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Pakistan monsoon rains death toll reaches 216

Pakistan monsoon rains death toll reaches 216

Torrential rains in Pakistan have killed at least 216 people and injured 582 since June 26, officials say.

More than 130 dead and 100 missing after Texas floods

More than 130 dead and 100 missing after Texas floods

More than 130 dead and 100 missing after Texas floods

More than 130 dead and 100 missing after Texas floods

Around 100 people remain missing in the aftermath of flooding that devastated central Texas.

Texas flood death toll rises to 131 as new storms loom

Texas flood death toll rises to 131 as new storms loom

Texas flood death toll rises to 131 as new storms loom

Texas flood death toll rises to 131 as new storms loom

Officials in Texas are keeping a wary eye on river levels after a forecast further heavy rain following deadly flooding in the US state.

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Crews comb flood-stricken Texas for 170 missing people

Crews comb flood-stricken Texas for 170 missing people

As the death toll from the Texas floods approaches 120, rescue teams are searching for the more than 170 people still unaccounted for.

Grim milestone as rescuers search for US flood victims

Grim milestone as rescuers search for US flood victims

More than 100 people are confirmed dead as rescuers continue the search for missing people after catastrophic flooding in Texas.

Texas flood death toll mounts as campers remain missing

Texas flood death toll mounts as campers remain missing

Rescuers continue searching for girls missing from a summer camp in Texas inundated by flooding that has killed scores of people including dozens of children.

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.

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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.

Millions brace for 'cyclogenesis' impact on east coast

Millions brace for 'cyclogenesis' impact on east coast

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

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

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 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.

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.

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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 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

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

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

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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

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

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.

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.

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