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Life-threatening flooding threat grows across the southeast

The remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur, now downgraded to a low-pressure area along the upper Texas coast, are poised to unleash life-threatening flooding and days of heavy rainfall across a significant portion of the southeastern United States.

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VIC:Maps reveal thousands of homes at risk of flood carnage

Updated flood maps for two local government areas have revealed how many homes will be at risk of flooding should they face future significant rainfall events.

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Maps reveal thousands of homes at risk of flood carnage

Updated flood maps for two local government areas have revealed how many homes will be at risk of flooding should they face future significant rainfall events.

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Australian farmers are desperate to escape the latest mouse plague – and may soon get relief

For months, a flood of mice has engulfed Western Australia’s agricultural regions.

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Storm Arthur tracker, path: Tropical storm hits Texas, flooding alert in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, 20,000 ‌barrels of oil could be lost as Atlantic Hurricane Season 2026 begins

Storm Arthur updates: Flooding was likely through Friday over parts of Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia and the Florida Panhandle, the hurricane center said.

The Economic Times

How Strong Is Tropical Storm Arthur? Flash Flood Emergency Flags Form as Deep South Faces Crucial Tornado Threat

Tropical Storm Arthur, the first named storm of 2026, threatens severe flooding and tornadoes across the Deep South, with heavy rains expected from Texas to the Florida Panhandle.

International Business Times UK

Tropical Storm Arthur takes aim at Texas hours before World Cup matches

Arthur is forecast to track over the northwestern Gulf Coast, affecting Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi

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Rising temperatures may increase flood risk through river ‘whiplash’, study finds

Sudden shifts from wet to dry weather, or vice versa, may foil typical drought- and flood-prevention measures

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Texas Coast Flood Watch: National Hurricane Center Warns of Life Threatening PTC 1

Potential Tropical Cyclone One is drenching the Texas and Louisiana coasts, as the National Hurricane Center warns of life-threatening flooding from a slow-moving, rain-heavy system.

International Business Times UK

Back-to-nature plan for Ironbark Creek to reduce flood risk in Wallsend CBD

United front to deliver coordinated flood risk management plan

Newcastle Herald

Scientists used AI to complete the US flood map, and the result is a startling gap: More than 11 million people and 4.1 million buildings may sit in flood zones that official records never counted

A gap in U.S. flood mapping systems, caused by outdated traditional methods, leaves millions of homeowners unaware of their true flood risk. Researchers used AI to create more accurate maps, revealing 11 million people and 4.1 million buildings in previously unrecognized flood-prone areas. This discovery has significant implications for the…

The Times of India

Language matters for disaster warnings – this community didn’t get useful flood alerts

In an age of instant communication, it is easy to assume that everyone receives disaster warnings. Smartphones buzz, sirens sound, alerts flash across screens. But for millions of people who speak minority or Indigenous languages, the message often stops short.

The Conversation

Beavers return to London after 400 years – and solve major flooding problem

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The Independent UK

The FEMA Map Change That Could Force You Into Flood Insurance

Flood insurance often sits low on a homeowner’s priority list—until a letter arrives in the mail that changes everything. Across the country, FEMA continues updating flood maps to reflect new data, shifting weather patterns, development, and changing landscapes. Those updates can move properties into higher-risk flood zones, even if they…

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Summer Floods, Swimming Holes, and Outdoor Adventures Are Creating the Perfect Conditions for a Waterborne Bacterial Disease That Most Americans Have Never Heard Of

Leptospirosis — caused by bacteria in animal urine that contaminate soil, water, and flood zones — peaks in summer outdoor activity season. The CDC updated leptospirosis prevention guidance in February 2026. Globally, it kills 60,000 annually. Here is what summer adventurers, flood victims, and outdoor enthusiasts must know.

The Economic Times

Jobseekers flood market after global tech layoff wave

A significant surge of over 56,000 Indian tech professionals from major global companies are now actively seeking new jobs, a fourfold increase in the past month. This influx of talent follows widespread global tech layoffs, intensifying competition in India's job market.

The Independent UK

How eight beavers solved a Tube flooding problem engineers have been trying to fix for years

The creatures were reintroduced in 2023 after being hunted to extinction 400 years ago

Fortune

The hottest debate on Wall Street right now: Does the flood of mega-IPOs and new shares signal a downturn ahead? That depends

"The reason is that companies tend to issue when equity demand is strong, earnings momentum is healthy and investor risk appetite is elevated."

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I spent 8 years flood-proofing a city. Capital markets are running out of time to take El Niño seriously

Federal forecasters put the odds of a strong El Niño this winter at two in three. The bigger story isn't the weather.

The Independent UK

Is Reform heading for its own climate crisis?

NEWS ANALYSIS : Eight out of 10 of the most flood-prone constituencies are projected to vote in a Reform MP at the next general election, but the party remains sceptical about the climate crisis and net zero policies. Holly Evans takes a look at how this could come back to…

Euronews

Rare coastal floods now 12 times more likely – human-driven climate change is a major contributor

Since the 1960s, human-caused warming has been the main reason sea levels are rising, new research shows.

France 24

‘Fuel on the fire’: Scientists confirm El Nino’s return, predict extreme weather effects

Meteorologists confirmed the arrival of El Nino in the Pacific Ocean on Thursday, warning that the climate pattern could grow into one of the strongest on record. Experts say it is likely to amplify global heat and fuel extreme weather including floods, droughts, wildfires and powerful storms in coming months.

The Independent UK

Human-driven sea-level rise has increased frequency of extreme coastal flooding, study says

Human-driven sea level rise has increased how often extreme coastal flooding occurs around the world, according to a study released Wednesday

The Economic Times

World Cup 2026 Messi vs Ronaldo memes: The GOAT debate, the farewell, and one last fight for glory

World Cup 2026 Messi Vs Ronaldo Memes: The final chapter of a legendary sports rivalry is currently unfolding across North America. As the tournament kicks off, World Cup 2026 Messi Vs Ronaldo memes flood our timelines. We are witnessing a monumental cultural shift disguised as casual digital humor. These viral…

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Demolishing homes after climate disasters can be devastating. Here’s how we reused precious materials

Following the devastating Northern Rivers floods in New South Wales in 2022, roughly 14,000 truckloads of water-damaged materials were sent to landfill.

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