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Australia Floods: 48,000 Isolated as Torrential Rain Causes Catastrophic Flooding

Torrential rain in New South Wales, Australia, has caused massive floods, isolating over 48,000 people, and prompting urgent evacuations as rescuers battle life-threatening conditions and anticipate further heavy rainfall.

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Record NSW Floods Cause 130 Rescues

Unprecedented flooding on the mid-north coast of New South Wales has caused the State Emergency Service (SES) to perform 130 rescues in the past 24 hours, with the Manning River at Taree exceeding its highest recorded level from 1929, leaving residents stranded and causing widespread damage.

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NSW Coastal Flooding: Over 20 Rescued, Dozens of Schools Closed

Heavy rain, flash flooding, and strong winds battered the Hunter and Mid North Coast regions of NSW, resulting in over 20 rescues, over 70 school closures, and widespread power outages, with Taree experiencing the heaviest rainfall at almost 267 millimeters in 24 hours.

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Deadly Tornadoes Strike Central US, Leaving at Least 27 Dead

A series of tornadoes struck the central United States on Friday and Saturday, causing at least 27 deaths and widespread destruction in Missouri, Kentucky, and other states, highlighting the increasing frequency and intensity of extreme weather events.

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Climate Change to Cause 380% Surge in US Foreclosures by 2035

A new study projects a 380% increase in US foreclosures due to climate change-related weather events by 2035, causing $5.4 billion in lender losses annually, impacting low-to-moderate income households disproportionately.

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Severe Storms Kill 21 in Missouri and Kentucky

Severe storms, including tornadoes and hail, caused at least 21 deaths in Missouri and Kentucky, leaving hundreds of thousands without power and causing widespread destruction; governors urged residents to avoid affected areas.

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China's Heatwave Highlights Urgent Need for Systemic Extreme Weather Governance

Northern China faces its first widespread heatwave this week, with Taiyuan and Xi'an expecting temperatures near 40°C; the increasing frequency and severity of global extreme weather events necessitates a systemic response involving governments, businesses, and communities.

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Climate Disasters Fuel Surge in US Home Repossessions

Rising climate disasters are driving a surge in US home repossessions, with projected $1.2 billion in credit losses in 2025 and 19,000 foreclosures this year, impacting Florida, Louisiana, and California most severely due to uninsured damages, falling home values, and soaring insurance premiums.

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Portugal Wildfires: Climate Change Fuels Europe's Largest Blazes

Devastating wildfires in Portugal during autumn 2024 burned over 100,000 hectares, killing at least seven people; scientists warn of increased frequency and severity due to climate change, land use, and urbanization.

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Melbourne Home Insurance Costs Triple in High-Risk Suburbs Amid Climate Change

Melbourne home building insurance premiums have increased by 82 percent in five years, with Yarra Ranges and Nillumbik seeing costs almost three times higher than Whitehorse due to bushfire risks, reflecting the rising cost of reinsurance after major climate events.

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Tornadoes Kill 21 in Missouri and Kentucky Amid Widespread Severe Weather

Severe storms and tornadoes caused by a severe weather system resulted in at least 21 deaths across Missouri and Kentucky on Friday night, with significant damage reported and search efforts ongoing; other areas faced power outages and extreme heat.

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Severe Storms Kill 23 in Three US States

Severe storms, including tornadoes and hail, caused at least 23 deaths and widespread destruction across Kentucky, Missouri, and Virginia, leaving hundreds injured and hundreds of thousands without power; Governors urged residents to avoid affected areas.

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