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Sri Lanka: Aerial video shows extent of flooding with over 365 dead and 367 missing

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Aerial footage shows devastation from flash floods and landslides in Indonesia

Heavy rainfall in western Sumatra, Indonesia, has triggered deadly floods and landslides, leaving many people missing. Thousands of homes have been submerged, and rescue operations are still under way.

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More than 40 dead as heavy rains trigger landslides and floods across Sri Lanka

Severe rains in Sri Lanka have triggered deadly landslides and floods, killing more than 40 people, cutting off major roads, and forcing emergency rescues in several regions.

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At least 90 dead as floods and landslides hit Indonesia’s Sumatra island

Severe floods and landslides in West Sumatra have left at least 90 people dead, displaced hundreds of families, and caused widespread damage across multiple villages.

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Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka closes schools and offices due to floods and landslides

Heavy rains triggered floods and landslides across many regions in the island nation. Authorities say the central mountainous tea-producing regions of Badulla and Nuwara Eliya were the worst-hit, with at least 25 people killed there alone.

Thailand

More than 80 people killed in southern Thailand's severe flooding

Officials say the “unprecedented” floods which have swept several southern provinces in Thailand claimed the lives of at least 82 people. Initial assessments indicate widespread damage in the affected areas as floodwaters begin to recede.

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Family of five rescued from roof in Thailand floods

A family of five was rescued from the roof of their flooded home in Hat Yai, Thailand, as the city faced severe flooding. Drone footage captured the event.

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Floods in Gaza camps worsen the humanitarian crisis

Gaza faces heavy rains that have flooded makeshift camps. Thousands of tents are damaged, worsening conditions for displaced families already short on aid.

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UK wildfires hit a record high. Where does the rest of Europe stand?

It is estimated that wildfires have ravaged more than 46,000 hectares this year in the UK, the largest area since monitoring began.

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Thailand: Heavy rainfall causes severe flooding in southern provinces

Days of relentless rain have triggered severe flooding across southern Thailand, inundating towns, disrupting transport and hospitals, and affecting tens of thousands of households.

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Billions at risk from ‘alarming’ climate change in mountain regions

Scientists warn accelerating climate change in mountain regions is increasing the risk of "devastating" floods and hazardous events.

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Flooding in Montenegro sweeps cars away after heavy rains

Heavy rains in Montenegro caused the Grđevice river in Budva to overflow, sweeping away cars parked in its dry riverbed and prompting warnings from local authorities.

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Severe floods and landslide hit northern Italy, causing casualties and evacuations

Severe flooding and a massive landslide in northern Italy’s Friuli Venezia Giulia region killed two people, destroyed homes and triggered major rescue operations.

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Heavy rain triggers severe flooding in northeastern Italy

Heavy rainfall caused major flooding in northeastern Italy, prompting firefighters to rescue residents and search for two people missing after a mudslide.

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Storm Claudia clean-up begins in UK villages Ewyas Harold and Monmouth after flooding

Villagers near the England-Wales border joined cleaning efforts after flooding caused by Storm Claudia, as farmers rescued livestock and communities rallied around those affected.

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Flood turns Thai restaurant into unusual attraction

Pa Jit restaurant in Nakhon Pathom, Thailand, has doubled its profits by turning a flood into a unique dining experience where fish swim among diners' feet.

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Are European cities prepared for climate change?

Despite climate change being a top priority for most mayors in 54 cities, nearly one-fifth of the cities don't have a dedicated team for climate adaptation.

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Flooding forces Thai man to live on his roof for weeks

In Ayutthaya, Thailand, 70-year-old La-iad has been living on the roof of his flooded house for nearly three weeks as the Noi River overflows, affecting over 1,000 homes.

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Storm Claudia triggers severe flooding and power outages across Portugal

Storm Claudia brought heavy rain, flooding, fallen trees and widespread power outages across Portugal, with Lisbon and Setúbal among the hardest-hit regions.

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Fung-wong: Tropical storm brings heavy rains and floods to Taiwan, thousands evacuated

Taiwan evacuated over 8,300 residents and closed schools as Tropical Storm Fung-wong brought heavy rain and flooding, injuring 51 people in Hualien County.