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Storm Éowyn: Record Winds Cause Widespread Damage in Ireland

Storm Éowyn brought record-breaking winds to Ireland on January 23rd, with gusts reaching 114mph (184km/h), causing 285,000 power outages, widespread transport disruption, and one fatality; red weather warnings were issued across the UK and Ireland.

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Bavaria's Flood Defenses: Experts Cite Shortcomings and Call for Action

Bavarian experts criticized slow flood protection planning, insufficient funding for municipalities, and inadequate warning systems, citing climate change's increasing impact on flood and heavy rainfall events, highlighting the need for integrated natural and technical flood protection measures.

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Queensland Floods: One Death, Widespread Damage

Heavy rainfall in Queensland, Australia, caused devastating floods in Townsville, resulting in one death, widespread property damage, and significant infrastructure disruption, including damage to the Bruce Highway bridge; recovery is expected to last weeks.

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Australia Floods: One Dead, Thousands Evacuate Amidst Record Rainfall

Intense rain in Australia's northeast has caused widespread flooding, resulting in one death, thousands of evacuations, and potential risks from crocodiles in floodwaters; the Herbert River in Ingham is expected to reach its highest level in 60 years.

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UK Fire Chiefs Warn of Climate Change Preparedness Failure

The National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) warns that the UK is unprepared for climate change's impact, citing insufficient resources, and urging government action after a series of extreme weather events in 2023 and projections showing significantly warmer and wetter winters and hotter and drier summe...

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French Flood Alert Downgraded as Water Levels Recede

Météo-France downgraded flood alerts in three French departments from red to orange on February 1st, as water levels recede following days of severe flooding that caused evacuations and transport disruptions; government officials are visiting the affected areas, and support initiatives have been lau...

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Clean Water and Sanitation
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Devastating Floods in Ingham, Queensland: Two Dead, Recovery Underway

Torrential rain caused devastating floods in Ingham, north Queensland, resulting in two deaths, infrastructure damage, and widespread isolation; recovery efforts are underway with the army building a temporary bridge and the government providing financial aid.

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North Queensland Floods Disrupt Banana Supply

Heavy rains and flooding in north Queensland have severely disrupted banana transportation, causing potential shortages in Australian supermarkets next week due to the closure of key highways and the impact on over 90% of the country's banana production.

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Townsville Flood: Evacuation Orders Ignored Amidst Receding Dam Levels

Residents in six Townsville suburbs, designated "black zones" due to Ross River flooding, faced an evacuation order by noon Sunday; many stayed, citing pets and housing limitations, while others anxiously monitored receding dam levels, hoping to avoid a repeat of the 2019 floods.

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North Queensland Floods Claim One Life as Townsville Suburbs Evacuate

Major flooding in North Queensland has resulted in one death, with a woman dying when a rescue boat capsized in Ingham; six Townsville suburbs are under evacuation orders due to rising floodwaters exceeding those seen in March 2018.

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Storm Éowyn: 2,000 Still Without Power Amid Compensation Talks

In the wake of Storm Éowyn, 2,000 Northern Ireland Electricity customers remain without power more than a week later, prompting discussions on compensation, while the total cost to the government is still being assessed.

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Redon Floodwaters Recede, but High Alert Remains

On January 31st, floodwaters in Redon, Ille-et-Vilaine, started receding after three days, though the Vilaine river remains on red alert. Around 1,108 people were evacuated, and significant damage occurred in Saint-Nicolas-de-Redon's commercial area.

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