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Dozens killed by floods in southern Japan

Some people are believed to have ignored evacuation advice amid fears they would catch COVID-19 in emergency shelters.

Japan

Over 60 dead after floods and mudslides in Japan

Pictures reveal a dire situation in southern Japan, where at least 66 people have died in floodwaters and mudslides.

United Kingdom

Storm Dennis death toll rises in UK

The storm's confirmed death toll rose on Monday as West Mercia Police said a body had been found in the search for a 55-year-old woman who had been missing near Tenbury in Worcestershire since Sunday.

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In photographs: Europe hit by heavy storms

Photographs from across Europe reveal the scale of weather-related disruptions.

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Heavy rains to continue to lash eastern Australia

Sydney has been hit by its heaviest rain in 30 years, bringing widespread flooding.

United Kingdom

Storm Ciara helps Boeing 747 smash records with 1,327 kph crossing

Blown by winds of up to 150 kph, a UK bound flight made the Atlantic crossing in just 4 hours and 56 minutes.

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Storm Ciara: Eight dead as hurricane-force winds sweep across Europe

The death toll from Storm Ciara has climbed

United Kingdom

Storm Brendan lashes Ireland with 130kmph winds

High spring tides have compounded the risk of flooding.

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Flights cancelled as Storm Fabien batters southern France and Corsica

Heavy rain and winds from Storm Fabien brought the island of Corsica to a standstill on Sunday with flight cancellations days before the Christmas holiday.

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Forget a white Christmas, much of Europe is set to be grey

Unseasonable warm winds and rain mean a gloomy, snow-free festive season for many.

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Heavy rain and cold weather hits migrants on Greek island of Lesbos

Migrants and asylum seekers already endure "inhumane" living conditions on the Greek island of Lesbos. Now they've got heavy rain and cold weather to contend with, too.

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Bridge partially collapses, level of River Po rises after heavy rains

Much of Italy is under alert for flooding from heavy rains, a problem exacerbated by a lack of maintenance of the country's many river beds.

France

Wave of polar air threatens Europe-wide cold snap

Along with the arrival of December could be the arrival of a fresh wave of cold polar air, according to weather experts.

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Winter storms set to hit northern Japan

Winds could hit 90 km/h.

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Flash floods, evacuations as storms hit Italy

Stormy weather pounded Italy over the weekend causing flash floods and evacuations in the country's northwest

Ireland

Weather warnings as remnants of Hurricane Lorenzo hit Ireland and UK

Weather warnings are in place across Ireland and the UK for the parts of the weekend as the remnants of a former Category 5 hurricane make landfall.

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Several injured across Europe in storms, flash flooding and mudslides

Adverse weather across Europe has caused flash flooding and mudslides, injuring several and destroying homes and businesses.

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Downpour hits east China province, flooding roads and farmland

Heavy rain battered east China's Zhejiang Province on Tuesday, flooding roads and farmland.

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Refugee camps hit by monsoons in Bangladesh

Thousands of people have been displaced within the Rohingya refugee camps of Cox's Bazar in Bangladesh over the last few days after heavy monsoon rains started last Thursday (July 4) causing flooding and landslides.

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Six people killed after storms hit northern Greece

Gale-force winds, rain and hailstorms struck overnight in Halkidiki region, a popular tourist destination in the summer.