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Homes and crops damaged as floods spread across Romania

Strong winds and torrential rain over the two days have triggered severe flooding across Romania, displacing hundreds and damaging homes, crops and infrastructure.

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Several areas hit by flooding in Romania after two days of heavy rain

The Praid Salt mine is not only of economic importance to Romania, it is also a major tourism magnet, attracting approximately half-a-million tourists annually.

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Severe flooding cripples Romania's historic Praid salt mine

Heavy flooding in Romania's Harghita County has caused critical conditions at the historic Praid salt mine, a major tourist attraction. Authorities are assessing the damage.

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Three dead, thousands affected after floodwaters swamp New South Wales

Record-breaking floods on Australia’s east coast have left at least three people dead and one missing, as authorities warn of more heavy rain in the coming days.

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Three dead and two missing after floods ravage French Riviera

Severe thunderstorms and flooding have caused deaths and destruction in the Var region of southeastern France.

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Bodies of Belgian mother and son found in Jordan after weekend floods

Sunday's flooding in southern Jordan also led to the evacuation of hundreds of tourists from the Petra archaeological site, the country's main tourist attraction.

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Severe storms lash southern Poland, causing widespread damage

Violent storms swept across southern Poland on Sunday, bringing heavy hail, strong winds and flash flooding.

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Meet the photographer giving a face to Spain's flooding unsung heroes

After fatal floods swept through Spain in 2024, photographer Raúl Belinchón captured powerful portraits of mud-soaked volunteers, a series that later won acclaim at the Sony World Photography Awards.

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Valencians physically, emotionally exhausted six months on from floods

Valencians process historical outage whilst marking six months since the DANA floods that took the lives of 227 people.

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Europe’s great spa towns are being threatened by climate change

Rising temperatures, flooding and drought could soon threaten the natural springs that have created Europe’s famed spa towns.

Climate

'Pain’ of climate change was clear in Europe last year, experts say

Storms and flooding across Europe last year affected a total of 413,000 people, led to the loss of at least 335 lives and are estimated to have cost at least €18 billion in damages.

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Is it safe to travel to Lanzarote after Storm Olivier?

European governments have updated their travel advice for tourists in the Canary Islands.

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Flooding in Kinshasa leaves at least 33 dead and hundreds displaced

Heavy rains in Kinshasa caused the Ndjili River to overflow, killing 33 people and displacing hundreds as floodwaters damaged homes and key infrastructure.

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At least 18 killed as foods grip midwestern and southern US states

Flooding in the US south and midwest has claimed 18 lives and submerged homes and roads. Rescue teams are working to protect communities as water levels rise.

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Climate change intensified severe Greek storms, new study finds

The research found that storms are up to 15 per cent wetter now than they would have been in the past.

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Floodwaters sweep away cars as heavy rain hits Paros island

Experts warn that more severe weather is on the way, with heavy rain expected to hit the Aegean islands, particularly the Cyclades.

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Heavy rainfall fills Spain's reservoirs — and brings flash flooding

Reservoirs around the country are now around 66% full on average, according to Spain's environment and ecological transition ministry — the highest level in a decade.

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Dozens evacuated after flooding hits central and northern Spain

In the municipality of Mejorada del Campo near Madrid 48 people were evacuated after storm Martinho brought heavy rains.

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Storm Martinho triggers flood warnings and damage across Spain

Storm Martinho causes widespread damage and flooding risks in Spain, with Madrid facing record rainfall and Galicia and Andalusia experiencing strong winds and disruptions.

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Germany-sized ice block lost from world glaciers since records began

Five of the past six years have witnessed the most rapid glacier retreat on record.