Germany – Heavy Rain from Storm Axel Causes Flooding
A weather front named “Storm Axel” brought heavy rain, strong winds and thunderstorms to parts of Germany between 20 and 22 May, 2019. Several states have been affected including Bavaria,…
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Flooding and floods in Europe
Croatia and Bosnia – Emergency Declared as Rivers Rise
The same weather system that caused flooding and landslides in northern Italy has also affected parts of Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Croatia Strong winds of up to 70 km/h…
Italy – Evacuations and Rescues After Floods and Landslides in North
Heavy rain in northern Italy over the last few days has caused rivers to break their banks in the region of Emilia-Romagna and reactivated a landslide in Veneto Region. Emilia-Romagna…
UK – Floods Will Cost the UK Billions, but AI Can Help Make Sewers the First Defence
The UK will need to spend £1 billion a year on flood management to avoid the worst consequences of climate change, according to the national Environment Agency. The organisation’s chair,…
Romania – Flooding in 11 Counties Leaves Homes, Roads and Bridges Damaged
A period of heavy rain from around 06 May, 2019, caused some minor flooding in parts of Romania. According to the country’s emergency agency, Inspectoratul General pentru Situatii de Urgenta…
UK Urged to Spend £1 Billion a Year on Flood Defences as World Warms
LONDON, May 9 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – England must prepare for global warming of up to 4 degrees Celsius (7.2°F) that threatens to put millions of households at risk of…
Italy – 1 Dead, 2 Missing After Rivers Overflow
Severe weather, including stormy seas and strong winds, affected parts of Italy from around 22 to 24 April, 2019. Heavy rain increased river levels in parts of Tuscany and Liguria…
Spain – Evacuations After Flash Floods in Alicante Province
Spain’s central eastern coastline was hit by severe weather between 18 and 22 April, 2019, including winds of 100km/h, waves of more than 2.5 metres and torrential rain of over…
Greece – Crete Hit by Flash Flooding Again
Heavy rain fell in parts of Greece over the weekend 05 to 07 April, 2019, causing some flash flooding, in particular on the islands of Rhodes and Crete. This is…
UK – Flood Rescues After Rivers Overflow in England and Wales
Heavy rain brought flooding to parts of England and Wales from 16 March, 2019, damaging roads and homes and prompting several flood rescues. Wales The BBC reports that homes in…
Total Flood Defence Is a Myth: We Must Learn to Live With the Water
Floods happen. Rivers have always inundated their floodplains and the sea has always tried to reclaim land that has been taken from it. This is certainly true in Somerset, whose…
Greece – 1 Dead After Record Rainfall in Crete
The Greek island of Crete has experienced torrential rainfall and flooding for the second time in 7 days. Some areas of the island have now recorded over 1 metre of…
Greece – 4 Missing After Flash Floods in Crete
Heavy rain and floods on the Greek island of Crete have left 4 people missing. According to WMO figures, 75mm of rain fell in Kissamos in 24 hours to Sunday…
UK – Ipswich Tidal Flood Barrier Officially Opened
The Environment Agency’s new tidal flood defence barrier for Ipswich has been officially opened by Floods Minister, Dr Thérèse Coffey, ensuring more than 1,600 homes and 400 businesses are better…
Bosnia – Evacuations After Rivers Overflow
Snow melt and heavy rain caused rivers in Bosnia to overflow from 05 February, 2019. Bridges, roads, homes and farm land have been damaged. Teams from Bosnia’s Federal Civil Protection…
Spain – Deadly Floods in Asturias
Four people have died in landslides and flooding caused by days of heavy rains in northern Spain. The fatalities occurred in in the Principality of Asturias, a region of northwest…
