Six months after severe drought and multiple wildfires caused destruction along Canada's western region. Now, unusually heavy rains and subsequent deluge has left thousands of people stranded with their homes and livelihoods destroyed, at least one has been killed, several missing.

Canada: Major flooding in British Columbia; one killed, two missing

The heavy storm has hit the Pacific north-west hard, just south of the Canadian border. In a slight relief, the water has started receding in the Washington region, the authorities have however maintained the flood alert. Nearly, 50,000 people living in Washington state were left without power on Tuesday.

Flooding in western Washington, nearly 50,000 homes left without power

Chennai Floods | NDRF teams deployed for rescue efforts

Chennai witnessed the heaviest single-day rain on Saturday since the devastating floods of 2015. It was due to the conditions as a prelude to the low-pressure formation over the Bay of Bengal.

India: Heavy rains lash Chennai, low-lying areas waterlogged

Chennai witnessed the heaviest single-day rain on Saturday since the devastating floods of 2015. 230 mm of rain was recorded near the Director-General of Police’s office.

Chennai sees highest single day rainfall since 2015 floods

More than 300 were killed, losses amounting to 12 million dollars, the impact of the floods in China that took place earlier this year is still being felt.

Chinese farmers battle aftermath July floods

World leaders are arriving in Rome for the G20 summit. The key area of focus include climate change, the meetings will be held on a greener and sustainable future. All this when the host nation Italy is facing extreme weather, WION's Sidhant Sibal gets you an extensive ground report.

Rome: Storm triggers floods, mudslides ahead of G20 summit

A powerful storm brought about flash floods and drenched parts of northern California already scarred from devastating wildfires. The storm triggered mudslides and brought down electric lines. The storm is being described as a 'bomb cyclone' - which is an intense weather event when pressure drops quickly. The weather whip-lash follows the busiest wildfire season in California's history, and also heightens threats of further flash flooding.

Flash floods drench parts of northern California

Thousands of people have been evacuated as heavy rains trigger floods in Vietnam, people have been advised to move to higher grounds as the rains are expected to continue in the coming few days.

Heavy rains trigger floods in Vietnam, thousands evacuated

Powerful storm brings flash floods in California

Shifting focus to Nepal where death toll from flooding and landslides has risen to more than 100. 41 people are missing, according to the Nepal government's disaster management department.

More than 100 killed due to flooding and landslides in Nepal

Atleast 70 people killed as a result of aggressive landslides and flash floods in Indian states of Uttarakhand and Kerala. The Indian army and airforce have been carrying out rescue operations along with state disaster management authorities.

Floods in Uttarakhand, Kerala: Over 70 dead

Floods have battered Nepal as the death toll has now risen to 88. Days of heavy rainfall has triggered landslides, rescue work has also been hampered as roads were cut off, watch this report for more.

Nepal PM: Home ministry to provide aid to flood-hit areas | India News | WION

Floods have battered Nepal as the death toll has now risen to 88. Days of heavy rainfall has triggered landslides, rescue ops have also been hampered as roads were cut off, watch this report for more.

Nepal Floods: Death toll rises to 88, rescue work hampered as roads remain cut off

Heavy rains have triggered deadly floods and landslides, several people have been killed so far. The Indian army and airforce have been carrying out rescue operations along with state disaster management authorities.

India: Floods batter Uttarakhand, orange alert in Kerala

In a tragic incident that took place in Kerala’s Kottayam district, all six members of a family lost their lives in the flood and landslides that took place over the weekend.

Their funeral was conducted on Monday evening at the Kavali St Mary’s Church in their home district. Bishop Mar Joseph Kallarangatt performed the final rituals&nbsp;in the presence of members of the public and a minister from the Kerala cabinet and other senior officials.&nbsp;

Mr. Martin, the head of the family, his wife Sini, their daughters Sneha, Sona and Sandra and their grandmother Claramma perished in the landslides that wreaked havoc in their district on Saturday.

