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Canada

Canada: flooding in Quebec forces hundreds to evacuate

In Canada, flooding caused by torrential rain has forced hundreds of families to evacuate.

06/05/2017

USA

US Midwest braces for more rain after deadly storm front kills 20

The National Guard was deployed to help with relief efforts.

03/05/2017

USA

Deadly storms sweep United States

Central, southern and eastern parts of the United States are reeling after a fierce storm system brought torrential rain and tornadoes, leaving at least 16 people…

02/05/2017

USA

Deadly storms rip through America's Midwest

At least thirteen people have died after severe storms brought flooding to America’s Midwest.

01/05/2017

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North Carolina weathering the storms

People in North Carolina were paying attention to rising rivers Tuesday after storms gave the state its worst drenching since a damaging hurricane late last…

27/04/2017

Colombia

Second deadly landslide in a month rocks Colombia

A deadly landslide has rocked Colombia for the second time this month, claiming at least 11 lives just weeks after more than 300 were killed in a similar…

19/04/2017

Iran

Floods in Iran kill at least 35

At least 35 people have died and eight are reported missing after heavy rains triggered flash floods in north-west Iran.

15/04/2017

New Zealand

Tailwind of Cyclone Debbie wreaks havoc in New Zealand

The remnants of Cyclone Debbie moved to New Zealand after pounding the Australian coast

06/04/2017

World News

Cyclone Debbie: Deadly flooding on east coast of Australia

In the wake of the powerful cyclone, flooding and destruction has created a disaster zone stretching 1,000 kilometres.

01/04/2017

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Floods in Peru

Thousands in northwestern Peru were struggling to recover from ongoing deadly flooding on Friday (March 31) after the Piura River overflowed.

01/04/2017

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Australian cyclone brings close encounters with wildlife

Over Tuesday and Wednesday, the Australian state of Queensland was battered by Cyclone Debbie.

30/03/2017

World News

China comes to the aid of flood-hit Peru with $1.5 million donation

Beijing has donated $1.

28/03/2017

World News

Torrential rains to continue in flood-hit Peru

The floods have claimed at least 78 lives and a state of emergency has been declared covering half of the country.

21/03/2017

World News

Peru declares state of emergency due to deadly floods

A car owner had a lucky escape in Peru as he tried to cross a swollen river.

21/03/2017

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Flash floods in Brazil

A strong storm with heavy rain, hail and strong winds struck Uberaba, Brazil, on Saturday afternoon (18 March).

20/03/2017

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El Nino batters Peru

The number of people killed in Peru following intense rains and mudslides has climbed to 72.

19/03/2017

World News

Peru floods: deadly downpour leaves thousands homeless

Flooding and mudslides caused by intense rains in Peru has now left at least 72 people dead.

19/03/2017

World News

Apocalyptic scenes as scores die in Peru floods

A sudden and abnormal warming of the waters of the Pacific off the country's coast has triggered extensive flooding. Peru's rainy season has delivered 10 times more rainfall than usual.

18/03/2017

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Residents saved from muddy torrents in Peru floods

Rescue workers used ropes and pulleys to evacuate people from a district near Lima, as Peru's floods claimed more victims.

17/03/2017

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Peruvian woman escapes with her life from raging mudslide

A Peruvian woman barely escaped with her life from a raging mudslide on Wednesday (March 15) on the outskirts of Lima.

17/03/2017