UK weather forecast: Flood warnings issued with more rain on way before temperatures climb to 17C
- Warmer and drier conditions ahead after downpours ease up
"Torrential rain and high river levels have left much of England and Wales at risk of flooding on Monday, experts have warned." From:

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US weather: Thousands flee midwest as three die amid flooding triggered by 'bomb cyclone'
"...The governors of Nebraska, Iowa and Wisconsin have declared states of emergency. "This really is the most devastating flooding we've probably ever had in our state's history, from the standpoint of how widespread it is,” Nebraska governor Pete Ricketts tweeted on Monday. “In 2011, it took 108 days for water to subside, and this year the water is 4-5 feet higher."" From:

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Indonesia flood death toll rises to 89, dozens missing
- 6,800 people were evacuated
"At least 89 people are known to have died after flash floods and landslides tore through Indonesia's Papua region, with the toll expected to rise further as rescuers hunt for dozens still missing, the national disaster agency said Tuesday.
Scores have also been injured in the disaster, triggered by torrential rain on Saturday, with some 6,800 people evacuated to temporary shelters.
The military has taken up the grim task of putting mud-caked corpses into body bags, with the search hampered by mountains of debris including rocks and fallen trees.
Seventy-four people remain unaccounted for, while around 150 suffered broken bones, cuts and other injuries." From:

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