Floods

Climate

Spain’s DANA claims 5 lives: What is the deadly weather phenomenon?

A DANA caused the deadly flooding in Valencia in 2024 which killed 200 people.

21/10/2026

Europe News

Floods in southern France cause havoc, kill at least one

In Haute-Corse, a person went missing in Ghisonaccia on Tuesday evening; another was found dead in Saint-Mitre-les-Remparts in the Bouches-du-Rhône.

21/10/2026

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Spain: Guardia Civil rescues family and dogs from rising floodwaters in Oliva

Spanish Guardia Civil officers have rescued a family and their dogs from a flooded home in Oliva, in eastern Spain. Dramatic footage shows officers carrying residents to safety as floodwaters engulf the town, while aerial images reveal the extent of the flooding across the Valencia region.

20/10/2026

Climate

What are El Niño's impacts around the world this week?

El Niño is combining with climate change to drive extreme weather conditions around the globe.

20/10/2026

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Heavy rain causes widespread flooding in France’s Marseille

Heavy rain from a Mediterranean weather system has caused flooding across parts of south-eastern France, inundating roads and streets in the Bouches-du-Rhône department.

20/10/2026

Europe News

At least five killed as Storm Adam batters eastern Spain

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez will visit Valencia on Tuesday to see the impact of the storm.

20/10/2026

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Residents clean up as deadly floods devastate eastern Spain

Residents of Els Poblets, near Alicante, cleared mud and wrecked furniture on Monday after floods in eastern Spain left at least two people dead.

20/10/2026

Nature

Could planting a 'rain garden' protect your home from floods?

Flooding is expected to grow more extreme due to climate change. Your garden could be your home's first defence.

20/10/2026

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Deadly floods sweep through eastern Spain after torrential rain

Torrential rain triggered severe flooding in eastern Spain, sweeping away cars, submerging roads and leaving at least four people dead.

19/10/2026

Europe News

Istanbul flood toll rises to eight as rescuers find more bodies

Authorities have received nearly 20,000 reports about property damage as a result of the torrential rainfall and the resulting floods, Governor Davut Gül said.

19/10/2026

Europe News

Roads and cars submerged as heavy rain floods eastern Spain

At least two people have died after heavy rain triggered flooding in eastern Spain. Streets and cars were submerged in the Valencia region as rescuers worked to evacuate stranded residents. Authorities urged people to stay indoors.

19/10/2026

Climate

Can ‘sponge cities’ help Europe cope with floods and droughts?

The EU is creating a ‘Sponge Facility’ to help implement nature-based projects that aim to make cities less prone to droughts and floods.

17/10/2026

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Turkey: Worst rainfall in 80 years unleashes deadly floods near Istanbul

Torrential rain has turned streets into rivers near Istanbul, overturning vehicles and cutting off power. At least 3 people have died and 5 remain missing as emergency crews clear the wreckage.

16/10/2026

Europe News

At least two killed after heavy rain causes Istanbul shutdown

The Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality said some areas had the highest amount of rain since 1985.

15/10/2026

Earth News

Why Thailand's flood defences are leaving some villages underwater

As climate change causes more frequent and severe flooding, could cities in Europe face the same tough choices?

15/10/2026

Climate

An El Niño timeline: When will it peak and will it go into 2027?

A ‘Godzilla’ El Niño is still intensifying in the Pacific. When will we see the weather phenomenon peak – and when will it come to an end?

12/10/2026