Natural Disasters

Natural Disasters

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Spanish troops head to flood zone as rain hits Barcelona

Protests have bubbled over the government’s handling of the disaster that has killed at least 217 people.

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People walk through an area affected by floods in Catarroja, Spain.

Death toll rises after volcano erupts on close Australian neighbour

The local government has declared a state of emergency for the next 58 days.

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The eruption in the middle of the night caused panic among people living in local villages. (AP PHOTO)

Death toll rises to 205 in Spanish flash flooding disaster

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A civil guard searches for survivors in cars piled up on the outskirts of Valencia.

At least 63 dead in devastating flash floods in Spain

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Floods of muddy water tumbled vehicles down streets amid torrential rain in Valencia, Spain. (AP PHOTO)

Death toll rises, millions remain without power after Hurricane Milton

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Millions of Floridians are still without electrical power, more than a day after Hurricane Milton roared through.

Woman and three kids rescued from floodwaters in Queensland

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A woman and her three children have been rescued after becoming trapped in floodwaters northwest of Toowoomba.