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Deadly floods sweep through eastern Spain after torrential rain

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Chile

Six injured as heavy rains hit Santiago, damaging homes and cars

Authorities have placed 10 other Chilean districts on high alert as risks of potential mudslides and rain-related emergencies threaten to batter the region.

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Deadly floods sweep Albania and Montenegro as rivers burst banks

Homes surrounded by water, flooded roads and farmland submerged beneath swollen rivers. Albania and Montenegro were still battling severe flooding on Thursday, 8 January, after days of torrential rain and heavy snow.

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Bangkok streets turn to canals as days of heavy rain bring citywide flooding

Days of heavy rain have flooded Bangkok, disrupting transport and businesses, with shelters opened and officials warning water could take days to recede.

28 September 2026

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Torrential rain and flooding slam Tunis, forcing schools to close

Torrential rain and severe thunderstorms struck Tunis on 17 September, flooding roads, disrupting traffic, and forcing schools and universities to suspend afternoon classes from 3 p.m. local time.

18 September 2026

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Valencia region deluge leaves streets covered in mud and vehicles unusable in Torrent

Intense rainfall dumped up to 96 mm on Torrent, south‑west of Valencia, flooding roads, homes and the Parc Central tunnel, trapping cars and prompting emergency pumping operations.

17 September 2026

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Torrential rains flood Valencia and Catalonia, killing driver in Spain

Flooded streets, submerged cars and disrupted transport were reported across parts of Valencia and Catalonia on 17 September as torrential rain swept through eastern Spain.

17 September 2026

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Unprecedented rainfall in Japan leaves at least four dead in Chiba prefecture

Unprecedented rainfall battered Japan on Thursday, leaving at least four people dead and flooding parts of Chiba prefecture, east of Tokyo. Authorities issued the region’s highest-level rain warning for the first time, while landslide alerts and power cuts affected thousands of residents.

China

10 killed and 23 injured in flash floods in northwestern China

Severe weather alerts were sent to many areas across the region as Typhoon Noul made landfall on Sunday.

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China rescuers race to find trapped people after landslide

China launched a large-scale rescue operation after a landslide struck Pengshui County in Chongqing municipality on 17 July, burying part of a residential area and trapping an unknown number of people.

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Italy : snowstorms and heavy rain leave people trapped in their homes

Heavy rain and snowstorms in central and southern Italy brought down bridges and left people trapped in their homes on Thursday. Firefighters used special snowcat trucks to plow through huge banks of snow in small towns in the Italian region of Molise.

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Dubai hit by heavy overnight rain as floods snarl traffic and flights

Heavy overnight rain flooded Dubai roads, stranding cars and disrupting commutes, as authorities warn of more storms and airport delays in the UAE.

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Flooded streets in Sharjah after heavy rain hits the United Arab Emirates

Vehicles move through flooded streets in Sharjah after heavy rain, as storms affect the United Arab Emirates and neighbouring Oman.

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Heavy rain and thunderstorms sweep across parts of the Gulf States

UAE authorities remain on high alert as heavy rain, strong winds and dust storms are expected to hit the country this week.

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Colombia: Torrential rain triggers severe flooding in Facatativá, over 1,000 affected

Torrential rain that began on 18 March triggered severe flooding in Facatativá, a town 40 km west of Bogotá, affecting more than 1,000 families, according to local authorities.

Nature

Vibrant wildflowers transform arid southern Spain after heavy rains

While beautiful, the swathes of invasive yellow flowers are an environmental concern.

28 February 2026

France

France ends record 40-day streak of consecutive rain

Authorities urged the public to exercise caution, warning that many affected areas remain under flood risk. The country's national meteorological service says rain is forecast to resume on Thursday evening.

24 February 2026