Three countries affected by floods

China

Typhoon Doksuri is wreaking havoc in China and Beijing has been hit by the worst rainfall ever recorded. In total, at least 147 people are said to have died or disappeared.

Slovenia

Even in Slovenia, people talk about historic weather. Last week, bridges and roads collapsed as a result of rain and flooding. Two-thirds of the country’s surface is said to have been affected and three people are said to have died.

USA

In Alaska, a glacial dam burst and the water level in the nearby river rose by 1.5 meters. In the state capital, Juneau, a state of emergency has been declared and several buildings are said to have been destroyed.

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