Floods
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2024
FactCheckDebunked: Weather manipulation claims are taking hold in Ireland despite no evidence support them
Valencia
Spain to deploy 10,000 more troops as death toll from devastating floods reaches 211
Officials have said that dozens of people remain unaccounted for, but establishing a precise figure is difficult with phone and transport networks severely damaged.
Valencia
Taoiseach expresses 'horror and sorrow' as at least 158 people killed by floods in Spain
Experts have said the storm was caused by cold air moving over the Mediterranean’s warm waters.
BosniaRescuers arrive in Bosnia after devastating floods and landslides that killed at least 18 people
Rescue EffortsSeven people dead after heavy rain causes intense flooding in Switzerland, Italy and France
Taliban governmentFlooding in Afghanistan leaves hundreds dead and thousands of buildings destroyed
United Arab EmiratesIrish people describe 'chaos' at Dubai Airport after 'catastrophic' flooding in the city
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QueenslandHundreds evacuated and crocodiles spotted in water as flood disaster unfolds in Australia
FloodingRain warning for eight counties following 'significant' flooding in Wexford and part of Cork City
PodcastThe Explainer
The Explainer: What can be done to stop damaging flooding in Ireland?
We’re joined by Dr Mary Bourke, a flood risk management expert and assistant professor of Geography at Trinity College Dublin. She delves into the reasons why flooding – just like strong winds or extreme temperatures – can never be fully stopped, but outlines the solutions Ireland could consider in order to mitigate against the worst impacts on people’s homes and livelihoods.
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storm babet'We pay our taxes, where does it go?': Anger in Midleton as businesses count cost of flooding
storm babetIn pictures: Soldiers rescue Midleton residents as services and locals tackle Cork floods
