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What caused the flash floods in Spain and what has the reaction been?
What caused the flash floods in Spain and what has the reaction been?
Flash floods caused by heavy downpours in eastern Spain swept away everything in their path earlier this week. With no time to react, people were trapped in vehicles, homes and businesses. Many died and thousands saw livelihoods shattered.

Sat, 02 Nov, 2024

Search for bodies continues with 158 dead in Spain’s floods
Search for bodies continues with 158 dead in Spain’s floods
Crews searched for bodies in stranded cars and sodden buildings as residents salvaged what they could from their ruined homes following monstrous flash floods in Spain that claimed at least 158 lives, with 155 deaths confirmed in the eastern ...

Thu, 31 Oct, 2024

Search for bodies after ‘flood of the century’ claims at least 95 lives in Spain
Search for bodies after ‘flood of the century’ claims at least 95 lives in Spain
The death toll could rise as search efforts continue with an unknown number of people still missing.

Thu, 31 Oct, 2024

Two days of torrential rain bring major flooding to central France
Two days of torrential rain bring major flooding to central France
France’s prime minister said on Friday that firefighters and other rescuers have been involved in about 2,300 operations, some of them lifesaving, in what appears to be the biggest flooding for 40 years in central France.

Fri, 18 Oct, 2024

Three people drown as Sri Lanka hit by flooding
Three people drown as Sri Lanka hit by flooding
Sri Lanka closed schools in the capital Colombo and suburbs on Monday as heavy rains triggered floods in many parts of the island nation.

Mon, 14 Oct, 2024

International rescuers arrive in Bosnia after devastating floods and landslides
International rescuers arrive in Bosnia after devastating floods and landslides
Rescue teams from Bosnia’s neighbours and European Union countries are joining efforts to clear the rubble and find people still missing after floods and landslides devastated parts of the Balkan country.

Sun, 06 Oct, 2024

14 people killed as rainstorm sparks heavy floods in large parts of Bosnia
14 people killed as rainstorm sparks heavy floods in large parts of Bosnia
A severe rainstorm struck Bosnia overnight, leaving at least 14 people dead and flooding several towns and villages in central and southern parts of the country.

Fri, 04 Oct, 2024

Heavy floods caused by severe rainstorm hit parts of Bosnia
Heavy floods caused by severe rainstorm hit parts of Bosnia
A severe rainstorm struck Bosnia overnight, flooding several towns in central and southern parts of the country, closing roads and leaving houses without electricity.

Fri, 04 Oct, 2024

Search continues in Nepal after more than 200 killed in flooding and landslides
Search continues in Nepal after more than 200 killed in flooding and landslides
Rescuers were continuing to search for people still missing and attempting to recover the bodies of those killed in weekend flooding and landslides in Nepal in which more than 200 people died.

Tue, 01 Oct, 2024

Nepal flood deaths reach 193 as recovery work is stepped up
Nepal flood deaths reach 193 as recovery work is stepped up
The number of people killed by flooding and landslides triggered by heavy rainfall over the weekend in Nepal has reached 193 while recovery and rescue work has been stepped up, officials said on Monday.

Mon, 30 Sep, 2024

Death toll from flooding and landslides in Nepal rises above 120
Death toll from flooding and landslides in Nepal rises above 120
Rescuers in Nepal have recovered dozens of bodies from buses and other vehicles that were buried in landslides near the capital Kathmandu, as the death toll from flooding rose to at least 129 with many still missing.

Sun, 29 Sep, 2024

Flooding and landslides in Nepal kill at least 100
Flooding and landslides in Nepal kill at least 100
The death toll is expected to rise as reports come in from villages across the mountainous country

Sun, 29 Sep, 2024

Dozens dead after heavy rain causes flooding in Nepal’s capital
Dozens dead after heavy rain causes flooding in Nepal’s capital
Flooding caused by continuous rainfall has killed at least 66 people in Nepal’s capital, with another 69 reported missing. Rains have been pounding Kathmandu since Friday night and are expected to continue over the weekend.

Sat, 28 Sep, 2024

Heavy rain triggers deadly landslides and floods in Japan
Heavy rain triggers deadly landslides and floods in Japan
Heavy rain has triggered landslides and floods in a northern region of Japan, leaving one person dead and several missing.

