Tag: Floods
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Cattle Producer Finally Reunites with Cow Lost to Floods Almost Two Years Later
Introduction: A time of flood and loss In the Samford Valley, just north-west of Brisbane, a cattle producer faced a nightmare no farmer wants to endure. Late January 2024 brought Tropical Cyclone Kirrily and a series of severe storms that pounded south-east Queensland. For Bronwyn Betts and her herd, the floodwaters did more than rearrange…
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Cattle producer reunites with cow lost to floods almost two years ago
Backstory: floods that reshaped a Queensland farm In late January 2024, Tropical Cyclone Kirrily battered south‑east Queensland, turning creeks into roaring torrents and sweeping livestock from their paddocks. In the Samford Valley, north-west of Brisbane, one cattle producer watched as floodwater tore through fences and carried away not just feed and infrastructure, but a beloved…
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Catalonia Floods: Torrential Rain Traps Cars in Spain
Overview of the Flooding in Catalonia torrential rainfall has swamped parts of Spain’s north-eastern Catalonia region, leaving vehicles stranded and prompting emergency alerts. Officials say the floods are the result of intense downpours driven by ongoing storm activity in the western Mediterranean. AEMET, Spain’s national weather agency, issued a red alert for the coastal Tarragona…
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Floods Trap Cars in Catalonia as Torrential Rain Surges Across Northeast Spain
Severe floods disrupt Catalonia as heavy rains surge In Spain’s north-eastern Catalonia region, torrential rainfall has triggered severe floods that left several people trapped in vehicles. Officials reported that the floods affected multiple towns in Tarragona province, including La Ràpita and Santa Bàrbara, where fast-moving, muddy water swept through streets and carried away debris. Local…
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Floods Trapping Cars in Catalonia: Storm Alice Delivers Severe Rain in Tarragona
Overview: Torrential Rain Strands Drivers in Catalonia A severe weather event has hit Spain’s north‑eastern Catalonia region, with torrential rains causing floods that trapped people in vehicles in parts of the Tarragona province. Officials say the situation is ongoing, with emergency services coordinating response teams and urging residents to stay indoors where advised. While no…
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Flooded Roads in Metro Manila Prompt MMDA Advisory as Heavy Rains Hit (Oct. 10, 2025)
Metro Manila Faces Flooding After Heavy Rains on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025 Residents and motorists in parts of Metro Manila faced flooding and travel disruption on Friday as heavy rainfall affected several cities, according to the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA). The agency issued an advisory detailing flooded sections and conditions as of around 12:55…
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Weather Alert: Marathwada Braces for Renewed Rain; 72-Hour Window Critical
Overview: Renewed Monsoon Activity Hits Marathwada, 72-Hour Window Ahead After a week of heavy rains that overwhelmed parts of Maharashtra and caused widespread flooding, Marathwada now faces a renewed spell of monsoon showers. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) warns that the next 72 hours will be crucial, with conditions showing renewed instability and the potential…
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Ibiza Storms Trapping Swiss Tourists in Hotel Hallways
Ibiza Weather Crisis: Swiss Tourists Trapped in a Flooded Hotel What should have been a sun-drenched escape to Ibiza quickly turned into a living nightmare on Tuesday as relentless rains hammered the Balearic island. Two Swiss tourists on the scene described a day where two weather alerts were issued and the rainfall showed no sign…
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Severe Weather in Spain: Extraordinary Danger as Heavy Rain Strikes Valencia Region
Eight Months After Valencia Floods, New Storms Hit Eastern Spain Eight months after the Valencia flood disaster that left more than 230 dead, eastern Spain is facing renewed danger as heavy rain sweeps across the region. The province of Valencia and neighboring areas report persistent downpours that saturate soil and strain already-fragile drainage systems. Officials…
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Severe Weather in Spain: Extreme Rainfall Strikes Valencia and Aldaia Again
Spain Weather Alert: Extreme Rainfall Strikes Valencia and Aldaia Again Eight months after the deadly floods that devastated Valencia in October 2024, which claimed more than 230 lives, the eastern Spanish province faced another spell of extreme rainfall. This latest Spain weather alert brought authorities to prepares as torrents swelled streams, flooded streets, and disrupted…