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At least 95 dead in Spain flash floods
Speed Read Torrential rainfall caused the country's worst flooding since 1996
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Colombo's wetlands: how the 'lungs' of Sri Lanka's capital are being restored
Under the radar The revival of the ecosystems could prove a 'valuable lesson' for the world
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Is the UK ready for floods?
Today's Big Question Heavy rainfall has caused flooding in England and Wales, with 'thousands' of flood defences in a state of disrepair
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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Flooding in Central Europe leaves at least 17 dead
Speed Read Storm Boris hit Romania, Poland, the Czech Republic and Austria
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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The UK's worsening wet weather
The Explainer More frequent and intense rain is keeping flood boss 'awake at night'
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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What are sponge cities and can London become one?
Under The Radar Use of green and blue spaces to drain excess water is growing but implementing measures can be difficult
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Death toll in Brazil flooding tops 100
Speed Read The record rainfall is linked to El Niño, which has been exacerbated by climate change
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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'Danger to life' warning as Storm Ciarán hits UK shores
Speed Read Schools closed and train, plane and car travel disrupted as Met Office issues weather warnings
By The Week UK Published
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How can cities better prepare for flooding? Be a sponge.
The Explainer In 'sponge cities,' green infrastructure would absorb excess water instead of pushing it somewhere else
By Devika Rao Published
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Libya floods: death toll set to rise with 10,000 reported missing
More than 6,000 people reported dead, with hundreds of bodies still washing ashore
By Arion McNicoll, The Week UK Published
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Glacial outburst flooding in Juneau destroys homes
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By Catherine Garcia Published
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Ukraine blames Russia for destroying major hydroelectric dam 'in panic' as counteroffensive starts
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By Peter Weber Published
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10 states sue FEMA over flood insurance rate hike
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By Theara Coleman Published
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California is diverting melting snow to avoid flooding
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By Devika Rao Published
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