Published . Samuel Osborne @SamuelOsborne93. BBC Weather have forecasted flooding issues in parts of Europe as heavy rain is still expected following a severe storm. However, the total area of croplands in 2019 is 116.06 million hectares, which means the affected area only accounts for a very small part of the total. 23 October 2019. Blöschl et al., 2013 a), and the winter floods in northwest England in 2009 (e.g. Copy link. Guatemala army rescues flood victims after Hurricane Eta. Europe; Mountain flooding kills 2 in Italy, traps dozens in France. The report details how the flood models we have developed were accurately predicting the observed flooding. close. Today it may be a hard test for the country already hit by the COVID-19 lockdown. By Michael Stothard 3 November 2020 \Deeptech. The flood prevention dike in the section of the Mingtai Hydropower Station reservoir in Xinde Town, Santai County, Mianyang City, on the main stream of the Fujiang River, was reported to be of risk of bursting, leading to more than 5,000 people to evacuate. Congratulations flood in for Biden's 'historic' win. At least two people have died and up to 20 are still missing after a powerful storm hit south-eastern France and north-western Italy. In central Switzerland, flooding along the Reuss River caused the closure of a stretch of the A2 highway – a major trans-Alpine route. The role of large-scale atmospheric circulation and atmospheric rivers (ARs) in producing extreme flooding and heavy rainfall events in the lower part of the Rhine catchment area is examined in this study. Earlier flooding in the region (April 2020) had affected 404,172 people (67,362 households), including 214,968 people displaced (35,828 households) in 28 woredas across Dawa, Erer, Fafan, Liban and Shabelle zones. BBC Weather have forecasted intense storms and flood warnings for parts of Europe as a new weather system moves across the continent. Among the most notable periods are 1560-1580 (western and central Europe), 1760-1800 (most part of Europe), 1840-1870 (western and southern Europe), and 1990-2016 (western and central Europe). Europe floods: Houses washed away as deadly storms hit France, Spain and Italy. Torrential rains across central Europe have led to the worst flooding in decades, claiming the lives of 82 people. By Freya Pratty 30 November 2020 \Public and Academic News / New policies to help startups flooding in across Europe European policymakers are putting in place a series of new laws and initiatives to help the continent rival Silicon Valley. Ulbrich et al., 2003) and 2013 (e.g. (CNN)At least … By Gerrard Kaonga PUBLISHED: 20:48, Sun, Jul 5, 2020 Barker et al., 2016). 06 Jan 2020 14:52 GMT Increasing flood hazard in Europe has become a major concern as a consequence of severe flood events experienced in the last decades, for instance the extreme floods that occurred in central Europe in 2002 (e.g. River and coastal flooding have affected many millions of people in Europe since 2000. Several dead and others missing after torrential rain. However, this data is at the expense of the duration of the current phase of abundant floods, to be concluded. Guatemala’s first army brigade reached the site of a massive landslide Friday morning in the central mountains where an estimated 150 homes were buried a day … Violence, Floods in South Sudan's Warrap State Displace Thousands By Reuters , Wire Service Content Nov. 30, 2020 By Reuters , Wire Service Content Nov. 30, 2020, at 5:34 a.m. Abstract. by editor November 7, 2020 November 7, 2020. A cold front and a tropical storm brought deadly flooding to Hiddenite, North Carolina. Flooding affects human health through drowning, heart attacks, injuries, infections, exposure to chemical hazards and mental health consequences. In 2008, the government paid huge compensation for those people who lost their homes. Miller et al., 2013) and 2015/2016 (e.g. Storms cause flooding in southeast Europe, Levant At least two people dead as Cyprus, Lebanon, Syria and Israel feel the brunt of stormy weather. Europe Europe Politics Business Opinions Tech & Sci Culture ... Official data shows that floods have damaged 6,032,600 hectares of crops so far, of which 1,140,800 hectares have been destroyed. More than 100 people are dead and thousands of homes have been submerged in some of Vietnam's most severe floods in decades, with authorities warning that more bad weather is to come. Similarly, flooding in Siti zone on 4 August affected 9,000 people (1,500 households) in Erer, Gablalu and Hadhigala woredas. Treacherous waters flow after storm brings rainfall in volumes not seen since 1958 . Floods in Southern Europe: Dead and missing in Spain and Italy. Heavy rain in the Sotira area in the Famagusta district earlier on Friday led to flooding, with the fire service responding to four incidents. 4 days ago. Updated 6:55 PM ET, Thu November 12, 2020 . Flooding in central Somalia has affected nearly 1 million people, displacing about 400,000, the United Nations said Monday, May 18, 2020 warning … close. Disruption of services, including health services, safe water, sanitation and transportation ways, plays a major role in vulnerability. Two killed, 24 missing in severe floods in Italy and France. By SYLVIE CORBET and COLLEEN BARRY October 3, 2020 GMT. 1 of 3. Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys … About sharing. (Firefighter Vigili del Fuoco via AP) 1 of 3. Newly constructed flood defenses are seen beside the River Calder in Mytholmroyd, northern England, on February 9, 2020. Europe's armies look for digital sovereignty in new messaging tech . Europe; Latin America; Middle East ; Deadly flooding hits Sardinia after heavy rains. Disasters cause major floods in Europe: There are dead and many missing VIDEO / PHOTO. On Wednesday 24 June 2020 Shmyhal visited western Ukraine to estimate the scope of the tragedy and plan relevant measures. A building is toppled over by the Cervo river in spate due to heavy rains in Biella, northern Italy, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020. At present, those regions are still in emergency state and rescue and aid operations are underway in an orderly manner. Andy Gregory. Additionally, China's total summer crop … Europe flooding period worst in 500 years, says a study . Copy link. The data analysis identified nine flood-rich periods and associated regions. Share page. At least four people have been killed in flooding in a mountainous border region in Italy and France, with rescue teams searching for others who are missing. Share. Share page. Therefore, 2020 flooding is the biggest one since the 1970s. Europe. By Gerrard Kaonga PUBLISHED: 16:04, Sun, Sep 20, 2020 Share. … Issued on: 08/11/2020 - 00:13. Flash floods have claimed at least nine lives in southern Thailand and affected half a million people, officials said Thursday as the region braced for even more rain. The deaths all came in Nakhon Si Thammarat province, where a state of emergency has been declared. From the EU to the UAE president-elect Joe Biden has received congratulations from around the world AFP/File. According to the analysis, the current phase is the third most severe regarding floods. November 7, 2020 November 7, 2020. Published. Following the severe UK flooding in February 2020 or technical analysts produced this slideshow report available to download. Home Europe Guatemala army rescues flood victims after Hurricane Eta. PARIS (AP) — Three more bodies were discovered Monday on the French side of the border with Italy after severe mountain flooding ravaged parts of both countries, leaving at least 12 dead.