Deadly monsoon rains are pounding Pakistan, submerging Karachi and unleashing flash floods across the northwest. With homes destroyed and lives at risk, officials warn the crisis is far from over as more storms loom in the forecast.

Pakistan’s deadliest monsoon in years


Heavy monsoon rains have triggered flash floods across northern Pakistan, killing at least 300 people. Rescuers are battling debris and ongoing rainfall to recover bodies and deliver aid to affected districts. Watch to know more on this!

Pakistan Floods: Disaster Hits Pakistan! More Than 300 Killed In 48 Hours

Mumbai and its suburbs faced intense rainfall on August 18, leading to severe flooding, traffic jams, and delayed flights. The India Meteorological Department declared a red alert for the region. Authorities advised people to avoid travel, while schools and offices adjusted schedules.


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Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has announced plans to launch a door-to-door signature campaign advocating for the restoration of J&K’s statehood.

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Flooding in rural western Maryland forced the evacuation of an elementary school, as water began to breach the second floor. Homes and businesses in downtown Westernport were also inundated with floodwaters following hours of heavy rain.

Flash flooding swamps town in Western Maryland, floodwaters breach 2nd floor of school

Heavy rains in the municipality of Itagui, in northwestern Colombia, claimed the life of one person after they caused a mudslide that left destruction in its path. In Itagui, authorities declared a state of public calamity and reported that at least 35 families were affected in the municipality.

Colombia: One killed, dozens affected in Itagui flood disaster

Jordanian authorities evacuated hundreds of tourists from the ancient city of Petra. After heavy rains caused flash floods. The evacuation and suspension of entry tickets to Petra came as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of tourists.

Jordan suspends Petra visits after flood warning

In Bolivia's rural region of Beni near the border with Brazil, vast grasslands where cows once grazed have been submerged, forcing cattle and the cowboys that herd them to swim or wade to reach small patches of higher ground. Watch to know more!

As Bolivia grasslands flood, cows swim where they once grazed

Rising number of fatalities caused by landslides and flash floods in eastern Congo Authorities reported that many more people were still missing after severe rains wrecked structures, killing more than 200. Dozens of survivors are being treated at a nearby hospital for injuries they sustained during the storm.

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Violent storms battering the central-eastern United States have killed at least 16 people, officials said, with the National Weather Service warning on Saturday of "severe" flash flooding in the coming days.
A line of fierce storms stretching from Arkansas to Ohio has damaged buildings, flooded roadways and produced dozens of tornadoes in recent days.
Tennessee was hardest hit by extreme weather, with state authorities saying on Saturday that 10 people had died across the western part of the state.
Two people were killed due to floods in Kentucky, according to state Governor Andy Beshear, including a child who was "swept away by floodwaters."
Photos shared on social and local media showed widespread damage from the storm across several states, with homes torn apart, toppled trees, downed power lines and overturned cars.
"Severe, widespread flash flooding is expected" into Sunday in parts of the central-eastern region, the National Weather Service (NWS) said, warning that "lives and property are in great danger."
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Two storm-related deaths were recorded in Missouri and one in Indiana, according to local media reports and authorities.
A five-year-old was found dead in a home in Little Rock, Arkansas "in connection to the ongoing severe weather," the state's emergency management agency said in a statement.
"Flooding has reached record levels in many communities," Kentucky's Governor Beshear wrote on social media Saturday, urging residents in the state to "avoid travel, and never drive through water."
More than 100,000 customers were without power in Arkansas and Tennessee as of early Sunday, according to tracking website PowerOutage.us.
The NWS on Saturday said that moderate to severe tornadoes could form in parts of the Tennessee Valley and Lower Mississippi Valley on Sunday, along with "severe thunderstorms."
Scientists say global warming is disrupting climate patterns and the water cycle, making extreme weather more frequent and ferocious.
Last year set a record for high temperatures in the United States, with the country also pummeled by a barrage of tornadoes and destructive hurricanes.
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Photos shared on social and local media showed widespread damage from the storm across several states, with homes torn apart, toppled trees, downed power lines and overturned cars.

