Tag: rains
after torrential rains, the risk of flooding increases
In the Central African Republic, the torrential rains which fell on the capital Bangui in recent weeks have caused victims and significant material damage. These tragedies, which are unfortunately not…
clearance and assessment of damage after exceptional rains
Clear the mud and tree branches: the time has come for cleaning and recession on Friday October 18 after the damage caused the day before in many municipalities in the…
historic rains and floods, still 18 departments on alert but none in red
The Cévennes episode is over and gives way to a lull this Friday, October 18, even if showers are expected and orange vigilance remains active in 18 departments. Bad weather…
intense rains in 43 departments, until when?
A strong disturbance will cross France this Monday and Tuesday. Three departments were even placed on orange alert for “rain-flooding”. The rain is not going to stop over the next…
The Sahel region, known for its scarce rains, suffers from widespread flooding | News in brief
The region’s climate is changing in such a way that heavy rains are becoming more common. West Africa is also flooded. The Sahel region of central Africa has experienced heavy…
At least five people died in Central Europe’s violent rains in Romania | News in brief
Dozens of people are said to be stranded amid the rapidly rising floods. Exceptionally heavy autumn rains have claimed lives in Romania. According to the rescue authorities, the dead were…
At least 11 killed in heavy rains in northern China News in brief
At least 11 people have been killed in heavy rains and floods that have battered northern China this week. Fourteen people are still missing in the city of Huludao in…
Bangladesh: Deadly floods caused by torrential rains
Massive and deadly floods in Bangladesh. As the country recovers from weeks of harshly repressed protests that led to the ouster of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, the interim government of…
In Strathroy, heavy rains took heavy toll on damaged public parks
The record-breaking rainfall that swamped London in July also drenched neighboring municipalities, including one that’s tallying up the cost of the damage done to four of its public parks. Article…
Heavy rains claim 56 lives
Since the end of June, 56 people have lost their lives in heavy rains in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. According to the news in the Hindustan Times, emergency…