Their family lived near a church in Kavali&nbsp;which was among the places in Koottickal, Kottayam that was badly affected by landslides.&nbsp;

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Besides the Martin family, even their neighbours’ houses are said to have been washed away with the occupants. Owing to the landslides, much of the town was inaccessible due to roadblocks caused by the debris.

In a tragic incident that took place in Kerala’s Kottayam district, all six members of a family lost their lives in the flood and landslides that took place over the weekend.

In a tragic incident that took place in Kerala’s Kottayam district, all six members of a family lost their lives in the flood and landslides that took place over the weekend. Their funeral was conducted on Monday evening at the Kavali St Mary’s Church in their home district. Bishop Mar Joseph Kallarangatt performed the final rituals in the presence of members of the public and a minister from the Kerala cabinet and other senior officials. Mr. Martin, the head of the family, his wife Sini, their daughters Sneha, Sona and Sandra and their grandmother Claramma perished in the landslides that wreaked havoc in their district on Saturday. Their family lived near a church in Kavali which was among the places in Koottickal, Kottayam that was badly affected by landslides. Extremely sad instance of clergy having to perform final rituals for a family, where all six members perished in the #KeralaRains #KeralaFloods in kollam district Couple, their three daughters and the grandmother (3 generations) gone too soon.. pic.twitter.com/YbaqJ6LgNh — Sidharth.M.P (@sdhrthmp) October 18, 2021 × Besides the Martin family, even their neighbours’ houses are said to have been washed away with the occupants. Owing to the landslides, much of the town was inaccessible due to roadblocks caused by the debris.

All six members of a family, spanning across three generations killed in Kerala floods

At least 40 people have lost their lives in the southern Indian state of Kerala where heavy floods triggered by heavy rainfall and landslides are wreaking havoc. Two districts Kottayam and Idukki have been the worst affected.

Kerala: 40 dead in southern Indian state, disaster relief ops underway

Chief Minister of the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand said on Tuesday that 11 more people were killed in the flood-like situation in the state taking the death toll to 16. Heavy rains have caused floods. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah have been briefed on the situation in the state.

"Eleven people died today, while five were killed yesterday. Many people also are feared to be trapped under the debris. Rescue teams are working hard. We have sought help from the Army. Two Army choppers will deploy in Nanital and one in the Garhwal regions. Houses, bridges have been damaged at many places," said Dhami.

"Farmers have also suffered a loss due to flood and the amount of damage that has happened is also being assessed. I will also conduct aerial and on-site surveys," he said.

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Dhami appealed to people to be patient as the government was doing all the possible things that were needed to be done.

"Due to heavy rains, the rescue team is facing difficulty but we will rescue everyone. The meteorological department has also said that from today the rain will be less, we appeal to all the people to not travel till the situation is normal," he added.

Following heavy rains, all gates of Nanak Sagar Dam in Uttarakhand's Udham Singh Nagar have been opened due to rise in water level.

The India Metrological Department has also predicted a significant reduction in rainfall activity from today in the state.

"Significant reduction in rainfall activity likely over Uttarakhand from today. Isolated to scattered rain/snow over Himachal Pradesh on 22-23 October, and isolated to scattered rainfall over Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana, northwest Rajasthan on 23 October," said IMD

Earlier today, PM Modi spoke to Uttarakhand Chief Minister to take stock of the situation arising due to heavy rains in the state. As a precautionary measure, the Badrinath Yatra has also been halted and passengers en route to Badrinath were stopped in safe places.&nbsp;

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Chief Minister of the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand said on Tuesday that 11 more people were killed in the flood-like situation in the state taking the death toll to 16.