Violent storms battering the central-eastern United States have killed at least 16 people, officials said, with the National Weather Service warning on Saturday of "severe" flash flooding in the coming days. A line of fierce storms stretching from Arkansas to Ohio has damaged buildings, flooded roadways and produced dozens of tornadoes in recent days. Tennessee was hardest hit by extreme weather, with state authorities saying on Saturday that 10 people had died across the western part of the state. Two people were killed due to floods in Kentucky, according to state Governor Andy Beshear, including a child who was "swept away by floodwaters." Photos shared on social and local media showed widespread damage from the storm across several states, with homes torn apart, toppled trees, downed power lines and overturned cars. "Severe, widespread flash flooding is expected" into Sunday in parts of the central-eastern region, the National Weather Service (NWS) said, warning that "lives and property are in great danger." Also read | Anti-Trump demonstrations: What led to 'Hands Off!' protests across US? Two storm-related deaths were recorded in Missouri and one in Indiana, according to local media reports and authorities. A five-year-old was found dead in a home in Little Rock, Arkansas "in connection to the ongoing severe weather," the state's emergency management agency said in a statement. "Flooding has reached record levels in many communities," Kentucky's Governor Beshear wrote on social media Saturday, urging residents in the state to "avoid travel, and never drive through water." More than 100,000 customers were without power in Arkansas and Tennessee as of early Sunday, according to tracking website PowerOutage.us. The NWS on Saturday said that moderate to severe tornadoes could form in parts of the Tennessee Valley and Lower Mississippi Valley on Sunday, along with "severe thunderstorms." Scientists say global warming is disrupting climate patterns and the water cycle, making extreme weather more frequent and ferocious. Last year set a record for high temperatures in the United States, with the country also pummeled by a barrage of tornadoes and destructive hurricanes. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Death toll climbs to 16 following violent storms, 'severe' flooding in central-eastern US

Severe flash flood warnings have been issued across parts of the United States, with meteorologists warning of a potentially &ldquo;historic one-in-1000-year&rdquo; rainfall event. Over the next five days, the Ozarks, the Mississippi Valley, and a large portion of the Ohio Valley are expected to receive the equivalent of four months&rsquo; worth of rain.
<h2>Life-threatening flooding and tornadoes expected</h2>
Forecasters have warned that this weather system is carrying &ldquo;tremendous amounts of moisture&rdquo;, leading to a high risk of life-threatening flooding. The National Weather Service has also warned of a possible &ldquo;tornado outbreak&rdquo;, with the danger zone stretching from Texas to Michigan.
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A &ldquo;particularly dangerous situation&rdquo; tornado watch has been issued for parts of Arkansas, Tennessee, Illinois, Indiana, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/major-storm-us-deadly-tornadoes-leave-at-least-14-dead-in-missouri-and-arkansas-8857034">Missouri</a>, Kentucky, and Mississippi. Memphis, home to 1.3 million people, has been labelled as a high-risk area for both tornadoes and excessive rainfall.
In preparation, the governors of Kentucky and Arkansas declared a preemptive state of emergency on Wednesday.
<h2>What we know so far</h2>
Tornado risk peaks on Wednesday afternoon into the evening, with storms likely continuing into the weekend. Memphis, Tennessee, is expected to be at the centre of both the tornado and flood threats. Rainfall totals could reach 10 to 15 inches, creating the potential for &ldquo;generational flooding&rdquo; across parts of northeast Arkansas, western Tennessee, western Kentucky, and southern Indiana.
Meteorologists warn this storm system won&rsquo;t move quickly, meaning heavy rain will persist through the weekend.
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<h2>&lsquo;Major river flooding&rsquo; possible, meteorologists warn</h2>
Jonathan Porter, Chief Meteorologist at AccuWeather, told The Mirror that this could evolve into a major river flooding event, with the situation escalating to life-threatening emergencies in seconds.
"Parts of Kentucky, Tennessee, Missouri and Arkansas could see one to nearly two feet of rainfall by the end of the weekend," Porter said.
"Some of the communities hit hardest by back-to-back thunderstorms could receive up to four months' worth of rainfall in five days," he added. "This could quickly escalate to a one-in-1000-year flood event. The impacts could be similar to experiencing back-to-back tropical storms," he said.
(With inputs from agencies)

World: A “particularly dangerous situation” tornado watch has been issued for parts of Arkansas, Tennessee, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Kentucky, and Mississippi.

