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At least 42 people died in Haiti after torrential rains triggered flooding and landslide. Dozens were missing, and many were injured across the country.

42 dead, thousands homeless after floods hit Haiti

Six rivers have overflowed and more than 500 people have been evacuated from their homes following 12 hours of rainfall in Ecuador.

Flood fury in Esmeraldas, Ecuador

Heavy rains that began on Friday and lasted until early Saturday in Japan have caused one person to pass away, at least three others are reported missing, and dozens of others have been hurt. Due to the excessive rains, transport services have been affected throughout the nation. On Friday, bullet trains were stopped in central Japan.

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<p>Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Sunday visited damaged houses in northeast areas of the country after devastating floods claimed 14 lives, as per reports. This came after she left early from Japan post attending the G7 summit with other world leaders.&nbsp;<br />
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She termed her experience from the visit a "moving" one. She also shook hands with mud-splattered property owners and volunteers, said the PM to the media personnel in Ravenna.</p>

<p>"You're doing a great job," the prime minister told a Ghibullo resident who was assisting people by donating food to people who became homeless due to the tragic floods.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>While 36,000 people were forced to leave Emilia Romagna earlier this week due to the nonstop rain, the area reported on Sunday that 10,000 or so had already been able to go back home. In a region that also produces grain and fruit like apricots and cherries, the catastrophic weather, which saw six months' worth of rainfall in only 36 hours, has left widespread devastation and taken a heavy toll on farmers.</p>

<p>Even though a red weather advisory was extended until Monday, the rain had mostly stopped by Sunday. Tuesday's cabinet meeting is anticipated to be used by Meloni to release the region's emergency funds that have been blocked.</p>

<h2><strong>EU mobilises emergency equipment to help Italian authorities</strong></h2>

<p>The EU has moblised pumping equipment from Austria, Bulgaria, Poland, Romania, Germany, France, Slovenia, and Slovakia via the EU Civil Protection Mechanism to assist the Italian authorities in dealing with floods in response to a fresh request for aid from Italy.</p>

<p>The request follows recent flooding and landslides in Italy brought on by extreme weather, which especially affected the Emilia Romagna area in the country's north-central region, according to a statement from the EU.</p>

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<p>The EU Civil Protection Mechanism was initiated by the Italian government on May 21. High-capacity pumping machinery from the European Civil Protection Pool was requested by the authorities.</p>

<p>The EU's Emergency Response Coordination Centre has been in constant contact with the Italian authorities, who are currently assessing the offers, and the EU stands ready to provide further help if needed.&nbsp;The EU's Copernicus programme has also provided emergency satellite mapping of the affected areas, following a request from the Italian civil protection authority on 16 May.</p>

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<p>As per EU, whenever an emergency overwhelms the response capabilities of a country in Europe and beyond, the bloc can request assistance through the EU Civil Protection Mechanism. With this, the European Commission plays a significant role in coordinating the disaster response worldwide.</p>

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Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Sunday visited damaged houses in northeast areas of the country after devastating floods claimed 14 lives, as per reports.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Sunday visited damaged houses in northeast areas of the country after devastating floods claimed 14 lives, as per reports. This came after she left early from Japan post attending the G7 summit with other world leaders. She termed her experience from the visit a "moving" one. She also shook hands with mud-splattered property owners and volunteers, said the PM to the media personnel in Ravenna. "You're doing a great job," the prime minister told a Ghibullo resident who was assisting people by donating food to people who became homeless due to the tragic floods. Also Read | 'Gross interference': China summons Japanese envoy over G7 communique While 36,000 people were forced to leave Emilia Romagna earlier this week due to the nonstop rain, the area reported on Sunday that 10,000 or so had already been able to go back home. In a region that also produces grain and fruit like apricots and cherries, the catastrophic weather, which saw six months' worth of rainfall in only 36 hours, has left widespread devastation and taken a heavy toll on farmers. Even though a red weather advisory was extended until Monday, the rain had mostly stopped by Sunday. Tuesday's cabinet meeting is anticipated to be used by Meloni to release the region's emergency funds that have been blocked. EU mobilises emergency equipment to help Italian authorities The EU has moblised pumping equipment from Austria, Bulgaria, Poland, Romania, Germany, France, Slovenia, and Slovakia via the EU Civil Protection Mechanism to assist the Italian authorities in dealing with floods in response to a fresh request for aid from Italy. The request follows recent flooding and landslides in Italy brought on by extreme weather, which especially affected the Emilia Romagna area in the country's north-central region, according to a statement from the EU. Also Read | Fire at India's Delhi cinema, 67 people inside hall safely evacuated The EU Civil Protection Mechanism was initiated by the Italian government on May 21. High-capacity pumping machinery from the European Civil Protection Pool was requested by the authorities. The EU's Emergency Response Coordination Centre has been in constant contact with the Italian authorities, who are currently assessing the offers, and the EU stands ready to provide further help if needed. The EU's Copernicus programme has also provided emergency satellite mapping of the affected areas, following a request from the Italian civil protection authority on 16 May. Watch | Russia-Ukraine War: US President Joe Biden vows unwavering support to Ukraine × As per EU, whenever an emergency overwhelms the response capabilities of a country in Europe and beyond, the bloc can request assistance through the EU Civil Protection Mechanism. With this, the European Commission plays a significant role in coordinating the disaster response worldwide. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

