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Landslide in Colombia Kills 4

Mar 11, 2025

Heavy rainfall triggered flooding and landslides in Colombia’s Narino region, killing four people in El Encano, Pasto. Narino Governor Luis Alfonso Escobar said the disaster caused severe damage, sweeping away homes,…

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Heavy Flooding Hits Mecca After Torrential Rain

Jan 7, 2025

Severe rainfall in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, caused streets to flood, turning roads into lakes and sweeping vehicles away in powerful currents. The Saudi Meteorological Service issued a red alert for Mecca, Medina, and Jeddah as hail,…

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Flooding in Spain’s South Forces 3,000 Evacuations

Nov 14, 2024

Heavy rains in eastern and southern Spain triggered severe flooding, particularly impacting Malaga and Granada. Streets turned into lakes, and over 3,000 residents near the Guadalhorce River were evacuated. Schools were closed,…

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Buildings Collapse in India Amid Heavy Rains and Floods

Sep 26, 2024

Heavy rainfall in the northern Indian state of Bihar caused the Ganges River to overflow, resulting in widespread flooding. At least 10 people have died due to the floods, and in Bhagalpur district, two buildings along the…

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Death Toll Rises to 11 in Japan’s Ishikawa Floods

Sep 26, 2024

The death toll from the floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, has risen to 11. Local authorities confirmed the discovery of two more bodies, while 12 others have been reported injured.…

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Storm Boris Claims 10 Lives Across Central and Eastern Europe

Sep 16, 2024

The death toll from Storm Boris, which has caused severe flooding across Austria, Romania, the Czech Republic, and Poland, has risen to 10. The storm, active for three days, forced the evacuation of over 10,500 people in the Czech…

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Poland Declares State of Natural Disaster Following Hurricane Boris

Sep 16, 2024

Poland has declared a state of natural disaster in response to severe floods and inundations caused by Hurricane Boris, which struck the southern and southwestern regions. Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced the decision, aiming…

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Dam Overflow in Sudan Floods 20 Villages, Leaving 60 Dead and Hundreds Missing

Aug 27, 2024

A catastrophic dam overflow in Sudan has resulted in severe flooding across 20 villages in the region north of Port Sudan, causing the deaths of at least 60 people. The disaster occurred after heavy rains over the weekend caused…

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Heavy Rain Causes Flooding in Tokyo, Disrupts Transportation

Aug 21, 2024

Severe rainfall in Tokyo led to widespread flooding, particularly affecting train and subway stations in areas like Minato district. Streets and underpasses were also inundated, causing significant challenges for both drivers and…

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Florida Declares Emergency as Hurricane Debby Approaches

Aug 5, 2024

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency and deployed 3,000 National Guard members in response to Hurricane Debby. The hurricane, which has intensified with sustained winds of 120 km/h, is expected to cause…

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