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Flood scheme secures three-month lifeline

The US National Flood Insurance Program, which was due to expire at the end of this month, has been renewed for three months to manage recovery from Harvey and other hurricanes.

President Donald Trump authorised the renewal as part of a $US15.25 billion ($19 billion) disaster relief package, according to a White House statement.

The program will now run until December 8.