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Spain on High Alert for More Torrential Rains, Just Weeks After Deadly Floods

World

13 Nov, 2024

Spain on High Alert for More Torrential Rains, Just Weeks After Deadly Floods


Thousands of people have been evacuated from their homes in the Costa del Sol region of southern Spain as extreme...

Spain Floods: Death Toll Rises as Rescue Workers Search for Dozens Still Missing

World

31 Oct, 2024

Spain Floods: Death Toll Rises as Rescue Workers Search for Dozens Still Missing


The number of people killed in Spain’s deadliest flash flooding in three decades is expected to rise, as the search...

Spain Floods: Death Toll Rises to 62 After Torrential Rains

World

30 Oct, 2024

Spain Floods: Death Toll Rises to 62 After Torrential Rains


Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez says “we won’t abandon you” in an address to the nation after flash flooding killed...

Spain Floods: Over 60 Dead, Thousands Missing as Valencia Region Devastated by Torrential Rains

World

30 Oct, 2024

Spain Floods: Over 60 Dead, Thousands Missing as Valencia Region Devastated by Torrential Rains


At least 62 people are known to have died after torrential rain caused devastating flash floods in south-eastern Spain. In...

Spain Floods: 13 Dead, Several Missing as Torrential Rains Lash the Country

World

30 Oct, 2024

Spain Floods: 13 Dead, Several Missing as Torrential Rains Lash the Country


Several bodies have been found after parts of southern and eastern Spain were hit by severe flash flooding on Tuesday,...

Storm Ashley Hits Isle of Man: Ferry Sailings Cancelled, Flood Warnings Issued

World

19 Oct, 2024

Storm Ashley Hits Isle of Man: Ferry Sailings Cancelled, Flood Warnings Issued


The Isle of Man is bracing for the impact of Storm Ashley, which is expected to bring strong winds and...

Pregnant Woman Given Lift Across Flooded River by Digger During Labor

World

10 Oct, 2024

Pregnant Woman Given Lift Across Flooded River by Digger During Labor


A pregnant woman and her husband had to resort to desperate measures after their village was cut off from the...

Tributes Pour In for 'Beautiful' Young Model Who Died Suddenly at Home

World

8 Oct, 2024

Tributes Pour In for 'Beautiful' Young Model Who Died Suddenly at Home


Tributes have poured in for a 'beautiful' young model who died suddenly at her home last week. Andreja Siaucilaite, 20,...

Flood Zones Double in Greater Montreal, Raising Concerns About Development and Insurance

World

1 Oct, 2024

Flood Zones Double in Greater Montreal, Raising Concerns About Development and Insurance


The number of residential buildings considered to be in flood-prone zones in the Greater Montreal region will double to about...

Nepal Floods: Death Toll Rises to Over 100, Dozens Still Missing After Record Rainfall

World

29 Sep, 2024

Nepal Floods: Death Toll Rises to Over 100, Dozens Still Missing After Record Rainfall


Major floods and landslides triggered by intense rainfall have claimed the lives of more than 120 people across Nepal, a...

Nolichucky Dam Failure: Emergency Evacuations Issued as Dam Faces Imminent Breach

World

28 Sep, 2024

Nolichucky Dam Failure: Emergency Evacuations Issued as Dam Faces Imminent Breach


The Nolichucky Dam in Greene County, Tennessee, is facing imminent failure, leading to emergency evacuations and a Flash Flood Warning...

Hertfordshire Flooded: Roads Closed, Businesses Shut, and Watford Supermarket Forced to Close

Local

27 Sep, 2024

Hertfordshire Flooded: Roads Closed, Businesses Shut, and Watford Supermarket Forced to Close


Hertfordshire has been battered by heavy rain, resulting in widespread flooding and causing major disruptions across the county. From road...

Flood Warning Issued for River Avon in Worcestershire: Evesham and Surrounding Areas at Risk

World

27 Sep, 2024

Flood Warning Issued for River Avon in Worcestershire: Evesham and Surrounding Areas at Risk


A FLOOD warning has been issued for the river Avon in Worcestershire. Heavy rainfall forecast for tonight (Thursday, September 26)...

Trump Supporters Cruise Through Hurricane Helene Floodwaters on Bayshore Boulevard

World

27 Sep, 2024

Trump Supporters Cruise Through Hurricane Helene Floodwaters on Bayshore Boulevard


It’s not Gasparilla season yet, but that doesn’t mean you won’t see boats parading up Bayshore Boulevard, apparently. With South...

Don't Risk Your Life: Why Driving Through Floodwater is a Deadly Gamble

World

26 Sep, 2024

Don't Risk Your Life: Why Driving Through Floodwater is a Deadly Gamble


The North Carolina State Highway Patrol has a life-saving message: "Turn Around, Don't Drown." This slogan is especially important during...