Severe flash flood warnings have been issued across parts of the United States, with meteorologists warning of a potentially “historic one-in-1000-year” rainfall event. Over the next five days, the Ozarks, the Mississippi Valley, and a large portion of the Ohio Valley are expected to receive the equivalent of four months’ worth of rain. Life-threatening flooding and tornadoes expected Forecasters have warned that this weather system is carrying “tremendous amounts of moisture”, leading to a high risk of life-threatening flooding. The National Weather Service has also warned of a possible “tornado outbreak”, with the danger zone stretching from Texas to Michigan. Also read: Myanmar: Mandalay CM lauds Indian Army field hospital set up under 'Operation Brahma'. What is it? A “particularly dangerous situation” tornado watch has been issued for parts of Arkansas, Tennessee, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Kentucky, and Mississippi. Memphis, home to 1.3 million people, has been labelled as a high-risk area for both tornadoes and excessive rainfall. In preparation, the governors of Kentucky and Arkansas declared a preemptive state of emergency on Wednesday. What we know so far Tornado risk peaks on Wednesday afternoon into the evening, with storms likely continuing into the weekend. Memphis, Tennessee, is expected to be at the centre of both the tornado and flood threats. Rainfall totals could reach 10 to 15 inches, creating the potential for “generational flooding” across parts of northeast Arkansas, western Tennessee, western Kentucky, and southern Indiana. Meteorologists warn this storm system won’t move quickly, meaning heavy rain will persist through the weekend. Also read: Major storm in US: Deadly tornadoes leave at least 14 dead in Missouri and Arkansas ‘Major river flooding’ possible, meteorologists warn Jonathan Porter, Chief Meteorologist at AccuWeather, told The Mirror that this could evolve into a major river flooding event, with the situation escalating to life-threatening emergencies in seconds. "Parts of Kentucky, Tennessee, Missouri and Arkansas could see one to nearly two feet of rainfall by the end of the weekend," Porter said. "Some of the communities hit hardest by back-to-back thunderstorms could receive up to four months' worth of rainfall in five days," he added. "This could quickly escalate to a one-in-1000-year flood event. The impacts could be similar to experiencing back-to-back tropical storms," he said. (With inputs from agencies)

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Bolivia's government decreed a state of emergency Wednesday to deal with floods caused by torrential rains blamed for 51 deaths since November. Watch to know more!

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Emergency services in southern Spain were searching Tuesday for a married couple after flash floods swept away their vehicle as rising waters prompted the evacuation of hundreds of homes. Authorities closed roads and canceled classes while urging people to heed safety warnings.

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Severe flooding in Viacha has left over 6,000 people affected, causing massive economic losses. Heavy rains have devastated farmland, stranded livestock, and left many residents struggling to recover. As floodwaters rise, farmers face crop destruction and mounting challenges. Authorities are assessing the damage and planning relief efforts to aid those impacted.

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At least 16 people have died in floods in the Argentine port city of Bahía Blanca, following torrential rains. More than 1,100 people had to leave their homes and newborn babies were evacuated from a hospital. Watch this report for more details!

Argentina: Storm forced emergency evacuations of homes and health centres

The Australian prime minister has warned there is "worse to come" after a low tropical weather system brought heavy rain, strong winds and flooding to the country's east coast.

Anthony Albanese said the impacts of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred are already being felt across parts of Queensland and New South Wales, with the hours ahead expected to bring more downpours.

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Massive floods have hit Argentina, leaving at least six people dead and forcing thousands to evacuate. The provincial government has deployed helicopters and trucks for rescue operations, while hospitals and airports have been shut down. Authorities have cut power in affected areas to reduce the risk of electric shocks. The country received a staggering 400mm of rainfall in just eight hours.

Severe flooding in Argentina leaves six dead, thousands evacuated

The Border Management Authority (BMA) says it has had to put a halt to operations at five borders and evacuate some staff as a precaution due to severe flooding over the weekend. Watch this report for more details!

