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Emergency services in New South Wales (NSW) are warning communities to remain on high alert as the death toll rises to five, with a fifth person confirmed dead in a flood-affected property in Cooplacurripa. The weather system that brought record flooding across northern NSW is moving south, but experts predict
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The Mid North Coast and Hunter regions in New South Wales have been declared natural disaster zones by the state and federal governments, unlocking rapid assistance for those affected. The declaration has made available various forms of support, including emergency accommodation, grant funding for low-income residents, and concessional interest rate
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Emergency services scrambled to rescue residents and respond to calls for help as the Mid North Coast of New South Wales faced unprecedented flooding, forcing the declaration of a natural disaster zone. The region's flooding has not only caused widespread destruction and loss of life but also raised
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Natural disasters such as floods, bushfires, and cyclones are becoming more frequent and severe in Australia, leaving hospitals to cope with the aftermath. A recent study by researchers at the University of Sydney discovered that while many hospitals have excellent disaster management plans, there is still room for improvement. The
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Heavy rains caused by the intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ) in Mindanao have left thousands of families displaced and forced residents to evacuate their homes. The flooding has been particularly severe in Maguindanao del Sur, where over 7,000 families have been affected. The Bangsamoro's Office of Civil Defense
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Continuous heavy rainfall and unannounced opening of the Nanda Lake gates have led to severe flooding of rice fields in Bansai, Curchorem, causing estimated damages exceeding Rs.1 lakh. The seasonal rice crops are beyond recovery, with local farmers appealing for government intervention, including compensation and accountability for the lack
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The state and federal governments have declared the entire Hunter region, as well as parts of the Central Coast and Mid North Coast, as a nature disaster zone. This declaration unlocks rapid assistance for those affected, providing a range of support measures to help communities recover from the floods. The
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As the floodwaters receded, hundreds of residents in the Manning River region were left to face the devastating reality of their lost homes, livelihoods, and belongings. Eighty-year-old Christine Odlum, grandmother of two, was forced to abandon her 39-year-old home on Jones Island, which was inundated for the second time in
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Floodwaters are at unprecedented levels in the Manning River at Taree, surpassing the 1929 record of six meters, and still rising. Residents in Taree, Wingham, and Glenthorne may be isolated by floodwaters for several hours, with emergency warnings advising evacuation in some areas. The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) has
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Severe flash floods and landslides hit the Catubouw, Arfak Mountains district in West Papua province, resulting in at least 10 confirmed deaths. The National Search and Rescue Agency (Basarnas) conducted a SAR operation, discovering one victim on the fifth day of the operation, in addition to nine previously evacuated victims.
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Widespread flooding has ravaged eastern Australia's coastline, with thousands of people ordered to stay indoors and emergency services scrambling to rescue residents stranded on rooftops. A coastal trough has brought heavy rain to multiple towns, with over 150 rescues undertaken on Wednesday alone, including in Coffs Harbour and
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Communities in 16 Local Government Areas in the Hunter and Mid North Coast have been activated for disaster assistance following severe weather, including heavy rainfall. The Albanese and Minns Governments have activated the assistance under the joint Commonwealth-state Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA), providing support for immediate needs, essential repairs,
