outback natural wonder

Weeks of monsoon rain and flooding across central Australia could lead to record flooding at one of the country's natural wonders.

AAP

Dozens rescued from homes in Islington as burst water main sparks flooding chaos

Dozens were rescued and many more evacuated after a burst water main flooded homes and streets in Islington on Tuesday

Evening Standard

Texas official asks state not to renew Camp Mystic’s license after tragic flood killed 25 campers: ‘It would be naive’

Both the Texas Department of State Health Services and Camp Mystic are facing multiple lawsuits over the dealy flash floods

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'You are in danger': hundreds call for help amid storms

Heavy rain, high winds and life-threatening floods have brought chaos to city and suburban streets as authorities respond to hundreds of emergency calls.

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Dan Patrick seeks to block Camp Mystic’s summer reopening pending inquiry into July 4 flood deaths

The lieutenant governor’s request to delay renewing the camp’s license came hours after parents who lost children in the July 4 flood sued the state for its alleged failure to enforce an evacuation plan requirement.

The Texas Tribune

Rail link cut, shelves stripped as floods swamp outback

Flooding has cut a major rail line, inundated roads and triggered rescues but parts of the country are welcoming potentially drought-breaking rain.

AAP

Monsoon low could bring year’s worth of rain in a week to parts of NSW, Queensland and South Australia

Further thunderstorms bringing heavy rain and flash flooding may hit Melbourne on Tuesday, Bureau of Meteorology warns

The Guardian - AU

‘Humid and unstable airmass’ to bring rain, flooding and thunderstorms across Australia’s east coast

Life-threatening flash flooding warned for central Queensland and NT as long-awaited rain brings landslide threat to bushfire-affected Victoria

The Guardian - AU

'Worrying' number of new homes in London are being built in flood risk areas

The number of homes built in flood risk areas has accelerated as housebuilding increases, with the problem being particularly acute in and around the capital

Evening Standard

Storm Pedro brings flooding to France as Spain braces for its 11th major storm in six weeks

Western Europe has been battered by a relentless spate of major storms in quick succession, forcing evacuations and school closures

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One in nine new homes in England built in areas of flood risk, study shows

Figures from Aviva also show number of homes being built in risky areas is on the rise

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France issues red flood alerts after ‘exceptional’ rainfall

Aftermath of Storm Nils causes chaos across country with flooding under way or expected on Garonne, Maine and Loire rivers

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'Big hole': burst water main impacts properties, school

A massive hole has been created in a major road by a burst water main, disrupting traffic, dozens of households and a local primary school.

The Times of India

Los Angeles flash flood warning: What residents need to know about upcoming storms

Los Angeles and much of Southern California are facing flash flood risks as a series of strong storms moves through the region, bringing heavy rain, thunderstorms and hazardous conditions. Officials and forecasters warn residents to stay alert and prepared because flash floods can develop quickly and with little warning.

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Record flooding across France as storms fall on saturated ground

Storms have left large parts of France underwater, with record levels of flooding after heavy rain fell on already saturated soil. In Paris, the Seine is four metres above its normal level, forcing the closure of the riverside motorway and some commuter rail stations.

The Guardian - UK

Weather tracker: New Zealand hit by storms and widespread floods

Low pressure system funnels rain over already saturated areas, compounding risk of further flooding

The Independent UK

Flights cancelled and 30,000 without power as freak storm brings 193kmph winds to New Zealand

‘Extremely unusual’ wind gust of 193kmph recorded in Wellington overnight

The Guardian - UK

More flood warnings as UK’s wet weather set to continue

Flooding expected in parts of south-west of England and Midlands and chance of snow showers in far north

The Times of India

11 coastal cities could be submerged by 2100 and millions may be at risk: From Dhaka in Bangladesh to Bangkok in Thailand

Cities are slowly disappearing under water and streets turning into rivers. People wading through floodwaters is not far in the future anymore. Across the globe, low-lying cities face a mix of rising seas and sinking land. Groundwater pumping, warming oceans, and unstable land make it worse. Experts say some of…

The Guardian - UK

‘Seasons have become confused’: the people struggling in UK’s relentless rain

A thatcher, gardener and others on keeping their business afloat in the bad weather – and their fears for the future

Evening Standard

Portobello Road to be 'modernised' with £4.4 million revamp

World-famous high street, that has appeared in films such as Notting Hill and Paddington, is getting a number of changes

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