South Africa: BMA suspends operations at key border ports due to flooding

Torrential rains have caused severe flooding in Almería, Spain, leaving tourists stranded and prompting urgent rescues. The Spanish Civil Guard evacuated French nationals caught in rising waters as storms battered the region. Authorities continue to monitor the situation as extreme weather impacts southern Spain.

Severe flooding in Spain's Almería strands tourists, triggers rescues

Thirty-nine people have died in two provinces in Afghanistan due to hail and heavy rain. . .

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Death toll hits 39 after floods and hail in Afghanistan

Guayaquil is facing its worst rains in five years, leading to severe flooding and an emergency declaration. Coastal provinces in Ecuador are struggling with rising rivers and devastating damage. Authorities report the wettest February in 45 years, with eight provinces now under emergency status.

Guayaquil hit by worst rains in five years, emergency declared

Twenty-nine people have died in two provinces in Afghanistan due to hail and heavy rain. . .

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Were caught off guard when the floods surged unexpectedly, throwing them into a deep ravine...

Afghanistan hit by rain, hail, flash floods

Peru has been hit by widespread flooding after heavy rains caused rivers to overflow,...
Affecting several towns across the country...
Rescue teams delivered food and helped install sandbags around homes to prevent further water ingress...

Rivers overflow, affecting multiple towns across Peru

Extensive flooding in Botswana's capital, Gaborone has left roads closed and large areas under water. Botswana's President Dumo Boko said in a post on social media that the capital was facing the devastating impact of heavy rains and flooding.

Drone video shows extensive flooding in Gaborone

The Met Office has issued snow and ice warnings across the UK, while hundreds of flood alerts remain in place. Disruptions from the weekend's severe weather have extended into Monday, with reports of children stranded at schools due to impassable roads and ongoing hazardous conditions.

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California, US 
A part of the Santa Cru Wharf in California collapsed in high surf on Monday (Dec 23), sending three people into the water, according to the authorities. 
Meanwhile, a man died at a nearby beach after being trapped under debris by a wave. 
The three people who were pulled from the water included two engineers and a project manager who were inspecting the structure. They were later taken to a hospital, according to city officials. 
No one has been believed to be missing or is seriously injured, Mayor Fred Keeley of Santa Cruz said.
The wharf collapse is one of the several impacts of the weather-affected region, as flooding and high surf led to multiple road closures and evacuations. 
According to the Santa Cruz officials, the collapse happened at around 12:45 pm. 
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"A portion of the Santa Cruz pier has collapsed, and is floating away," the National Weather Service Bay Area posted on X. 
"Look at the ominous wave action on the horizon. You are risking your life, and those of the people that would need to try and save you by getting in or too close to the water," they added. 
The wharf has been closed now until further notice, officials said. Moreover, the public is asked to stay away from the area. 
Santa Cruz Mayor Fred Keeley said that the part of the pier that collapsed "was a portion of the municipal wharf that has already been determined to need to be taken down and repaired over time."
Keeley further said that it included the Dolphin restaurant and one of the public washrooms on the wharf. 
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The area of the wharf that washed away has been closed to the public since January this year, officials noted. 
We lost "many pilings, a lot of the deck of the wharf itself, as well as the restroom and what remained of the Dolphin restaurant," the mayor said. 
The collapse comes as the National Weather Service issued a high surf warning and informed that a dangerously large breaking wave of 30 to 40 feet would be possible. 
They warned some specific regions, including San Francisco, the coastal North Bay and Point Reyes National Seashore, the San Francisco Peninsula coast, Monterey Bay, and the Big Sur coast.
(With inputs from agencies)

Meanwhile, a man died at a nearby beach after being trapped under debris by a wave. 



