flood

In the heart of England and Wales, over 200 flood warnings wave their red flags, suggesting, "Flooding might just crash the party." According to the Environment Agency, swollen rivers, swamped with recent precipitation, are inching dangerously close to the breaking point. Following a weekend where snow and a biting mix of sleet and rain swept across the UK, the transportation network took a hit, with cancellations and delays causing widespread frustration. An amber alert—akin to Mother Nature’s alarm bells—has been extended…

Spain is currently grappling with the aftermath of its deadliest floods in decades, sparking intense frustration directed toward the ruling class. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has emphasized that any political discussions regarding accountability will need to be postponed until the country begins its recovery from this catastrophic event. In light of the devastation caused by the disaster on October 29, which claimed 222 lives, the government has introduced a substantial new aid package amounting to nearly €3.8 billion. As…

Nearly 70 villages and at least 46,000 people have been affected by flooding in northern Congo-Brazzaville in the province of Likouala after heavy rains continued to fall this week in the area. An assessment mission went to the area to estimate the humanitarian consequences, while many victims were already trying to recover from the floods last year.…