Firefighters respond to flooding in Meppel
The fire brigade had to turn out tonight at the Nieuwe Kerkstraat in Meppel. There appeared to be flooding in a basement. According to bystanders, several homes and a hair…
At least two dead in rain and flooding in California, and more nuisance threatens | Abroad
In some regions, people have been asked to evacuate their homes and move to higher ground for safety reasons, fearing flooding. In total, the evacuation order concerns about 9000 inhabitants.…
At least two dead in rain and flooding in California, and more nuisance threatens | Abroad
In some regions, people have been asked to evacuate their homes and move to higher ground for safety reasons, fearing flooding. In total, the evacuation order concerns about 9000 inhabitants.…
New Zealand state of emergency from Hurricane Gabrielle: severe flooding and landslides | Abroad
UpdateNew Zealand has declared a national emergency due to Cyclone Gabrielle. This is causing widespread evacuations, power outages and damage to property in large parts of the North Island of…
Better protection of the Iron and Handzame Valley against flooding and drought
Better protection of the Iron and Handzame Valley against flooding and drought Under the leadership of the province, they consult each other permanently, and this has now led to 60…
Cost of flooding in Wallonia has risen to almost 2 billion euros
The Walloon government and the insurers have concluded a new agreement on the distribution of the additional 323 million euros that the floods in Wallonia cost to the victims. That…
Maximum water level around Terwolde a few centimeters up: ‘But no greater risk of flooding’ | Front
On a number of plots in and around Terwolde, such as Nijbroek, Heerde, Epe and Wapenveld, the maximum water level will rise a few (maximum 10 centimeters) in the coming…
Bruges: “Do not stop work on allotment, but do research into flooding”
Bruges: “Do not stop work on allotment, but do research into flooding” He does want a firm approach from the West Flemish intermunicipal company and an investigation into why local…
1,700 tourists evacuated from the Jordanian city of Petra due to flooding
Some 1,700 tourists have been evacuated from the archaeological site of Petra, in southwestern Jordan, due to flooding in the area caused by heavy rains of the last days, according…
Dozens of Lisbon residents evacuated due to major flooding after heavy rainfall
The Portuguese capital Lisbon was hit today by major flooding due to heavy rainfall. In parts of the city, streets were flooded and cars washed away, among other things. Public…