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Afghanistan Floods Kill 39, Highlight Climate Vulnerability

Heavy rainfall and snowfall in southwestern Afghanistan caused 39 deaths in two days, with over 240 homes destroyed nationwide and more than 1,100 hectares of farmland submerged, highlighting the country's vulnerability to climate change.

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Delayed Flood Alert in Valencia Leads to Investigation

A judicial investigation into the delayed flood alert in Valencia on October 29th, 2023, centers on why the Es-Alert system was not activated until 8:11 PM, despite available evidence suggesting the tool was discussed hours prior, contributing to avoidable deaths. Vicente Mompó, president of Valenci...

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Deadly US Storms: Floods Kill One in Kentucky, North Faces Blizzard Conditions

Heavy storms are ravaging the US, causing deadly floods in Kentucky (one death reported), prompting a state of emergency and a federal aid request. The North faces heavy snow and strong winds, impacting 70 million people under winter alerts, while tornadoes threaten the Mississippi Valley.

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Flooding Isolates Northern Australian Communities

Heavy rainfall in northern Australia has isolated at least six communities due to flooding, causing power outages, loss of life, and road closures; recovery may take up to 10 days.

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Queensland Floods: One Death, Widespread Damage

Heavy rainfall in Queensland, Australia, caused devastating floods in Townsville, resulting in one death, widespread property damage, and significant infrastructure disruption, including damage to the Bruce Highway bridge; recovery is expected to last weeks.

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Record Rainfall Causes Widespread Flooding in Northern Australia

Record rainfall in northern Australia has caused widespread flooding, forcing hundreds into evacuation centers, damaging infrastructure, including the collapse of the Ollera Creek Bridge on the Bruce Highway, and leaving thousands without power.

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Melioidosis Outbreak in North Queensland After Record Floods

Nine deaths from melioidosis, a soil-borne disease, have been reported in North Queensland since the start of summer, with 65 cases recorded in Townsville and Cairns since January, following record-breaking floods and a potential upcoming cyclone.

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189,203 Spanish Workers Faced Employment Changes in 2024

In 2024, 189,203 Spanish workers faced altered employment conditions—8,000 more than in 2023—primarily due to production reductions (85,519), economic reasons (32,260), and the Valencia floods (31,442 via ERTEs).

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Deadly Flooding and Tornadoes Strike Eastern US

Nighttime water rescues were deployed across the eastern United States on Sunday due to a powerful storm bringing potentially deadly flooding and dangerous tornadoes; at least one death was reported in Kentucky, where floodwaters reached historic levels.

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Devastating Floods in Ingham, Queensland: Two Dead, Recovery Underway

Torrential rain caused devastating floods in Ingham, north Queensland, resulting in two deaths, infrastructure damage, and widespread isolation; recovery efforts are underway with the army building a temporary bridge and the government providing financial aid.

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Thousands Evacuated as Floods Ravage Northern Australia

Thousands have been evacuated in northern Australia due to severe flooding after over one meter of rainfall in three days, causing a major highway bridge collapse near Townsville and widespread power outages.

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Townsville Flood: Evacuation Orders Ignored Amidst Receding Dam Levels

Residents in six Townsville suburbs, designated "black zones" due to Ross River flooding, faced an evacuation order by noon Sunday; many stayed, citing pets and housing limitations, while others anxiously monitored receding dam levels, hoping to avoid a repeat of the 2019 floods.

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