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Scores killed in Sri Lanka floods

Sri Lanka officials say 151 people have been killed in floods and landslides and the state-run disaster management centre said 111 people were still missing after the worst torrential rains since…

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Sri Lanka appeals for aid after deadly floods

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More than 100 dead after floods hit Sri Lanka

Dozens more are missing after monsoon rains, which began on Friday, battered the region.

Canada

Canada: Flooding state of emergency in Montreal

The city of Montreal has declared a state of emergency, amid the worst flooding in decades in the Canadian province of Quebec.

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Canada: flooding in Quebec forces hundreds to evacuate

In Canada, flooding caused by torrential rain has forced hundreds of families to evacuate.

USA

US Midwest braces for more rain after deadly storm front kills 20

The National Guard was deployed to help with relief efforts.

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Deadly storms sweep United States

Central, southern and eastern parts of the United States are reeling after a fierce storm system brought torrential rain and tornadoes, leaving at least 16 people…

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Deadly storms rip through America's Midwest

At least thirteen people have died after severe storms brought flooding to America’s Midwest.

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North Carolina weathering the storms

People in North Carolina were paying attention to rising rivers Tuesday after storms gave the state its worst drenching since a damaging hurricane late last…

Colombia

Second deadly landslide in a month rocks Colombia

A deadly landslide has rocked Colombia for the second time this month, claiming at least 11 lives just weeks after more than 300 were killed in a similar…

Iran

Floods in Iran kill at least 35

At least 35 people have died and eight are reported missing after heavy rains triggered flash floods in north-west Iran.

New Zealand

Tailwind of Cyclone Debbie wreaks havoc in New Zealand

The remnants of Cyclone Debbie moved to New Zealand after pounding the Australian coast

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Cyclone Debbie: Deadly flooding on east coast of Australia

In the wake of the powerful cyclone, flooding and destruction has created a disaster zone stretching 1,000 kilometres.

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Floods in Peru

Thousands in northwestern Peru were struggling to recover from ongoing deadly flooding on Friday (March 31) after the Piura River overflowed.

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Australian cyclone brings close encounters with wildlife

Over Tuesday and Wednesday, the Australian state of Queensland was battered by Cyclone Debbie.

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China comes to the aid of flood-hit Peru with $1.5 million donation

Beijing has donated $1.

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Torrential rains to continue in flood-hit Peru

The floods have claimed at least 78 lives and a state of emergency has been declared covering half of the country.

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Peru declares state of emergency due to deadly floods

A car owner had a lucky escape in Peru as he tried to cross a swollen river.

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Flash floods in Brazil

A strong storm with heavy rain, hail and strong winds struck Uberaba, Brazil, on Saturday afternoon (18 March).

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El Nino batters Peru

The number of people killed in Peru following intense rains and mudslides has climbed to 72.