Spain: Torrential Rains Trigger Severe Flooding in Cártama, Málaga

In Cártama, in Málaga’s Guadalhorce Valley, torrential rain caused flooding on Saturday evening, December 27. The rapidly rising Guadalhorce River flooded streets and homes in the Aljaima, Doña Ana and Estación de Cártama districts, forcing residents to stay on alert overnight and take measures to protect their properties. Some residents were relocated after their homes were inundated. The river reached a record level overnight, peaking at 5.7 meters with a flow of more than 1,000 cubic meters per second, triggering a red alert. Water levels fell by more than 60 percent by Sunday morning, easing conditions locally, although yellow alerts remain in place upstream. Several other rivers in the province also saw rising levels but have since moved out of danger thresholds as emergency services and residents work to return to normal.

Greece: Storm Byron Triggers Flooding and Severe Weather Alerts

Storm Byron brought heavy rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds, causing flooding and disruptions in several regions, including Laconia and Zakynthos.

Spain: Heavy Rains and Strong Winds Hit Parts of Andalusia 7

On Wednesday, October 29, heavy rain, flash floods, and tornadoes struck Andalusia, especially Huelva and Seville. Emergency services reported over 1,300 incidents, including flooded roads, fallen trees, and trapped drivers. Huelva recorded up to 160 mm of rainfall, while Seville saw around 115 mm. Two people were injured, and a man in Gibraleón suffered a severe head injury after being struck by a falling structure. Alerts from Spain’s meteorological agency (Aemet) proved accurate, with red warnings for Huelva and orange for Seville.

Spain: Red Alert Issued for Alicante as DANA Storm Alice Causes Severe Flooding 2

Red alert for heavy rain remained in southeast Spain, including Alicante and Murcia on Friday, October 10, as DANA Storm Alice brought torrential rainfall to the region, causing severe flooding in some areas.

Spain: Red Alert Issued for Alicante as DANA Storm Alice Causes Severe Flooding

AEMET, Spain's weather agency, issued a red alert for heavy rain in Alicante and Murcia on Thursday, October 9, as DANA Storm Alice brought torrential rainfall to the region, causing severe flooding in some areas.

India: Monsoon Rain Causes Flooding in Mumbai, Red Alert Issued 3

Mumbai was hit by heavy rain, thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds on Monday, May 26, disrupting suburban rail services and slowing traffic due to poor visibility. The city recorded its highest rainfall in 107 years on the first day of the monsoon, leading to widespread waterlogging across the city. Red alerts for Mumbai and surrounding areas had been issued.

India: Monsoon Rain Causes Flooding in Mumbai, Red Alert Issued 2

Mumbai was hit by heavy rain, thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds on Monday, May 26, disrupting suburban rail services and slowing traffic due to poor visibility. The city recorded its highest rainfall in 107 years on the first day of the monsoon, leading to widespread waterlogging across the city. Red alerts for Mumbai and surrounding areas had been issued.

India: Flooding Hits Mumbai, Red Alert Issued

Mumbai was hit by heavy rain, thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds on Monday, May 26, disrupting suburban rail services and slowing traffic due to poor visibility. The city recorded its highest rainfall in 107 years on the first day of the monsoon, leading to widespread waterlogging across the city. Red alerts for Mumbai and surrounding areas had been issued on Sunday, May 25.

Italy: At Least 1 Dead, Storms Batter Parts Of Country, Causing Severe Flooding And Damage

Storms battered parts of Italy, bringing torrential rain and causing widespread flooding. Red and orange weather alerts are in effect for some areas until Tuesday. Damage, including landslides and stranded vehicles, was reported. One person died in Pianoro due to the floods.

Italy: Leaking At Italia Metro Station In Catania Amid Storm

Storms battered parts of Italy, bringing torrential rain and causing flooding across the country. Red and orange weather alerts would remain in effect from some places until Tuesday. Damage, including landslides and stranded vehicles, was reported. One person died in Pianoro due to the floods. This video shows the leaking situation at the Italia metro station in Catania during the storm.

Feminist Alerts Protest To Block The Extreme Right - Toulouse

Feminist Alerts Protest To Block The Extreme Right - Toulouse

Family demonstration, with placards, Feminist & Anti-Racist, RN (crossed out in red). Feminist alerts all over France!. Demonstrations and calls to block the extreme right. Following the irresponsible dissolution of the National Assembly, the possibility of the far right coming to power is now very real. Its priority obsession is to undermine the rights and freedoms of a huge section of the population: women, racialised, disabled, trans and LGBTQIA+ people, migrants, girls and children. France, Toulouse on 23 June 2024. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

Feminist Alerts Protest To Block The Extreme Right - Toulouse

Feminist Alerts Protest To Block The Extreme Right - Toulouse

A placard, with Front National (crossed out in red) #NousToutes31. Feminist alerts all over France!. Demonstrations and calls to block the extreme right. Following the irresponsible dissolution of the National Assembly, the possibility of the far right coming to power is now very real. Its priority obsession is to undermine the rights and freedoms of a huge section of the population: women, racialised, disabled, trans and LGBTQIA+ people, migrants, girls and children. France, Toulouse on 23 June 2024. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

Italy braces for record-breaking heatwave

STORY: Italy braces for record-breaking heatwave DATELINE: July 12, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:14 LOCATION: Rome CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of street view of Rome STORYLINE: Rome and other cities across Italy were put on red alert on Monday as the country is bracing for an intense heatwave that meteorologists said was likely to break records. Forecasters predicted temperatures around 40 degrees Celsius for the rest of this week in cities across the country as Europe has been in the grip of a heatwave for several weeks now. On Monday, Italy's Ministry of Health issued a red alert in nine of the country's 27 principal cities for at least one of the next three days. The cities include the capital Rome, Florence in central Italy and Bologna in the north. Another eight of the 27 cities are on orange alert by Wednesday, and only four on green status, which refers to normal temperatures. Red alerts include specific warnings for even young, healthy residents to stay indoors and take other precautions durin

Heavy rains wreak havoc in India's Himachal Pradesh

STORY: Heavy rains wreak havoc in India's Himachal Pradesh DATELINE: July 11, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:40 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. India gate 2. various of rescue operation in Himachal Pradesh by NDRF (courtesy of National Disaster Response Force) 3. local police STORYLINE: Heavy rains have triggered landslides, flash floods and inundation in India's northern state of Himachal Pradesh, killing at least nine people in the past two days, officials said Monday. The rains in the state have blocked 828 roads and three national highways. Rain-triggered landslides and flash floods damaged houses, structures and washed away shops and vehicles in some areas as the major rivers of Ravi, Beas, Satluj, Swan and Chenab in the state were rising close to dangerous levels. Videos on social media showed the destructive force of the flooding, including submerged structures and vehicles being swept away. Local weather agency has issued red and orange alerts for several districts in the sta