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Short-Duration Rainfall Extremes Intensifying Under Climate Change, Study Finds

Short-Duration Rainfall Extremes Intensifying Under Climate Change, Study Finds

8 December, 2022

Researchers from the University of New South Wales in Australia have found that rainfall extremes at sub-hourly timescales are intensifying as a result of climate change much faster than those…

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France – One Dead as Fierce Storms Wreak Havoc Across 65 Departments

France – One Dead as Fierce Storms Wreak Havoc Across 65 Departments

5 June, 2022

Fierce thunderstorms, heavy rain and hail caused havoc across France from 03 June 2022. One person died in flood waters in Rouen. The Ministry of Interior reported on 04 June…

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France – Evacuations After Rivers Flood in South West

France – Evacuations After Rivers Flood in South West

12 January, 2022

Flooding in southwestern France has closed roads and interrupted rail services. Hundreds of homes have experienced power outages. Several people were evacuated in areas of Toulouse, Haute-Garonne Department, where one…

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France – Dozens Rescued From Floods in Gard After 244mm of Rain in 3 Hours

France – Dozens Rescued From Floods in Gard After 244mm of Rain in 3 Hours

15 September, 2021

Torrential rainfall of 244 mm in just 3 hours caused flooding in parts of Gard Department in southern France on 14 September 2021. Dozens of people were rescued and one…

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France – Record Rainfall Floods Streets in Lot-Et-Garonne

France – Record Rainfall Floods Streets in Lot-Et-Garonne

9 September, 2021

Nearly two months of rain fell in just a few hours in Lot-et-Garonne Department in southwestern France late on 08 September 2021. Streets of the city of Agen were inundated…

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France and Spain – Destructive Flash Floods After Torrential Rain

France and Spain – Destructive Flash Floods After Torrential Rain

26 August, 2021

More than 40 mm of rain fell in 1 hour causing flash floods in parts of southern Spain early on 25 August 2021. The previous day a storm in southeastern…

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France – One Missing After Flash Floods in North

France – One Missing After Flash Floods in North

22 June, 2021

Thunderstorms accompanied by heavy rains caused flooding in Marne, Somme and Oise departments of northern and eastern France, 20 to 21 June 2021. One person was reported missing after flash…

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France – Thunderstorms Trigger Flash Floods, 50mm of Rain Falls in 1 Hour

France – Thunderstorms Trigger Flash Floods, 50mm of Rain Falls in 1 Hour

3 June, 2021

Thunderstorms and heavy rain crossed northern France and into Belgium from 01 June 2021, causing flash floods and mudslides. Météo-France reported 55mm of rain fell in 1 hour at Joigny…

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Record-Breaking Rain 10 Times More Likely Due to Climate Change Says UK’s Met Office

Record-Breaking Rain 10 Times More Likely Due to Climate Change Says UK’s Met Office

13 March, 2021

Record-breaking rainfall like that seen on 3 October 2020 could be 10 times more likely by 2100, according to a recent study by the UK’s Met Office. The study by…

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France – 400 Evacuated as Floods Continue in South West

France – 400 Evacuated as Floods Continue in South West

8 February, 2021

The flood situation continues in south-western France, with more evacuations reported as a result of overflowing rivers in Lot-et-Garonne and Charente-Maritime Departments. Flooding has affected wide areas of the country…

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France – Evacuations as Rivers Rise in North and South West

France – Evacuations as Rivers Rise in North and South West

2 February, 2021

A period of heavy rainfall in France has caused rivers to rise and prompted authorities to issue flood warnings for 18 departments in the north and south west of the…

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UK – Widespread Flooding After Storm Bella

UK – Widespread Flooding After Storm Bella

28 December, 2020

Heavy rainfall brought by Storm Bella caused flooding across Central England over the last few days,  prompting evacuation orders and high water rescues. Strong winds from the storm also caused…

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France and Italy – Deadly Flash Floods After 630mm of Rain in 24 Hours

France and Italy – Deadly Flash Floods After 630mm of Rain in 24 Hours

4 October, 2020

Floods in southeastern France and northern Italy in the wake of Storm Alex have left 3 people dead and several missing. Hundreds of homes, along with bridges and roads, have…

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France – 2 Missing After Torrential Rain Triggers Floods in South

France – 2 Missing After Torrential Rain Triggers Floods in South

21 September, 2020

At least 2 people are missing after torrential rain triggered flash flooding in the Gard, Lozère and Herault departments of southern France. Meteo France reported violent thunderstorms hit the foothills…

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Europe – Storms Cause Flash Flooding and Landslides in UK, France and Italy

Europe – Storms Cause Flash Flooding and Landslides in UK, France and Italy

13 August, 2020

After days of high temperatures, heavy rainfall brought by summer storms has caused flooding and landslides in parts of the United Kingdom, France and Italy. This follows dramatic flash flooding…

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Coastal Flooding Could Threaten Up to 20% of Global GDP Says Study

Coastal Flooding Could Threaten Up to 20% of Global GDP Says Study

31 July, 2020

Coastal flooding events could threaten assets worth up to 20% of the global GDP by 2100, a study in Scientific Reports suggests. The areas predicted to be most impacted by…

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