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Please acknowledge EMM when (re)using this material http://www.express.co.uk/news/world/785840/cyclone-debbie-australia-deadly-shark-inland-puddle-sharknado?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+daily-express-world-news+%28Express+%3A%3A+World+Feed%29The metre-and-a-half animal was discovered dead this morning in a small patch of water in Ayr, Northern Queensland, just north of where Debbie made landfall earlier this week bringing winds of over 160mph. The shark possibly became stranded as water surged through the area and caused pockets of flooding.Thu, 30 Mar 2017 14:37:00 +0200express-4f3f508fbf47f692c3a2148318d0fe3fexpressen-27.4539 153.027NaturalDisastersState Emergency ServiceEmergency20170330143700http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/international/2017-03-30/cyclone-debbie-whitsundays-residents-told-to-boil-water-due-to-potential-health-risks/1661454Residents in the Whitsundays in central Queensland have been urged not to drink tap water for the next few days due to health risks. The area was battered by Cyclone Debbie on Tuesday, which made landfall as a category four system between Airlie Beach and Bowen.Thu, 30 Mar 2017 13:59:00 +0200radioaustralianews-2690ce4dfe53b628903c4dd32a5ffb8eradioaustralianewsen-21.267401 148.975403NaturalDisastersAlternativeEnergyMalcolm TurnbullEmergencyBill ShortenMark BaileyDefence Force20170330135900http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-03-30/cyclone-debbie-heavy-rainfall-flooding-hinder-recovery-efforts/8399620Queensland Fire and Emergency Service (QFES) said heavy rain from ex-Tropical Cyclone Debbie overnight left people stuck on top of their homes in the outlying suburb of Eton, but after checks this morning all have been confirmed safe. Aerial rescues were also conducted this morning, with 14 people....Thu, 30 Mar 2017 13:21:00 +0200abc-au-02c9998824e51c86b69ae25af4410506abc-auen-21.267401 148.975403NaturalDisastersAlternativeEnergyMalcolm TurnbullEmergencyBill ShortenMark BaileyDefence Force20170330132100http://www.9news.com.au/National/2017/03/30/08/22/All-schools-closed-in-South-East-QueenslandA flood emergency is unfolding across South East Queensland and northern New South Wales, as the aftermath of ex-tropical Cyclone Debbie continues to ravage the region. Thousands of residents in parts of northern New South Wales have been ordered to immediately evacuate ahead of major flooding. Watch live coverage from 9NEWS in the player above.Thu, 30 Mar 2017 10:33:00 +02009news-e443c668500bf97e4daab837043dfe6d9newsen-28.293261 153.463699NaturalDisastersVirgin AustraliaQantas20170330103300http://www.voanews.com/a/cyclone-spawned-storms-pummel-australis/3788467.htmlSYDNEY — Authorities ordered the evacuation of large parts of a town of more than 25,000 people in eastern Australia Thursday as a storm system generated by a powerful cyclone that pummeled the northeast two days ago swept down the coast with heavy rain.Thu, 30 Mar 2017 10:27:00 +0200voanews-255debfd998076fb763a6dbf833d1476voanewsen-27.4539 153.027NaturalDisastersState Emergency ServiceEmergency20170330102700http://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/2/9/261890/World/International/Thousands-told-to-evacuate-Australian-town-as-excy.aspxAuthorities ordered the evacuation of large parts of a major town of more than 25,000 people in eastern Australia on Thursday as a storm system generated by a powerful cyclone that pummeled the northeast two days ago swept down the coast with heavy rain.Thu, 30 Mar 2017 10:14:00 +0200ahram-EN-01b6306b9110d3920d2b5b22943e559fahram-ENen-27.4539 153.027NaturalDisastersState Emergency ServiceEmergency20170330101400http://in.reuters.com/article/us-australia-cyclone-idINKBN17030ESYDNEY Authorities ordered the evacuation of large parts of a major town of more than 25,000 people in eastern Australia on Thursday as a storm system generated by a powerful cyclone that pummeled the northeast two days ago swept down the coast with heavy rain.Thu, 30 Mar 2017 09:52:00 +0200reuters-in-f05a7656a40226a5f4611d52ac6e0347reuters-inen-27.4539 153.027NaturalDisastersPaul TaitState Emergency ServiceJane