International News

£5 Million project to protect Bath from Flooding

Bath and North East Somerset Council and the Environment Agency are working together on an infrastructure project which will provide flood defences for parts of Bath’s city centre.

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North American News

Heavy rain causes slides, flooding across southern B.C

Heavy rain over the weekend caused mudslides, rock slides and flooding across parts southern B.C. on Sunday, from Metro Vancouver to Keremeos.

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European News

The pledge ‘money is no object’ made by PM concerning the Somerset floods is doubted

David Cameron’s pledge that “money is no object” in the winter floods clear-up has been questioned as cash-strapped council’s fear they could be left with a large bill.

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African News

Miserable conditions at camp for Zimbabwe flood victims

More than 3,000 families displaced by flooding in the Tokwe-Mukosi dam basin in Zimbabwe’s southeastern Masvingo Province are facing looming food shortages after more than three months living in crowded, unsanitary conditions at a temporary camp.

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Asian News

Deadly flooding in India, blamed on Hydro-power plants

Badly managed hydro-power projects in India are partly to blame for devastating floods, which killed thousands last year. Says environment ministry panel.

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Australian News

Exmouth declared natural disaster zone after flooding

Flood ravaged parts of Exmouth, 1300km north of Perth has been declared a natural disaster zone by the state government.

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