California, US A part of the Santa Cru Wharf in California collapsed in high surf on Monday (Dec 23), sending three people into the water, according to the authorities. Meanwhile, a man died at a nearby beach after being trapped under debris by a wave. The three people who were pulled from the water included two engineers and a project manager who were inspecting the structure. They were later taken to a hospital, according to city officials. No one has been believed to be missing or is seriously injured, Mayor Fred Keeley of Santa Cruz said. The wharf collapse is one of the several impacts of the weather-affected region, as flooding and high surf led to multiple road closures and evacuations. According to the Santa Cruz officials, the collapse happened at around 12:45 pm. Also read: Bird flu crisis in US drives egg prices to an all-time high "A portion of the Santa Cruz pier has collapsed, and is floating away," the National Weather Service Bay Area posted on X. "Look at the ominous wave action on the horizon. You are risking your life, and those of the people that would need to try and save you by getting in or too close to the water," they added. The wharf has been closed now until further notice, officials said. Moreover, the public is asked to stay away from the area. Santa Cruz Mayor Fred Keeley said that the part of the pier that collapsed "was a portion of the municipal wharf that has already been determined to need to be taken down and repaired over time." Keeley further said that it included the Dolphin restaurant and one of the public washrooms on the wharf. Watch | Major Storm Pounds California’s Central Coast × The area of the wharf that washed away has been closed to the public since January this year, officials noted. We lost "many pilings, a lot of the deck of the wharf itself, as well as the restroom and what remained of the Dolphin restaurant," the mayor said. The collapse comes as the National Weather Service issued a high surf warning and informed that a dangerously large breaking wave of 30 to 40 feet would be possible. They warned some specific regions, including San Francisco, the coastal North Bay and Point Reyes National Seashore, the San Francisco Peninsula coast, Monterey Bay, and the Big Sur coast. (With inputs from agencies)

Santa Cruz Wharf partially collapses in high surf, three fall into ocean

A part of the Santa Cru Wharf in California collapsed in high surf on Monday (Dec 23), sending three people into the water, according to the authorities.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, a man died at a nearby beach after being trapped under debris by a wave.&nbsp;

The three people who were pulled from the water included two engineers and a project manager who were inspecting the structure. They were later taken to a hospital, according to city officials.&nbsp;

No one has been believed to be missing or is seriously injured, Mayor Fred Keeley of Santa Cruz said.

The wharf collapse is one of the several impacts of the weather-affected region, as flooding and high surf led to multiple road closures and evacuations.&nbsp;

According to the Santa Cruz officials, the collapse happened at around 12:45 pm.&nbsp;

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"A portion of the Santa Cruz pier has collapsed, and is floating away," the National Weather Service Bay Area posted on X.&nbsp;

"Look at the ominous wave action on the horizon. You are risking your life, and those of the people that would need to try and save you by getting in or too close to the water," they added.&nbsp;

The wharf has been closed now until further notice, officials said. Moreover, the public is asked to stay away from the area.&nbsp;

Santa Cruz Mayor Fred Keeley said that the part of the pier that collapsed "was a portion of the municipal wharf that has already been determined to need to be taken down and repaired over time."

Keeley further said that it included the Dolphin restaurant and one of the public washrooms on the wharf.&nbsp;

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The area of the wharf that washed away has been closed to the public since January this year, officials noted.&nbsp;

We lost "many pilings, a lot of the deck of the wharf itself, as well as the restroom and what remained of the Dolphin restaurant," the mayor said.&nbsp;

The collapse comes as the National Weather Service issued a high surf warning and informed that a dangerously large breaking wave of 30 to 40 feet would be possible.&nbsp;

They warned some specific regions, including San Francisco, the coastal North Bay and Point Reyes National Seashore, the San Francisco Peninsula coast, Monterey Bay, and the Big Sur coast.

(With inputs from agencies)

A part of the Santa Cru Wharf in California collapsed in high surf on Monday (Dec 23), sending three people into the water, according to the authorities. Meanwhile, a man died at a nearby beach after being trapped under debris by a wave.

