Floods Disaster Death

Spain flood death toll expected to rise as dozens missing

Spain is enduring its worst flooding disaster in decades, with at least 95 people dead and dozens more missing.

Spain floods disaster: death toll rises to 205 as extra troops mobilised

Weather agency says four regions remain on amber alert because of risk of rains and storms. The death toll from the floods in Spain this week has risen to 205, as residents in the Valencia region ...

World - The Guardian - 3 hours ago

Valencia floods aftermath 'like a disaster movie'

The BBC's Nicky Schiller reports from the scene of Spanish flooding where cars are piled up.

Climate change worsened disasters that caused half a million deaths: Report

The 10 deadliest extreme weather events of the previous two decades, which contributed to some 570,000 deaths, were all intensified by human-caused climate change, according to a new study from ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Death toll in Bosnia floods reaches 26, with at least 1 still missing

The death toll from this month’s devastating floods and landslides in Bosnia has reached 26 people while rescue teams are searching for at least one more person

World - ABC News - October 14

Authorities elevate the death toll from flash flooding in eastern Spain to 72

World - ABC News - 2 days ago

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 - Yesterday

Spain mourns as death toll passes 150 in catastrophic floods

At least 158 people have died in Spain's worst flooding disaster in decades as rescuers race to find victims.

Spain mourns as death toll passes 150 in catastrophic floods

World - Yahoo News - 11 hours ago

Death toll from Spanish floods rises to 205 as residents appeal for aid

Spanish emergency authorities raised the death toll of the historic flash floods in Spain to at least 205 victims, 202 of them in Valencia alone.

Spain flood deaths top 200, more troops join rescue

World - Yahoo News - 1 hour ago

As Flooding Death Toll Surpasses 200, Spain Braces for More Rain

While the eastern part of Spain reels from historic floods, the southwest is bracing for torrential rainfall.

World - The Wall Street Journal - 34 minutes ago

Death toll in Spain soars to more than 150 following severe flooding

The death toll in Spain has risen to more than 150 people after torrential rain caused severe flooding. The city of Valencia has been declared a disaster zone and officials are warning the ...

Spanish officials elevate death toll from flash floods to at least 95, including 92 in eastern Valencia region

World - ABC News - Yesterday

Spain floods latest: number killed passes 150 as scientists say climate change ‘most likely explanation’

At least 155 people have reportedly died with more rain forecast for the flood-hit region of Valencia. Death toll expected to rise amid anger over preparedness People in Spain: have you ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

Spanish state news agency EFE says the death toll from flash floods has reached 140

World - ABC News - Yesterday

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

World - ABC News - Yesterday

Spain floods death toll passes 150 as country begins three days of mourning

People urged to stay at home as more bad weather forecast, with number of dead expected to rise further. . The death toll from devastating floods in eastern Spain has risen to 158, regional ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

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

World - ABC News - 5 hours ago

Spain death toll tops 200 as more troops head to flood-ravaged areas

World - Yahoo News - 4 hours ago

Maps, satellite images reveal Spain flood impact as death toll hits 205

"Entire houses have disappeared," says a local mayor in Spain's flood-battered Valencia region. "We don't know if there were people inside."

America’s Flooding Problem

We explain how the country is responding in three different ways to disasters.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 22

AI Slop Is Flooding Medium

The blogging platform Medium is facing an influx of AI-generated content. CEO Tony Stubblebine says it “doesn’t matter” as long as nobody reads it.

Tech - Wired - 4 days ago

SBA disaster loan fund running low

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} View Online Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story SBA disaster loan fund running low Congress is facing more pressure ...

Politics - The Hill - October 14

‘Land politics’ are at the root of our costliest natural disasters

Patterns of home-building in climate frontiers and the resources provided to communities following natural disasters are deeply rooted in the political power of land.

Politics - The Hill - October 15

SBA Depletes Disaster Loan Funds After Helene and Milton, Biden Says

Federal officials urged people to keep applying for the loans, which they said they would continue to process while awaiting more funding from Congress, which is not set to reconvene until Nov. 12.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 15

Small Business Administration out of disaster relief funds

The Small Business Administration, a key federal program that provides disaster loans, said it has run out of funds for new emergency loans following hurricanes Helene and Milton.

