Australia & New Zealand Floods Newswire

Dusty paddocks, barren land paint picture of Australia's climate future 

As towns flood on one end of Australia, large areas further south are experiencing their worst drought on record. The people in these regions are preparing for life in a future climate. Dry paddocks as far as the eye can see near Ararat in Western Victoria …

Australia's ‘once-in-a-century’ flooding leaves 50,000 stranded, claim 4 lives

Australia begins cleanup after floods kill 5, strand thousands 

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced the start of a cleanup operation in eastern Australia after record-breaking floods killed five people and stranded tens of thousands of people. Damage assessments are under way for the coastal region of New …

Australia begins cleanup after floods kill 5, strand thousands

Hundreds of residents remain in evacuation centres, with 52 rescues made overnight despite conditions easing. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced the start of a cleanup operation in eastern Australia after record-breaking floods killed five …

Morning Mail: ‘culture of total disrespect’ in schools; Ukraine hit with massive air raids; Piastri third in Monaco

Good morning. Our main story today looks at a growing “culture of total disrespect” in schools, with teachers reporting a shocking rise in bullying behaviour and even violence towards them. Some are deciding to quit the profession. Meanwhile, Ukraine has …

Australia begins clean-up after deadly floods damage properties

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Saturday (May 24) the clean-up had begun in the country's southeast after floods killed at least five people and inundated more than 10,000 properties. Ciara Lee has more.

Australia floods update: मृतांचा आकडा 5 वर; 10,000 मालमत्तांचे नुकसान

ऑस्ट्रेलियाच्या दक्षिण-पूर्व भागात आलेल्या विनाशकारी पुरानंतर, शनिवारी अधिकाऱ्यांच्या नेतृत्वाखाली टीमने स्वच्छता मोहीमेला सुरुवात केली. या पुरात 5 जणांचा मृत्यू झाला असून, 10 हजारांहून अधिक मालमत्ता पाण्याखाली गेल्यामुळे त्याचे पूर्णत: नुकसान झाले आहे. …

Intense Flooding Damages New South Wales

(MENAFN) Australian officials reported on Saturday that an estimated 10,000 homes sustained damage due to unprecedented flooding across New South Wales (NSW), affecting approximately 50,000 residents. The New South Wales State Emergency Service (SES) …

Drone Delivers Cancer Medication to Flood-Stranded NSW Community in Emergency Services First

A historic Australian emergency response milestone was reached this week with the delivery of life-saving cancer drugs by a drone to a cut-off flood-stricken community in New South Wales. While relentless floods isolated tens of thousands of people and …

Australia Floods: 5 Dead, 10,000 Properties Damaged As Clean-Up Begins

Home Australia Australia Floods: 5 Dead, 10,000 Properties Damaged As Clean-Up Begins The New South Wales emergency services agency said damage assessments were under way in the state for the mid-north coast region after the floods that cut off towns, …

Origin enforcer playing for flood-ravaged hometown

After the siren sounds on the State of Origin series opener, Mitch Barnett hopes to roll up his sleeves and lend a hand on NSW's flood-ravaged mid-north coast. Warriors co-captain Barnett has had to watch from afar as flood waters ravaged the Manning …

Massive floods in eastern Australia damage 10,000 properties, affect 50,000 people

Australian authorities said Saturday that 10,000 properties were damaged by record flooding in New South Wales (NSW) while 50,000 people were affected. NSW State Emergency Service (SES) said it started damage assessments after conditions eased, News.Az …

Four dead in flood horror while victims face huge cleanup and urgent snake warning

Australia has been left reeling by record-breaking floods that killed four and left 50,000 cut off. Parts of New South Wales, roughly 250 miles north of Sydney, were hit by a deluge caused by what reports claim is a slow-moving area of low pressure. Locals …

Australia Floods: Over 10,000 Properties Damaged in Floodwaters in New South Wales (Watch Videos)

Sydney, May 24: Emergency service authority of Australia's state of New South Wales (NSW) said on Saturday that early estimates suggest more than 10,000 properties have been damaged in floodwaters in the state's eastern regions. The State Emergency …

Over 10,000 properties damaged in floodwaters in Australia

Sydney, May 24 : Emergency service authority of Australia's state of New South Wales (NSW) said on Saturday that early estimates suggest more than 10,000 properties have been damaged in floodwaters in the state's eastern regions. The State …

Massive floods kill 5, damage 10,000 properties in eastern Australia

The clean-up has begun after massive floods killed five people and damaged more than 10,000 properties in southeastern Australia, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Saturday. "We're continuing to work closely across federal, state and local …

Record flooding in NSW Mid North Coast leaves farmers on the brink

Dairy farmers across the Mid North Coast have been devastated following a week of record rainfall for much of the NSW coast. Emily Neilson, owner of The Dairy Johns River, spoke to Sky News Australia about the toll the floods have taken on her farm and …

