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Best of the Web: Bigger than Texas: the true size of Australia's devastating floods

Joe Hinchliffe and Ben Smee
The Guardian
Fri, 04 Apr 2025 12:08 UTC
If the flooding in outback Australia were a country, it would be the world’s 31st largest.
© Anthony Calvert/Bureau of MeteorologyIf the flooding in outback Australia were a country, it would be the world’s 31st largest.
The extent of flood waters that have engulfed Queensland over the past fortnight is so widespread it has covered an area more than four times the size of the United Kingdom. The inundation is larger than France and Germany combined - and is even bigger than Texas.

The seemingly endless plains of outback Queensland are so vast and remote as to boggle any attempts to visualise the scale of what is being described as one of the most devastating floods in living memory.

The Bureau of Meteorology said on Friday that the flooding had "severely impacted" more catchments spanning about 1m sq km since prolonged downpours began drenching south-west and central Queensland on 23 March.

To put that in perspective, Tasmania is 15 times smaller (64,519 sq km or 24,911 sq miles); the land area of the United Kingdom is 241,930 sq km, and Texas is 695,662 sq km.

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Heavy rainfall batters many regions of New Zealand - flooding, power outages throw life out of gear - nearly 8 inches of rainfall overnight


The Economic Times
Fri, 04 Apr 2025 17:17 UTC
Flooding at Omaunu Road, Kāeo, Northland.
© Peter de GraafFlooding at Omaunu Road, Kāeo, Northland.
Heavy rainfall across New Zealand, particularly in Auckland and Northland, has caused flooding, power outages, and disruptions. Several regions of the country have been receiving heavy rains along with strong winds due to an atmospheric river phenomenon.

The heavy rain on Friday (April 4) was caused by a deep low crossing the Tasman Sea, bringing a band of warm air and moisture. MetService issued weather warnings and watches for several regions, including Northland, Auckland, Bay of Plenty, Taranaki, Waikato, and the top of the South Island.

Auckland experienced significant disruptions with all Gulf Harbour ferries cancelled and replaced by buses. Power outages were reported in Remuera, Piha, Karekare, and Glenfield. Vector estimated restoration times between 3 pm and 4 pm New Zealand time for some areas.

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Delta govt calls for collective action as flood sweeps away vehicles, motorbikes in Agbor, Nigeria on April 2

Alphonsus Agborh
Tribuneonlineng.com
Fri, 04 Apr 2025 17:03 UTC
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Delta State government has called on residents, stakeholders, and organisations to take collective and proactive measures in mitigating the impact of natural disasters.

The state government which made the call on Thursday emphasised the need for community engagement, preparedness, and sustainable practices to safeguard lives and property threatened by flooding, erosion, and other environmental hazards.

Reacting to last Wednesday's torrential rain and flood erosion that swept away some vehicles and motorcycles along Old Lagos -Asaba Road, Boji-Boji Agbor in Ika South Local Government Area of the state

Speaking at a press conference in Asaba , the State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu urged residents to adopt environmentally friendly practices, adhere to safety guidelines, and work together in building a more resilient Delta State.

Reports had gone virile indicating the state government negligence in flood and erosion control in the hilly urban center thus resulting in the devastation.

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10 dead as landslide during rainfall hits passing cars on Indonesia's Java island


Ledbury Reporter
Fri, 04 Apr 2025 13:04 UTC
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Indonesian rescuers recovered 10 bodies after a landslide struck vehicles on a hilly road on the country's main island of Java, police said.

Torrential rains pushed mud, rocks and trees down the mountainside road on Thursday, burying a van with seven people aboard and a pick-up truck with three traders and full of vegetables near Watu Lumpang, a resort area in East Java's Mojokerto district.

Rescuers pulled out the body of the van's driver late on Thursday while his six family members, including three children, his wife and parents, were retrieved on Friday, together with the bodies of the three traders.

Footage released by East Java's search and rescue agency showed the road covered by thick mud, rocks and uprooted trees.

Seasonal rains from about October to April frequently cause flooding and landslides in Indonesia, a vast archipelago of 17,000 islands where millions of people live in mountainous areas or near fertile flood plains.


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Severe storm hits Greater São Paulo, Brazil causing flooding - 5 inches of rain in just 3 hours


evrimagaci.org
Tue, 01 Apr 2025 13:05 UTC
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Heavy rains lead to train disruptions and house collapses in affected areas

On the afternoon of March 31, 2025, Greater São Paulo was struck by a powerful rainstorm, causing significant disruptions and damage, particularly in the Southeast region and the ABC Paulista area. The deluge led to severe flooding, with images circulating on social media showcasing hailstorms and the Celso Daniel train station in Santo André submerged under water.

The train station, part of the CPTM's Linha 10 (Turquesa), experienced operational challenges due to flooding on the tracks, which resulted in a suspension of train services between the Prefeito Celso Daniel-Santo André and Mauá stations. Reports indicated that the rain was so intense that it caused a house to collapse in Jardim Zaíra, Mauá, although fortunately, there were no injuries.