A part of the Santa Cru Wharf in California collapsed in high surf on Monday (Dec 23), sending three people into the water, according to the authorities. Meanwhile, a man died at a nearby beach after being trapped under debris by a wave. The three people who were pulled from the water included two engineers and a project manager who were inspecting the structure. They were later taken to a hospital, according to city officials. No one has been believed to be missing or is seriously injured, Mayor Fred Keeley of Santa Cruz said. The wharf collapse is one of the several impacts of the weather-affected region, as flooding and high surf led to multiple road closures and evacuations. According to the Santa Cruz officials, the collapse happened at around 12:45 pm. Also read: Bird flu crisis in US drives egg prices to an all-time high "A portion of the Santa Cruz pier has collapsed, and is floating away," the National Weather Service Bay Area posted on X. "Look at the ominous wave action on the horizon. You are risking your life, and those of the people that would need to try and save you by getting in or too close to the water," they added. The wharf has been closed now until further notice, officials said. Moreover, the public is asked to stay away from the area. Santa Cruz Mayor Fred Keeley said that the part of the pier that collapsed "was a portion of the municipal wharf that has already been determined to need to be taken down and repaired over time." Keeley further said that it included the Dolphin restaurant and one of the public washrooms on the wharf. Watch | Major Storm Pounds California’s Central Coast × The area of the wharf that washed away has been closed to the public since January this year, officials noted. We lost "many pilings, a lot of the deck of the wharf itself, as well as the restroom and what remained of the Dolphin restaurant," the mayor said. The collapse comes as the National Weather Service issued a high surf warning and informed that a dangerously large breaking wave of 30 to 40 feet would be possible. They warned some specific regions, including San Francisco, the coastal North Bay and Point Reyes National Seashore, the San Francisco Peninsula coast, Monterey Bay, and the Big Sur coast. (With inputs from agencies)

Spain's King Felipe and Queen Letizia attended a memorial mass on Monday to honor the 230 victims of catastrophic floods that ravaged the eastern region of Valencia. The royal couple had previously visited the area, where they faced frustration from locals who expressed anger over perceived delays in government aid by pelting them with mud. Their return aimed to show solidarity and support for the affected communities while paying tribute to those who died in the tragedy. Watch to know more!

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At least 89 people remain missing after deadly floods in eastern Spain, the regional judicial authorities in Valencia said on Tuesday, and Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said he was earmarking 10.6 billion euros ($11.6 billion) to help victims.

The number includes only those who have been reported missing by family members that have also provided personal information and biological samples to allow for their identification, the Superior Court of Justice of Valencia Region said in a statement. It added that there could be more cases of people who have disappeared whose details have not yet been registered.

More than 200 people were confirmed to have died after heavy rains last week caused waterways to overflow, creating flash floods that surged through suburbs south of the city of Valencia, sweeping away cars and bridges and flooding properties and underground car parks.

"There are still missing persons to be located, homes and businesses destroyed, buried under the mud and many people suffering severe shortages," Sanchez said in a press conference in Madrid earlier on Tuesday. "We have to keep working."

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At least 217 people died in Valencia, Castile-La Mancha and Andalusia, but only 133 have been identified so far.

The court said coroners had performed 195 autopsies and that 62 bodies were still pending identification. Spain's national guard on Tuesday asked relatives of people missing to provide DNA samples to identify bodies.

A research vessel from the national scientific body CSIC will reach Valencia on Nov. 9 to help in the search efforts, the Science Ministry said on Tuesday. The vessel has technology to obtain detailed images of the seafloor and explore hard-to-reach areas, it said. There have been suggestions that some of the missing people could have been swept down rivers and out to sea.

The aid will include 838 million euros in direct cash to small businesses and freelance workers affected by the disaster and 5 billion euros of state-guaranteed loans. The national government will finance 100% of the clean-up costs incurred by local governments and half of the repairs to infrastructure, Sanchez said.

More than 100,000 cars were damaged by the floods, Sonia Luque, coordinator of the Network of Road Assistance Companies (REAC), said, while damages to businesses in towns hit by floods could rise to over 10 billion euros.

<h2>'IT'S A TSUNAMI'</h2>

Hector, a police inspector speaking in Paiporta, one of the worst-hit neighbourhoods, said he had experienced plenty of flooding in nearby Alicante but nothing like this.

"This isn't a flash flood - it's a tsunami," Hector, who declined to give his last name, said.

In the face of criticism and anger at the slow response to the disaster, Sanchez said the government had deployed nearly 15,000 police and military to help clear flood-affected areas, along with hundreds of forestry officials, forensic scientists, customs agents and heavy machinery to clear roads and rubble.

