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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…
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San Diego Faces Record Flooding and Ongoing Storms in Early 2026
San Diego County endured historic flooding and multiple rescues after record rainfall on New Year’s Day 2026, with more showers and beach hazards forecast through next week.
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Queensland Faces Major Flood Threat as Monsoonal Rains Intensify
Northern Queensland is bracing for heavy rainfall and widespread flooding as a powerful monsoon trough brings persistent storms, triggering flood warnings and road closures across the region.
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Wrightwood Faces Mudflows and Evacuations as Christmas Storm Hits Southern California
Wrightwood, California endured severe mudflows, flooding, and urgent evacuations as a powerful atmospheric river storm battered Southern California over Christmas 2025. Residents faced shelter-in-place orders, road closures, and property threats as emergency crews worked through the night.
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Lidcombe Shopping Centre Ceiling Collapse: Shoppers Flee Amid Flooding and Injuries
A 10sqm section of the ceiling at Lidcombe Shopping Centre in Sydney collapsed during peak Christmas shopping, forcing crowds to flee and injuring one person. Emergency services responded to flooding and safety concerns, with investigations underway into the cause.
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Highway 1 in Abbotsford: Weather Warnings, Flood Recovery, and a New Landmark
Abbotsford’s Highway 1 reopens amid flood recovery and fresh weather threats, while a prominent new Rogers Forum sign signals change along the route.
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Pacific Northwest Braces for More Atmospheric River Flooding Amid Record Damage and La Niña Risks
Historic floods have devastated the Pacific Northwest, with thousands evacuated and communities facing prolonged risk as atmospheric rivers continue amid a La Niña pattern. Forecasts warn of more rain, snow, and high winds, putting saturated soils and strained levees at…
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Washington State Flooding Forces Mass Evacuations as Communities Face Slow Recovery
Catastrophic flooding in Washington state has forced thousands to evacuate, with water levels expected to remain high for days and communities bracing for further damage and slow recovery.
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Gaza Faces Storm Byron: Floods, Cold, and Loss Deepen Humanitarian Crisis
As Storm Byron lashes Gaza, makeshift camps are battered by floods and wind, with at least 14 dead—including children—amid collapsing shelters and mounting despair.
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Euston Station Flooding Returns: Commuters Face Renewed Safety Fears as Drainage Woes Persist
Despite repairs, the notorious Euston Station puddle has returned, disrupting travel and raising urgent accessibility and safety concerns for thousands of Londoners.