WardellEmergency20170330095200http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/flood-warnings-australia-cyclone-debbie-1.4047093?cmp=rssAuthorities ordered the evacuation of large parts of a major town of more than 25,000 people in eastern Australia on Thursday. A storm system generated by a powerful cyclone that pummelled the northeast two days ago has swept down the coast with heavy rain.Thu, 30 Mar 2017 09:46:00 +0200CBC-0189c1133ae5b064a522655a76ab3f4fCBCen-27.4539 153.027NaturalDisastersEMF_HealthState Emergency ServiceGetty ImagesRadio-CanadaEmergencyMalcolm Turnbull20170330094600http://www.reuters.com/article/us-australia-cyclone-idUSKBN17030E?feedType=RSS&feedName=environmentNews&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+reuters%2Fenvironment+%28News+%2F+US+%2F+Environment%29SYDNEY Authorities ordered the evacuation of large parts of a major town of more than 25,000 people in eastern Australia on Thursday as a storm system generated by a powerful cyclone that pummeled the northeast two days ago swept down the coast with heavy rain.Thu, 30 Mar 2017 09:37:00 +0200reuters-f05a7656a40226a5f4611d52ac6e0347reutersen-27.4539 153.027NaturalDisastersPaul TaitState Emergency ServiceJane WardellEmergency20170330093700http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asiapacific/australia-to-begin-evacuating-cyclone-hit-island-resorts/3636322.htmlSYDNEY: Authorities ordered the evacuation of large parts of a major town of more than 25,000 people in eastern Australia on Thursday as a storm system generated by a powerful cyclone that pummelled the northeast two days ago swept down the coast with heavy rain.Thu, 30 Mar 2017 09:26:00 +0200channelnewsasia-a8ee476109eb57c7c5e087e912a836f2channelnewsasiaen-27.4539 153.027NaturalDisastersState Emergency ServiceEmergencyPaul TaitJane Wardell20170330092600http://www.irishmirror.ie/news/weird-news/dont-go-flood-water-huge-10125190A massive shark was discovered in the middle of a road as floodwaters receded following a devastating cyclone that battered Australia. Emergency workers were left stunned when they found the dead bull shark in a puddle as they carried out inspections following Photos of the shark went viral on....Thu, 30 Mar 2017 09:20:00 +0200irishmirror-5802fca8ef6a498f7270eaa792d9d63eirishmirroren-20.4037 148.580704NaturalDisastersFacebookMalcolm TurnbullEmergency20170330092000http://af.reuters.com/article/worldNews/idAFKBN17030CBy Tom Westbrook and Benjamin Weir SYDNEY (Reuters) - Authorities ordered the evacuation of large parts of a major town of more than 25,000 people in eastern Australia on Thursday as a storm system generated by a powerful cyclone that pummelled the northeast two days ago swept down the coast with heavy rain.Thu, 30 Mar 2017 09:12:00 +0200reuters-af-95f3a3abd31daee366ddc202e0d0a4b6reuters-afen-27.4539 153.027NaturalDisastersState Emergency ServiceEmergency20170330091200http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/weird-news/huge-man-eating-shark-washes-10125146Emergency workers were left stunned when they found the dead bull shark in a puddle as they carried out inspections following Cyclone Debbie. A massive shark was discovered in the middle of a road as floodwaters receded following a devastating cyclone that battered Australia.Thu, 30 Mar 2017 09:08:00 +0200themirror-404054131291cf1dc0a5005cfb5ba43athemirroren-20.4037 148.580704NaturalDisastersFacebookMalcolm TurnbullEmergencyRead More20170330090800http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/international/2017-03-30/cyclone-debbie-flooded-mackay-residents-now-safe-but-heavy-rain-slows-cyclone-recovery/1661454Emergency services says 40 people who were stranded on the roofs of their flooded houses in the north Queensland city of Mackay are now safe and well. The Queensland Fire and Emergency Service (QFES) said heavy rain from ex-Tropical Cyclone Debbie overnight left people stuck on top of their homes in....Thu, 30 Mar 2017 09:01:00 +0200radioaustralianews-fd0c2135df6ca53404a0eba95bc46947radioaustralianewsen-21.267401 148.975403NaturalDisastersAlternativeEnergyMalcolm TurnbullEmergencyBill ShortenMark BaileyDefence Force20170330090100http://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/queensland-braces-for-cyclone-debbie-clean-up-shock/UPDATED 