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Morocco struggles with floods as Safi mourns victims

Deadly floods in Safi, Morocco, have killed 37 people and damaged homes and roads, as authorities work to drain water and restore services after heavy rainfall.

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Asia floods highlight the deadly impacts of ‘rampant’ deforestation

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Indonesia flood death toll rises to 702 as search efforts intensify

Indonesia’s flood and landslide disaster on Sumatra has left at least 702 people dead and hundreds missing, with severe weather from a tropical cyclone worsening the crisis.

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

Aerial footage shows severe flooding across Sri Lanka, where more than 365 people have died and authorities continue searching for hundreds still missing.

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Indonesia floods cause severe damage to infrastructure

Floods in East Aceh’s Idi Town have caused major damage to roads and public facilities, leaving residents without electricity, water and internet while emergency aid remains limited.

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Death toll from Indonesian floods and landslides rises to 442

According to the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB), some 402 people were still missing after initial rescue efforts were hampered by a lack of heavy equipment.

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Aerial footage shows destruction left by floods and landslides that killed over 400 in Indonesia

Rescuers in Indonesia are struggling to reach flood- and landslide-hit areas where more than 400 people have died.

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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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Climate change threatens Spain’s ‘resilient’ economy, warns report

Despite steady GDP growth, a new report warns Spain is among the European countries most 'exposed' to climate change.

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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.

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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.