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Family Rescued from Pakistan Floods, 200 Dead Since July

Aug 20, 2024

A family of seven was dramatically rescued from floodwaters in Pakistan's Baluchistan province when a construction equipment operator pulled their vehicle to safety in the Qilla Abdullah region. The Chief Minister of Baluchistan, Sarfraz…

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Monsoon Rains Claim 25 Lives in 24 Hours in Pakistan

Aug 18, 2024

Monsoon rains continue to severely affect Pakistan. Twenty-five people lost their lives in the last 24 hours due to floods and destruction caused by heavy rains across the country. In addition many buildings, agricultural lands, roads,…

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North Korea Evacuates 13,000 Flood Victims to Pyongyang

Aug 16, 2024

North Korea has relocated approximately 13,000 flood victims to the capital, Pyongyang, following last month's devastating floods. These individuals, including women, children, the elderly, and disabled, were housed in…

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Storms Cause Floods in Italy’s Turin

Aug 15, 2024

Storms led to chaos in Italy's Turin yesterday, causing floods on roads and blowing away roofs. Around 100 'technical rescue' interventions were carried out by local firefighters.

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Death Toll from Landslide in India’s Wayanad Rises to 93

Jul 30, 2024

The death toll from landslides caused by heavy rainfall in the Wayanad district of the Indian state of Kerala, where search and rescue operations continue, has risen to 93 and the number of injured to 128. Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi…

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Landslide Leaves 36 Dead India

Jul 30, 2024

Landslides that occurred in 3 different areas India's Wayanad district after heavy rainfall, buried many people underground. Authorities have reported that 36 people have died and more than 70 people have been injured so far.

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Missing Officer’s Body Found in Flood Waters in Japan

Jul 27, 2024

Authorities in Japan's Yamagata Prefecture said they found another dead body in the floodwaters, which also hit Akita Prefecture. It was detected that the body belonged to one of the 2 police officers who were swept away by the flood with…

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Burst Dam Floods Houses in Russia’s Chelyabinsk

Jul 27, 2024

Heavy rains caused a dam in the Chelyabinsk region of Russia to burst. The waters flooded many houses nearby, forcing locals to climb on their roofs and wait for help. Authorities said hundreds of people were evacuated and no casualties…

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One Dead, 3 Missing after Severe Rainfall in Japan

Jul 26, 2024

Heavy rains in Japan's Yamagata and Akita prefectures have caused deaths and disappearances since yesterday. A man who went missing on the banks of the Omono River in Akita prefecture was found dead. Meanwhile, authorities reported that two…

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One Went Missing after Landslide in Japan

Jul 25, 2024

Heavy rains that started last night in Japan's Yamagata and Akita prefectures caused floods, landslides, and overflowing. One person was reported missing after a landslide in Akita state. The Japan Meteorological Agency announced that…

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