9.00AM There are fears hundreds of homes and businesses have been damaged by ex- tropical cyclone Debbie after it hit north Queensland with ferocious winds and driving rain. The storm is not done with Queensland yet. It continues to dump vast amounts of rain in coastal and inland river catchments that are now beginning to flood.Thu, 30 Mar 2017 05:44:00 +0200newstalkzb-5017682e8926047a2909d2f5f134aff2newstalkzben-22.0023 148.045502NaturalDisastersAirTransportChris FieldMalcolm TurnbullCyclone YasiInsurance CouncilDefence Force20170330054400http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-03-30/cyclone-debbieheavy-rainfall-flooding-hinder-recovery-efforts/8399620The Queensland Fire and Emergency Service said heavy rain from ex-Tropical Cyclone Debbie overnight left people stuck on top of their homes in the outlying suburb of Eton, but after checks this morning all have been confirmed safe. Aerial rescues were also conducted this morning, with 14 people from....Thu, 30 Mar 2017 04:23:00 +0200abc-au-65115db7ae3e8280c6beccd96f3b1811abc-auen-21.267401 148.975403NaturalDisastersAlternativeEnergyMalcolm TurnbullEmergencyBill ShortenDefence Force20170330042300http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/international/2017-03-30/cyclone-debbie-swift-water-rescues-underway-in-mackay-heavy-rain-stalls-cyclone-recovery/1661454Police Commissioner Ian Stewart says swift water rescues are underway with at least 50 people stranded in outlying areas of Mackay in north Queensland after heavy rain in the region overnight. Swift water rescues are underway with at least 50 people stranded in outlying areas of Mackay in north....Thu, 30 Mar 2017 02:08:00 +0200radioaustralianews-9f8c668484cc7d38c4ccf8699ad12f37radioaustralianewsen-21.267401 148.975403NaturalDisastersIan StewartMalcolm TurnbullEmergencyBill ShortenDefence Force20170330020800http://www.dailyadvertiser.com.au/story/4564224/war-zone-in-tomato-country-sparks-shortage-warning/?cs=9Australians have been warned to expect the price of tomatos and capsicums to rise after Cyclone Debbie smashed the "food bowl of the north" around Bowen on the Queensland central coast, destroying winter crops. The region provides about 95 per cent of Australia's winter supply of tomatoes and....Wed, 29 Mar 2017 10:15:00 +0200dailyadvertiser-a09e7e8d87d56807986e04f9ecfdb0e3dailyadvertiseren-19.87504 147.678604NaturalDisastersMARS-STATCyclone Yasi20170329101500http://www.illawarramercury.com.au/story/4564224/war-zone-in-tomato-country-sparks-shortage-warning/?cs=3737Australians have been warned to expect the price of tomatos and capsicums to rise after Cyclone Debbie smashed the "food bowl of the north" around Bowen on the Queensland central coast, destroying winter crops. The region provides about 95 per cent of Australia's winter supply of tomatoes and....Wed, 29 Mar 2017 10:03:00 +0200illawarramercury-a09e7e8d87d56807986e04f9ecfdb0e3illawarramercuryen-19.87504 147.678604NaturalDisastersMARS-STATCyclone Yasi20170329100300http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4564224/war-zone-in-tomato-country-sparks-shortage-warning/?cs=9Australians have been warned to expect the price of tomatos and capsicums to rise after Cyclone Debbie smashed the "food bowl of the north" around Bowen on the Queensland central coast, destroying winter crops. The region provides about 95 per cent of Australia's winter supply of tomatoes and....Wed, 29 Mar 2017 09:52:00 +0200theherald-au-a09e7e8d87d56807986e04f9ecfdb0e3theherald-auen-19.87504 147.678604NaturalDisastersMARS-STATCyclone Yasi20170329095200http://www.portstephensexaminer.com.au/story/4564224/war-zone-in-tomato-country-sparks-shortage-warning/?cs=9Australians have been warned to expect the price of tomatos and capsicums to rise after Cyclone Debbie smashed the "food bowl of the north" around Bowen on the Queensland central coast, destroying winter crops. The region provides about 95 per cent of Australia's winter supply of tomatoes and....Wed, 29 Mar 2017 09:37:00 +0200portstephensexaminer-a09e7e8d87d56807986e04f9ecfdb0e3portstephensexamineren-19.87504 147.678604NaturalDisastersMARS-STATCyclone