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South Africa: Overnight floods kill dozens in Durban and environs

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At least 59 people are thought to have died in South Africa’s eastern coastal province of KwaZulu-Natal due to unusually heavy rainfall, according to media reports, while officials were still trying to assess the extent of the damage. Dozens more are missing across the port city of Durban, which is expecting more extreme weather. There are fears that numerous people have been injured while damage to property was extensive in the overnight rains. The military has been put on alert. Al Jazeera’s Andrew Chappelle reports. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #SouthAfrica #SouthAfricaFloods […]

Storms near Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro kill 34, fears toll may rise

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Landslides and flash floods have killed dozens of people in Brazil. This is the scene of the disaster in the Petropolis region just north of Rio de Janeiro, where the search for survivors continues. The area north of Rio de Janeiro was hardest hit – and the death toll is expected to rise. Al Jazeera’s Katia Lopez-Hodoyan reports. – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish/ – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera/ – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #Brazil

New York declares emergency as death toll from Ida storm rises

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New York City is in a state of emergency after Mayor Bill de Blasio said record-breaking rain across the city was causing streets to flood and creating dangerous road conditions. Al Jazeera’s Zein Basravi has more. – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish/ – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera/ – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/

At least 42 killed after Typhoon Vamco batters Philippines

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At least 42 people are now confirmed to have died and another 20 are missing after Typhoon Vamco swept across the northern Philippines. Landslides and flooding have destroyed homes and left dozens of towns without power. Residents have a long road to recovery. Al Jazeera’s Jamela Alindogan reports from Rizal, the Philippines. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #Philippines

Thousands of homes under water after Philippines typhoon

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Roads are blocked and thousands of homes are under water after Typhoon Vamco made landfall in the Philippines. Strong winds barrelled across north of the main island Luzon killing and injuring dozens of people. Al Jazeera’s Jamila Alindogan reports. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #Philippines

‘Catastrophic floods’: 105 killed, 5 million affected in Vietnam

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Severe floods and landslides triggered by weeks of heavy rains have killed at least 105 people in central Vietnam and “swamped” five million, according to media reports and an aid agency. About a third of the dead included soldiers whose barracks were buried under deadly mudslides last week, Reuters news agency reported on Tuesday. At least 27 people are still missing, the agency said. Among them are 15 construction workers who were also hit by a landslide. At least 178,000 homes have been submerged and nearly 7,000 hectares (17,297 acres) of crops have been affected. Al Jazeera’s Katia Lopez Hodayan reports. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us […]

Two killed, 24 missing in severe floods in Italy and France

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Storm Alex has caused flooding in Italy and France that has swept away people and homes and left behind enormous damage. At least two people have died and at least 24 are missing after almost a year’s worth of rainfall in mountains around the city of Nice. Al Jazeera’s Jonah Hull reports. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #StormAlex #Italy #France

Hurricane Sally unleashes torrential rains in US Gulf coast

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Hurricane Sally has made landfall along the Gulf coast of the United States, unleashing torrential rain and 165km/h (103mph) winds. The Category 2 storm is moving so slowly it is likely to cause days of downpours and what is being called historic floods. Al Jazeera’s Alexi O’Brien reports. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #HurricaneSally #US

Sudan declares 3-month state of emergency over deadly floods

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Historic floods are affecting more villages and neighbourhoods in Sudan, as the Nile reaches its highest level in more than 100 years. Scientists say development along the banks of the mighty river is partly to blame for the devastating effect of the floods. Al Jazeera’s Hiba Morgan reports from Khartoum, Sudan. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #Sudan #SudanFloods #PrayForSudan

Kenya fears ecological disaster as two rising lakes get closer

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0 Rising water levels along Kenya’s Great Rift Valley have forced thousands of people from their homes. There are also fears of an ecological disaster as two lakes are getting closer – causing fear of contamination, and threatening wildlife and livelihoods. Al Jazeera’s Catherine Soi explains. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #Kenya