Chief Minister of the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand said on Tuesday that 11 more people were killed in the flood-like situation in the state taking the death toll to 16. Heavy rains have caused floods. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah have been briefed on the situation in the state. "Eleven people died today, while five were killed yesterday. Many people also are feared to be trapped under the debris. Rescue teams are working hard. We have sought help from the Army. Two Army choppers will deploy in Nanital and one in the Garhwal regions. Houses, bridges have been damaged at many places," said Dhami. "Farmers have also suffered a loss due to flood and the amount of damage that has happened is also being assessed. I will also conduct aerial and on-site surveys," he said. Also Read | India logs 13,058 new COVID-19 infections, lowest rise in daily cases in 231 days Dhami appealed to people to be patient as the government was doing all the possible things that were needed to be done. "Due to heavy rains, the rescue team is facing difficulty but we will rescue everyone. The meteorological department has also said that from today the rain will be less, we appeal to all the people to not travel till the situation is normal," he added. Following heavy rains, all gates of Nanak Sagar Dam in Uttarakhand's Udham Singh Nagar have been opened due to rise in water level. The India Metrological Department has also predicted a significant reduction in rainfall activity from today in the state. "Significant reduction in rainfall activity likely over Uttarakhand from today. Isolated to scattered rain/snow over Himachal Pradesh on 22-23 October, and isolated to scattered rainfall over Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana, northwest Rajasthan on 23 October," said IMD Earlier today, PM Modi spoke to Uttarakhand Chief Minister to take stock of the situation arising due to heavy rains in the state. As a precautionary measure, the Badrinath Yatra has also been halted and passengers en route to Badrinath were stopped in safe places. (With inputs from agencies)

Heavy rains, floods kill 16 in India's Uttarakhand

Officials reported Sunday that at least 25 people were killed in landslides and floods caused by torrential rains in the Indian State of Kerala, as rescuers combed through muddy rubble for survivors and the military airlifted in essential supplies.

Residents in Kerala's coastal state were cut off as rains, which began to fall late Friday, swollen rivers and inundated roadways.

So far, 11 dead have been discovered in the Idukki district and 14 in the Kottayam district, according to officials, after the districts were ravaged by landslides and flash floods.&nbsp; 
 
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Thousands of people have been evacuated, and at least 100 relief camps have been established, according to Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.

The army, navy, and air force are all pitching in to help with flood relief and rescue efforts. 
 
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"It was my livelihood. Everything is gone," a distraught man told Kerala news channel Manorama TV in Koottickal town in Kottayam, which was hit by a landslide.
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"The hill broke off near us. There has been a lot of damage and loss. The house has gone. "The children have gone," a woman from Koottickal added.

Buses and automobiles were seen submerged in floodwaters in a video published on social media.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his sympathies on Twitter and stated that authorities were trying to assist anyone impacted or affected by the flood.

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The torrential rains triggered by a low-pressure system over the southern Arabian Sea and Kerala were anticipated to subside on Monday, according to the India Meteorological Department.&nbsp;

Fishing off the coast of Kerala, Karnataka, and Lakshadweep has been entirely prohibited till Monday.

High tides and strong seas are expected throughout the Kerala-Karnataka-Lakshadweep coast till 11.30 p.m. on October 18.

The Chief Minister stated that the IMD has issued a weather warning for thundershowers and high winds over Kerala until October 21.

In 2018, nearly 500 people were killed in Kerala when it was ravaged by the worst floods to hit the state in almost a century.

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Officials reported Sunday that at least 25 people were killed in landslides and floods caused by torrential rains in the Indian State of Kerala, as rescuers combed through muddy rubble for survivors and the military airlifted in essential supplies.