Yasi20170329093700http://www.bordermail.com.au/story/4564224/war-zone-in-tomato-country-sparks-shortage-warning/?cs=9Australians have been warned to expect the price of tomatos and capsicums to rise after Cyclone Debbie smashed the "food bowl of the north" around Bowen on the Queensland central coast, destroying winter crops. The region provides about 95 per cent of Australia's winter supply of tomatoes and....Wed, 29 Mar 2017 09:36:00 +0200bordermail-a09e7e8d87d56807986e04f9ecfdb0e3bordermailen-19.87504 147.678604NaturalDisastersMARS-STATCyclone Yasi20170329093600http://www.smh.com.au/business/retail/fears-for-tomato-and-capsicum-supply-after-cyclone-debbie-destruction-20170328-gv8nit.htmlQueenslanders start the massive clean up of the devastation left by the tropical cyclone, which ravaged costal towns on Tuesday night, ripping of roofs, bringing down powerlines and cutting off roads around Bowen, Airlie Beach and Proserpine. "The Bowen region is quite pivotal for Australia's....Wed, 29 Mar 2017 08:54:00 +0200smh-d16bef299dd09b6c46f9aa16c3fc6bccsmhen-19.87504 147.678604NaturalDisastersCyclone Yasi20170329085400http://www.theage.com.au/business/retail/fears-for-tomato-and-capsicum-supply-after-cyclone-debbie-destruction-20170328-gv8nit.htmlQueenslanders start the massive clean up of the devastation left by the tropical cyclone, which ravaged costal towns on Tuesday night, ripping of roofs, bringing down powerlines and cutting off roads around Bowen, Airlie Beach and Proserpine. "The Bowen region is quite pivotal for Australia's....Wed, 29 Mar 2017 08:52:00 +0200theage-d16bef299dd09b6c46f9aa16c3fc6bcctheageen-19.87504 147.678604NaturalDisastersCyclone Yasi20170329085200http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/business/retail/fears-for-tomato-and-capsicum-supply-after-cyclone-debbie-destruction-20170328-gv8nit.htmlQueenslanders start the massive clean up of the devastation left by the tropical cyclone, which ravaged costal towns on Tuesday night, ripping of roofs, bringing down powerlines and cutting off roads around Bowen, Airlie Beach and Proserpine. "The Bowen region is quite pivotal for Australia's....Wed, 29 Mar 2017 08:37:00 +0200brisbanetimes-d16bef299dd09b6c46f9aa16c3fc6bccbrisbanetimesen-19.87504 147.678604NaturalDisastersCyclone Yasi20170329083700http://english.sina.com/news/2017-03-29/detail-ifycsukm4115238.shtmlBy Will Koulouris. SYDNEY， March 29 (Xinhua) -- Tropical Cyclone Debbie struck the coast of the Australian state of Queensland Tuesday， with rescue and recovery efforts continuing well into Wednesday. Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull described the carnage on local radio on Wednesday， and....Wed, 29 Mar 2017 07:18:00 +0200sinacom-31bf255496b44eaf9ae8a6b83cfec094sinacomen-20.4037 148.580704NaturalDisastersMalcolm TurnbullCraig JamesDefence ForceXinhua20170329071800http://www.euronews.com/2017/03/29/downgraded-debbie-storm-brings-risk-of-floodingQueenslanders in north east Australia awoke to a scene of destruction after Cyclone Debbie passed over leaving more then 60,000 homes without electricity. No deaths have been reported but felled trees and debris-strewn roads have left some areas difficult to reach particularly in coastal areas.Wed, 29 Mar 2017 06:45:00 +0200euronews-en-27396c6303d2e8f62f680d1fade85d77euronews-enen-22.5774704351012 144.529824632264NaturalDisasters20170329064500http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2017-03/29/c_136167207.htmBy Will Koulouris. SYDNEY, March 29 (Xinhua) -- Tropical Cyclone Debbie struck the coast of the Australian state of Queensland Tuesday, with rescue and recovery efforts continuing well into Wednesday. Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull described the carnage on local radio on Wednesday, and....Wed, 29 Mar 2017 06:38:00 +0200xinhuanet_en-8468be9f0813a2ece5b54abd88a092b2xinhuanet_enen-20.4037 148.580704NaturalDisastersXinhuaMalcolm TurnbullCraig JamesDefence Force20170329063800http://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/queensland-braces-for-cyclone-debbie-clean-up-shock/UPDATED 9.00AM There are fears hundreds of homes and businesses have been damaged by ex- tropical cyclone Debbie after it hit north Queensland with ferocious winds and driving rain. The storm is not done with Queensland yet. It continues to dump vast amounts of rain in coastal and inland river catchments that are now beginning to flood.Tue, 28 Mar 2017 22:05:00 +0200newstalkzb-2c6002f9b908df3c97ae226a0786b3fbnewstalkzben-22.0023 148.045502NaturalDisastersAirTransportChris FieldMalcolm TurnbullCyclone YasiInsurance CouncilDefence Force20170328220500http://newsok.com/cyclone-debbie-makes-landfall-in-australia/article/feed/1193279?custom_click=rssTropical Cyclone Debbie barreled down Tuesday on northeast Australia, dumping torrential rain on the region and leaving more than 50,000 homes without power. The massive storm is the most powerful since Cyclone Yasi , a Category 5 storm which tore through the region in 2011.Tue, 28 Mar 2017 20:10:00 +0200newsok-6eac1ea1fd4b0cb1183991cf81bc1948newsoken48.8521 2.34899NaturalDisastersInternational Space StationIan StewartJames ReynoldsCyclone Yasi20170328201000http://www.express.co.uk/news/world/784771/Australia-Tropical-Cyclone-Debbie-Queensland-power-flood-streets?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+daily-express-news-showbiz+%28Express+%3A%3A+News+%2F+Showbiz+Feed%29EPA • REUTERS Heavy winds and rain has pounded Queensland today Wind gusts stronger than 160 mph were recorded at tourist resorts along the world-famous Great Barrier Reef as the powerful storm, at category four just one rung below the most dangerous wind speed level, began to make landfall.Tue, 28 Mar 2017 11:30:00 +0200express-308e56560db78ac759bf07a6065a9108expressen-21.30468 149.227707NaturalDisastersBHP BillitonNine NetworkAustralian Broadcasting CorporationVirgin AustraliaEmergencyCyclone YasiSydney Morning HeraldQantas20170328113000http://www.heart.co.uk/news/uk-world/cyclone-debbie-howling-storm-batters-australi/Thousands of homes are without power and buildings have been damaged as a powerful storm has begun to batter Australia's northeast coast. Cyclone Debbie tore through Queensland causing flooding and bringing down power lines as winds reached more than 160mph at tourist resorts along the world-famous Great Barrier Reef.Tue, 28 Mar 2017 11:20:00 +0200heart-fa06ca960b784e693fb198e2f0b0e5echearten-21.30468 149.227707EMF_HealthNaturalDisastersSky NewsVirgin AustraliaIan StewartMalcolm TurnbullCyclone YasiQantas20170328112000http://www.clickondetroit.com/weather/australians-batten-down-as-cyclone-lashes-coast(CNN) - Tropical Cyclone Debbie barreled down on northeast Australia Tuesday, dumping torrential rain on the region and leaving more than 50,000 homes without power. The massive storm was also packing sustained winds of 185 kph (114 mph), with gusts reaching more than 262 kph (163 mph).Tue, 28 Mar 2017 10:24:00 +0200clickondetroit-2b824f4fcddabb0b4c8cc804126405b1clickondetroiten48.8521 2.34899NaturalDisastersFacebookGetty ImagesInternational Space StationIan StewartJames ReynoldsCyclone Yasi20170328102400http://www.news4jax.com/weather/australians-batten-down-as-cyclone-lashes-coast(CNN) - Tropical Cyclone Debbie barreled down on northeast Australia Tuesday, dumping torrential rain on the region and leaving more than 50,000 homes without power. The massive storm was also packing sustained winds of 185 kph (114 mph), with gusts reaching more than 262 kph (163 mph).Tue, 28 Mar 2017 10:23:00 +0200news4jax-928e85368fe6b2df09af39cbd2563fe8news4jaxen48.8521 2.34899NaturalDisastersFacebookGetty ImagesInternational Space StationIan StewartJames ReynoldsCyclone Yasi20170328102300http://news.sky.com/story/cyclone-debbie-howling-storm-batters-australias-northeast-coast-10816200Cyclone Debbie tore through Queensland causing flooding and bringing down power lines as winds reached more than 160mph at tourist resorts along the world-famous Great Barrier Reef. The storm made landfall at Airlie Beach, north of Proserpine. "It's very noisy: Screaming, howling wind ...Tue, 28 Mar 2017 10:01:00 +0200skynews-3b765d73aab543df8621757d11942513skynewsen-21.30468 149.227707EMF_HealthNaturalDisastersVirgin AustraliaIan StewartMalcolm TurnbullCyclone YasiQantas20170328100100http://news.trust.org/item/20170324212159-z8sbz* Any views expressed in this article are those of the author and not of Thomson Reuters Foundation. Tropical storm Thirteen is forecast to strike