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EU

‘Like a bomb hit’: Death toll from devastating floods in western Germany grows to 81

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

At least 81 people have died during massive flooding due to heavy rain in western parts of Germany. Chancellor Angela Merkel pledged federal support for victims as the disaster left many houses destroyed. … Read More >‘Like a bomb hit’: Death toll from devastating floods in western Germany grows to 81

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Southern Netherlands ravaged by floods as thousands evacuated from ‘disaster zone’ in hard-hit Limburg province (VIDEO)

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

Days of heavy rains have triggered major floods across parts of the Netherlands, with the southern Limburg province declared a disaster area as police, firefighters and even soldiers help thousands of residents to find shelter. … Read More >Southern Netherlands ravaged by floods as thousands evacuated from ‘disaster zone’ in hard-hit Limburg province (VIDEO)

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59 killed, 1,300 missing after catastrophic floods slam western Germany (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)

Posted on July 16, 2021July 16, 2021By Editor

Raging floods have killed at least 59 people and left more than 1,000 missing across multiple German states after a torrential downpour, as police officers, soldiers and other relief workers undertake a massive rescue effort. … Read More >59 killed, 1,300 missing after catastrophic floods slam western Germany (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)

2 killed, 20 missing as powerful landslide ploughs through houses due to heavy rain in Japan (VIDEO)

Posted on July 5, 2021July 5, 2021By Editor

Several homes have been destroyed by a landslide amid torrential rain in the city of Atami in the Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. With at least two people killed and around 20 missing, officials have called in the army for help. … Read More >2 killed, 20 missing as powerful landslide ploughs through houses due to heavy rain in Japan (VIDEO)

Dozens of bodies, many of them buried Covid victims, are washed from banks of India’s Ganges by seasonal floods & float downriver

Posted on June 30, 2021June 30, 2021By Editor

Seasonal flooding in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh has washed up dozens of bodies in the River Ganges that had been buried on the banks of the sacred waterway, amid the recent wave of Covid-19 infections. … Read More >Dozens of bodies, many of them buried Covid victims, are washed from banks of India’s Ganges by seasonal floods & float downriver

Russia

Crimean authorities declare state of emergency as rainfall causes flash floods, leaving thousands without water & electricity

Posted on June 21, 2021June 21, 2021By Editor

Authorities in Crimea declared a state of emergency on Thursday after heavy rain caused multiple cities on the Black Sea peninsula to be submerged under water, leading thousands of locals to evacuate their houses and seek shelter. … Read More >Crimean authorities declare state of emergency as rainfall causes flash floods, leaving thousands without water & electricity

Cyclone Yaas batters India’s eastern coast: deaths reported as homes destroyed and airports close (VIDEOS)

Posted on May 28, 2021May 28, 2021By Editor

Cyclone Yaas has made landfall in Odisha State, bringing heavy rain and winds of up to 140kph (87mph) and causing widespread damage across eastern India, destroying homes, flooding villages, and disrupting transport. … Read More >Cyclone Yaas batters India’s eastern coast: deaths reported as homes destroyed and airports close (VIDEOS)

World

‘Catastrophe’ declared in parts of New South Wales as torrential rains batter Australia, sparking spider plague

Posted on March 24, 2021March 24, 2021By Editor

Australia’s insurance industry has declared a “catastrophe” for areas in New South Wales after days of intense downpours led to severe floods across the country, prompting evacuation orders as humans and animals alike seek refuge. … Read More >‘Catastrophe’ declared in parts of New South Wales as torrential rains batter Australia, sparking spider plague

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18,000 evacuated and 38 parts of New South Wales declared ‘natural disaster area’ as flooding devastates Australia (VIDEO)

Posted on March 23, 2021March 23, 2021By Editor

Ten million Australians have been placed under a weather warning as the Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) says the extreme rainfall that caused disastrous flooding in New South Wales will continue. … Read More >18,000 evacuated and 38 parts of New South Wales declared ‘natural disaster area’ as flooding devastates Australia (VIDEO)

Glacier burst: At least 26 dead, up to 200 missing in India as search for survivors continues day after disaster (VIDEO)

Posted on February 8, 2021February 8, 2021By Editor

Extensive rescue efforts are still underway in northern India after a glacier burst caused a major flood and damaged a power plant under construction. At least 26 people died in the incident while almost 200 are still missing. … Read More >Glacier burst: At least 26 dead, up to 200 missing in India as search for survivors continues day after disaster (VIDEO)