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Man found dead in floodwaters after four-day deluge

Man found dead in floodwaters after four-day deluge

A man's body has been found in floodwaters after a state recorded big rainfall totals as an "unusual" weather pattern fostered a days-long deluge.

Soggy state set for more storms as rivers rise

Soggy state set for more storms as rivers rise

Soggy state set for more storms as rivers rise

Soggy state set for more storms as rivers rise

After a week of heavy rainfall, a sodden state is bracing for a further round of thunderstorms, with warnings that rivers could rise rapidly.

Severe storm outbreaks forecast for eastern states

Severe storm outbreaks forecast for eastern states

Severe storm outbreaks forecast for eastern states

Severe storm outbreaks forecast for eastern states

Eastern states look set for a weekend drenching as the weather bureau forecasts severe and widespread thunderstorm outbreaks, with the risk of flash flooding.

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Outback councils thrown lifeline after damaging floods

Outback councils thrown lifeline after damaging floods

A lifeline has been thrown to outback councils after rainfall wreaked havoc on roads as they prepared to welcome caravans full of tourists.

Mass drownings spike ahead of summer's 'perfect storm'

Mass drownings spike ahead of summer's 'perfect storm'

Multi-fatality drownings from boat accidents and floods are at a decade high, with the forecast hot and stormy summer ahead prompting safety warnings.

'May never be found': grim wait for Nepal flood answers

'May never be found': grim wait for Nepal flood answers

Three weeks on from the world's worst natural disaster in years, a forensic expert warns some of the more than 6000 people missing may never be found.

Nepal floods a climate 'wake-up call' for Australia

Nepal floods a climate 'wake-up call' for Australia

Australia's humanitarian funding to the Nepal-Tibet floods is a "drop in the ocean," climate groups have warned in an open letter to the prime minister.

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Nepal turns to drones to deliver flood disaster relief

Nepal turns to drones to deliver flood disaster relief

Nepal turns to drones to deliver flood disaster relief

Nepal turns to drones to deliver flood disaster relief

As the death toll from the Nepal floods climbs to more than 1300, rescue teams are using drones to deliver food and supplies to stranded people.

Rising sea levels threaten more than 267,000 properties

Rising sea levels threaten more than 267,000 properties

Rising sea levels threaten more than 267,000 properties

Rising sea levels threaten more than 267,000 properties

Rising seas and storm surges could cost Australia more than $855 billion, endangering homes, businesses, infrastructure and land.

Australian found safe in Nepal as others wait and hope

Australian found safe in Nepal as others wait and hope

Australian found safe in Nepal as others wait and hope

Australian found safe in Nepal as others wait and hope

As relatives desperately search and wait for news on dozens of Australians missing following the Nepal-Tibet floods, one Aussie has been found alive and safe.

Nepal rescue focuses on workers trapped in tunnels

Nepal rescue focuses on workers trapped in tunnels

Nepal rescue focuses on workers trapped in tunnels

Nepal rescue focuses on workers trapped in tunnels

Search efforts continue for survivors of the devastating Nepal-Tibet floods with operations focused on tunnels in hydropower projects.

Nepal holds day of mourning as floods kill nearly 1400

Nepal holds day of mourning as floods kill nearly 1400

Nepal holds day of mourning as floods kill nearly 1400

Nepal holds day of mourning as floods kill nearly 1400

Grief-stricken Nepalis are holding the traditional Hindu day of mourning for the hundreds who died in the catastrophic ‌floods.

Families beg for answers on loved ones missing in Nepal

Families beg for answers on loved ones missing in Nepal

Families beg for answers on loved ones missing in Nepal

Families beg for answers on loved ones missing in Nepal

Family members of Australians still missing in Nepal are seeking answers as search efforts continue.

Woman and Nepal hydropower tunnel worker rescued alive

Woman and Nepal hydropower tunnel worker rescued alive

Woman and Nepal hydropower tunnel worker rescued alive

Woman and Nepal hydropower tunnel worker rescued alive

Ten days after devastating floods swept the Himalayas, rescuers in Nepal have pulled a woman alive from mud and saved a third hydropower tunnel worker.

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Aussie drone teams join rescue effort in Nepal

Dozens of Australians remaining missing in Nepal following catastrophic floods as the government deploys more search experts and aid to the disaster zone.

Two people pulled alive from Nepal hydropower tunnel

Rescue workers in Nepal have pulled two workers alive from a hydropower tunnel nine days after devastating floods swept through the Himalayas.

Nepal survivors' fresh test as men pulled from tunnel

Infrastructure challenges continue to hamper the search for survivors of the Nepal-Tibet floods as rescuers make a dramatic rescue at an underground facility.

Australian drones, telco data sent to help Nepal search

Specialist drones equipped with AI capabilities will travel to flood-ravaged Nepal with a 15-person team, as telco data is used to track missing Australians.

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Nepal rescue hopes dim as death toll passes 1200

As the death toll from the devastating flood in Nepal passes 1200, rescuers are pinning their remaining hopes on people who may be trapped in tunnels.

Australian communities cling to hope week on from flood

Communities are holding out hope their missing loved ones will make contact with them from flood-ravaged Nepal, despite government concerns for their welfare.

Flood response could take months as death toll climbs

Humanitarian aid workers are expected to remain in Nepal for months as an Australian who had been missing in the devastating floods is found safe.

Nepal death toll from catastrophic flooding passes 1000

Death toll from catastrophic flooding in Nepal and China has passed 1000, while more than 4400 people - including 43 Australians - are still missing.

Desperate wait continues as hundreds attend Nepal vigil

Hundreds have gathered at a vigil for the victims of devastating floods in Nepal, as the Australian government desperately seeks updates on missing citizens.

Nepal teams seek hundreds trapped in hydropower tunnels

Emergency workers in Nepal are racing to reach more than 900 workers trapped in hydropower project tunnels choked with mud and rock debris in the Himalayas.

Nepal warns of more floods as communities left reeling

Authorities are warning of rising river levels as rescue efforts continue for those hit by a flood in a Himalayan border region that killed at least 750 people.

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