Australia as a tropical cyclone at about 02:00 GMT on 27 March. Data supplied by the US Navy and Air Force Joint Typhoon Warning Center suggest that the point of landfall will be near 19.Fri, 24 Mar 2017 23:29:00 +0100trust-6aff71103bbaa8dd018a9ee2e4344b25trusten-35.3499 149.042NaturalDisastersCollege LondonUS NavyUniversity CollegeAir ForceThomson Reuters20170324232900http://www.breakingnews.ie/world/2017-sees-more-rising-temperatures-and-climate-extremes-records-show-782553.htmlWeather and climate extremes have continued into 2017 after last year saw record breaking temperatures, the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) said. Global average temperatures were 1.1C above pre-industrial levels in 2016, slightly above the previous record set in 2015, an annual statement on the state of the global climate said.Tue, 21 Mar 2017 18:31:00 +0100breakingnews-ie-9a11292d5159a723b9279da1668b84bdbreakingnews-ieen-5.83333 -37.45NaturalDisastersEl NinoDavid CarlsonWorld Meteorological Organisation20170321183100http://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/world/2017-sees-more-rising-temperatures-and-climate-extremes-records-show-782553.htmlWeather and climate extremes have continued into 2017 after last year saw record breaking temperatures, the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) said. Global average temperatures were 1.1C above pre-industrial levels in 2016, slightly above the previous record set in 2015, an annual statement on the state of the global climate said.Tue, 21 Mar 2017 18:25:00 +0100irishexaminer-9a11292d5159a723b9279da1668b84bdirishexamineren-5.83333 -37.45NaturalDisastersEl NinoDavid CarlsonWorld Meteorological Organisation20170321182500http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20170321/environment/2017-sees-more-rising-temperatures-and-climate-extremes-records-show.643078Weather and climate extremes have continued into 2017 after last year saw record breaking temperatures, the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) said. Global average temperatures were 1.1C above pre-industrial levels in 2016, slightly above the previous record set in 2015, an annual statement on the state of the global climate said.Tue, 21 Mar 2017 11:22:00 +0100timesofmalta-a91e8d13687d226a8703c987e3f9982btimesofmaltaen-5.83333 -37.45NaturalDisastersEl NinoDavid CarlsonWorld Meteorological Organisation20170321112200https://www.newscientist.com/article/2125266-weather-and-climate-extremes-continue-to-set-new-records/By New Scientist staff and Press Association. Weather and climate extremes have continued into 2017 after last year saw record-breaking temperatures, says the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO). Global average temperatures were 1.1 °C above pre-industrial levels in 2016, slightly above the....Tue, 21 Mar 2017 05:15:00 +0100newscientist-346df0dc863af64d244f609a1df1316cnewscientisten-5.83333 -37.45NaturalDisastersEl NiñoPress AssociationDavid CarlsonWorld Meteorological OrganisationNew Scientist20170321051500http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/uk/2017-sees-more-rising-temperatures-and-climate-extremes-records-show-35550468.htmlWeather and climate extremes have continued into 2017 after last year saw record breaking temperatures, the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) said. Global average temperatures were 1.1C above pre-industrial levels in 2016, slightly above the previous record set in 2015, an annual statement on the state of the global climate said.Tue, 21 Mar 2017 01:47:00 +0100belfasttelegraph-5c69457931e7f9a8b89b68ad765b5f88belfasttelegraphen-5.83333 -37.45NaturalDisastersEl NinoDavid CarlsonWorld Meteorological Organisation20170321014700http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/early-start-to-severe-weather-season-takes-its-toll-on-us-economy-in-february-according-to-aon-catastrophe-report-300421173.htmlCHICAGO March 9, 2017 /PRNewswire/ Aon Benfield's catastrophe model development team, today launches the latest edition of its monthly Global Catastrophe Recap report , which evaluates the impact of the natural disaster events that occurred worldwide during February 2017 Aon Benfield is the global....Thu, 09 Mar 2017 16:19:00 +0100prnewswire-b359655864098cbf97ce0bfbbb9eff13prnewswireen-30.765699 151.457108NaturalDisastersAndrew WraggInsurance Council20170309161900http://www.dailyadvertiser.com.au/story/4464267/a-happy-homecoming-choose-the-right-insurance/17078844/Sponsored by website. 