Officials reported Sunday that at least 25 people were killed in landslides and floods caused by torrential rains in the Indian State of Kerala, as rescuers combed through muddy rubble for survivors and the military airlifted in essential supplies. Residents in Kerala's coastal state were cut off as rains, which began to fall late Friday, swollen rivers and inundated roadways. So far, 11 dead have been discovered in the Idukki district and 14 in the Kottayam district, according to officials, after the districts were ravaged by landslides and flash floods. Watch: Thousands of people have been evacuated, and at least 100 relief camps have been established, according to Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. The army, navy, and air force are all pitching in to help with flood relief and rescue efforts. Officials were unable to estimate how many people were missing. "It was my livelihood. Everything is gone," a distraught man told Kerala news channel Manorama TV in Koottickal town in Kottayam, which was hit by a landslide. "The hill broke off near us. There has been a lot of damage and loss. The house has gone. "The children have gone," a woman from Koottickal added. Buses and automobiles were seen submerged in floodwaters in a video published on social media. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his sympathies on Twitter and stated that authorities were trying to assist anyone impacted or affected by the flood. It is saddening that some people have lost their lives due to heavy rains and landslides in Kerala. Condolences to the bereaved families. — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 17, 2021 × The torrential rains triggered by a low-pressure system over the southern Arabian Sea and Kerala were anticipated to subside on Monday, according to the India Meteorological Department. Fishing off the coast of Kerala, Karnataka, and Lakshadweep has been entirely prohibited till Monday. High tides and strong seas are expected throughout the Kerala-Karnataka-Lakshadweep coast till 11.30 p.m. on October 18. The Chief Minister stated that the IMD has issued a weather warning for thundershowers and high winds over Kerala until October 21. In 2018, nearly 500 people were killed in Kerala when it was ravaged by the worst floods to hit the state in almost a century. (With inputs from agencies)

At least 25 dead after heavy rains spark landslides in Indian state of Kerala

At least 27 people have lost their lives in the southern Indian state of Kerala where heavy floods triggered by heavy rainfall and landslides are wreaking havoc. Two districts have been the worst affected, 13 bodies from the landslide areas in Kottayam and nine of those that went missing in Idukki have been recovered.

Kerala: 27 dead after rains spark landslides and heavy floods

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Rains lead to severe flooding in Vietnam, at least three people killed

At least six people died and a dozen were missing on Saturday as heavy rains pounded south and central Kerala causing flash floods and landslides in many parts, prompting the state government to seek the assistance of the defence forces for rescue operations.

Several people have been injured and displaced in rain-related incidents in the southern state where dams in many districts are nearing its full capacity and small towns and villages in the hilly areas are totally cut off from the outside world.

Many hilly areas of Kottayam, Idukki and Pathanamthitta are experiencing almost similar to that of the situation the state faced during the time of devastating floods of 2018 and 2019 but authorities said everything was under control and there was no need for any panic.

However, the rescue teams of the state police and fire force could not reach the affected areas due to floods and adverse weather conditions prevailing there.

"The situation is serious", Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said. He, however, said the latest weather forecast indicates that the situation is not going to get worse.

Officials said personnel of the Army, Airforce and the Navy were on the way to Koottickal and Peruvanthanam--the two hilly villages falling under Kottayam and Idukki districts respectively--where an overflowing river swept through houses, displacing and isolating many.

State Cooperation Minister V N Vasavan, who reached the neighbourhood of these landslide-hit villages, said bodies of two women and a child who died, were recovered while search was on to recover the body of a man who also lost his life in the incident.

He said at least 12 people are missing from these villages.

In a separate rain related incident, a man and a woman--both 30-years-old-- died as their car was swept away in the flood waters in Kanjar in Idukki district, police said. Their bodies have been recovered, they said.

According to a defence spokesperson, Mi-17 and Sarang Helicopters are already in standby mode to meet the requirements but they could not start operations as the weather at Kottayam is still bad. Air Force assets are still at Sulur in a standby mode, she said.

"All the bases under Southern Air Command have been put on high alert in view of the prevalent weather situation at Kerala," the spokesperson said in a statement.

"The Indian Army has already deployed army personnel to the flood affected areas. One column consisting of One Officer, 2 JCOs and 30 other ranks of army personnel already moved to Kanjirappally, Kottayam District from Pangode Military Station...," she said.

The Southern Naval Command of the Indian Navy said it is fully ready for assisting local administration in rescue operations.

