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Europe flood death toll rises to 15 as waters begin to recede

At least 10 people in Germany, two each in France and Romania, and one in Belgium have died as a result of the flooding in Europe.

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Heavy rain and flooding in France and Germany

France In Nemours, 3,000 out of 13,000 inhabitants had to be evacuated from the town centre.

France

Tourist attractions in Paris close due to flood threat

Visitors to iconic Paris landmarks and river boat services have been left disappointed as the River Seine rises to its highest in 35 years

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Paris on high alert as heavy rains across Europe cause havoc

Heavy rain and flooding continue to bring misery to much of western Europe.

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Rising floodwaters in Germany and France claim more lives

At least nine people have been killed in floods in Germany’s Bavaria state.

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Heavy rains bring flooding to Paris

The River Seine has overflowed its banks in Paris, as floods submerge or threaten towns and cities in France.

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Germany and France face more rain after deadly floods

The damage to homes and businesses is devastating and the number of lives lost in flood-hit parts of Europe continues to rise.

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Record rainfall triggers devastating floods in France

After four days of almost non-stop rain, floods in central and northern France have claimed their first victim.

Germany

Deadly floods in Bavaria, Germany

A state of emergency is in place in parts of the southern German region of Bavaria after heavy floods caused power cuts and chaos.

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Torrential rain brings flooding from Paris to Prague

Northern Europe has continued to be lashed by torrential rain, bringing extensive flooding to Belgium, Germany and France.

France

France sees worst flooding since records began

Scenes in parts of France look like something out of a Jules Verne novel, with severe weather warnings issued in some of the worst affected areas.

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Deadly floods in Germany

At least three people have been killed in heavy floods in southwestern Germany.

Germany

Germany: Storm leaves several dead including teenage girl and firefighter

At least four people have been killed in a storm in southwest Germany.

Italy

Road collapse plunges parked cars into Florence underwater pipeline

A road collapse has plunged a row of parked cars into an underground water pipeline.

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Storms in Romania

A fresh flood swept away six cars on a main road in Valcea county, Central Romania. Traffic in the area was blocked until firefighters used pumps to

USA

Historic floods in Houston displace hundreds

Major flooding in Houston, Texas has turned streets into lakes, and locals are bracing for yet more rain on Thursday (April 20). This could bring

USA

More storms forecast for Texas as Houston reels from floods

A flash flood alert has been put in force for large parts of the Houston area in Texas, on top of the deluge that has already struck. The city

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USA: Reporter saves driver trapped by floods

In the Houston Texas area, a driver was very lucky. His car was taken by the flood. A reporter from a local tv help him swim away from the vehicle

USA

Houston ravaged by fatal floods swathes of Texas at risk

As many as five people have died in flash flooding in Houston, Texas.

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Floods in Russia

Over the last few days, Russia has been plagued by numerous floods in central and northern parts of the country. The bad weather has also accelerated