By 14:47, the Civil Defense of São Paulo had issued a "severe alert" for residents in the affected areas, warning of high risks for flooding and landslides. The alert urged residents to stay in safe locations as the storm intensified. In Santo André, Avenida dos Estados was rendered nearly impassable due to the overflow from the Tamanduateí River, while flooding was also reported in the Guarara stream and the Corumbé River.

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Landslide triggered by a storm kills 6 in Himachal Pradesh, India


Business Standard
Sun, 30 Mar 2025 13:26 UTC
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu and Leader of Opposition Jai Ram Thakur have expressed deep grief over the incident.
© PTIChief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu and Leader of Opposition Jai Ram Thakur have expressed deep grief over the incident.
A landslide triggered by a storm in Himachal's Kullu district on Sunday left six people dead and as many injured after a huge tree fell on several vehicles near Gurudwara Manikaran Sahib, officials said.

Medical teams, police and revenue officials are present at the spot and coordinating rescue and relief operations, Kullu's Sub Divisional Magistrate Vikas Shukla told reporters at the spot.

A tree on a mountain opposite the gurudwara got uprooted following a storm and landslide. It fell on some vehicles and some 'rehri' (wooden carts) on the road, the officials said.

Among those killed were Manikaran resident Reena, Varsini from Bangalore and Sameer, a native of Nepal who was working in Kullu, they said.

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Heavy flood submerges houses in Bosnia's Prijedor


Reuters
Sat, 29 Mar 2025 13:20 UTC
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Hundreds of houses were left surrounded by floodwater in the western Bosnian town of Prijedor on Saturday (March 29) after heavy rainfall in the area.

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At least 4 dead after nearly 2 feet of flooding rain deluges South Texas

Jesse Ferrell
AccuWeather
Fri, 28 Mar 2025 13:51 UTC
Streets are flooded after severe thunderstorms passed Primera, Texas on Friday, March 28, 2025.
© Cameron County Constable PCT 5Streets are flooded after severe thunderstorms passed Primera, Texas on Friday, March 28, 2025.
Heavy rain inundated southern Texas Wednesday night through Friday morning, flooding roads and homes and prompting hundreds of water rescues.

At least four deaths were reported after over a half year's worth of rain forced water rescues along the Texas-Mexico border where hundreds were trapped in flooded homes and cars stranded in high waters. Three of the deaths occurred in hard-hit Hidalgo County where a declaration of local disaster was issued to help cleanup operations. Carlos Sanchez.

A man drowned in Reynosa, Mexico, the Associated Press reported, citing authorities in the Mexican state of Tamaulipas where nearly 700 people were rescued amid flooding, according to Mexico's Civil Protection Coordination.

More than 21 inches of rain had been measured a few miles west of Harlingen, Texas. Harlingen typically gets about 24 inches of rain in an entire year.

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Best of the Web: Australia: Fresh flood warnings, more rain forecast as Queensland's record drenching cuts off towns - 2 METERS of rain since January - double the annual median for region

Georgia Loney, Meghan Dansie and Hannah Walsh
abc.net.au
Tue, 25 Mar 2025 20:03 UTC
Large areas of the Quilpie shire are cut off by flood water
© Meg RuteledgeLarge areas of the Quilpie shire are cut off by flood water
Residents of a small town still recovering from major flooding just weeks ago have been urged to move to higher ground as fresh warnings flash across parts of rain-drenched north Queensland.

The Bureau of Meteorology told residents in Giru, south of Townsville, to expect major flooding in the Haughton River on Wednesday evening.

"Moderate to heavy rainfall ... has caused renewed river and creek level rises across the Haughton River catchment. Major flooding is expected at Giru from early Wednesday evening," the BOM said.

"The Haughton River at Giru is expected to exceed the major flood level (2.50 m) early Wednesday evening. The river level may reach around 2.80 metres overnight Wednesday into Thursday, with major flooding.

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Heavy rains cause flooding and damage in Accra, Ghana


3news.com
Tue, 25 Mar 2025 19:46 UTC
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A heavy downpour on Tuesday evening wreaked havoc in parts of Accra, leading to severe flooding and infrastructure damage in areas such as Madina, Legon, Okponglo, and East Legon.

The intense rainfall submerged roads, disrupted traffic, and caused billboards to collapse. At the A&C Mall in East Legon, a carport reportedly caved in due to the strong winds and heavy rain, adding to the destruction.

Residents and commuters were left stranded as floodwaters made several roads impassable. Many have called for improved drainage systems to curb the recurring issue of flooding in the capital.

Authorities are yet to assess the full extent of the damage, but emergency response teams have been urged to act swiftly to restore normalcy in the affected areas.

Watch videos of some of the havoc caused by the downpour below:

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