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Flooding and displacement in the wake of the Indonesian disaster

Torrential rains have caused devastating flooding and landslides in the East Nusa Tenggara province and the island of Bali, claiming at least 15 lives and leaving 10 more missing.

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New storm names announced in preparation for the upcoming storm season

1st September marks the official start of autumn in meteorology, as well as the beginning of the yearly ‘storm season.’ It also introduces a fresh list of storm names, selected with input from the public.

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What the hottest summer on record means for the upcoming storm season

The United Kingdom has experienced its hottest summer on record, but what does this mean for the upcoming storm season?

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Watch our webinar on demand - Storm floris caused widespread disruption: Are you prepared for the upcoming storm season?

Watch our recent webinar on demand where industry experts will unpack the impact of Storm Floris and discuss how businesses, local authorities, and insurers can better prepare for the escalating risk of extreme weather and flooding.

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London Flash Flooding - 5 lessons learned, 5 years on

The events became a wake-up call: climate change was no longer a distant threat for Londoners, it was surging up from the drains beneath their feet. Five years on, boroughs have begun to translate that shock into action.

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Storm Floris smashes records and signals an early start to storm season

Storm Floris hit the UK and Ireland with record-breaking summer winds, widespread travel disruption, and left tens of thousands without power.

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BlueOrchard-managed private equity fund invests in flood forecasting leader Previsico

The InsuResilience Investment Fund Private Equity II managed by BlueOrchard Finance Limited has completed a strategic growth investment in Previsico.

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Assessing the July 2025 New York and New Jersey floods: Previsico’s post-event insights

A powerful storm on July 14–15, 2025, brought flash flooding to parts of New York, New Jersey and southern Pennsylvania. Following the flood event, Previsico carried out a bespoke retrospective analysis known as an Instacast on Demand, a tailored review of a flood event.

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Flash flooding crisis hits New York, New Jersey & Pennsylvania

Severe storms struck the mid‑Atlantic and Northeast on Monday night, July 14 into early Tuesday, unleashing flash flooding across parts of New York, New Jersey and southeastern Pennsylvania, causing two people to lose their lives.

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Tragic Texas flooding highlights the critical need for early alert systems

The fatal flash floods along Texas’ Guadalupe River which runs from central Texas to San Antonio Bay, have raised questions over the state’s extreme weather warning systems.

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Previsico calls for accelerated flood risk collaboration at London Climate Action Week

London Climate Action Week (LCAW), now in its 7th year, has transformed the city into Europe’s most vibrant spotlight for climate leadership.

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Recent thunderstorms cause significant flooding across Kent

Last week in Kent, storms caused flash flooding across the county leading to schools evacuating students, hospitals diverting patients and 21 people forced to move into temporary accommodation.

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