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Flash flooding in Spain leaves dozens dead

Spanish authorities say dozens of people have died in flash flooding that is the worst natural disaster to hit the European nation in recent memory.

Flash flooding leaves at least 51 dead in Spain

Spanish authorities said 51 people have died after flash floods swept away cars, turned village streets into rivers and disrupted transportation. Rainstorms caused flooding in a wide swath of ...

Catastrophic Flooding in Spain Kills at Least 95 People

More than a year’s worth of rain fell overnight in some areas, washing away bridges and flooding towns.

World - The Wall Street Journal - 1 hour ago

More than 60 die in Spanish floods

Worst European flooding since 2021 raises questions about how residents were alerted to forecasts of intense rain

World - Financial Times - 9 hours ago

Valencia's cup game postponed after fatal floods

Valencia have has their request to postpone Wednesday's Copa del Rey game against Parla Escuela in Madrid accepted by Spain's football federation (RFEF) after floods in the southeast of the ...

Sports - ESPN - 7 hours 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.

Flash Floods in Spain Kill Dozens: What to Know

Dozens of people were killed after the downpour, which some residents said was the worst they had ever witnessed.

Top stories - The New York Times - 4 hours ago

'Like a tsunami': Spaniards recount horror of deadly floods

Flash floods sparked by torrential rainfall have killed 95 people around Valencia, while dozens are still missing.

More than 90 die in Spanish floods

Worst European flooding since 2021 raises questions about how residents were alerted to forecasts of intense rain

Business - Financial Times - 4 hours ago

Milton threatens to trigger flood insurance reckoning for Congress

Lawmakers are preparing to step in if the hurricane overwhelms the National Flood Insurance Program.

Politics - Politico - October 9

Eagles stuck in scoring drought the team hasn't seen in 90 years, plus 13 more wild NFL stats from Week 6

If you want to have your mind blown, just check out these 14 crazy stats from Week 6

Sports - CBS Sports - October 14

Steve Bannon is in prison, but Trump is using his 'flood the zone' media strategy

Steve Bannon's strategy of flooding the media with misinformation and lies is being used by Donald Trump in the 2024 election, drowning out important issues and facts in favor of spin and ...

Politics - The Hill - October 14

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

Several thousand attend a funeral service in southern Bosnia for 19 killed in devastating floods

Several thousand mourners in southern Bosnia have converged around 19 caskets covered in traditional Islamic green cloth, part of a funeral service held for those killed during the destructive ...

World - ABC News - October 15

A Flood of A.I. Slop + Searching for Satoshi + the Hot Mess Express Returns

There’s just so much slop that at a certain point it makes the internet basically useless.

Tech - The New York Times - October 15

Monsoon flooding closes schools and offices in India's southern IT hubs

Schools, colleges and government offices have shut in parts of southern India as heavy monsoon rains triggered severe flooding

World - ABC News - October 16

DeSantis praises Milton recovery efforts as rising flood waters persist in Florida

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is praising Hurricane Milton recovery efforts, saying power has never been restored to so many so quickly after a storm

Family of Tennessee Flood Victim Killed During Helene Sues His Employer

Johnny Peterson was one of six employees of Impact Plastics left dead or missing after the storm. Workers said they were not allowed to leave the plant in time to get to safety.

Business - Inc. - October 16

Democrats flooded with cash in fight for Congress as the GOP tries to stretch its money

Democrats in key Senate and House races once again posted huge fundraising numbers, vastly outspending their Republican opponents from July through September.

Climate change worsened deadly Nepal floods, scientists say

World - Yahoo News - October 16

Flooded cars for sale in Arizona? How consumers can spot hurricane damage

As recent Hurricanes Milton and Helene continue to devastate the East Coast, Arizonans could also be affected - in a different way.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 16

California Is Flooding School Cafeterias With Vegan Meals—and Kids Like It

Credit environmentally conscious students—and a handful of state funding programs.

Tech - Wired - October 19

2 dead, hundreds rescued in 'dangerous' New Mexico flash flooding

Roswell, New Mexico, experienced an overnight Flash Flood Emergency into Sunday morning, the National Weather Service reported.

Residents and activists in central Bosnia clean up a lake after massive floods

Residents and activists in central Bosnia are pulling out debris and trash from a lake in a region that was devastated by deadly floods and landslides

World - ABC News - October 20

2 Dead, Hundreds Rescued in ‘Historic’ New Mexico Floods

Roswell, N.M., received nearly a third of its annual rainfall total in just a few hours on Sunday. Rescue efforts were ongoing with more storms in the forecast.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 20

2 dead, 309 people rescued after severe flooding in New Mexico

The New Mexico National Guard continued search and rescue operations Sunday in Roswell after record rainfall produced severe flooding in and around the city and Chaves County and left at least two ...

Storm Ashley clean-up begins after high winds and flooding

Storm Ashley brought high winds and rain to several parts of west and northern Scotland on Sunday

Record New Mexico rainfall causes deadly flash flooding

Record rainfall caused severe flooding in and around Roswell, New Mexico, over the weekend that killed at least two people and injured dozens more. The National Weather Service recorded nearly half ...

A Radical Approach to Flooding in the UK: Give Land Back to the Sea

When a huge tract of land on the Somerset coast was deliberately flooded, the project was slammed as “ridiculous” by a local lawmaker. But the results have been transformative.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 22

Floods recovery ‘test case’ leaves millions still in tents

Debt-burdened Pakistan becomes an example of how not to tackle the massive rebuild from extreme climate events

World - Financial Times - October 22

Climate change is making polluted sites more susceptible to flooding

Our experience here in Houston may be a warning to other communities that we are unprepared for this climate change threat.

Politics - The Hill - October 22

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