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Young campers missing as 24 die in Texas flash flooding

Young campers missing as 24 die in Texas flash flooding

At least 24 people in Texas are dead and the search is on for many others missing including over 20 from a girls camp after a storm unleashed major flooding.

Storm-struck communities count costs of 'vigorous' low

Storm-struck communities count costs of 'vigorous' low

Storm-struck communities count costs of 'vigorous' low

Storm-struck communities count costs of 'vigorous' low

Thousands of people have already filed insurance claims after a complex and powerful weather system pounded Australia's east coast.

Cyclones, flooding drive $2b surge in insurance claims

Cyclones, flooding drive $2b surge in insurance claims

Cyclones, flooding drive $2b surge in insurance claims

Cyclones, flooding drive $2b surge in insurance claims

Cyclones, rain and flooding have cost Australians nearly $2 billion in damages in the first half of the year but it could have been worse.

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Millions brace for 'cyclogenesis' impact on east coast

Millions brace for 'cyclogenesis' impact on east coast

People already reeling from floods are on high alert as a storm intensifies and is expected to dump up to 200mm of rain on parts of the east coast.

East coast braces for wild weather as low looms

East coast braces for wild weather as low looms

One of the nation's busiest cities is bracing for possible flash flooding, with two-day rain totals of over 200mm predicted to inundate the east coast.

Death toll rises in Nigeria town submerged in floods

Death toll rises in Nigeria town submerged in floods

More than 150 people are confirmed dead, thousands of people are displaced and teams are searching for survivors after major flooding in Nigeria.

Flood victims wait in hope for future-proof solutions

Flood victims wait in hope for future-proof solutions

Flood victims are crying out for solutions to help prevent the further decimation of their communities by future extreme weather events.

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King offers deepest possible sympathy for flood victims

King offers deepest possible sympathy for flood victims

King offers deepest possible sympathy for flood victims

King offers deepest possible sympathy for flood victims

King Charles says his thoughts are with those impacted by flooding in northern NSW after two more affected areas were added to the list to get support payments.

Unspent disaster funds to flow to latest floods victims

Unspent disaster funds to flow to latest floods victims

Unspent disaster funds to flow to latest floods victims

Unspent disaster funds to flow to latest floods victims

While some support funds have become available, others are still being finalised, as a flood recovery co-ordinator takes charge of the clean-up efforts.

Thousands still stranded as flood recovery ramps up

Thousands still stranded as flood recovery ramps up

Thousands still stranded as flood recovery ramps up

Thousands still stranded as flood recovery ramps up

Thousands of people remain isolated while other flood-hit communities continue the clean up, with homes declared beyond repair as the premier meets farmers.

More support to come as troops back up flood mop-up

More support to come as troops back up flood mop-up

More support to come as troops back up flood mop-up

More support to come as troops back up flood mop-up

Community members become first responders when disaster strikes, but the prime minister has promised flooded communities they will not be left behind.

Less red tape, more money for flood-affected residents

Less red tape, more money for flood-affected residents

Less red tape, more money for flood-affected residents

Less red tape, more money for flood-affected residents

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is pledging more funds for flood-affected communities, praising the "extraordinary resilience" shown by those on the front line.

Flood damage heartbreak as army called in for clean-up

Flood damage heartbreak as army called in for clean-up

Flood damage heartbreak as army called in for clean-up

Flood damage heartbreak as army called in for clean-up

The army has been dispatched to help with a mammoth clean-up effort after flooding wiped out at least 400 homes on Australia's east coast.

Flood-weary regions brace for high winds amid clean up

Flood-weary regions brace for high winds amid clean up

Flood-weary regions brace for high winds amid clean up

Flood-weary regions brace for high winds amid clean up

Hundreds of homes have been declared uninhabitable after deadly floods swept through coastal communities, leaving tens of thousands of people isolated.

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Flood-stricken locals begin mop-up, sweat on support

While the government focuses on preventing more deaths and supplying those cut off by floods, devastated locals wait to hear what extra support they will get.

Residents counting costs after 'heartbreaking' floods

Devastated residents face trauma and extreme stress, with some having to rebuild their lives for the second time following record-breaking floods.

Fifth death linked to floods as body found in burnt car

An elderly man's body has been found in a burnt-out vehicle at a property isolated by devastating floods, with five deaths now linked to the disaster.

Locals finding connection in flood-isolated communities

Some 50,000 people are isolated by floods in regional NSW, but many locals say they are being brought together through social media networks.

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Flooding, road closures and rising rivers wreak havoc

The torrent of rain that hit Sydney continues to cause chaos on the city's road and train network as some residents are being warned to be ready to evacuate.

Farmers uncertain about future beyond deadly floods

Paddocks swamped by swollen rivers and concern for what's to come once the water recedes has cattle farmers in drenched regions hoping for financial help.

Death toll rises in flood horror as huge clean-up looms

Devastating flooding has killed three people and the toll could rise even further as communities prepare for an enormous clean-up when waters finally drop.

Waiting game for port locals as floods wash hopes away

Rubbish flows down swollen rivers, a flooded airport keeps a couple apart and Port Macquarie locals prepare for further damage after monster rainfall.

Floods strand 48,000 people amid flurry of roof rescues

A one-in-500-year flood has isolated tens of thousands of people, with disaster support announced and more helicopters helping to rescue residents from roofs.

Memories flooding back as days of rain inundate regions

Days of rain, peaking rivers and safety warnings have residents once again on edge in regions where flooding has taken lives and brought major destruction.

Firefighters go dark as contentious tax hike ticked off

Regional communities were left without local fire brigades as volunteers downed tools in an apparent protest to an incoming levy.

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