Italy's Meloni visits flood-hit areas as EU mobilises emergency equipment to help authorities

More than 14,000 people have been forced to leave their homes as a result of heavy rains that have swept across Jiangxi province in Eastern China. Eric Njoka brings you the report.

Heavy rain causes flooding in central Jiangxi province

The death toll from flash floods and landslides in the Democratic Republic of Congo has risen to over 400 with several people missing, making it one of the deadliest natural disasters in the country’s recent history. Eric Njoka brings you the report

Flooding, landslides kill over 400 in Eastern Congo

Kenyan volunteers are being equipped with weather forecasts and advice to allow people living in informal settlements to prepare for extreme weather.

Kenya: Residents on a mission to reduce flooding damage

<p>The collapse of a water dam in the Al Mahwit governorate, roughly 111 km west of the country's capital Sanaa, resulted in the deaths of four people on Sunday in Yemen.</p>

<p>The Al-Aqabi Dam which collapsed was in the Hafash region of the Al Mahwit governorate. Following the collapse it triggered a flood that carried away a mosque with four people inside. All four died.</p>

<p>Moreover, homes and agricultural lands nearby were also damaged by the flood waters. The Houthi group has been in charge of the governorate since 2014.&nbsp;A Houthi-appointed official in the governorate named Adel Issa said that the dam was collapsed because of the excessive rains and the consequent floods.</p>

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<p>Authorities in Sanaa sent two rescue and ambulance trucks to the location, he continued.</p>

<p>Yemen's National Centre of Meteorology warned residents in numerous governorates, including Al Mahwit, of impending severe downpours. The department also encouraged everyone to stay away from torrential passages, reefs and valleys, both during and after the downpour.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Dozens of these dams require restoration work to maintain their cohesion. The conflict that has been raging in Yemen for more than eight years has led to a halt in the country's dam and water barrier maintenance.</p>

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<p>The Yemen conflict has been ongoing since 2014. It started with the Houthi rebel movement, also known as Ansar Allah. They took control of the capital city of Sana'a and forced the Yemeni government, led by President Abdrabbuh Mansour Hadi, to flee.</p>

<p>The conflict escalated in 2015 when a coalition of Arab states, led by Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, launched a military intervention to support the Yemeni government and push back against the Houthis.</p>

<p>The conflict has been characterized by a complex array of factions and alliances, with various tribal, sectarian, and political groups vying for power and influence. It has caused widespread devastation and humanitarian suffering, with tens of thousands of people killed and millions displaced.</p>

<p>The fighting has also led to a severe humanitarian crisis, with millions of Yemenis suffering from food insecurity, malnutrition, and lack of access to basic services such as healthcare and clean water.</p>

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<p>The war has been marked by numerous atrocities, including indiscriminate airstrikes and human rights abuses. It has also been exacerbated by regional and international geopolitical rivalries, with Iran supporting the Houthi rebels and the United States and its allies supporting the Saudi-led coalition.</p>

<p>Despite numerous attempts at peace talks and ceasefires, the conflict has continued to rage on, with little hope of a resolution in sight. The UN has repeatedly called for an end to the fighting and for all parties to engage in a peaceful political process to resolve the conflict.</p>

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The collapse of a water dam in the Al Mahwit governorate, roughly 111 km west of the country's capital Sanaa, resulted in the deaths of four people on Sunday in Yemen.

