Criticised Devastating Floods

Storm Bert: forecasters and politicians criticised after devastating floods

Critics claim warnings and defences were inadequate but Met Office says storm was ‘well forecast’. . Weather forecasters and politicians have come in for strong criticism after hundreds of homes ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Devastating floods kill at least 60 in Spain

Parts of Spain are recovering from severe flooding that killed at least 60 people. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay has more.

Devastating flooding in Spain kill at least 95 people

Flooding in eastern Spain has killed at least 95 people, with the worst damage around Valencia. The number of victims is expected to rise as search and rescue crews pull people out of the water.

In Spanish Town Devastated by Flood, a Grim Search for Bodies

Rescuers in Paiporta, where more than 60 people died, were still pulling bodies from the mud. “We are alive,” a resident said. “But we have lost everything.”

Top stories - The New York Times - November 1

Scale of Spain floods destruction shown in before and after photos

Satellite images and on-the-ground photos show the scale of destruction caused by the floods.

Spain flood death toll expected to rise as weather warning systems criticised

Rescue workers are set to comb through debris in worst hit areas like Valencia, after at least 95 people were killed in deadliest floods in a generation. Rescue workers in Spain continued to search ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

European football: Simeone criticises playing in Spain after floods disaster

‘It doesn’t make any sense,’ says Atlético Madrid manager Barcelona counterpart Hansi Flick also voices concerns The Atlético Madrid manager, Diego Simeone, said on Saturday it made no sense to ...

World - The Guardian - November 2

Explained: The weather conditions that brought the floods

Much of the country has been badly hit by heavy rain and hailstorms, triggering rapid flooding across multiple areas.

‘We were trapped like rats’: Spain’s floods bring devastation and despair

Residents describe impact of floods and downpours – with some places hit with a year’s worth of rain in just eight hours. Spanish flash floods – live updates The gratitude that greeted ...

World - The Guardian - October 30

Spain’s government declares three days of mourning for victims of devastating flash floods

World - ABC News - October 30

Almost 100 people killed by devastating floods in eastern Spain

Floods sparked by torrential rain in Spain's Valencia region have left almost 100 people dead and others still missing amid mud-caked debris.

At least 155 people were killed in devastating flash floods in Spain

Devastating floods have killed at least 155 people in eastern and southern Spain, local officials announced Thursday, after torrential rain fueled the worst natural disaster in the country’s modern ...

Death toll from devastating flash floods in Spain stands at 207

World - Yahoo News - November 2

Angry crowd confront Spanish king during visit region devastated by floods

Spain's worst floods in decades have left whole neighborhoods covered in mud and strewn with mangled cars and debris. More than 200 people have died and many more are missing.

78 people still missing after devastating Spanish floods

World - Yahoo News - November 8

Storm Bert floods 'absolutely devastating', says Welsh FM

Eluned Morgan says there will be discussions about the support given to those impacted.

Spain floods latest: three days of mourning declared after dozens killed – as weather alert level raised

Prime minister Pedro Sánchez warned the weather in the Valencia region was still ‘wreaking havoc’. Dozens feared dead after torrential rain and floods in Spain People in Spain: have you ...

World - The Guardian - October 30

Copa del Rey games and other sporting events postponed after deadly floods devastate southern Spain

The Copa del Rey matches involving Valencia and Levante have been postponed following floods that have killed at least 95 people and caused havoc in southern Spain

Sports - ABC News - October 30

Spain's transport minister says bodies of dead still trapped in cars left by devastating flash floods

World - ABC News - October 31

Spanish authorities boost death toll from devastating flash floods to at least 155 victims

World - ABC News - October 31

'We all know someone who has died' - the town in Valencia devastated by floods

The BBC has visited Paiporta, Valencia, where dozens of people have been confirmed dead.

Spanish authorities raise death toll from devastating flash floods to at least 205

World - ABC News - November 1

Photos: Spain devastated by historic floods as more than 200 people reported dead

World - Yahoo News - November 1

Spain approves 10.6 billion-euro relief package after devastating floods that killed over 200 people

World - ABC News - November 5

Valencia's first game since devastating floods was an emotional release for club, players and city

After last month's flooding claimed at least 221 lives, Valencia's return to action at Mestalla provided a place for unity, support and respect.

