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At least 34 people killed by floods across Pakistan


Deccan Herald
Tue, 30 Jul 2019 19:30 UTC
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At least 34 people, including children, were killed in separate incidents after incessant rains caused flash floods and lashed various parts of Pakistan, officials said on Tuesday.

The torrential rains and thunderstorms in southern Sindh province killed at least 18 people on Monday, mostly from electrocution, as the first spell of monsoon rain wreaked havoc in Karachi, exposing its redundant civic structure, including electricity and sewerage systems.

Major parts of Pakistan's biggest city remained without power till late Monday night. The two districts in the city, central and east, were worst affected.

The Pakistan Metrological Department has warned off more heavy rains in the next 24 hours although the rains have stopped in Karachi since Tuesday morning.

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Over 670 people killed, more than 25 million affected by flooding in India, Bangladesh, Nepal & Myanmar


The Statesman (India)
Mon, 29 Jul 2019 19:06 UTC
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At least 600 people have been killed and over 25 million others affected by flooding due to the torrential monsoon rains in Bangladesh, India, Nepal and Myanmar, the UN has said.

At that 600 people have reportedly been killed in monsoon-related incidents, he said.

Haq said that according to the UN's humanitarian personnel, "more than 25 million people have been affected by flooding due to the torrential monsoon rains in Bangladesh, India, Nepal and Myanmar, with more than half a million people displaced, our humanitarian colleagues tell us".

In India, UNICEF is working with the state governments to provide multi-sectoral planning and coordination support in the three worst-affected states of Assam, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.

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What heatwave?! Violent storms, flash-flooding, mudslides pummel Europe


Euronews
Mon, 29 Jul 2019 14:30 UTC
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Last week's intense heatwave across Europe turned into storms, torrential rain and heavy winds this weekend.

The most affected countries were Italy, Spain, Poland, France and Austria. Many areas are on high alert as water levels are rising to dangerous levels.

Barcelona saw more than 40 litres of rain per square metre fall in just in 30 minutes. Meteorologists say that the affected areas in France are to expect up to 100mm of rainfall by Sunday.

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Storms strike Barcelona leaving streets flooded

Joe Gerrard
EuroWeeklyNews
Sun, 28 Jul 2019 09:18 UTC
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Storms and heavy rain left streets in Barcelona flooded yesterday (Saturday).

Barcelona City Council had to activate emergency measures for storms after heavy rains struck at around midday.

Rains lasted for about 30 minutes but local meteorologists said some 47 litres pr square metre stuck the area in that time.

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At least 127 dead as flood situation worsens in Bihar, India - 8 million affected


Timesnownews.com
Sat, 27 Jul 2019 17:16 UTC
Army personnel rescuing woman in Katihar
© ANIArmy personnel rescuing woman in Katihar district in Bihar
The flood situation remained grim in Bihar with the death toll climbing to 127 on Friday, even as the Nitish Kumar government said it will be writing to the Centre for help in the wake of the calamity which has affected over 80 lakh people in the state.

Two deaths each were reported from Darbhanga and Kishanganj districts, the state Disaster Management Department said in a release.

The total number of casualties in Darbhanga now stands at 12 and seven in Kishanganj.

Thirteen districts in the state are hit by the floods, which have affected 82.84 lakh people till date, the release stated.

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Army & navy called in to save 700 people stranded on flooded train in India


RT
Sat, 27 Jul 2019 10:14 UTC
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© (L) Central Railway / Twitter; (R) Indian Air Force / AFP
Hundreds of passengers in India spent over 15 hours without food or drinking water after their train got stuck in a giant lake created by torrential rain. Army and navy units were deployed to the scene.

The long-distance Mahalaxmi Express left Mumbai for Kolhapur in India's western coastal Maharashtra state on Friday night, but managed to travel just 60km before getting stuck in the downpour. Around 700 passengers instantly became stranded as the field in which the train stopped turned into a large lake.

The trapped travelers recorded cellphone videos, pleading for help. They told local media that they had no food or drinking water for 15 hours. The passengers also said the train was surrounded from all sides by five to six feet of water.

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Terrifying moment motorcyclist and passenger plunge into flash flood after bridge collapses in Cambodia

Harry Howard
Daily Mail
Thu, 25 Jul 2019 14:33 UTC
A spokesman from the Srok Pang district police station told local media today the soldiers' bodies have yet to be recovered
A spokesman from the Srok Pang district police station told local media today the soldiers' bodies have yet to be recovered
This is the terrifying moment two motorcyclists were swept away after a bridge collapsed during a flash flood.

Kinak DaLi and Sok Vandy, soldiers from the 1st Light Infantry Division, were riding over the crossing made from logs and mud when it gave way due to the force of the river below.

They both plunged some 10ft into the torrent of water and have been missing since the accident yesterday afternoon in Siem Reap Province, Cambodia.

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Bangladesh flood death toll reaches 104


France24
Fri, 26 Jul 2019 13:55 UTC
Bangladesh's Flood Forecasting and
© AFPBangladesh's Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre said at least 26 of the country's 64 districts have been flooded
The death toll from monsoon storms in Bangladesh rose above 100 Friday with flood levels still rising in many parts of the country, officials said.

About 20 people have died in 48 hours, taking the toll to 104, making it one of the worst monsoons in years, officials said. Most victims have drowned but some have been killed by landslides, snake bites and lightning strikes.

Five girls aged between six and 18 drowned when their boat capsized in a flood torrent in the northern district of Jamalpur on Thursday, district administrator Ahmed Kabir told AFP.


Comment: Over 5 million affected by monsoon floods in Bangladesh

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Landslide triggered by heavy rainfall kills 24 in Morocco


Morocco World News
Thu, 25 Jul 2019 12:14 UTC
Landslide in Al Haouz province
Landslide in Al Haouz province
Authorities have so far recovered the bodies of 18 of the victims, including women and children.

On the night of Wednesday July 24, in the region of El Haouz (a province in the region of Marrakesh-Safi), a vehicle transporting several people flipped on national road n° 7.

A section of a mountain located between the municipalities of Ijoukak and Asni collapsed on top of the vehicle which was traveling to Taliouine (212 kilometers south of Marrakech).

According to local sources, the passengers were from Casablanca and were heading to Taliouine to celebrate Eid El Adha with their families.

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Two landslides in southwest China kill 16 with 30 missing


7news.com.au
Thu, 25 Jul 2019 17:53 UTC
More than 800 rescuers have been scouring
© He Junyi/CNSMore than 800 rescuers have been scouring the area
At least 16 people have died in two landslides in southwestern China and rescuers are looking for 30 missing, Chinese state media reports.

A landslide on Tuesday night buried 21 houses and caused at least 15 deaths in Guizhou province's Shuicheng county, state broadcaster CCTV reported on Thursday.

Eleven people were rescued and sent to a hospital while another 30 remained unaccounted for. Heavy rain is believed to be the main cause.

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