The collapse of a water dam in the Al Mahwit governorate, roughly 111 km west of the country's capital Sanaa, resulted in the deaths of four people on Sunday in Yemen. The Al-Aqabi Dam which collapsed was in the Hafash region of the Al Mahwit governorate. Following the collapse it triggered a flood that carried away a mosque with four people inside. All four died. Moreover, homes and agricultural lands nearby were also damaged by the flood waters. The Houthi group has been in charge of the governorate since 2014. A Houthi-appointed official in the governorate named Adel Issa said that the dam was collapsed because of the excessive rains and the consequent floods. Also Read | At least 18 dead, dozens injured as tourist bus in Mexico plunges into ravine Authorities in Sanaa sent two rescue and ambulance trucks to the location, he continued. Yemen's National Centre of Meteorology warned residents in numerous governorates, including Al Mahwit, of impending severe downpours. The department also encouraged everyone to stay away from torrential passages, reefs and valleys, both during and after the downpour. Dozens of these dams require restoration work to maintain their cohesion. The conflict that has been raging in Yemen for more than eight years has led to a halt in the country's dam and water barrier maintenance. Also Read | Suspected ISIS chief, codename Abu Hussein al-Qurashi, killed in Syria: Turkey president The Yemen conflict has been ongoing since 2014. It started with the Houthi rebel movement, also known as Ansar Allah. They took control of the capital city of Sana'a and forced the Yemeni government, led by President Abdrabbuh Mansour Hadi, to flee. The conflict escalated in 2015 when a coalition of Arab states, led by Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, launched a military intervention to support the Yemeni government and push back against the Houthis. The conflict has been characterized by a complex array of factions and alliances, with various tribal, sectarian, and political groups vying for power and influence. It has caused widespread devastation and humanitarian suffering, with tens of thousands of people killed and millions displaced. The fighting has also led to a severe humanitarian crisis, with millions of Yemenis suffering from food insecurity, malnutrition, and lack of access to basic services such as healthcare and clean water. Watch | Experts predict AI to be the forefront of 2024 US election campaign × The war has been marked by numerous atrocities, including indiscriminate airstrikes and human rights abuses. It has also been exacerbated by regional and international geopolitical rivalries, with Iran supporting the Houthi rebels and the United States and its allies supporting the Saudi-led coalition. Despite numerous attempts at peace talks and ceasefires, the conflict has continued to rage on, with little hope of a resolution in sight. The UN has repeatedly called for an end to the fighting and for all parties to engage in a peaceful political process to resolve the conflict. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Four killed as heavy rains, flood trigger dam collapse in Yemen

Fifty-three residents of the isolated Gulf Country town of Burketown, about 2,115km northwest of state capital Brisbane, had been evacuated since heavy rain triggered floods earlier this week, police said Saturday.

Heavy rain in Australia triggers flood evacuations in Queensland

Cyclone Freddy struck Madagascar late on Feb 21 with gusts of up to 180 km per hour. The storm has displaced 11,047 people & flooded 2,276 houses.

Cyclone Freddy in Madagascar

Following non-stop rain for over a week, the South African government has now declared a state of emergency over severe flooding in various parts of the country. On Tuesday, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa enabled an intensive response as disastrous floods resulted in the death of at least seven people. Mohammed Saleh brings you this report.

Severe flooding results in seven deaths in South Africa

Drone footage on February 14 showed the extent of flooding in northern New Zealand's Hawke's Bay and a landslide in Matata.

Drone footage shows extent of New Zealand flooding

Several parts of Bolivia are inundated after heavy rain flooded the South American nation. Displacing over 5500 families and destroying some 30,000 hectares of crops.

Heavy rain inundates several parts of Bolivia

In Germany, floods in 2021 killed 180 people, with reconstruction costs of €30bn. Enough is enough. Shell must stop drilling, and start paying.” Greenpeace activists boarded Shell's Penguins FPSO as it makes its way to the North Sea and are providing updates from the vessel a week later.

