Fears floods death toll could reach 70

Emergency crews in Madeira were searching today for 32 people still missing amid fears that flash floods and landslides may have claimed more than 70 lives on the Portuguese holiday island.

Fears floods death toll could reach 70
Tue, 23 Feb, 2010 - 08:33

Emergency crews in Madeira were searching today for 32 people still missing amid fears that flash floods and landslides may have claimed more than 70 lives on the Portuguese holiday island.

Authorities have confirmed the weekend storm killed at least 42 people.

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