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As the trauma of the recent flood disaster continues to linger, many affected individuals are facing the additional distress of insurance claims being denied, often due to clauses buried in policy fine print. To address this issue, Legal Aid NSW is offering free legal assistance to NSW flood victims through
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The Philippine Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has extended more than PHP32 million in relief aid to local government units (LGUs) affected by widespread rains and flooding in Mindanao and parts of the Visayas. The aid was distributed to 107,700 families, or 334,579 individuals, in 254
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Councillor Kinne Ring of Kempsey Shire Council welcomed state and federal ministers to the region on Monday, May 26, to witness firsthand the widespread devastation caused by recent flooding and advocate for urgent recovery support. The visit, supported by local members Michael Kemp MP and Pat Conaghan MP, included federal
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The American Red Cross received a critical $5,000 grant to support ongoing recovery efforts after the devastating floods in Western Kentucky. The donation comes from NextEra Energy Resources, a renewable energy company with operations in the region. The funds will specifically aid 29 families who are still in need
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Rescue efforts were ongoing in Khadki village, located approximately 140km from Pune, where severe waterlogging due to heavy rain had marooned residents. The village, situated about 20km from the Army's Armoured Corps Centre and School, was hit with waist-deep water, making it a critical situation. Army teams carried
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed two bills into law that aim to protect animals during natural disasters. Inspired by the rescue of a dog left in floodwaters during Hurricane Milton, the first bill imposes stricter penalties for abandoning pets during emergencies. The second measure enhances criminal penalties for severe
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Heavy rain has caused landslides and sudden floods along the Mae Klang River in Chom Thong district of Chiang Mai, Thailand, with water levels reaching near-disaster levels of 3.863 metres as of 7 a.m. on 27 May. The crisis has brought back memories of the devastating floods in
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The early onset of the southwest monsoon in Karnataka has led to severe rainfall, landslides, and damage to infrastructure and crops. The state has received 45% excess rainfall in May, resulting in 12 deaths and widespread destruction. Several rivers are in spate, and isolated landslides have been reported in the
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The Meteorological Department in Thailand has warned of heavy to very heavy rain that may cause flash floods, mudslides, and landslides, especially in hillsides near waterways and lowlands. The rain is expected to be severe over the next 24 hours, with the monsoon trough passing through the lower northern, upper
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Heavy rains have lashed several districts in Maharashtra, causing widespread damage to the state's agricultural sector. The latest report indicates that crops over 3,000 additional hectares have been damaged, taking the total affected area to a staggering 34,842 hectares. The districts of Amravati, Jalgaon, Buldhana, and
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The Public Health Ministry has rapidly mobilized a medical operations team to provide critical support to residents affected by severe flooding in four communities in Mae Sai district, Chiang Rai. In response to Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra's urgent directive, the Ministry has dispatched a patient care centre, medications,
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The Director-General of the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) has led a meeting to monitor the flood situation in Chiang Rai Province and urge the province to take urgent action to alleviate the suffering of the people affected. The meeting was attended by Governor of Chiang Rai Province,
