One dead and major bridge collapses after Australia’s flood worsens - Some areas have seen up to 600mm of rain in just 24 ...

The premier of Queensland has described the devastation caused by the recent historic floods as "incredible", as the state ...

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Elaine Merrick-Reed, who lives in Chard - one of the worst-hit places - said she watched helplessly as flood water started to ...

A woman has died in Australia and thousands have been forced to flee their homes after torrential rainfall has caused flooding in northern Queensland. Authorities are warning that flood waters could ...

The current floods in Bintulu have been described as the worst ever recorded, with more than 1,900 people evacuated to temporary relief centres (PPS) as of ...

Rennes, France: Residents in north-western France have used boats to escape their flooded homes as rivers and waterways broke ...

Wind gusts as strong as 120kmh are expected along the Atlantic coast of Brittany. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Somerset Council has declared a major incident after flooding in parts of the county. Brian Drury, owner of BD Garden & Pet Supplies in Ilminster, says the floodwater in his store was 2ft (60cm) deep.

Meanwhile, Mohd Azrul Lamada, 37, from Kampung Kuranji, said although this was not the worst flood the village had ever seen, it was among the most severe due to the speed of the rising waters.

Rescue workers work in the village of Guipry Messac, western France, after Storm Herminia has unleashed downpours on the region.Credit: AP The mayor called it the city’s worst flooding in more ...