Sat, 21 Sep, 2024

North Korean leader says thousands of flood victims will be brought to capital
North Korean leader says thousands of flood victims will be brought to capital
North Korea will not seek outside help to recover from floods that devastated areas near the country’s border with China, leader Kim Jong Un said, as he ordered officials to bring thousands of displaced residents to the capital for better care.

Sat, 10 Aug, 2024

More than 150 killed amid torrential rains in China
More than 150 killed amid torrential rains in China
Landslides and flooding have killed more than 150 people around China in the past two months as torrential rainstorms batter the region.

Mon, 05 Aug, 2024

Putin’s Russia offers flood disaster aid to North Korea
Putin’s Russia offers flood disaster aid to North Korea
Russian President Vladimir Putin has offered humanitarian assistance to help North Korea cope with damage from recent floods, in another sign of expanding relations between the two nations.

Sun, 04 Aug, 2024

South Korea offers humanitarian aid to flood-hit North
South Korea has offered to send aid supplies to North Korea to help the country recover from heavy rains and floods that submerged thousands of homes and huge swathes of farmland.

Thu, 01 Aug, 2024

Kim Jong Un
Thousands rescued from flooding in North Korea – state media
More than 5,000 people isolated by flooding in north-west North Korea have been rescued in airlifts and other evacuation work supervised by leader Kim Jong Un, state media has reported.

Mon, 29 Jul, 2024

Body found as Swiss rescuers scour debris after landslide
Body found as Swiss rescuers scour debris after landslide
Rescuers in Switzerland have found the body of one of three people who went missing after massive thunderstorms and heavy rain sparked a landslide.

Sun, 23 Jun, 2024

Three missing after landslide in Swiss Alps as heavy rains cause flash floods
Three people were missing on Saturday after massive thunderstorms and rainfall in southeastern Switzerland caused a landslide, authorities have said.

Sat, 22 Jun, 2024

Family of six found dead after landslide in China
Family of six found dead after landslide in China
A family of six was found dead by rescuers in Fujian province, Chinese state media has reported, adding to the extreme weather deaths after downpours caused landslides in the area.

Sat, 22 Jun, 2024

Dozens killed after historic flooding in southern China
Dozens killed after historic flooding in southern China
At least 47 people have died after downpours in southern China’s Guangdong province caused historic flooding and landslides, state media reported.

Fri, 21 Jun, 2024

Nine killed after flooding hits China’s Guangdong province
Nine killed after flooding hits China’s Guangdong province
Nine people have died and six others are missing after downpours caused historic flooding in rural parts of Guangdong province in southern China. Authorities have warned of more flooding ahead in other parts of the country.

Fri, 21 Jun, 2024

Body of fifth victim recovered from submerged car after flooding in Germany
Body of fifth victim recovered from submerged car after flooding in Germany
A woman’s body has been recovered from a car that sank into floodwater in Bavaria, police said, bringing the confirmed death toll in flooding across Germany to five. Persistent heavy rain led to widespread flooding over the weekend.

Tue, 04 Jun, 2024

Four dead after floods strike southern Germany
Four dead after floods strike southern Germany
The death toll following floods across a large part of southern Germany has increased to four as three bodies were recovered from inundated basements.

Mon, 03 Jun, 2024

Thousands of children in Afghanistan affected by ongoing flash floods – Unicef
Thousands of children in Afghanistan affected by ongoing flash floods – Unicef
Tens of thousands of children in Afghanistan remain affected by ongoing flash floods, especially in the north and west, the UN children’s agency said.

Mon, 03 Jun, 2024

Hundreds rescued from flooding in Texas as waters continue rising in Houston
Hundreds rescued from flooding in Texas as waters continue rising in Houston
High waters flooded neighbourhoods around Houston on Saturday following heavy rains that have already resulted in crews rescuing more than 400 people from homes, rooftops and roads engulfed in murky water. Others prepared to evacuate their properties.

Sun, 05 May, 2024

Houston braces for more flooding in wake of storms
Houston braces for more flooding in wake of storms
More severe flooding is feared in Houston, Texas, after heavy rains led to crews rescuing hundreds of people from their homes.

