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Beijing raises death toll from Henan floods to 302, 50 missing as more extreme weather strikes China (VIDEO)

Posted on August 10, 2021August 10, 2021By Editor

Authorities in China have said that the death toll from the devastating floods in Henan province has reached 302, most of whom died in the provincial capital Zhengzhou where a subway line was earlier flooded. … Read More >Beijing raises death toll from Henan floods to 302, 50 missing as more extreme weather strikes China (VIDEO)

150 killed & villages destroyed after flash flooding ravages northeastern Afghanistan, Taliban says

Posted on August 5, 2021August 5, 2021By Editor

Flash floods ripped through villages in a Taliban-controlled area of eastern Afghanistan, destroying dozens of homes and burying people in mud and water. The militant group said 150 people have been killed. … Read More >150 killed & villages destroyed after flash flooding ravages northeastern Afghanistan, Taliban says

Monsoon rains trigger floods and landslides in India leaving at least 67 dead

Posted on July 28, 2021July 28, 2021By Editor

At least 67 people have died as monsoon rainfall sparked floods and landslides, primarily in the western Indian state of Maharashtra where some areas have received 23 inches of rain in 24 hours. … Read More >Monsoon rains trigger floods and landslides in India leaving at least 67 dead

Hundreds of thousands evacuated from areas devastated by floods as China death toll rises to 33 and more rain forecast (VIDEO)

Posted on July 24, 2021July 24, 2021By Editor

Thousands of people are being evacuated from their homes in Henan province by a 76,000-strong relief force, as the meteorological office warns that storms and heavy rain is set to continue. … Read More >Hundreds of thousands evacuated from areas devastated by floods as China death toll rises to 33 and more rain forecast (VIDEO)

Chinese subway passengers trapped by rising floodwaters as torrential rain pounds Henan province (VIDEOS)

Posted on July 21, 2021July 21, 2021By Editor

Subway riders in Zhengzhou in China’s Henan province found themselves trapped by rising floodwaters on Tuesday as rivers burst their banks, pouring into streets and disrupting train services after 200mm of rain fell in one hour. … Read More >Chinese subway passengers trapped by rising floodwaters as torrential rain pounds Henan province (VIDEOS)

Amid rain and floods, China sends military to stop ‘imminent’ dam collapse in Henan

Posted on July 20, 2021July 20, 2021By Editor

As floods wreak havoc on China’s Henan province, the military has been dispatched to prevent a dam from collapsing. Floodwaters have already washed away two dams elsewhere in China this week. … Read More >Amid rain and floods, China sends military to stop ‘imminent’ dam collapse in Henan

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Rail service disrupted & new evacuations ordered in Europe as death toll from floods tops 180

Posted on July 18, 2021July 18, 2021By Editor

The death toll in Europe shot past 180 on Sunday, while more parts of the continent were hit by disastrous floods caused by heavy rainfall. … Read More >Rail service disrupted & new evacuations ordered in Europe as death toll from floods tops 180

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Belgium sets day of mourning as death toll from catastrophic floods in Europe rises to 153

Posted on July 18, 2021July 18, 2021By Editor

The death toll from devastating floods in Europe has grown to 153 as of Saturday morning. Belgium will observe a day of mourning for the victims on July 20. … Read More >Belgium sets day of mourning as death toll from catastrophic floods in Europe rises to 153

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Hundreds injured and more than 1,000 missing in one German district alone, amid severe floods – police

Posted on July 18, 2021July 18, 2021By Editor

The small rural district of Ahrweiler, in western Germany, seemingly faced the full wrath of the week’s severe floods, with the foul weather leaving dozens of people dead, hundreds injured, and scores of homes reduced to rubble. … Read More >Hundreds injured and more than 1,000 missing in one German district alone, amid severe floods – police

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Drone VIDEO shows partly submerged German town as severe floods claim 100+ lives nationwide

Posted on July 17, 2021July 17, 2021By Editor

Aerial footage shows the scale of destruction in a German village after the western part of the country was hit by devastating flood this week. The death toll has risen to over 100 as rescue helicopters were sent to the area. … Read More >Drone VIDEO shows partly submerged German town as severe floods claim 100+ lives nationwide