Defending the government's response, Sanchez said he had not called a state of emergency, which would have given Madrid control of the crisis, because it would have been less efficient.

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He said personnel had been ready to be deployed from the first minute but had required the approval of the regional government run by the conservative People's Party.

Valencia's regional leader Carlos Mazon said on Monday the delay in warning people was caused by the Hydrographic Confederation of Jucar (CHJ), which measures the flow of rivers and ravines for the state, cancelling a planned alert three times.

The CHJ fired back that it does not issue flood risk alerts, which are the responsibility of Spain's regional governments.

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At least 89 people remain missing after deadly floods in eastern Spain, the regional judicial authorities in Valencia said on Tuesday, and Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said he was earmarking 10.

At least 89 people remain missing after deadly floods in eastern Spain, the regional judicial authorities in Valencia said on Tuesday, and Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said he was earmarking 10.6 billion euros ($11.6 billion) to help victims. The number includes only those who have been reported missing by family members that have also provided personal information and biological samples to allow for their identification, the Superior Court of Justice of Valencia Region said in a statement. It added that there could be more cases of people who have disappeared whose details have not yet been registered. More than 200 people were confirmed to have died after heavy rains last week caused waterways to overflow, creating flash floods that surged through suburbs south of the city of Valencia, sweeping away cars and bridges and flooding properties and underground car parks. "There are still missing persons to be located, homes and businesses destroyed, buried under the mud and many people suffering severe shortages," Sanchez said in a press conference in Madrid earlier on Tuesday. "We have to keep working." Also Read | LIVE | US Election 2024: Trump-101, Harris-71, early predictions show At least 217 people died in Valencia, Castile-La Mancha and Andalusia, but only 133 have been identified so far. The court said coroners had performed 195 autopsies and that 62 bodies were still pending identification. Spain's national guard on Tuesday asked relatives of people missing to provide DNA samples to identify bodies. A research vessel from the national scientific body CSIC will reach Valencia on Nov. 9 to help in the search efforts, the Science Ministry said on Tuesday. The vessel has technology to obtain detailed images of the seafloor and explore hard-to-reach areas, it said. There have been suggestions that some of the missing people could have been swept down rivers and out to sea. The aid will include 838 million euros in direct cash to small businesses and freelance workers affected by the disaster and 5 billion euros of state-guaranteed loans. The national government will finance 100% of the clean-up costs incurred by local governments and half of the repairs to infrastructure, Sanchez said. More than 100,000 cars were damaged by the floods, Sonia Luque, coordinator of the Network of Road Assistance Companies (REAC), said, while damages to businesses in towns hit by floods could rise to over 10 billion euros. 'IT'S A TSUNAMI' Hector, a police inspector speaking in Paiporta, one of the worst-hit neighbourhoods, said he had experienced plenty of flooding in nearby Alicante but nothing like this. "This isn't a flash flood - it's a tsunami," Hector, who declined to give his last name, said. In the face of criticism and anger at the slow response to the disaster, Sanchez said the government had deployed nearly 15,000 police and military to help clear flood-affected areas, along with hundreds of forestry officials, forensic scientists, customs agents and heavy machinery to clear roads and rubble. Defending the government's response, Sanchez said he had not called a state of emergency, which would have given Madrid control of the crisis, because it would have been less efficient. Also Read | Florida abortion ballot measure falls flat in a major win for Gov Ron DeSantis He said personnel had been ready to be deployed from the first minute but had required the approval of the regional government run by the conservative People's Party. Valencia's regional leader Carlos Mazon said on Monday the delay in warning people was caused by the Hydrographic Confederation of Jucar (CHJ), which measures the flow of rivers and ravines for the state, cancelling a planned alert three times. The CHJ fired back that it does not issue flood risk alerts, which are the responsibility of Spain's regional governments. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Around 89 people remain missing in eastern Spain after deadly floods, Valencia says

Spain races to find survivors as flood death toll rises to 158. Flash floods hit parts of Spain on Wednesday, devastating communities in Valencia. Residents describe ‘nightmare’ scenes, ‘We all know someone who has died’. Flash flooding ripped through parts of eastern Spain, destroyed buildings and infrastructure. Watch to know more!

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