Tornado Terror Hits UK: 10-Hour Warning Issued As Brits Brace For 50mph Winds & Severe Lightning

World

26 Sep, 2024

Tornado Terror Hits UK: 10-Hour Warning Issued As Brits Brace For 50mph Winds & Severe Lightning


The UK finds itself in the firing line of tornadoes as Brits are warned to prepare for 50mph winds and...

AFC Wimbledon's Pitch Turns Into a Golf Course After Devastating Flooding - Carabao Cup Tie Postponed

World

25 Sep, 2024

AFC Wimbledon's Pitch Turns Into a Golf Course After Devastating Flooding - Carabao Cup Tie Postponed


A sinkhole caused by heavy flooding has appeared on the pitch at AFC Wimbledon’s Plough Lane, forcing the postponement of...

Train Services Reopen After Flooding Disrupts Kent and Sussex Rail Line

World

25 Sep, 2024

Train Services Reopen After Flooding Disrupts Kent and Sussex Rail Line


A railway line linking Kent and East Sussex has fully reopened after heavy flooding caused a signal failure. The line...

AFC Wimbledon's Flooded Pitch: Sinkhole Crisis Forces Newcastle Match Move

Sports

24 Sep, 2024

AFC Wimbledon's Flooded Pitch: Sinkhole Crisis Forces Newcastle Match Move


The English Football League (EFL) has confirmed that AFC Wimbledon's Carabao Cup third-round tie against Newcastle United has been rescheduled...

Cayman Islands Flood Warning: Heavy Rains and King Tides Threaten Low-Lying Areas

World

24 Sep, 2024

Cayman Islands Flood Warning: Heavy Rains and King Tides Threaten Low-Lying Areas


The Cayman Islands are bracing for a deluge of heavy rainfall as a low-pressure system, expected to develop west of...

Sinkhole Opens Up at AFC Wimbledon, Forcing Carabao Cup Tie Against Newcastle to be Moved

World

24 Sep, 2024

Sinkhole Opens Up at AFC Wimbledon, Forcing Carabao Cup Tie Against Newcastle to be Moved


AFC Wimbledon’s Carabao Cup tie against Newcastle is to be moved to St James’ Park after the League Two side’s...

Japan Flood Disaster: Another Tragedy Strikes Earthquake-Ravaged Noto Peninsula

World

24 Sep, 2024

Japan Flood Disaster: Another Tragedy Strikes Earthquake-Ravaged Noto Peninsula


Heavy rain caused extensive flooding in central Japan over the weekend, with at least one person reported dead and several...

Carabao Cup: Newcastle's Trip to Wimbledon Postponed Due to Flooding

Sports

23 Sep, 2024

Carabao Cup: Newcastle's Trip to Wimbledon Postponed Due to Flooding


Newcastle United's Carabao Cup third-round tie at AFC Wimbledon, which was scheduled for Tuesday, has been postponed because of “extensive...

Sudan Floods Displace Over 180,000, Exacerbating Ongoing Conflict Crisis

World

23 Sep, 2024

Sudan Floods Displace Over 180,000, Exacerbating Ongoing Conflict Crisis


The ongoing conflict in Sudan, coupled with severe floods, has created a humanitarian disaster, displacing over 180,000 people since June...

Ross-on-Wye Flooded Again: Residents and Businesses Frustrated by Recurring Issues

World

22 Sep, 2024

Ross-on-Wye Flooded Again: Residents and Businesses Frustrated by Recurring Issues


Following a deluge of rain that fell on the town overnight Saturday and Sunday, September 7 and 8, the drainage...

Montreal Bans Basement Apartments in Flood-Prone Areas Amid Climate Change Concerns

World

18 Sep, 2024

Montreal Bans Basement Apartments in Flood-Prone Areas Amid Climate Change Concerns


Weeks after remnants of Tropical Storm Debby brought torrential rain to Montreal last month, the city's head of water infrastructure...

Myanmar Junta Pleads for Flood Relief After Looting Disaster Fund

World

16 Sep, 2024

Myanmar Junta Pleads for Flood Relief After Looting Disaster Fund


Myanmar junta boss Min Aung Hlaing on Saturday pleaded for foreign aid to help hundreds of thousands of flood victims,...

Calgary Hailstorm: Canada's Second Costliest Insurance Event Ever

World

16 Sep, 2024

Calgary Hailstorm: Canada's Second Costliest Insurance Event Ever


The supercell storms that pummelled communities in north Calgary on Aug. 5 set a new record for insured losses caused...

Bangladesh Floods: A Disaster Turning Into an Opportunity for Citizen Action

World

16 Sep, 2024

Bangladesh Floods: A Disaster Turning Into an Opportunity for Citizen Action


Over 5.8 million people have been impacted in 11 districts across Chattogram and Sylhet division by the flash flood caused...

Central Europe Reels from Historic Floods as Storm Boris Batters Continent

World

15 Sep, 2024

Central Europe Reels from Historic Floods as Storm Boris Batters Continent


Emergency services are shoring up flood defences in Central and Eastern Europe after torrential rainfall swelled rivers and damaged thousands...

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