"Diving&amp;Rescue teams are ready to be deployed at short notice.Helicopters stand-by to be launched once weather is conducive for Air Ops,", it said in a tweet.

Earlier, Minister for Cooperation and Registration V N Vasavan said at least three houses have been washed away in Kottayam district and some people feared missing.

"At least four landslips have been reported from various parts of Kottayam district. We have sought the assistance of the Airforce to rescue people who are stranded in the Koottickal area. We have received information about some people missing and over 60 waiting to be rescued as water entered their homes," the Minister told PTI.

According to the latest update of the India Meteorological Department, 'Red Alert' was sounded for six districts--Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur and Palakkad districts.

Kottayam and Pathanamthitta are the most affected districts as of now due to heavy rains since Friday night.

Visuals have emerged on social media from various parts of Kottayam district, including a KSRTC bus stuck in floodwater and locals rescuing passengers from it.

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan chaired a high-level meeting in the evening to review the rain situation and decided to strengthen rescue operations in all affected areas.

In a statement, the Chief Minister said all government agencies have been directed to take necessary steps to rescue people from the affected regions and evacuate those living in areas prone to landslides and floods. Vijayan also directed the district collectors to open relief camps to relocate the affected people.

He said the camps should function strictly adhering to COVID-19 protocol.

In the wake of warning that the rains would continue till October 19, the meeting also decided not to allow pilgrims to trek to the Sabarimala Ayyappa temple, situated in a dense forest in Pathanamthitta district, till October 18. The temple was opened at 5pm today for 'Thula masam' poojas.

Higher educational institutions, which were scheduled to open on October 18, will start on October 20, the statement said.

Appealing to the people of the state to keep extra vigil in the next 24 hours, the CM said in a Facebook post that the rains have already hit the south and central districts and it would intensify in the northern districts also by the evening as per the weather forecast.

The water level in some rivers is expected to rise and shutters of certain dams are likely to be opened, he said, adding that those living in its catchment areas should be ready to follow the instructions of authorities.

The CM also said a Red alert has been sounded for the dams under KSEB, including Kakki dam in Pathanamthitta, Sholayar in Thrissur, Kundala and Kallarkutti in Idukki.

Meanwhile, two children had a miraculous escape after a portion of the wall of their house collapsed in incessant rains on Friday night at Chempakamangalam in the capital district where rains have been battering the city and rural areas alike since last night.

The wall collapsed on the bed, where the children were asleep, but they escaped with minor injuries, family sources said.

Government authorities have advised people against visiting tourist places and going near rivers and other water bodies in view of heavy rains in Thiruvananthapuram.

Destruction of roads was reported in many places including in Kollam and Kottayam districts while severe waterlogging made life miserable in Kuttanad region, popularly known as the 'rice bowl' of the state spread in Alappuzha and Kottayam districts.

The Thrissur district administration urged people living in low-lying and other disaster prone areas and on the banks of rivers to move to safer places.

Fishing boats have been prohibited from venturing into the sea, they added. 
A red alert has also been issued for Chulliyar dam in Palakkad and Peechi dam in Thrissur, which are under the irrigation department.

Revenue Minister K Rajan said necessary precautions have been taken."We have asked the district collectors to issue warnings to people residing along the river banks," Rajan said.&nbsp;

At least six people died and a dozen were missing on Saturday as heavy rains pounded south and central Kerala causing flash floods and landslides in many parts, prompting the state government to seek the assistance of the defence forces for rescue operations.

