05

Jul

Japan braces for return of torrential southern rains that killed 16

Torrential rains that hit Japan's southern island of Kyushu killed 16 people, with 13 going missing and 17 showing no vital signs, public broadcaster NHK said on Sunday, as the weather…

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13

Nov

Venice swamped by ‘Aqua Alta’

Venice called a state of emergency after the second-highest tide recorded on Tuesday flooded its historic basilica and left many of its squares and alleyways inundated with water. Levels of…

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03

Aug

Photo Story: Heavy rain in Berlin

Cars produce fountains on a flooded street during heavy rain in Berlin, Germany. Weather that caused minor flooding in various parts of the German capital.   Photo: EPA-EFE/ALEXANDER BECHER

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23

Sep

Torrential rains and flooding kill four in Tunisia

Torrential rains and flooding in northeastern Tunisia have left at least four dead, including two sisters, the interior ministry said Sunday. A 60-year-old man drowned near the town of Takilsa,…

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20

Aug

Eleven hikers die in Cosenza as they’re carried by currents of a torrent due to heavy rains

Eleven hikers died in Calabria, in the gorges of Raganello in Civita (Cosenza) following the flood wave of a torrent due to the violent rains. Twelve wounded, of these five…

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11

Jul

Japan’s flooding death toll reaches 179

BBC: Japan is still reeling from one of its worst flooding disasters in decades, which has killed at least 179 people and left 70 missing. Torrential rains triggered landslides and floods…

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