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So you’ll be surprised to learn that according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics , about 1.Thu, 09 Mar 2017 03:57:00 +0100illawarramercury-ca88d4815237f904503fe089576e4caeillawarramercuryen-35.3499 149.042NaturalDisasters20170309035700https://canalantigua.tv/que-fenomeno-es-el-que-afecta-a-peru-le-llaman-el-nino-costero/El fenómeno climático “El Niño Costero”, que ha dejado 72 muertos y más de 70 mil damnificados en desde inicios de año, golpeando sin pausa a varias ciudades de la costa de Perú con intensas lluvias, desbordes de ríos, inundaciones y avalanchas, es una variante a menor escala del fenómeno global El Niño.Sun, 19 Mar 2017 02:32:00 +0100canalantigua-488fecac95752d5452b3e59c742c26eacanalantiguaes-11.7781314965582 -76.6383361269775What is the phenomenon affecting peru? Le call “El Niño coastal”What is the phenomenon affecting peru? Le call “El Niño coastal”NaturalDisastersClimateChangeEl Niño20170319023200https://noticias.terra.es/mundo/australia-evacuan-poblaciones-por-inundaciones-del-ciclon,cf841a00219981d372e157a6962ad20fgvuhda5c.htmlEn esta imagen del 30 de marzo cortesía de la paramédico del estado de Queensland Lisa Smith, se ve un tiburón varado a causa de las inundaciones en Ayr, el noreste de Australia. Un potente ciclón que azotó la tropical costa noreste de Australia, dejó la zona repleta de árboles caídos, techos desprendidos y un desafortunado tiburón.Fri, 31 Mar 2017 04:37:00 +0200noticias-terra-5d234be8f22a21b03f74855c63c24ed8noticias-terraes-19.57431 147.405701Australia: Evacúan stocks by floods of cycloneAustralia: Evacúan stocks by floods of cycloneNaturalDisastersLisa Smith20170331043700https://noticias.terra.com.ar/mundo/australia-evacuan-poblaciones-por-inundaciones-del-ciclon,cf841a00219981d372e157a6962ad20fgvuhda5c.htmlEn esta imagen del 30 de marzo cortesía de la paramédico del estado de Queensland Lisa Smith, se ve un tiburón varado a causa de las inundaciones en Ayr, el noreste de Australia. Un potente ciclón que azotó la tropical costa noreste de Australia, dejó la zona repleta de árboles caídos, techos desprendidos y un desafortunado tiburón.Fri, 31 Mar 2017 05:37:00 +0200noticias-terra-ar-5d234be8f22a21b03f74855c63c24ed8noticias-terra-ares-19.57431 147.405701Australia: Evacúan stocks by floods of cycloneAustralia: Evacúan stocks by floods of cycloneNaturalDisastersLisa Smith20170331053700http://www.stuff.co.nz/world/australia/91090504/New-A-15m-flood-proof-bridge-washed-away-as-emergency-declared-in-AustraliaQueensland Fire and Emergency Services Deputy Commissioner Mark Roche said authorities had enough resources, including assistance from interstate, but hit out at thrillseekers hampering rescue operations. "People sight-seeing, acting like fools I suppose - that puts in us in a position where we may....Fri, 31 Mar 2017 07:17:00 +0200Stuff-045a50e69741f23583c02441ed4734e0Stuffen-27.742889 153.233994NaturalDisastersThe AustralianMark RocheEmergencySydney Morning Herald20170331071700http://www.mid-day.com/articles/floods-hinder-rescue-in-australia-post-cyclone-debbie/18125177Pic/AFP. Canberra: Now Available on the mid-day iOS App, Download Now Heavy storms and floods caused by cyclone Debbie is hindering rescue works in Australia, as authorities on Friday feared residents being trapped by the rising water, a media report said.Fri, 31 Mar 2017 08:26:00 +0200mid-day-821791bb99eef59350efb641cec36c25mid-dayen-20.01674 148.236889NaturalDisastersState Emergency ServiceEmergencyInsurance CouncilState Emergency Services20170331082600http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/floods-hinder-rescue-in-australia-post-debbie-117033100139_1.htmlHeavy storms and floods caused by cyclone Debbie is hindering rescue works in Australia, as authorities on Friday feared residents being trapped by the rising water, a media report said. The cyclone, which weakened to a tropical storm shortly after