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Flash floods in southern and eastern Spain triggered by heavy rains, reports Reuters

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Flash floods in southern and eastern Spain triggered by heavy rains, reports Reuters

Heavy rains caused by a cold front sweeping across southeastern Spain led to flooding in various areas on Tuesday, prompting authorities to advise citizens to stay home and avoid unnecessary travel. Spain’s state weather agency, AEMET, issued a red alert in the eastern Valencia region and the second-highest level of alert in parts of Andalusia … Read more

Fatalities reported as floods impact flatlands in northeast Italy

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Fatalities reported as floods impact flatlands in northeast Italy

An “avalanche of water” in northeast Italy claimed one life and left swathes of the Emilia-Romagna region under water Sunday, local officials said. Heavy overnight rain and flooding swept through the flatland already battered by extreme weather as recently as last month. Regional authorities said the deluge hit around the city of Bologna and outlying … Read more