Postponed Fatal Floods

Dozens dead in flash floods in Valencia, Spain, officials say

The flash floods were caused by heavy rain, which by Wednesday morning had begun "easing off," according to the country's meteorological agency.

Woman and her dog rescued from waist-high flooding in Spain

A woman and her dog were airlifted to safety in eastern Spain, as torrential rain caused deadly flooding so high that rescuers had to swim through chest-high waters to get to her. According to the ...

‘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 - 7 hours ago

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

World - ABC News - 10 hours ago

Were flood alerts issued too late? Blame game rages in Spain

Recriminations fly on social media as people ask why local authorities were not better prepared.

Scientists say climate change made Spanish floods worse

Climate change had a role in making the storm that hit Spain more intense and deadly, say scientists

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

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Spain battles deadliest flood disaster in decades as death toll rises to 95

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

This mother made six attempts to raise the alarm about her sick toddler. Doctors told her he’d be fine. They were fatally wrong

The death of her son, Micah, highlights the danger of medics ignoring parental concerns. ‘It was like they were gaslighting us,’ says Keri-Sue McManus. On the morning of 30 November 2022, Keri-Sue ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

‘Amorous couple’ blamed for causing flooding that shut down two Melbourne CBD train stations

Minister says sprinkler was dislodged before Melbourne Central and Flagstaff stations were evacuated on night of Olivia Rodrigo concert. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

‘It’s shameful and I won’t pay it’: flood-hit Italians rage against insurance call

The destruction in northern Italy has ignited debate in a country where just 6% of homes are insured against natural disaster. It was 2am when the parish priest, Giovanni Samorì, was woken by a ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

309 rescued, sheriff stranded on car roof after deadly flooding in New Mexico

Chaves County Sheriff Mike Herrington posted a video on social media showing him standing on top of his vehicle surrounded by floodwaters.

Storm-triggered floods in Philippines spark frantic calls to rescue trapped people, some on roofs

Torrential rain set off by an approaching storm has swamped eastern Philippine cities and towns in widespread floods that trapped people, some on their roofs, and sparked frantic appeals for rescue ...

World - ABC News - October 23

Tropical storm battering Philippines leaves at least 24 people dead in flooding and landslides

Widespread flooding and landslides set off by a tropical storm in the northeastern Philippines left at least 24 people dead, swept away cars and prompted authorities to scramble for motorboats to ...

World - ABC News - 6 days ago

Tropical storm battering Philippines leaves at least 23 people dead in flooding and landslides