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Ancient Cardinham Endures 50 Days of Relentless Rain
The historic Cornish village of Cardinham has become the UK’s ‘wettest place’ after 50 continuous days of rain, straining local life and infrastructure.
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Gardai Issue Rare Warning Amid Ireland’s Widespread Flood Alerts
Ireland’s Gardai have issued a rare public warning, urging drivers to exercise extreme caution as Met Éireann extends Status Yellow rain alerts across 17 counties.
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Dublin Flooding: Clongriffin Apartment Complex Sees Cars Submerged
An apartment complex in Clongriffin, North Dublin, bore the brunt of exceptionally heavy rainfall, with cars submerged in its car park and the gym also largely underwater.
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Ireland Braces for New Rain Warnings and Ice Amid Flood Recovery
Ireland faces potential new rainfall warnings and an ‘ice issue’ this week, intensifying challenges for areas recovering from severe flooding. Met Éireann, however, offers a tentative forecast for a shift to drier, warmer weather by late February.
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Tunisia Confronts Historic Flooding as Gaza Flotilla Prepares for Departure
Tunisia has recently faced its heaviest rainfall in over 70 years, causing widespread flooding. Concurrently, the nation is set to be a key departure point for the Global Sumud Flotilla, an upcoming international aid and protest effort targeting Gaza.
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Aberdeen Confronts Persistent Weather, New Warnings Issued
Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire are under multiple Met Office yellow warnings for snow and rain, extending through Thursday, causing significant disruption to travel and sporting events.
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Volunteer Rescuers in Enniscorthy Face Council Complaint
A rescue team aiding flood victims in Enniscorthy faced a complaint from Wexford County Council. The group evacuated families during Storm Chandra.
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Storm Chandra Flooding Exposes Infrastructure Gaps Across Ireland, Aid Efforts Underway
Widespread flooding from Storm Chandra has triggered major clean-up operations and exposed critical infrastructure vulnerabilities across Ireland, particularly in Dublin and Wexford, prompting calls for urgent investment and a national humanitarian aid response.
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Met Éireann Faces Scrutiny After Storm Chandra Flooding; Wet February Forecast
Ireland grapples with the aftermath of Storm Chandra, which caused severe flooding and widespread damage, leading to calls for Met Éireann to enhance its weather warning system with more ‘judgment calls’. Meanwhile, a yellow rain warning is in effect, and…
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Enniscorthy Battles Record Flooding, Renewing Calls for Stalled Relief Scheme
Enniscorthy, County Wexford, faced its ‘worst flooding in a generation’ on January 27, 2026, as Storm Chandra caused the River Slaney to burst its banks, leading to widespread evacuations and renewing urgent calls for a long-delayed flood relief scheme.
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Einasleigh Residents Evacuate Amid ‘Dangerous’ Flash Flooding
Residents of Einasleigh in Far North Queensland are evacuating after the Etheridge Shire Council issued an emergency alert due to ‘very dangerous’ flash flooding from the Copperfield River and Dam.
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Steinbach Denied Disaster Aid Amid Regional Weather Woes, MLA Questions Provincial Criteria
Steinbach faces mounting frustration after being denied provincial Disaster Financial Assistance for a devastating September 2025 flood, prompting MLA Kelvin Goertzen to question the clarity and consistency of Manitoba’s aid criteria. The decision comes as southeastern Manitoba grapples with ongoing…
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Atmospheric Rivers Drive 90% of Major Global Floods, Study Reveals
A new study reveals that atmospheric rivers are the dominant drivers behind nearly 90% of major flood events in river basins worldwide, contributing significantly to fatalities and displacement, a threat intensified by climate change.
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Cyclone Koji Bears Down on Townsville: Flooding Fears Mount Amid Telecom Outages
North Queensland braces for Tropical Cyclone Koji, a Category 2 storm expected to bring destructive winds and life-threatening floods to Townsville and surrounding areas. The unfolding disaster is complicated by widespread telecommunications outages caused by suspected copper theft, leaving thousands…
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Marin County Confronts Dual Crises: King Tides and E-Bike Safety Sparks New Regulations
Marin County is navigating a challenging start to 2026, grappling with persistent king tides causing widespread flooding and ongoing efforts to enhance e-bike safety following a severe 2023 accident that spurred new legislation. This dual focus highlights the community’s proactive…