making landfall in Queensland, has spread south to....Fri, 31 Mar 2017 08:20:00 +0200business-standard-fdfe835aff35be2174567eca5afa8be7business-standarden-20.01674 148.236889NaturalDisastersState Emergency ServiceEmergencyInsurance CouncilState Emergency Services20170331082000http://www.efe.com/efe/english/portada/floods-after-cyclone-debbie-hinder-rescue-efforts-in-australia/50000260-3224405?utm_source=wwwefecom&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rssThe heavy storm and floods caused by cyclone Debbie have hindered rescue works in eastern Australia on Friday, where authorities fear for the lives of the residents trapped by the floods. The cyclone, which weakened to a tropical storm shortly after making landfall in Queensland, has spread south to....Fri, 31 Mar 2017 09:32:00 +0200efe-00dbd299a2cb91b91201f54f727de363efeen-27.4539 153.027NaturalDisastersEMF_HealthState Emergency ServiceEmergencyInsurance CouncilState Emergency Services20170331093200http://www.stuff.co.nz/world/australia/91090504/One-dead-new-15m-flood-proof-bridge-washed-away-as-emergency-declared-in-AustraliaWater was already lapping just under the bridge on Friday afternoon after evacuations began earlier in the day, while other nearby creeks were rising. "The mayor will tell you that we've never seen the heights of the floodwaters down here before," Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk told reporters in....Fri, 31 Mar 2017 10:19:00 +0200Stuff-defee00f53cfc637f5d4cd3b80097eefStuffen-27.72175 153.201996NaturalDisastersThe AustralianMark RocheEmergencySydney Morning Herald20170331101900https://www.qt.com.au/news/family-pitches-in-after-bundamba-home-floods/3161531/NATURAL disasters often bring out the best in people so the QT is delighted to introduce an Ipswich family to be proud of. Greg and Barbara Bower are on a trip around Australia so when flood waters struck their two-storey Videroni St home in Bundamba on Thursday night, situated right next to Bundamba Creek, they were not around to see the damage.Fri, 31 Mar 2017 21:07:00 +0200qt-4ca5402eccf7122771e30b8d8f667e2aqten32.9409001782523 129.931035539215NaturalDisastersWorld WarSecond World WarWorld War II20170331210700http://www.straitstimes.com/asia/australianz/alert-brisbane-may-also-face-floodingBEENLEIGH (Australia) • A woman's body was found and tens of thousands of people were evacuated from towns in two Australian states yesterday after torrential rain caused by a powerful tropical cyclone lashed the region. Category four Cyclone Debbie hit north-eastern Australia on Tuesday between....Fri, 31 Mar 2017 23:47:00 +0200straitstimesSG-d25ccf4905336ba7522fe7aa742e4e5estraitstimesSGen-28.293261 153.463699NaturalDisastersXinhuaState Emergency ServiceAustralian Broadcasting CorporationEmergencyAgence France-PresseThe TelegraphInsurance CouncilSydney Morning HeraldThe Sydney Morning Herald20170331234700http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4370546/Cyclone-Debbie-claims-fourth-victim-man-77.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490The body of 77-year-old man who went missing in Queensland floodwaters on Friday has died. Nelson Raebel, was last sighted at approximately 4:30pm near Eagleby Road, he never returned home after failing to meet his friend. Sadly, he was found deceased by emergency crews at 3.50pm on Saturday - not far from where he was last seen.Sat, 01 Apr 2017 12:01:00 +0200dailymail-68f6b3017c7ea2794bb833ed839bbb95dailymailen-27.82929 152.617599NaturalDisastersState Emergency ServiceEmergencyDaily Mail20170401120100http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4371928/Cyclone-Debbie-flood-claims-fifth-victim.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490Cyclone Debbie claims fifth victim after man, 45, refused to leave his caravan in flood waters – as searches for three missing people continue Mark Austin, 45, was found dead in a caravan park in South Murwillumbah just after 1.30pm on Saturday Friends said they knocked on his caravan door in rising....Sun, 02 Apr 2017 02:45:00 +0200dailymail-797ff22b9d710b5c9f6aa9005ff69b31dailymailen-27.99029 152.996399NaturalDisastersState Emergency ServiceEmergencyMalcolm TurnbullMark AustinDaily Mail20170402024500