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𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧: 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫 200 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐋𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐎𝐧𝐠𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐞 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 The current floods in Spain have led to a heartbreaking loss of life, with the death toll surpassing 200. As rescue teams continue to search for the missing, the impact of this disaster has been felt across communities, emphasizing the urgent need for effective disaster preparedness and response measures. This catastrophe not only highlights the immediate human cost but also serves as a reminder of the increasing frequency and intensity of extreme weather events linked to climate change. The need for robust infrastructure, early warning systems, and community resilience strategies has never been more critical. In these challenging times, our thoughts are with the victims and their families. As professionals, we must advocate for policies that prioritize sustainability and emergency preparedness to protect lives and livelihoods in the face of climate challenges. To know more about the devastating effects of Spain Floods, click here : https://lnkd.in/d5Ka2W9c #SpainFloods #Valencia #Flood #Madrid #EasternSpain #DANA #Weather #Storm #Waterlogging #DisasterResponse #ClimateChange #Floods #Flood #Nature #Force #Disaster #Floodmodeling #Waterresources #Hydrology #Europe #Devastation

Polish flood disaster is Tusk’s pandemic moment #bne #bneEditorsPicks #Poland #Floods #Tusk When the COVID-19 pandemic struck Poland in early 2020, the amount of public help the then-government provided reached 10% of the country’s GDP. Today, as the biggest flood since 1997 turned several Polish towns to rubble, the still relatively new government of Donald Tusk is facing a similar, even if smaller, challenge: rolling out unconditional help to support clean-up and reconstruction. If it fails, it will face unfavourable comparisons with the previous administration less than a year ahead of a key presidential election that will decide its future.

Spain battles deadliest flood disaster in decades as death toll rises to 95 https://lnkd.in/g58_sNeY Spain Battles Deadliest Flood Disaster in Decades as Death Toll Reaches 95 Spain is grappling with one of its deadliest natural disasters in recent history as devastating floods have swept through multiple regions, leaving a trail of destruction and a rising death toll that has reached 95 people. Days of relentless rain, which meteorologists describe as some of the heaviest in decades, triggered massive flooding that has engulfed towns, swept away homes, and caused extensive damage to infrastructure. The worst-hit areas include parts of Catalonia, Valencia, and Andalusia, where rivers burst their banks and floodwaters surged through streets, trapping residents …

Spain battles deadliest flood disaster in decades as death toll rises to 95 https://lnkd.in/g58_sNeY Spain Battles Deadliest Flood Disaster in Decades as Death Toll Reaches 95 Spain is grappling with one of its deadliest natural disasters in recent history as devastating floods have swept through multiple regions, leaving a trail of destruction and a rising death toll that has reached 95 people. Days of relentless rain, which meteorologists describe as some of the heaviest in decades, triggered massive flooding that has engulfed towns, swept away homes, and caused extensive damage to infrastructure. The worst-hit areas include parts of Catalonia, Valencia, and Andalusia, where rivers burst their banks and floodwaters surged through streets, trapping residents …

#DecodingHeadlines This week brings us the noun FLOOD 📰 "Accusations fly in Spain over who is to blame for flood disaster" (by BBC) 🎓 In this context, "flood" means: a large amount of water covering an area that is usually dry. (Cambridge Dictionary) · Can be replaced by some synonyms such as: deluge, inundation, overflow, etc. · Another example of use could be: "The unexpected flood caused significant damage to the coastal businesses and homes." Find the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dzqJr7-s

🛶🫠South of Brazil becoming accustomed to devastating floods Environmental disasters due to heavy rains have become painfully common in most of the southern Brazilian municipalities placed under a state of public calamity this past week due to record-breaking floods. Of the 336 cities in Rio Grande do Sul state currently on red alert, nine out of ten had already declared some form of state of emergency or calamity due to rains in the last decade, research by fact-checking agency Lupa shows. In total, 303 of the municipalities accounted for a total of 953 emergency or calamity decrees since 2013. Around 28 percent of these decrees were issued in 2023 alone, in the highest yearly total issued in the analyzed time period. Last September, floods in Rio Grande do Sul caused by an extratropical cyclone left 54 dead, in what was the worst natural disaster in the state’s history — until this past week. 🔗Read more in the full article by Ítalo Rômany here 👇 https://lnkd.in/dP-CwA92 #Floods #RioGrandeDoSul #Environment #Disaster

*Catastrophic floods sweep through Central Europe* Catastrophic flooding from Storm Boris has devastated Central and Eastern Europe, affecting multiple countries and causing widespread destruction. Despite ongoing emergency efforts, residents and officials in already flood-hit areas are bracing themselves as more rain is forecast in the coming days. We think of all of those affected and the emergency services working tirelessly to provide aid and mitigate damage. Read more here - https://lnkd.in/g4ZE-j7N #StormBoris #Flooding

Spain is the latest country to fall victim to severe floods. Climate change is increasing hazard risks and making predictions more difficult. Don't take your safety for granted, because nowhere is safe from hazards and disaster anymore. It will likely get worse before it gets better, so take precautions and prepare for the unforeseen, regardless of where you live. https://lnkd.in/gYxiagqT Visit www.elevatedprepper.com for tips and strategies on disaster preparedness. Share and send to those you want to keep safe. #elevatedprepper #disasterpreparedness #urbandisasterpreparedness #urbanprepping #prepper #prepping #flooding

The southern state of Rio Grande do Sul is facing an unprecedented crisis as heavy rains triggered catastrophic flooding, severing its ties with the rest of Brazil. The deluge has exacted a heavy toll, claiming at least 150 lives, displacing over 600,000 people, and submerging entire cities under water.   #climatetoo #climatechange #flooding #Brazil #crisis #submerge #wodinna #climatetoobywodinna #catastrophicflooding ClimateToo by Wodinna Joanna Andersson Jeanette Fogelmark Dr. Cecilia Higa Dorota Natucka-Persson