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Beijing lifts severe weather alert after mass evacuations as flood risks persist

Beijing lifted its red rainstorm alert, the highest level in China’s weather warning system, early Tuesday morning while urging residents to remain cautious against potential disasters. Over 82,000 people had been evacuated due to fears of deadly flooding in the capital and its surrounding areas. Heavy......

Pakistan monsoon rains leave 221 dead amid unusual season

Torrential monsoon rains have killed 221 people in Pakistan since the start of an “unusual” rainy season in late June, according to government officials. Among the victims are 104 children and 40 women, most of whom died due to house collapses, flash floods, or electrocution. The National......

Madrid Requests Emergency Declaration for Rain Damage in 116 Municipalities

The Community of Madrid has formally requested the central government to declare 116 municipalities as severely affected by an emergency civil protection event. This is a move previously known as the declaration of a "catastrophic zone." The request comes after intense rainfall from a series......

Spain on High Alert as Fourth Storm in Two Weeks Strikes

Spain has been experiencing relentless severe weather since early March, with three consecutive storms battering the country. Now, the fourth storm, Martino, has arrived with full force, prompting Spanish authorities to declare a state of high alert across half of the nation. The storm brings torrential......

Ávila faces flooding crisis as heavy rains persist across Spain

The city of Ávila, located near Madrid, recently experienced significant flooding due to weeks of intense rainfall that has swept across Spain. On Saturday, authorities worked diligently to manage the emergency situation, which has impacted several neighborhoods and surrounding agricultural areas,......

Heavy rainfall in Madrid: A critical situation in the airport district

The Mayor of Madrid, José Luis Martínez Almeida, has highlighted the severe impact of the flooding in the Airport District, describing it as a situation of "special incidence." However, he assured that the overall situation remains stable, although road closures may occur if necessary.......

Tens of thousands protest in Valencia over flood response failures

Tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered in Valencia, Spain, on Saturday to demand the resignation of regional president Carlos Mazón, criticizing his handling of the deadly floods that devastated the region in October. The protest, organized by numerous unions and civil society groups, underscored......

Tanger Tech: New Canal Project to Protect Industrial City from Flooding

In late January, the Moroccan government decided to initiate the construction of a canal aimed at safeguarding the "Mohammed VI Industrial City – Tanger Tech" from floods in the Tanger-Assilah prefecture. This industrial project, a collaboration between Morocco and China, was officially......

Gaza's Displaced Face Severe Weather Crisis Amid Ongoing Conflict

As 2024 began, displaced Palestinians in Gaza confronted severe flooding that submerged temporary shelters and forced the closure of UNICEF medical facilities. The harsh weather conditions have intensified the humanitarian crisis, particularly affecting those in Central Gaza's displacement camps. Residents......