Green peace activists occupy a shell platform

<p>In New Zealand, devastating floods have caused chaotic scenes all around the country, including flooded airports and streets that have now turned into rivers. Auckland, the largest city in the country, is&nbsp;also severely flooded. Auckland's 1.7 million residents had to leave their damaged and flooded houses as a result of power outages and&nbsp;landslides among other issues.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Aucklanders can finally see some nicer weather after a devasting week of extraordinary rain. Alwyn Bakker, a meteorologist with MetService, claimed that Auckland's worst is now over. Amid this a social media post is widely circulated which has instilled fear among people over the lack of safety measures followed.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In the midst of this, a social media post that is widely shared has caused panic among individuals due to the absence of safety precautions taken. Residents are finding it extremely challenging to commute due to the flooded roadways.&nbsp;But a bus driver's manoeuvring of his vehicle through a heavily flooded route has now taken the internet by storm.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Maungakiekie Tamaki local board's deputy chair, Debbie Burrows, posted a video online showing a bus driver navigating the vehicle across a flooded road.The person recording the video initially shows a car that is almost totally submerged in floodwater. She then pans left the camera and shows another car submerged in water. Then in shock captures the footage of the bus.</p>

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<p>"Omg. A bus just went through it! I was trying to get street closed off but struggling to get message through via AT. Resorted to 111 so hopefully in the meantime no-one else will try to give it a go!!" read the caption of the video which she shared on Facebook.</p>

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<p>The video has till now received over 15,000 views. The video has received many comments rebuking the driver and his careless behaviour.</p>

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In New Zealand, devastating floods have caused chaotic scenes all around the country, including flooded airports and streets that have now turned into rivers. Auckland, the largest city in the country, is also severely flooded.

In New Zealand, devastating floods have caused chaotic scenes all around the country, including flooded airports and streets that have now turned into rivers. Auckland, the largest city in the country, is also severely flooded. Auckland's 1.7 million residents had to leave their damaged and flooded houses as a result of power outages and landslides among other issues. Aucklanders can finally see some nicer weather after a devasting week of extraordinary rain. Alwyn Bakker, a meteorologist with MetService, claimed that Auckland's worst is now over. Amid this a social media post is widely circulated which has instilled fear among people over the lack of safety measures followed. Also Read | At least 13 Palestinians injured in Israeli military raids at Jericho camp In the midst of this, a social media post that is widely shared has caused panic among individuals due to the absence of safety precautions taken. Residents are finding it extremely challenging to commute due to the flooded roadways. But a bus driver's manoeuvring of his vehicle through a heavily flooded route has now taken the internet by storm. The Maungakiekie Tamaki local board's deputy chair, Debbie Burrows, posted a video online showing a bus driver navigating the vehicle across a flooded road.The person recording the video initially shows a car that is almost totally submerged in floodwater. She then pans left the camera and shows another car submerged in water. Then in shock captures the footage of the bus. Also Read | Russia, Ukraine swap dozens of prisoners of war "Omg. A bus just went through it! I was trying to get street closed off but struggling to get message through via AT. Resorted to 111 so hopefully in the meantime no-one else will try to give it a go!!" read the caption of the video which she shared on Facebook. × Watch | US-EU spat over America's Inflation Reduction Act The video has till now received over 15,000 views. The video has received many comments rebuking the driver and his careless behaviour. The footage stunned netizens. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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More heavy rain is ahead for New Zealand's largest city. At least four people have died and a state of emergency order continues in Auckland. Insurance companies are flooded with claims. Until now major operating insurance groups in the city have received over 9,000 claims. On the other hand, the country’s stormwater drain system fails to work as it was designed for the climate some five decades ago. But now the city needs a stormwater system designed for the climate the country has now.

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WION Climate Tracker: Heavy rain wreaks havoc in Auckland

A state of emergency was declared in Auckland on Friday after extreme weather conditions caused torrential rains and also widespread flooding leaving two people dead and two missing, according to police reports.

New Zealand's Auckland deals with post-flooding damage

People forced to evacuate their homes after heavy rain causes major flooding in New Zealand's Auckland. No deaths reported so far. Watch further to know more.

WION Climate Tracker: New Zealand's Auckland under state of emergency amid flood-like condition

After wreaking havoc for weeks, the weather in the US state of California has calmed down a notch but the flood waters continue to create problems.

