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Storm declared 'natural disaster' as cyclone builds

Storm declared 'natural disaster' as cyclone builds

Almost 35,000 people remain without power and an iconic beach has expanded as fresh storms sweep the east coast and the west bunkers down for a cyclone.

Major warnings issued for more severe thunderstorms

Major warnings issued for more severe thunderstorms

Major warnings issued for more severe thunderstorms

Major warnings issued for more severe thunderstorms

Emergency services are urging people to be ready for more storms along Australia's east coast after a man in his 80s was killed by a falling tree.

'A love story': rebuilding Darwin after Tracy

'A love story': rebuilding Darwin after Tracy

'A love story': rebuilding Darwin after Tracy

'A love story': rebuilding Darwin after Tracy

Survivors gathered at the shoreline in Darwin at dawn to remember the moment 50 years earlier when Cyclone Tracy made landfall, claiming 66 lives.

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Two rescued as flooding rains move south

Two rescued as flooding rains move south

Two people have been rescued after their car was trapped in floodwaters as a tropical low moves across northern Australia, triggering warnings.

Holiday travellers warned worst wet weather yet to come

Holiday travellers warned worst wet weather yet to come

Roads have been closed and rivers are rising in north Queensland, with severe storms prompting warnings for holiday travellers to reconsider festive driving.

Macron booed as he visits Mayotte after deadly cyclone

Macron booed as he visits Mayotte after deadly cyclone

French President Emmanuel Macron has been booed and jeered in Mayotte, as residents begin cleaning up after Cyclone Chido.

Families prepare aid after cyclone rips through Mayotte

Families prepare aid after cyclone rips through Mayotte

Authorities in the French overseas territory of Mayotte have confirmed 31 deaths from Cyclone Chido amid fears of thousands of fatalities.

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France rushes supplies to Mayotte, Macron due to visit

France rushes supplies to Mayotte, Macron due to visit

France rushes supplies to Mayotte, Macron due to visit

France rushes supplies to Mayotte, Macron due to visit

Authorities in Mayotte are racing to stop hunger, disease and lawlessness from spreading in the French overseas territory.

At least 34 killed by Cyclone Chido in Mozambique

At least 34 killed by Cyclone Chido in Mozambique

At least 34 killed by Cyclone Chido in Mozambique

At least 34 killed by Cyclone Chido in Mozambique

At least 34 people have been killed by Cyclone Chido in Mozambique since it made landfall, according to officials.

At least 21 killed in Mayotte cyclone, Macron to visit

At least 21 killed in Mayotte cyclone, Macron to visit

At least 21 killed in Mayotte cyclone, Macron to visit

At least 21 killed in Mayotte cyclone, Macron to visit

The number of deaths caused by Cyclone Chido in the French overseas territory of Mayotte will not be known for some time, authorities say.

Rescuers race to find cyclone survivors in Mayotte

Rescuers race to find cyclone survivors in Mayotte

Rescuers race to find cyclone survivors in Mayotte

Rescuers race to find cyclone survivors in Mayotte

Hundreds of people are presumed dead on the French territory of Mayotte after Cyclone Chido hit the Indian Ocean archipelago, an official says.

Storms, flood alerts for NSW regions as Sydney mops up

Storms, flood alerts for NSW regions as Sydney mops up

Storms, flood alerts for NSW regions as Sydney mops up

Storms, flood alerts for NSW regions as Sydney mops up

More wild weather is forecast for parts of Australia's east after areas of Sydney were battered by damaging storms overnight.

Lights still coming back on after 'nightmare' storms

Lights still coming back on after 'nightmare' storms

Lights still coming back on after 'nightmare' storms

Lights still coming back on after 'nightmare' storms

Hundreds of people in inland NSW remain without power after severe thunderstorms battered the nation's east.

Motorists urged to stay home instead as storms build

Motorists urged to stay home instead as storms build

Motorists urged to stay home instead as storms build

Motorists urged to stay home instead as storms build

A huge cold front sweeping Australia's southeast is bringing wild storms, giant hail and damaging winds as it meets a humid, unstable air mass.

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'Paradise still paradise': Florida vows to rebuild

Residents in Florida are determined to stay despite the devastating damage wreaked by two hurricanes, as Governor Ron DeSantis backs their right to rebuild.

Monster hurricane threatens an already-battered Florida

Florida authorities have ordered over a million people to flee the path of Hurricane Milton in communities that are still reeling from the devastating Helene.

No rest for rescuers in long search for Helene victims

Exhausted rescuers and volunteers navigate washed out roads and difficult terrain as the search for Hurricane Helene survivors drags into a second week.

Thousands still without water days after Helene hit US

Many residents in the southeastern United States remain without running water as President Joe Biden surveys damage following Hurricane Helene.

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More than 160 dead as Hurricane Helene cleanup goes on

As the death toll rises to more than 160 people, US southeastern states are facing a very long recovery from Hurricane Helene.

Biden to visit storm-ravaged North Carolina

More than 100 deaths have been reported since Hurricane Helene crossed the US coast, with President Joe Biden set to survey the damage in North Carolina.

At least 90 dead as US recovers after Hurricane Helene

The arduous clean-up and recovery begins after Hurricane Helene left a trail of devastation in the southeastern US and killed at least 90 people.

Thousands of homes in blackout after destructive winds

Thousands of households along NSW's north coast face a night without power following damaging winds and heavy rain which has triggered flood warnings.

Lane closed: Road to recovery bound by red tape

With the two-year anniversary approaching for some of Victoria's worst floods on record, many councils are still begging for recovery funding.

Disaster alert: the areas at higher risk of flood, fire

Australia's emergency management teams are preparing for severe spring weather, with parts of the nation set for higher-than-average fire and flood risk.

Floods, landslides hit Vietnam as typhoon toll hits 197

Asia's strongest typhoon on 2024 has killed at least 197 people in Vietnam with 128 others missing.

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