At least six people died and a dozen were missing on Saturday as heavy rains pounded south and central Kerala causing flash floods and landslides in many parts, prompting the state government to seek the assistance of the defence forces for rescue operations. Several people have been injured and displaced in rain-related incidents in the southern state where dams in many districts are nearing its full capacity and small towns and villages in the hilly areas are totally cut off from the outside world. Many hilly areas of Kottayam, Idukki and Pathanamthitta are experiencing almost similar to that of the situation the state faced during the time of devastating floods of 2018 and 2019 but authorities said everything was under control and there was no need for any panic. However, the rescue teams of the state police and fire force could not reach the affected areas due to floods and adverse weather conditions prevailing there. "The situation is serious", Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said. He, however, said the latest weather forecast indicates that the situation is not going to get worse. Officials said personnel of the Army, Airforce and the Navy were on the way to Koottickal and Peruvanthanam--the two hilly villages falling under Kottayam and Idukki districts respectively--where an overflowing river swept through houses, displacing and isolating many. State Cooperation Minister V N Vasavan, who reached the neighbourhood of these landslide-hit villages, said bodies of two women and a child who died, were recovered while search was on to recover the body of a man who also lost his life in the incident. He said at least 12 people are missing from these villages. In a separate rain related incident, a man and a woman--both 30-years-old-- died as their car was swept away in the flood waters in Kanjar in Idukki district, police said. Their bodies have been recovered, they said. According to a defence spokesperson, Mi-17 and Sarang Helicopters are already in standby mode to meet the requirements but they could not start operations as the weather at Kottayam is still bad. Air Force assets are still at Sulur in a standby mode, she said. "All the bases under Southern Air Command have been put on high alert in view of the prevalent weather situation at Kerala," the spokesperson said in a statement. "The Indian Army has already deployed army personnel to the flood affected areas. One column consisting of One Officer, 2 JCOs and 30 other ranks of army personnel already moved to Kanjirappally, Kottayam District from Pangode Military Station...," she said. The Southern Naval Command of the Indian Navy said it is fully ready for assisting local administration in rescue operations. "Diving&Rescue teams are ready to be deployed at short notice.Helicopters stand-by to be launched once weather is conducive for Air Ops,", it said in a tweet. Earlier, Minister for Cooperation and Registration V N Vasavan said at least three houses have been washed away in Kottayam district and some people feared missing. "At least four landslips have been reported from various parts of Kottayam district. We have sought the assistance of the Airforce to rescue people who are stranded in the Koottickal area. We have received information about some people missing and over 60 waiting to be rescued as water entered their homes," the Minister told PTI. According to the latest update of the India Meteorological Department, 'Red Alert' was sounded for six districts--Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur and Palakkad districts. Kottayam and Pathanamthitta are the most affected districts as of now due to heavy rains since Friday night. Visuals have emerged on social media from various parts of Kottayam district, including a KSRTC bus stuck in floodwater and locals rescuing passengers from it. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan chaired a high-level meeting in the evening to review the rain situation and decided to strengthen rescue operations in all affected areas. In a statement, the Chief Minister said all government agencies have been directed to take necessary steps to rescue people from the affected regions and evacuate those living in areas prone to landslides and floods. Vijayan also directed the district collectors to open relief camps to relocate the affected people. He said the camps should function strictly adhering to COVID-19 protocol. In the wake of warning that the rains would continue till October 19, the meeting also decided not to allow pilgrims to trek to the Sabarimala Ayyappa temple, situated in a dense forest in Pathanamthitta district, till October 18. The temple was opened at 5pm today for 'Thula masam' poojas. Higher educational institutions, which were scheduled to open on October 18, will start on October 20, the statement said. Appealing to the people of the state to keep extra vigil in the next 24 hours, the CM said in a Facebook post that the rains have already hit the south and central districts and it would intensify in the northern districts also by the evening as per the weather forecast. The water level in some rivers is expected to rise and shutters of certain dams are likely to be opened, he said, adding that those living in its catchment areas should be ready to follow the instructions of authorities. The CM also said a Red alert has been sounded for the dams under KSEB, including Kakki dam in Pathanamthitta, Sholayar in Thrissur, Kundala and Kallarkutti in Idukki. Meanwhile, two children had a miraculous escape after a portion of the wall of their house collapsed in incessant rains on Friday night at Chempakamangalam in the capital district where rains have been battering the city and rural areas alike since last night. The wall collapsed on the bed, where the children were asleep, but they escaped with minor injuries, family sources said. Government authorities have advised people against visiting tourist places and going near rivers and other water bodies in view of heavy rains in Thiruvananthapuram. Destruction of roads was reported in many places including in Kollam and Kottayam districts while severe waterlogging made life miserable in Kuttanad region, popularly known as the 'rice bowl' of the state spread in Alappuzha and Kottayam districts. The Thrissur district administration urged people living in low-lying and other disaster prone areas and on the banks of rivers to move to safer places. Fishing boats have been prohibited from venturing into the sea, they added. A red alert has also been issued for Chulliyar dam in Palakkad and Peechi dam in Thrissur, which are under the irrigation department. Revenue Minister K Rajan said necessary precautions have been taken."We have asked the district collectors to issue warnings to people residing along the river banks," Rajan said.

