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How can big cities adapt to risks of floods?

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Shifting climate patterns are leading to more unpredictable weather extremes and changes in urban infrastructures are leaving cities around the world exposed to floods.

06/04/2020

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Deadly floods leave path of destruction in Rio de Janeiro

At least four people have died and hundreds affected by heavy rains that have been lashing Rio de Janeiro since Saturday, causing severe floods.

03/03/2020

United Kingdom

Storm Jorge: Europe braces for heavy rain, floods — and Saharan dust

Authorities in Ireland and the UK have warned that the rain expected this weekend is likely to "worsen the flooding situation" ushered in by storm Dennis.

28/02/2020

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Brazil: Heavy rains cause floods and mudslide in Sao Paulo

Local television stations showed cars covered by water, flooded streets, and kilometres of traffic jams in Sao Paulo in what some called a "chaotic" day.

11/02/2020

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Torrential rain triggers deadly flooding in Madagascar

The tropical nation is in the midst of an intense six-month rainy season that can be deadly.

27/01/2020

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Thousands evacuated as deadly flooding hits Cambodia

Eleven people, including two children, have died and 10,000 families have been evacuated across 14 provinces in the past 10 days due to severe flooding. On Sunday (September 18) the water resource ministry had forecast water levels to continue to rise in several provinces, including Prey Veng.

18/09/2019

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Dramatic baby rescue amid severe flooding in southeastern Spain

Workers battled waist-high floodwaters to get to those who were stranded after two days of torrential rain.

14/09/2019

Spain

Floods in Spain kill at least six people

At least six people were killed and more than 3,000 evacuated after two days of severe rain in southeastern Spain.

13/09/2019

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Downpour hits east China province, flooding roads and farmland

Heavy rain battered east China's Zhejiang Province on Tuesday, flooding roads and farmland.

17/07/2019

Spain

Watch: Unexpected flooding turns deadly in northeastern Spain

Torrential rain and hail brought unexpected flooding to parts of northeastern Spain on Monday evening, killing at least one person.

09/07/2019

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Heavy rains in Indonesia hit the city of Samarinda

At least 10,300 people were affected by the floods that hit Samarinda, Indonesia, on Sunday.

11/06/2019

Italy

Watch: Italian firefighters rescue group from swollen river

Firefighters in northern Italy rescued three people from a flooded river over the weekend using ropes and planks of wood.

03/02/2019

Italy

Nine members of one family are killed following torrential storms in Sicily

Woodlands devastated by floods and landslides

04/11/2018

Italy

Italy deals with effects of deadly storms

A wave of extreme weather has hit Italy, with the regions of Veneto and Liguria particularly affected.

03/11/2018

Italy

Video of rainfall turns bridge into waterfall in Southern Italy

Flooding turns a bridge into a stunning waterfall in Southern Italy as it battles with heavy rain

23/10/2018

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19/10/2018

France

Death toll from floods in south-west France 'climbs to at least 12'

Death toll from floods in south-west France 'climbs to at least 12'

15/10/2018

World

At least ten people killed as flash floods hit Spanish island of Mallo

At least ten people have been killed and 12 remain missing after torrential rain caused flash flooding on the Spanish island of Mallorca last night.

11/10/2018

Greece

Southern Greece is lashed by Storm Zorba

A search and rescue operation has been launched after swirling winds and torrential rain has brought flash floods in Greece

30/09/2018

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Watch: Locals return home to Kerala after severe flooding

More than a million residents were forced to flee their homes.

21/08/2018