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Torrential rain hit Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg in May causing extreme flooding in southern Germany at the beginning of June. At least four people are known to have died, and thousands were evacuated from their homes as flood defences failed.
Continue readingHeavy rainfall brought devastation to the southern states of Brazil in spring 2024, with the worst-hit areas being in Rio Grande do Sul. Over 100 people are known to have died in the floods, with millions affected by the wider effects of the event.
Continue readingHeavy rains lashed southern China’s Guangdong Province in April, flooding residential areas, agricultural land, waterways and roads. Four people are reported to have died and 10 were reported missing due to the floods, with more fatalities caused after a highway collapsed in a later event.
Continue readingThe heaviest rainfall in 75 years brought the United Arab Emirates to a halt as flooding caused severe disruption at Dubai International Airport, one of the world’s busiest hubs for international air traffic. Flash flooding also affected Oman, where 19 people lost their lives.
Continue readingThe beginning of the new year saw Storm Henk cause severe disruption across southern Britain. Intense winds and heavy rain led to toppled trees and flooding, blocking roads, bridges and rail lines as thousands of households suffered power cuts. Two people are known to have died due to adverse weather conditions.
Continue readingSubstantial rainfall in the wake of Tropical Cyclone Jasper has swamped northern Queensland, with several towns across Australia’s Great Barrier Reef coast being completely cut off. The Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) declared the damage caused by the cyclone as an insurance catastrophe.
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