Six people dead, a dozen reported missing as rains lash Kerala

One man was killed as torrential rains flooded rivers, roads, homes and businesses across Greece. The 69-year old shepherd was killed when his car was carried away by flood waters on the island of Evia.

Overflowing rivers flooded buildings, streets and hotels on the western island of Corfu.

Rescuers have been preparing to use helicopters to lift stranded people off rooftops in flooded and remote areas on the island of Corfu, Civil Protection and Climate Change Minister Christos Stylianides said.&nbsp;

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Authorities pre-emptively closed schools and other public services in Athens on Friday.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/over-100000-hectares-burned-as-greece-faces-ecological-disaster-from-wildfires-404995">Also read |&nbsp;Over 100,000 hectares burned as Greece faces ‘ecological disaster’ from wildfires</a>

Stylianides, a former European commissioner for humanitarian aid and crisis management, was quoted by CBS News as saying, "There is no doubt that we are facing a dangerous weather phenomenon that is very serious in some parts of the country."

Dr Kostas Lagouvardos, a research director at the National Observatory of Athens said that the people have already experienced unusual amounts of rain in some parts of the country.

“But from Thursday we expect this [new] weather system will create a very dangerous situation, especially in burned areas where the soil is already saturated and streams are overflowing," he was quoted by The Guardian.

The floods come after Greece suffered some of its worst wildfires in the summer, which scorched thousands of acres of forest and destroyed homes.

One man was killed as torrential rains flooded rivers, roads, homes and businesses across Greece. The 69-year old shepherd was killed when his car was carried away by flood waters on the island of Evia.

One man was killed as torrential rains flooded rivers, roads, homes and businesses across Greece. The 69-year old shepherd was killed when his car was carried away by flood waters on the island of Evia. Overflowing rivers flooded buildings, streets and hotels on the western island of Corfu. Rescuers have been preparing to use helicopters to lift stranded people off rooftops in flooded and remote areas on the island of Corfu, Civil Protection and Climate Change Minister Christos Stylianides said. Torrential rain brings floods and traffic chaos as Athens struggles with extreme weather https://t.co/jIF68Qy1bj#greece #greek #greekcitytimes pic.twitter.com/iY2Rh3Jp0m — Greek City Times (@greekcitytimes) October 14, 2021 × Authorities pre-emptively closed schools and other public services in Athens on Friday. Also read | Over 100,000 hectares burned as Greece faces ‘ecological disaster’ from wildfires Stylianides, a former European commissioner for humanitarian aid and crisis management, was quoted by CBS News as saying, "There is no doubt that we are facing a dangerous weather phenomenon that is very serious in some parts of the country." Dr Kostas Lagouvardos, a research director at the National Observatory of Athens said that the people have already experienced unusual amounts of rain in some parts of the country. “But from Thursday we expect this [new] weather system will create a very dangerous situation, especially in burned areas where the soil is already saturated and streams are overflowing," he was quoted by The Guardian. The floods come after Greece suffered some of its worst wildfires in the summer, which scorched thousands of acres of forest and destroyed homes.

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