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Venice Faces Complete Submersion by 2150

By 2150, Venice could be completely underwater due to a 3.47-meter sea level rise predicted by the INGV, exacerbated by 7mm annual land subsidence; the existing MOSE flood barrier system is already at its limit.

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Accelerated Glacier Melt Threatens Millions with Floods and Water Shortages

A new report reveals that Earth's glaciers are melting at an unprecedented rate, threatening 10 million people with floods and 1.9 billion with water scarcity by 2100 due to human-caused climate change.

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Southern California Storm Causes Mudslides, Suspected Tornado

A powerful storm hit fire-scarred areas of Southern California, causing mudslides, prompting evacuations, and resulting in a suspected tornado in Pico Rivera, with the storm expected to move eastward, bringing severe weather to the central US.

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Bavaria Approves Thousands of Building Permits in Floodplains Despite Flood Risk

Despite rising flood risks, Bavaria approved over 3,250 building permits in floodplains in the last five years, contradicting its investment in flood defenses, including a €1 billion flood retention basin project along the Danube.

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Climate Whiplash Intensifies Global Extremes

Climate whiplash, the rapid shift between extreme wet and dry weather intensified by climate change, is causing more severe wildfires (as seen in Los Angeles), floods, and droughts in at least 17 major cities globally, threatening food security, infrastructure, and lives.

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Madrid Reservoirs Release Water to Prevent Flooding

To regulate rising water levels after recent heavy rainfall, Canal de Isabel II is releasing water from eleven Madrid reservoirs; this controlled release prevents flooding and maintains hydrological safety, with rates ranging from 1.5 to 140 cubic meters per second depending on the reservoir.

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Ávila Declares Emergency as Adaja River Floods Again

Torrential rains caused the Adaja River in Ávila, Spain, to flood for the second time in two weeks, forcing the city to declare a state of emergency due to widespread property damage, road closures, and evacuations.

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elpais.com
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Spain Batters by Storm Martinho: Heavy Rains and High Winds Trigger Flood Warnings

Storm Martinho, impacting Spain on the first day of astronomical spring, brings heavy rainfall, strong winds exceeding 100 km/h in northern mountains, and 7-meter waves in Galicia, prompting flood warnings across 15 regions due to saturated ground and snowmelt.

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Red Alert Issued for Emilia-Romagna Due to Severe Weather

A red weather alert is in effect for Emilia-Romagna, Italy, from midnight on Friday, March 14th, lasting 24 hours, due to anticipated heavy rainfall and high river levels, posing risks of flooding and landslides; schools are closed in Bologna and other affected areas.

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Bahia Blanca Floods: \$400 Million Needed for Reconstruction

Torrential rains Friday devastated Bahia Blanca, Argentina, affecting over 70% of its 350,000 residents; the government pledged \$9.2 million in aid, while the mayor estimates \$400 million is needed for reconstruction, and two young sisters remain missing after being swept away by floodwaters.

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Cyclone Alfred Brings Flooding, One Death to Northern NSW

Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred's landfall near Brisbane on Saturday caused flooding and damage in northern NSW, resulting in one fatality, 13 injuries, and over 10,390 emergency calls to NSW SES; Lismore faces major flooding on Sunday.

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Cyclone Alfred Brings Devastating Floods to NSW

Ex-tropical cyclone Alfred brought heavy rain and flooding to northern NSW and South East Queensland, causing power outages, school closures, and numerous rescues, with fears of further flooding and a possible loss of life as the slow-moving system continues its westward march.

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