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Spain: Angry Survivors Hurl Mud at King Felipe During Visit to Flood-Hit Paiporta
In the wake of Spain’s catastrophic floods, a visit by King Felipe and Queen Letizia to the devastated town of Paiporta, near Valencia, was met with anger from survivors. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez accompanied the royal couple to observe the damage, but tensions quickly escalated among grieving residents. According to reports from RTVE, Spain’s national broadcaster, Sanchez was eventually removed…
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Death Toll Rises as Valencia Faces Catastrophic Floods, Dozens Still Missing
Spanish rescue teams continued their extensive search efforts on Thursday in Valencia’s flood-ravaged fields and submerged vehicles, hoping to locate those still missing after powerful storms brought devastating floods to the region. The deluge, considered one of Europe’s deadliest in recent years, has resulted in at least 95 fatalities, with officials warning the toll may rise. Defense Minister Margarita Robles…
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Bangladesh Floods Leave 5 Million Stranded as Death Toll Climbs
The recent floods in Bangladesh have become a significant crisis for the nation of 170 million people, leaving about five million stranded in low-lying regions as powerful currents eroded riverbanks. The death toll has reached 15, with five major rivers experiencing the most severe flooding since 2018, impacting 11 districts across the country. These floods come on the heels of…
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USA
California Declares State of Emergency as Second Storm Brings Record Rainfall and Flooding
Sacramento (USA): In a rare and impactful turn of weather events, California is grappling with a second powerful storm within a week, bringing heavy rain and life-threatening flooding across the state. Downtown Los Angeles, in particular, has witnessed historic rainfall, recording 7.03 inches over Sunday and Monday, marking the wettest two-day period since 1956. Governor Gavin Newsom promptly declared a…
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Fierce Winter Storm Wreaks Havoc in California, Leaves Hundreds of Thousands Without Power
SAN FRANCISCO (USA): In a relentless assault, a powerful winter storm, driven by a formidable atmospheric river, battered California on Sunday, unleashing torrential downpours, widespread flooding, and rare hurricane-force winds. The tempest disrupted the lives of hundreds of thousands, leaving nearly 850,000 people without power and prompting urgent warnings across the state. Winds exceeding 60 mph (96 kph) in various…
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