Australia floods – latest

Emergency service authority of Australia’s state of New South Wales (NSW) said on Saturday that early estimates suggest more than 10,000 properties have been damaged in floodwaters in the state’s eastern regions. The State Emergency Service (SES) Chief …

Around 50,000 remain cut off as NSW flood recovery crews confront mammoth challenge

An estimated 50,000 people in more than a dozen towns across the NSW Hunter and Mid North Coast regions remain cut off and many emergency warnings are still in place despite most river levels falling. Five flood-related deaths have been confirmed since the …

Above-Normal 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season Forecast Predicts 13 To 19 Named Storms, 6 To 10 Hurricanes

Trusted Leader In Hurricane Protection Solutions Says South Florida Homeowners Should Be Prepared Prior to Season Start June 1 WEST PALM BEACH,, FL, UNITED STATES, May 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As Florida continues to recover from last year …

Arkansas Survivors Affected by the April 2-22 Severe Storms, Tornadoes and Flooding Can Apply for Possible FEMA ...

LITTLE ROCK – FEMA is supporting state and local recovery efforts for Arkansas homeowners and renters in 16 counties who sustained damage from the severe storms, tornadoes and flooding that occurred April 2-22. Financial assistance is available to eligible …

Oklahoma Survivors Affected by the March Wildfires and Straight-line Winds Can Apply for Possible FEMA Assistance

OKLAHOMA CITY – FEMA is supporting state and local recovery efforts for Oklahoma homeowners and renters in seven counties who sustained damage from the wildfires and straight-line winds that occurred March 14-21. Financial assistance is available to …

South Texas Survivors Affected by the March 26-28 Severe Storms and Flooding Can Apply for Possible FEMA Assistance

AUSTIN – FEMA is supporting state and local recovery efforts for South Texas homeowners and renters in four counties who sustained damage from the severe storms and flooding that occurred March 26-28. Financial assistance is available to eligible …

Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Nelson County

FRANKFORT, Ky. – A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Nelson County to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides. The new …

1 Day Left To Apply for FEMA Assistance Following February Severe Storms and Flooding

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Homeowners and renters in Breathitt, Clay, Estill, Floyd, Harlan, Johnson, Knott, Lee, Leslie, Letcher, Martin, Owsley, Perry, Pike, Simpson and Woodford counties who experienced damage or losses caused by the February severe storms and …

How To Apply for FEMA Assistance Following May Tornadoes in Kentucky

FRANKFORT, Ky. – FEMA is supporting recovery efforts for multiple disasters in Kentucky, including a new major disaster that was just declared on May 23, for severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes from May 16-17, 2025. How To Apply for FEMA …

Express Restoration Now Offers Professional Equipment Rentals in Edmond, OK

Express Restoration Launches Equipment Rental Services in Edmond, OK EDMOND, OK, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Express Restoration is proud to announce the launch of its professional equipment rental services, now available to …

South Carolina Game Warden named Governor’s State Law Enforcement Officer of the Year

SCDNR’s Lance Corporal Mike Norris becomes the Palmetto State’s Top Cop for 2024 COLUMBIA, SC, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Lance Corporal Gene “Mike” Norris III, a law enforcement officer (game warden) with the S.C. …

President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Missouri

WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Missouri to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and wildfires on March 14-15, 2025. The President’ …

President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Texas

WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Texas to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms and flooding from March 26–28, 2025. The President’s action makes federal funding …

President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Nebraska

WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Nebraska to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe winter storm and straight-line winds from March 18-19, 2025. Public Assistance federal …

President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Missouri

WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Missouri to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding from March 30 – April 8, 2025. Public …

President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Kansas

WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Kansas to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe winter storm, straight-line winds, flooding and wildfires from March 14-19, 2025. Public …

McDowell County, W.Va., Disaster Recovery Center closed for Memorial Day, permanently closing Thursday, May 29

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The FEMA-West Virginia Disaster Recovery Center in McDowell County will be closed for the Memorial Day holiday and is scheduled to close permanently Thursday, May 29, 2025, at 6 p.m. The McDowell County center offers the last in-person …

President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Mississippi

WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Mississippi to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding from March 14-15, 2025. The President’ …

Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Daviess County

FRANKFORT, Ky. –A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Daviess County to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides. The new …

3 Days Left To Apply for FEMA Assistance Following February Severe Storms and Flooding

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Homeowners and renters in Breathitt, Clay, Estill, Floyd, Harlan, Johnson, Knott, Lee, Leslie,  Letcher, Martin, Owsley, Perry, Pike, Simpson and Woodford counties who experienced damage or losses caused by  the February severe storms and …

Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Hart County

FRANKFORT, Ky. – A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Hart County to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides. The new Disaster …

Another Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Jefferson County

FRANKFORT, Ky. – A second Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Jefferson County to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides. The …