WION Climate Tracker: California flooded after rain ease up

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A big sigh of relief to Pakistan as international donors have committed to providing over $9 billion worth of funds to help Pakistan recover from its historic floods. Officials from over 40 countries, private donors and international institutions pledge funds for Pakistan.

Leaders from over 40 countries and institutions pledge funds for Pakistan

Pakistan is hosting an international conference in Geneva with the help of the United Nations to generate international support for a $16 billion rebuilding effort in the country following last year's devastating floods.

WION Dispatch: Pakistan seeks global community's aid for rehabilitation of flood victims

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese visited the flood-hit regions to view the devastation caused by the flooding. He has also announced disaster relief payments and other support via joint Commonwealth and state packages to the victims. Watch further to know more.

Australian PM Anthony visits flood-hit regions, announces relief package for the people

Drone footage showed an overflowing river valley in western Saudi Arabia's Medina city on Tuesday (January 3), as flash flooding caused by heavy rains inundated some parts of the country.

Watch: Drone footage shows floods in Saudi Arabia's Medina

Saudi Arabia has been hit by massive flash floods. A night of continuos torrential rainfall has flooded street in Mecca. Freighting videos are emerging of cars being swept away and many main roads have been closed since then. Also, there are multiple weather warnings in place.

WION Climate Tracker: Flash flood hit Saudi Arabia's Jeddah after heavy rainfall

<p>The death toll due to flooding and landslides in the Philippines has climbed to 39 after four more people, including two teenagers, died on Wednesday, authorities said on Thursday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Wednesday's deaths took place in Mati City in the province of Davao Oriental in Mindanao when a landslide buried four people as they fished, news agency AFP reported citing the national disaster agency.</p>

<p>Mati City police chief Ernesto Gregore told AFP, "There was a heavy downpour in the mountains. They were fishing in a river when the landslide occurred."</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, rescuers are still searching for over two dozen people missing after heavy rain over the Christmas weekend led to flooding and landslides across the central and southern regions of the Philippines. The weather turned bad as people prepared for a long Christmas holiday- where millions travel to their hometowns for family reunions.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the national disaster agency on Thursday, hundreds of houses have been destroyed and over 7,000 hectares of crops have been wiped out. The heavy downpour has forced tens of thousands of citizens into evacuation centres.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Most of the deaths in the floods and landslides are from the Misamis Occidental province, which is also located in Mindanao, AFP reported.&nbsp;</p>

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The death toll due to flooding and landslides in the Philippines has climbed to 39 after four more people, including two teenagers, died on Wednesday, authorities said on Thursday.

The death toll due to flooding and landslides in the Philippines has climbed to 39 after four more people, including two teenagers, died on Wednesday, authorities said on Thursday. Wednesday's deaths took place in Mati City in the province of Davao Oriental in Mindanao when a landslide buried four people as they fished, news agency AFP reported citing the national disaster agency. Mati City police chief Ernesto Gregore told AFP, "There was a heavy downpour in the mountains. They were fishing in a river when the landslide occurred." ALSO READ | Philippines floods force evacuation of tens of thousands on Christmas day Meanwhile, rescuers are still searching for over two dozen people missing after heavy rain over the Christmas weekend led to flooding and landslides across the central and southern regions of the Philippines. The weather turned bad as people prepared for a long Christmas holiday- where millions travel to their hometowns for family reunions. According to the national disaster agency on Thursday, hundreds of houses have been destroyed and over 7,000 hectares of crops have been wiped out. The heavy downpour has forced tens of thousands of citizens into evacuation centres. Most of the deaths in the floods and landslides are from the Misamis Occidental province, which is also located in Mindanao, AFP reported. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Philippine floods: Death toll climbs to 39; search for survivors continues

Philippines Flood death toll climbed to 25 on Wednesday. The floods triggered by shear line in the Philippines. Watch further to know more.

WION Climate Tracker | Philippines Flood: Death toll rises to 25 people

At least 13 people have been killed and several others are missing, as heavy rain and flooding was reported in many regions in the Philippines. Watch this video to know more.

At least 13 people have been killed in Philippine floods

According to Turkiye's provincial government, flash flooding has damaged at least 500 vehicles and around 100 houses. Watch this video to know more.

WION Climate Tracker: At least 500 cars, 100 houses damaged due to flash floods in Turkiye

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