One dead, thousands evacuated as northeast Australia battles massive floods
One person has died and thousands of others are under evacuation orders in Australia’s northeast after intense rain triggered dangerous flash floods that have inundated homes and businesses.
One dead, thousands urged to evacuate as Australia's northeast battles floods
One person died on Sunday in Australia's north Queensland state in heavy flooding, authorities said, urging thousands of people to move to higher ground due to torrential rains.
What’s driving north Queensland’s deadly, record-breaking floods?
Record-breaking floods across north Queensland have now turned deadly, with one woman drowning while being rescued on Sunday morning. And the floodwaters are still rising, with rain set to continue. Over the 48 hours to Sunday,
Thousands Urged to Higher Ground as Australia's Queensland State Battles Floods
North Queensland has large zinc reserves as well as major deposits of silver, lead, copper and iron ore, with Townsville a major processing centre for the region's base metals. In
Deadly flooding in northern Queensland expected to worsen
Authorities are warning deadly flooding in northern Queensland is expected to worsen. More than a metre of rain has fallen between Townsville and Innisfail in the past five days due to a slow-moving monsoon trough.
Townsville residents prepare to evacuate the flood zone impacting far north Queensland
From the flood zone in far north Queensland. Townsville resident Amy Stevens says she's packed her bags and is ready to evacuate.
Headlines: Floods, bin collections and tax rumours
A selection of headlines from local newspapers across the west this week.
As sea-rise floods increase, Key Biscayne to raise roads. Big price tag ruffles residents
The lowest-lying streets in Key Biscayne flood about 15 times a year now, and without fixes, some spots could see up to 90 ...
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In the LA fires and the NC floods, 'CPR for mental health' treats unseen wounds
From Altadena to Asheville, people devastated by recent disasters encountered helpers trained in Psychological First Aid.
Heavy rain floods streets in Chicago; officials urge people to limit water use
Steady and often heavy rainfall throughout the day on Friday led to flooded streets in many parts of the Chicago area. Many ...
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As erosion and floods swallow buildings, Washington's coastal communities strain to adapt
Yonder covers tribal and rural communities on the coast of the Pacific Northwest that are taking action to survive ...
Mudslides and floods swamp LA as much-needed rains fall on fire zones
A weekend storm in Los Angeles helped tamp down the most damaging wildfires in California history, but it also brought ...
‘Threat to life’: Residents warned to seek higher ground amid deadly Queensland floods
Residents have been urged to move to higher ground amid warnings flash flooding inundating north Queensland could threaten life and property.
Water floods road in seaside town in central Portugal during powerful storm
Henrique Oliveira, a local passionate about documenting his hometown through photography, captured the moment several waves washed down one of the main streets of the area during the early hours of ...
Heavy Rain and Floods Sweep Hawaii’s Big Island and Maui
Flash flood warnings and several inches of rain fell across parts of the chain of islands as part of a storm system moving southeast.
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Floods on Maui trap cars, wash away portion of roadway
Kihei saw the most flooding, which washed away a part of South Kihei Road, forcing county officials to close much of the ...