Sports - ESPN - 2 days ago

'Dick Dastardly' tactics - Hill criticises Verstappen

Red Bull's Max Verstappen accused of acting like Wacky Races villain Dick Dastardly by former world champion Damon Hill.

Marler criticised after saying haka 'needs binning'

England prop Joe Marler is criticised after posting that the haka "needs binning" before Saturday's match against New Zealand.

Tebas criticises Madrid for Ballon d'Or no-show

LaLiga president Javier Tebas has criticised Real Madrid for boycotting the Ballon d'Or ceremony in Paris on Monday.

Sports - ESPN - October 31

Bill Gates criticises Budget cut to overseas aid

Hidden in the Budget was a decision not to renew a Tory-era £2.5bn top-up to the UK's overseas aid budget.

Krejcikova criticises journalist over forehead remark

Barbora Krejcikova criticises a journalist's "unprofessional commentary" after he made a remark about her appearance on air.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 10

UK police to investigate treatment of England fans

Local police in Athens are said to have used riot shields and tear gas to control England fans before the Nations League fixture with Greece.

Amnesty criticises ministers for arms firm funding

World - Yahoo News - November 18

Cooper criticises referee Madley after penalty calls

Leicester City boss Steve Cooper is highly critical of referee Andy Madley after his side's 2-1 defeat by Chelsea.

Portuguese far-right leader criticised over police shooting comments

Complaint filed against André Ventura and two Chega colleagues for statements about fatal shooting of black man. Former politicians, musicians and lawyers from across Portugal have filed a criminal ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

Marler left England camp for personal reasons before post criticising haka

Prop calls for haka to be ‘binned’ before deleting post Post has provoked fierce backlash in New Zealand Joe Marler left the England camp preparing for the autumn internationals opener, against ...

World - The Guardian - October 30

Latest in Criticised Devastating Floods

Storm Bert: forecasters and politicians criticised after devastating floods

Devastating floods kill at least 60 in Spain

Devastating flooding in Spain kill at least 95 people

In Spanish Town Devastated by Flood, a Grim Search for Bodies

Scale of Spain floods destruction shown in before and after photos

Spain flood death toll expected to rise as weather warning systems criticised

European football: Simeone criticises playing in Spain after floods disaster

Explained: The weather conditions that brought the floods

‘We were trapped like rats’: Spain’s floods bring devastation and despair

Spain’s government declares three days of mourning for victims of devastating flash floods

Almost 100 people killed by devastating floods in eastern Spain

At least 155 people were killed in devastating flash floods in Spain

Death toll from devastating flash floods in Spain stands at 207

Angry crowd confront Spanish king during visit region devastated by floods

78 people still missing after devastating Spanish floods

Storm Bert floods 'absolutely devastating', says Welsh FM

Spain floods latest: three days of mourning declared after dozens killed – as weather alert level raised

Copa del Rey games and other sporting events postponed after deadly floods devastate southern Spain

Spain's transport minister says bodies of dead still trapped in cars left by devastating flash floods

Spanish authorities boost death toll from devastating flash floods to at least 155 victims

'We all know someone who has died' - the town in Valencia devastated by floods

Spanish authorities raise death toll from devastating flash floods to at least 205

Photos: Spain devastated by historic floods as more than 200 people reported dead

Spain approves 10.6 billion-euro relief package after devastating floods that killed over 200 people

Valencia's first game since devastating floods was an emotional release for club, players and city

'Dick Dastardly' tactics - Hill criticises Verstappen

Marler criticised after saying haka 'needs binning'

Tebas criticises Madrid for Ballon d'Or no-show

Bill Gates criticises Budget cut to overseas aid

Krejcikova criticises journalist over forehead remark

UK police to investigate treatment of England fans

Amnesty criticises ministers for arms firm funding

Cooper criticises referee Madley after penalty calls

Portuguese far-right leader criticised over police shooting comments

Marler left England camp for personal reasons before post criticising haka

Topics