'Nuclear waste would be disaster for our seaside'

Tourism on the Lincolnshire coast will suffer if an underground facility is built, opponents claim.

Why America needs disaster reform now

Former FEMA Administrator Brock Long calls for reforms to the disaster management system, including increased funding, improved preparedness, and simplified disaster assistance, to address the ...

Politics - The Hill - October 21

Congress must be proactive, not reactive, with disaster recovery

Sen. Thom Tillis has led a bipartisan group of senators in calling for Congress to pass a disaster funding package to assist victims of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, as the SBA disaster loan fund ...

Politics - The Hill - October 23

Saturday Sessions: The Red Clay Strays perform "Disaster"

The Red Clay Strays is one of music's fastest rising bands. Formed in 2016 in Mobile, Alabama, this rock and roll band fronted by singer Brandon Coleman cuts its teeth playing gigs at local venues ...

Mbappé's El Clásico debut a disaster for Real Madrid

Kylian Mbappé set a dubious new record as Real Madrid were trounced by a superior Barcelona.

Sports - ESPN - 4 days ago

Living on a Volcano’s Edge, Italians Practice for Disaster

The Italian authorities carried out a drill of their plan to save a half-million people from toxic fumes, deadly quakes or a full eruption. Vesuvius isn’t the volcano they’re worried about.

Top stories - The New York Times - 5 days ago

Working on the frontline of disaster: Tim Cadogan on leading GoFundMe

Crowdfunding platform has generated $30bn for users since 2010 but faced criticism over a lack of transparency

Business - Financial Times - 5 days ago

The Climate Election: Natural disaster recovery, explained

Hurricane Helene is one of the deadliest hurricanes to make landfall in the mainland U.S. For many places across Florida, Tennessee and the Carolinas, recovery could take months or even years — and ...

Flood defences 'in worst state on record'

The floods minister says she will spend millions on repairs, as victims tell of a "national crisis".

Flood situation in France gradually easing

World - Yahoo News - October 19

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Spain flood death toll expected to rise as dozens missing

Spain floods disaster: death toll rises to 205 as extra troops mobilised

Valencia floods aftermath 'like a disaster movie'

Climate change worsened disasters that caused half a million deaths: Report

Death toll in Bosnia floods reaches 26, with at least 1 still missing

Authorities elevate the death toll from flash flooding in eastern Spain to 72

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

Spain mourns as death toll passes 150 in catastrophic floods

Spain mourns as death toll passes 150 in catastrophic floods

Death toll from Spanish floods rises to 205 as residents appeal for aid

Spain flood deaths top 200, more troops join rescue

As Flooding Death Toll Surpasses 200, Spain Braces for More Rain

Death toll in Spain soars to more than 150 following severe flooding

Spanish officials elevate death toll from flash floods to at least 95, including 92 in eastern Valencia region

Spain floods latest: number killed passes 150 as scientists say climate change ‘most likely explanation’

Spanish state news agency EFE says the death toll from flash floods has reached 140

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

Spain floods death toll passes 150 as country begins three days of mourning

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

Spain death toll tops 200 as more troops head to flood-ravaged areas

Maps, satellite images reveal Spain flood impact as death toll hits 205

America’s Flooding Problem

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SBA disaster loan fund running low

‘Land politics’ are at the root of our costliest natural disasters

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Small Business Administration out of disaster relief funds

'Nuclear waste would be disaster for our seaside'

Why America needs disaster reform now

Congress must be proactive, not reactive, with disaster recovery

Saturday Sessions: The Red Clay Strays perform "Disaster"

Mbappé's El Clásico debut a disaster for Real Madrid

Living on a Volcano’s Edge, Italians Practice for Disaster

Working on the frontline of disaster: Tim Cadogan on leading GoFundMe

The Climate Election: Natural disaster recovery, explained

Flood defences 'in worst state on record'

Flood situation in France gradually easing

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