Floods
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The UK “stands with Spain during this difficult time”, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said, after floods killed more than 200 people. It is understood he has also been in touch with the Spanish prime minister to pass on his condolences. “My thoughts are with those who have lost their lives, their families and…
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One of the most striking images to emerge from Spain so far today shows firefighters pumping floodwater out of a tunnel where vehicles are piled high in Alfafar. Elsewhere in the municipality, clean-up operations are under way along a mud-covered street. In another of the worst-affected areas, Paiporta, people carry supplies to help clear away…
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People have come out in force to help the worst-hit areas of Valencia. Some carried shovels and brooms to help clear away debris, while others had bottles of water. As we reported earlier, the mayor of Alfafar has warned residents are not getting enough aid. Some people say they have been left without food, water…
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Landslides and floods induced by incessant rainfalls in Nepal had left 66 people dead and 60 others injured by Saturday evening, the home ministry said. Rishiram Tiwari, the ministry’s spokesperson, said in a statement that 69 people had gone missing. “The Kathmandu Valley suffered the highest loss with 34 deaths,” Tiwari said, noting that over…
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As many prepare to travel this evening, we’re taking a look at the UK National Highways agency’s advice for travelling when it’s raining. “Rain can affect your ability to see ahead or be seen by others,” the agency warns. “It can also affect your vehicle’s performance and responsiveness.” Before you travel, it recommends you: When…
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Death toll from storms and floods in the southern Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul since April 29 has risen to 154, the civil defense agency said Friday. According to the agency, nearly 2.3 million people were affected in at least 461 municipalities of Rio Grande do Sul, while a total of some 620,000…
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Rains and floods in Kenya have claimed 66 more lives in the past 24 hours, pushing the death toll to 169 since March 1, with 91 people still missing, officials said on Tuesday. Addressing a press conference, Kenya’s government spokesperson Isaac Mwaura said the deaths on Tuesday from a mudslide that swept away villages killing…
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Milan found itself grappling with the aftermath of heavy rainfall as multiple districts were inundated due to adverse weather conditions on Tuesday. A persistent downpour throughout the night coupled with an early morning storm led to the Seveso River overflowing and provoking a blackout. One of the iconic locations affected by the deluge was the…
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Brechin on the east coast of Scotland is bracing for more downpours today. It lies within an area covered by a second rare red weather warning. The town saw “unprecedented” rain and flooding on Friday after a river burst its banks, forcing an evacuation order for hundreds of homes. Sky News correspondent Katerina Vittozzi is in…
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The story of 11-year-old Yousif can only be described as a devastating miracle. While the floodwaters in Derna swept his entire family out to sea, the waves washed him back along the shore. He is remarkably unhurt, with just some scratches on the side of his left leg and a bandage wrapped around his right foot. “The…
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The unforeseen floods that killed at least 1,300 individuals and immersed vast areas of Pakistan in water have also impacted the country’s historical sites, prompting the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to allocate emergency funds to rebuild these heritage sites. The UN body said in a statement on Thursday that it had…
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Hundreds of volunteers joined hands on Saturday to pack thousands of urgent relief kits and food supplies for people affected by the devastating floods in Pakistan. Emiratis, residents, children and people of determination came together at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, Dubai Expo City and Expo Centre in Sharjah between 9am and 1pm, in a nationwide volunteering…
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