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Flood loss a return to past trauma for retiree

Flood loss a return to past trauma for retiree

A retiree forced from his home in mismanaged floods says the ordeal made him relive the trauma he experienced fleeing war-torn Europe as a child.

Officials defend Flemington flood wall after disaster

Officials defend Flemington flood wall after disaster

Officials defend Flemington flood wall after disaster

Officials defend Flemington flood wall after disaster

A racing industry official has defended a wall built around Flemington Racecourse which locals believe worsened the impact of floods on surrounding homes.

Mayor decries 'wildly fluctuating' advice before flood

Mayor decries 'wildly fluctuating' advice before flood

Mayor decries 'wildly fluctuating' advice before flood

Mayor decries 'wildly fluctuating' advice before flood

A Victorian mayor has criticised the warnings given ahead of a major flood along the Maribyrnong River in October last year.

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Old data sinks hopes of levee verdict in flood findings

Old data sinks hopes of levee verdict in flood findings

Obsolete modelling means an independent review could not rule on a key reason suspected to have contributed to devastating floods in Melbourne.

Homes could still be isolated as floodwaters recede

Homes could still be isolated as floodwaters recede

The flood threat has begun to ease in eastern Victoria but residents are still being warned it's not safe to return to their homes.

More than 100 Vic homes may be inundated as rivers rise

More than 100 Vic homes may be inundated as rivers rise

Victorian rivers are flooding after days of heavy rain, especially in the east where residents have been told to leave due to increased threat.

Victoria's fire threat focus shifts to flash flood risk

Victoria's fire threat focus shifts to flash flood risk

The threat from two blazes burning in eastern Victoria is expected to ease, with a severe weather warning issued over damaging winds and heavy rain.

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Confusion and capacity drag on flood rebuilding mission

Confusion and capacity drag on flood rebuilding mission

Confusion and capacity drag on flood rebuilding mission

Confusion and capacity drag on flood rebuilding mission

Half of the money allocated to a fund for helping flood-affected residents rebuild is yet to be spent with the premier conceding communication had been unclear.

Landmine risk adds to Libya flood clean-up, toll rises

Landmine risk adds to Libya flood clean-up, toll rises

Landmine risk adds to Libya flood clean-up, toll rises

Landmine risk adds to Libya flood clean-up, toll rises

Many people in Libya have been left without fresh drinking water since the floods but there's a new danger: landmines displaced by strong currents.

Water shortage, landmine risk for Libya flood survivors

Water shortage, landmine risk for Libya flood survivors

Water shortage, landmine risk for Libya flood survivors

Water shortage, landmine risk for Libya flood survivors

Bodies are still being pulled from the sea a week after the eastern Libyan city of Derna was hit by devastating floods as survivors face fresh water shortages.

Dozens of Syrians missing in catastrophic Libyan floods

Dozens of Syrians missing in catastrophic Libyan floods

Dozens of Syrians missing in catastrophic Libyan floods

Dozens of Syrians missing in catastrophic Libyan floods

A war monitoring group says dozens of Syrians who fled war at home are among the thousands killed and missing in disastrous flooding in Libya

Thousands missing as Libya flood survivors search ruins

Thousands missing as Libya flood survivors search ruins

Thousands missing as Libya flood survivors search ruins

Thousands missing as Libya flood survivors search ruins

The death toll from floods in Libya caused by Storm Daniel, which broke dams and swept away neighbourhoods, continues to rise as the sea washes bodies ashore.

Huge death toll from Libyan storm expected to climb

Huge death toll from Libyan storm expected to climb

Huge death toll from Libyan storm expected to climb

Huge death toll from Libyan storm expected to climb

The death toll from floods in Libya caused by Storm Daniel, which broke dams and swept away neighbourhoods, is expected to rise as the sea washes bodies ashore.

Quickfire flood predictor ready to make a splash

Quickfire flood predictor ready to make a splash

Quickfire flood predictor ready to make a splash

Quickfire flood predictor ready to make a splash

There's been no way to quickly forecast floods in the midst of an unfolding disaster but Australian scientists have developed a model that works within minutes.

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Libya floods smash eastern city, 10,000 feared lost

Around 10,000 people are feared missing after devastating flooding in Libya following a fierce storm.

Flooding in Greece, Bulgaria, Turkey kills at least 22

The body of a missing man has raised the death toll from floods in central Greece to 11 with number of missing also increasing.

More bodies recovered in Europe floods, toll up to 14

Heavy flooding causes damage to buildings, roads and bridges in Greece, Turkey and Bulgaria with more bodies recovered by rescue teams.

Eleven killed in floods in Greece, Turkey and Bulgaria

At least 11 people have died and several are missing after torrential rains and flash floods struck Turkey, Bulgaria and Greece.

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Floods from typhoon kill two in China's Fujian province

More than 36,000 people have been evacuated In China's Fujian province with power and communication links damaged by Typhoon Haikui.

Five dead, three missing after storms damage Spain

Severe storms have left at least five people dead and caused widespread damage in Spain.

One dead as torrential rain follows wildfires in Greece

A man is dead and hundreds of houses and roads have been flooded in the Greek port city of Volos following Storm Daniel.

Tropical Storm Hilary unleashes flooding in California

Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency for much of southern California as Tropical Storm Hilary batters the state.

Death toll from mudslide in China's Xian rises to 21

At least 21 people have died after a landslide hit a district of Xian in northwest China's Shaanxi province.

Thirty-three dead in Beijing flooding, 18 still missing

Unprecedented flooding in Beijing has killed at least 33 people, according to local media.

Floods to fires: no respite in sight for northern NSW

Barely a year after floods devastated northern NSW, communities are bracing for the return of catastrophic bushfires sparked by hot and dry conditions.

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