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At least 10 dead in flash floods, landslides in Indonesia's Sumatra

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Climate

One year after Valencia's deadly flooding, could it happen again?

Experts say there have been improvements in warning systems, education and institutional coordination. But they warn that improvements to infrastructure and urban planning are still mostly pending.

Jamaica

Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in Cuba, over 700,000 evacuated

More than half a million people were evacuated in Cuba, according to President Miguel Díaz-Canel, and forecasters said the Category 3 storm would unleash significant damage in Santiago de Cuba and nearby areas.

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Torrential rains devastate Mexico, leaving 64 dead and dozens missing

More than 300 communities across central and eastern Mexico remained isolated on Tuesday after deadly landslides and flooding swept through the region, leaving at least 64 people dead.

Smart Regions

Is it possible to prevent a flood?

In partnership with the European Commission

Can floods be prevented? In this episode of Smart Regions, we visit a village in the Elbe river basin, where flooding is becoming more extreme due to climate change, to learn first-hand about flood control measures co-funded by the European Union.

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Nature

Red alert for rain in Spain: What to do and how to protect yourself

Storm Gabrielle has put Valencia, Castellón and Tarragona on red alert this Monday for torrential rains that could drop more than 180 litres of water per square metre in a few hours.

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Torrential rain triggers flooding and mudslides in northern Italy

Torrential rain in northern Italy caused severe flooding and mudslides on Monday, striking the towns of Como and Cabiate.

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Flash floods and landslides leave dozens dead or missing in Indonesia

Indonesian rescue teams on Wednesday recovered at least 12 bodies after flash floods and landslides struck Bali and East Nusa Tenggara, leaving towns submerged and six people still missing.

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Punjab faces worst floods in decades as heavy rains continue

Torrential rains and overflowing rivers have caused devastating floods across northern India, killing at least 30 people in Punjab.

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Croatia’s Istria region hit by sudden and severe flooding

Torrential rain brought severe flash flooding to parts of Istria on Tuesday, submerging streets, basements and ground-floor flats after 100 litres of rain fell per square metre in under an hour.

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Flash floods hit northern Thailand after tropical depression

Heavy rain from the remnants of Tropical Depression Nong Fa has brought flash floods and damage to northern Thailand, with authorities warning of more floods and landslides.

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Flash floods and landslide kill dozens in Indian-controlled Kashmir

At least 32 people were killed and many others reported missing after flash floods and a landslide struck a Hindu pilgrimage route in Indian-controlled Kashmir’s Jammu region, officials said.

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Rescue teams search debris after deadly floods in Pakistan

Flood rescue teams with sniffer dogs searched debris in Pakistan’s northwest Buner district on Tuesday, after torrential rains and a cloudburst left more than 300 dead.

Pakistan

Search under way for 150 people missing after flooding in Pakistan

A changing climate has made residents of northern Pakistan's river-carved mountainous areas more vulnerable to sudden, heavy rains.

India

At least four killed in flash floods in northern India, officials say

Sudden, intense downpours over small areas known as cloudbursts are increasingly common in Uttarakhand, a Himalayan region prone to flash floods and landslides during the monsoon season.

Romania

Romania to activate EU funds to help areas affected by flooding

At least three people were killed when torrential rainstorms hit Romania late July, triggering flash floods in the country’s northeast.

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Heavy rain triggers flash floods and travel chaos on US East Coast

Severe thunderstorms brought heavy rainfall and flash flooding to the US East Coast on Thursday, grounding flights and forcing emergency rescues of stranded drivers from Philadelphia to New York City.

China

Beijing officials say 31 people died in care home during floods

The facility sat on low-lying ground near a river that had flooded after the unusually intense rains.

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Emergency response underway after deadly floods in northern Romania

More than 2,500 people have been affected by severe flash floods in Suceava county, northern Romania, where three people were confirmed dead and hundreds of homes damaged.

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Protesters demand resignation nine months after Valencia floods

Nine months after the Dana floods claimed 228 lives in the province of Valencia, the town of Catarroja held a protest on Tuesday over the regional government's handling of the disaster.

China

At least 30 killed as heavy rains lash northern China

Beijing authorities said they would launch a top-level emergency response at 8 pm on Monday, ordering people to stay inside, closing schools, suspending construction work and stopping outdoor tourism and other activities until the response is lifted.