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Torrential rain in northern Slovenia triggers landslides

Since Friday night, more than 230 weather-related incidents have been reported, mostly in northern regions.

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Heavy rain traps 16 tourists in Slovakia

At least two people have been reported dead so far. Scientists attribute the latest extreme weather events in Europe to climate change.

World News

Rescue effort struggles in Papua New Guinea following deadly landslide

A combination of rainfall, in-fighting and difficult terrain have made rescue operations increasingly difficult after a disaster killed as many as 2,000 people.

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Search for survivors continues after deadly Papua New Guinea landslide

A Papua New Guinea government official told the UN more than 2,000 people were believed to have been buried alive by Friday's landslide.

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Papua New Guinea

Over 2,000 buried in landslide in Papua New Guinea, officials claim

A Papua New Guinea official says the landslide death toll was three times higher than the UN estimate, and the government has formally requested international aid while a UN agency reviews the calculation.

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Papua New Guinea landslide death toll leaps to 670

The International Organization for Migration on Sunday increased its estimate of the death toll from a massive landslide in Papua New Guinea to more than 670.

Papua New Guinea

More than 100 feared dead in Papua New Guinea landslide

Prime minister James Marape said he would release more information about the scale of destruction and loss of life when it is available.

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Video: Massive landslide in Turkey captured on camera

Experts have warned that the landslide may carry environmental risks.

Georgia

Rescuers recover fifth body after landslide hits village in Georgia

The incident happened in the early hours of the morning in the village of Nergeti.

Green News

Toxic landslide threatens environmental disaster in Denmark

After nine days, Nordic Waste - the company that operated the site - gave up on getting the landslide under control.

Travel News

How is the Italy-France rail tunnel closure affecting travel?

Authorities are warning of much heavier traffic on roads and increased demand for flights.

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Europe weather: Landslides in Italy, flash flood at Austrian waterfall

Heavy rains and bad weather caused landslides and flooding across northern Italy.

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WATCH: Rockslide in French Alps halts traffic between France and Italy

A landslide in the French valley of Maurienne has brought traffic and train services to and from the Franco-Italian border to a standstill. Authorities say the shutdown could last until Thursday at the earliest.

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WATCH: Storm in California leaves trail of destruction behind

Storm Hilary has dropped more than half an average year's worth of rain in some areas as southern Californians battle flooded roads, mudslides and downed trees.

World News

Extreme weather continues in Europe as Italy hit by mud landslides

Central and eastern Bohemia in the Czech Republic also experienced severe thunderstorms with torrential rains and hail.

Georgia

Rescuers still looking for survivors of a deadly landslide in Georgia

Rescue operations are continuing and the government is investigating any possible violations of safety regulations in the area.

Green News

Japan’s ‘heaviest rain ever’ triggers flooding and landslides

More rain is forecast on Tuesday though officials say the peak of the downpours has passed.

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Storms in Europe cause huge damage and disruption

Huge storms and torrential rain across Germany, Austria and Switzerland have caused damage and disruption to houses and roads

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Fear of landslide sends Swiss villagers fleeing after warning

One hundred residents have abandoned their chalets and farms in an idyllic Swiss village after geologists warned tonnes of rocks on the mountain above them could be about to give way.

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WATCH: Landslide at Pakistan-Afghanistan border crossing kills two

At least two people were killed and eight injured in a massive pre-dawn landslide that buried dozens of trucks waiting to cross from Pakistan to Afghanistan, officials say. "One truck was crushed under the debris and the other was burnt," the owner of a damaged vehicle said.