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Thailand

Oxygen level is getting lower as new rains approach

As the 12 Thai boys trapped in a cave send emotional letters to their parents the Thai authorities say that rains threaten further flooding in the coming weeks

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Russians throw 'Venetian Carnival' in floods to woo roadwork fixtures

Locals decided to shed light on their town's problem in a humorous way.

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We look back at some of the highlights from this week's No Comment section.

France

Explained: Why Europe is having a crazy weather season

The scientific phenomenon behind soaring temperatures and continuous thunderstorms across the UK and Europe explained

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Monsoon rains cause heavy flooding in Sri Lanka

At least eight dead from flooding and landslides

Australia

Australia floods declared a catastrophe

Torrential rain, floods and storms in north Queensland have been declared a catastrophe by the Insurance Council of Australia. On Friday, the Government declared a disaster situation after towns were cut off, residents evacuated from their homes and more than 200 dwellings were flooded.

World News

Major floods twice as common as 30 years ago, data shows

Floods are the most damaging natural disasters in the world and their frequency has increased sharply.

France

Paris river surges as heavy rainfall threatens flooding

The Seine river is predicted to peak at around six metres this weekend.

France

France braces amid orange flood warnings

An orange warning is the second-highest alert and means citizens are advised to "be very vigilant" of the risk brought on by dangerous weather.

Ireland

Storm Eleanor lashes Ireland, UK and France

High tides, heavy rains and strong winds cause flooding, bring down trees and cut power to some 250,000 homes.

Philippines

Deadly tropical storm hits eastern Philippines

At least 26 people are reported dead and more than 20 others missing as tropical storm Kai-tak hits the Philippines

World News

Winter hits Europe in unexpected ways

A series of unusual weather events has taken place across the continent.

Greece

Drone footage shows devastation of floods in Greece

The floods have taken the lives of at least 16 people and left scores homeless

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Greece: flash flooding overturns cars

Flash flooding near Athens overturns cars and kills over a dozen people.

Greece

Greek PM promises full inquiry into deadly floods

At least 15 people were killed and more than a dozen injured on the outskirts of Athens after heavy rain caused flash floods

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Dutch show the way to deal with climate change

Greece

At least 15 dead in Greek flash floods

The death toll in flash floods in Greece has risen to at least 15 with scores more people homeless after a night of heavy rains.

Greece

Flash floods in Greece kill at least 15

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Highest water levels reached in Venice in four years

Tourists are forced to wear boots to stay dry as water levels in Venice reach their highest in four years

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Vietnam's Hoi An floods following powerful typhoon

Vietnam's Hoi An floods following powerful typhoon