Sat, 04 May, 2024

Tourists evacuated from Kenya’s Maasai Mara reserve amid flooding and heavy rain
Tourists evacuated from Kenya’s Maasai Mara reserve amid flooding and heavy rain
Tourist accommodation facilities were submerged after a river within the Maasai Mara broke its banks early on Wednesday

Wed, 01 May, 2024

Kenyans in flood-prone areas ordered to evacuate as death toll rises
Kenyans in flood-prone areas ordered to evacuate as death toll rises
Rain-swollen water levels at two Kenyan hydroelectric dams are at “historic highs” and people downstream should move away, officials have said.

Tue, 30 Apr, 2024

Burundi hard-hit as flooding causes havoc across East Africa
Burundi hard-hit as flooding causes havoc across East Africa
Deadly floods have caused havoc in many parts of East Africa, with Burundi calling for international help to deal with the aftermath of torrential rainfall.

Mon, 22 Apr, 2024

Flooding after storm dumps a year and a half’s worth of rain on parts of UAE
Flooding after storm dumps a year and a half’s worth of rain on parts of UAE
Heavy thunderstorms lashed the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday, dumping more than a year and a half’s worth of rain on the desert city-state of Dubai in the span of hours as it flooded out portions of major highways and its international airport.

Wed, 17 Apr, 2024

Heavy rains lash UAE as death toll in Oman flooding rises to 18
Heavy rains lash UAE as death toll in Oman flooding rises to 18
Heavy rains lashed the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday, flooding portions of major roads and leaving vehicles abandoned across Dubai.

Tue, 16 Apr, 2024

'Biblical' flooding spurs Midleton rebranding with new website
'Biblical' flooding spurs Midleton rebranding with new website
Organiser Niamh Hegarty said the website will be used to help attract business, not just from around the local area but also nationally and internationally.

Thu, 11 Apr, 2024

Sea level rise could cost EU and Britain nearly €872 billion by end of this century
Sea level rise could cost EU and Britain nearly €872 billion by end of this century
Low-lying regions could face a devastating 21% loss in GDP.

Fri, 19 Jan, 2024

At least 12 dead as Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro state hit by heavy rain and flooding
At least 12 dead as Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro state hit by heavy rain and flooding
Neighbourhoods in Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro state remained flooded on Monday, more than a day after torrential rain killed at least 12 people.

Tue, 16 Jan, 2024

Hundreds evacuate homes after flooding in south-east Australia
Hundreds evacuate homes after flooding in south-east Australia
Hundreds of people have been ordered to evacuate their homes after flooding inundated parts of Victoria state, as wild weather continues to batter Australia’s south-east.

Mon, 08 Jan, 2024

Autumn weather October 19th 2023
Housing development in East Cork likely to be delayed until flooding plan in place
Senior council engineers have agreed on the need to revisit major housing projects planned for Carrigtwohill and Midleton

Sun, 12 Nov, 2023

Anja Murray: We cannot continue to ignore Natural Flood Management in Ireland
Anja Murray: We cannot continue to ignore Natural Flood Management in Ireland
Better planning for how we are going to adapt to climate change is gaining urgency

Wed, 25 Oct, 2023

Ireland Energy Summit
'Nature-based solutions are the best protection against flooding', says Environment Minister 
Although Ireland has good systems for modelling and predicting weather systems, 'we need to enhance our modelling of flood systems,' Eamon Ryan said

Sat, 21 Oct, 2023

Glanmire residents 'held hostage' by the threat of further flooding
Glanmire residents 'held hostage' by the threat of further flooding
Calls for emergency funding and action to prevent further damage

Sat, 21 Oct, 2023

Letters to the Editor: Climate crisis reality brought right to our doorstep
Letters to the Editor: Climate crisis reality brought right to our doorstep
The devastating flooding in Midleton has brought a clearer awareness of the reality of the climate emergency home to our doorstep

Sat, 21 Oct, 2023

Mounting fear amongst East Cork locals as Met Éireann forecast further 'significant rainfall'
Mounting fear amongst East Cork locals as Met Éireann forecast further 'significant rainfall'
Fears are rising among homeowners and businesses in East Cork that they could be hit by another deluge, just days after Storm Babet ripped through the area.

Sat, 21 Oct, 2023

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