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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.

Climate

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.

Europe in Motion

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.

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Typhoon Kalmaegi death toll rises to 66 in the Philippines as thousands displaced

The death toll from Typhoon Kalmaegi has climbed to 66, with more than 700,000 people affected and severe destruction reported across the Philippines.

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Typhoon Kalmaegi kills two, displaces thousands in Philippines

Kalmaegi tore through the central Philippines with powerful winds and floods, killing two people and forcing mass evacuations.

Spain

Spanish regional leader steps down over handling of Valencia floods

Mazón has been slammed by citizens and political rivals for his administration's slow response to the emergency, mainly for issuing a flood alert to people’s mobile phones hours after the flood started.

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Kenya landslide toll rises to 26 as floods halt rescue efforts

At least 26 people have died and 25 remain missing after a deadly landslide in Kenya’s western Rift Valley, where flash floods have forced rescue teams to suspend operations

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Could storms like Melissa become more common as the planet warms?

Experts estimate that Melissa was about 10 per cent stronger because of climate change.

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One injured, train services suspended as heavy rains lash Andalusia

Around fifty commuter, regional, and long-distance trains connecting Seville, Huelva, and Malaga have been suspended. One person is in serious condition in hospital after being struck by a falling awning in Gibraleón (Huelva).

Spain

Spain holds memorial for flood victims a year after disaster

Cleanup efforts initially led by thousands of residents and volunteers took weeks to scoop up the layers of mud and debris.