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A million people hit by flooding in South Sudan
Over a million people in South Sudan have been affected by floods across much of the country, the UN’s humanitarian organisation, Ocha,…
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One dead as flooding hits Italy's northeast flatlands
An "avalanche of water" in northeast Italy claimed one life and left swathes of the Emilia-Romagna region under water Sunday, local…
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Severe weather with heavy flooding in southern France
Heavy rainfall in parts of France caused flooding, evacuations and closed motorways and railway lines on Thursday. The weather service…
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'Water is flooding everywhere' as torrential rains sweep through West and Central Africa
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Houses swept away to the very last brick. Inmates frantically fleeing the city's main prison as its walls got washed…
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Old photo of Thai king cooking taken during Covid-19 pandemic, not after flooding in September 2024
An old photo of Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn cooking during the Covid-19 pandemic has surfaced in social media posts that falsely…
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Before-and-after images reveal destruction in central Europe after deadly flooding
Newly released satellite imagery shows the devastation caused by flooding in central Europe over the past week. Poland, Romania, Austria…
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Death toll rises as historic flooding continues in central Europe
The death toll from severe flooding in central and eastern Europe continued to rise on Monday, with more heavy rains on the way. More than…
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Casualties mount in Central Europe amid historic flooding
Further casualties were reported across Central Europe on Monday as severe flooding continued to overwhelm parts of Austria, Poland and…
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At least 7 dead as flooding ravages central Europe
Flooding in central Europe has led to at least seven deaths since Saturday. According to Reuters, a firefighter in Austria and a man in…
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Czech Republic, Poland report flooding following severe rainfall
Flooding has been reported in the Czech Republic and neighbouring Poland caused by heavy rainfall overnight. Emergency forces in both…
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Central Europe braces for heavy rains and flooding forecast over the weekend
PRAGUE (AP) — The nations of Central Europe were bracing on Friday for severe flooding forecast to hit the Czech Republic, Poland,…
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Central Europe braced for worst flooding in years
Sandbags are being prepared in Austria, reservoirs have been emptied in the Czech Republic and flash floods are expected in Poland, as…
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Flooding in northeastern Nigeria has left 30 people dead and over a million displaced
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Severe flooding in northeastern Nigeria has left 30 people dead and affected more than a million others, authorities…
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Study: Almost 400,000 people in Germany at risk from flooding
Almost 400,000 people in Germany are at immediate risk from flooding, according to a new study by the Independent Institute for…
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Flooding kills more than a dozen people in Morocco and Algeria
RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Torrential downpours hit North Africa's normally arid mountains and deserts over the weekend, causing flooding that…
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Extreme weather in parts of Canada causes major flooding, power outages
Extreme weather in parts of Canada is causing flooding and power outages in several areas, including Toronto, Mississauga, and North…
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Month-old timelapse video falsely linked to 'flooding in southern India'
Screenshot of the false X post, captured on August 8, 2024 The clip was shared after at least 108 people were killed after landslides…
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Flooding on highway in Toronto as torrential rain hits city
TORONTO (AP) — A major highway, several thoroughfares and a key transit hub were flooded in Canada's largest city on Tuesday after…
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Kenya's dramatic flooding sweeps away a central part of the economy: Its farms
MACHAKOS, Kenya (AP) — With dismay, Martha Waema and her husband surveyed their farm that was submerged by weeks of relentless rainfall…
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Austria closes Danube to shipping in response to flooding
The entire course of the Danube in Austria has been closed to shipping due to flooding caused by heavy rainfall in the country, and in…
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Thousands evacuated in deadly German flooding, with more rain to come
Thousands of people were evacuated during the weekend and an emergency rescuer was killed amid severe flooding in southern Germany, as…