Slovenia suffers its worst-ever floods
1 year, 4 months ago

Slovenia suffers its worst-ever floods

Al Jazeera  

Devastating floods triggered by torrential rains have caused the death of at least three people in Slovenia, with estimated damage of 500 million euros. Prime Minister Robert Golob said on Saturday that floods on Thursday and Friday were “the biggest natural disaster” in the small Alpine nation’s history. Among those who died were two Dutch climbers on Friday in the mountains near Kranj, presumably as a result of being struck by lightning, Slovenia’s STA news agency reported citing police. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen assured Slovenia of the union’s help.

Slovenia  minister  worstever  floods  town  homes  north  million  died  suffers  near  slovenia  landslide

History of this topic

Flood-hit regions in Central Europe will get billions in EU aid
3 months ago

Flood-hit regions in Central Europe will get billions in EU aid

Associated Press  

WARSAW, Poland — European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen on Thursday pledged billions of euros in aid for Central European countries that suffered enormous damage to infrastructure and housing during the massive flooding that has so far claimed 24 lives in the region. Von der Leyen paid a quick visit to a flood-damaged area in southeastern Poland and met …

EU pledges billions in aid for flood-stricken areas as northern Italy hit
3 months ago

EU pledges billions in aid for flood-stricken areas as northern Italy hit

Al Jazeera  

Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region sees three rivers overflow after Storm Boris wreaks havoc across Central and Eastern Europe. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has pledged billions of euros in aid for Central European countries that suffered enormous damage to infrastructure and housing during the massive flooding that has so far claimed 24 lives in the region. Von der Leyen …

Flooding death toll rises to 21 in Central Europe as more areas on alert
3 months, 1 week ago

Flooding death toll rises to 21 in Central Europe as more areas on alert

Al Jazeera  

Heavy rainfall has hit Austria, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Romania and Slovakia since last week. Volunteers and emergency workers have raced to secure river banks in the historic Polish city of Wroclaw as residents elsewhere in Central Europe have tallied the cost of floods caused by Storm Boris, which have wreaked havoc and killed at least 21 people. “I …

Death toll rises across central Europe as devastating flooding sweeps region
3 months, 1 week ago

Death toll rises across central Europe as devastating flooding sweeps region

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. A man stands in waist-deep …

Central Europe flooding leaves 16 dead in Romania, Poland, Czech Republic and Austria
3 months, 1 week ago

Central Europe flooding leaves 16 dead in Romania, Poland, Czech Republic and Austria

Associated Press  

WARSAW, Poland — Exceptionally heavy rainfall pounding Central Europe has prompted deadly flooding in the region, with four new deaths reported Monday in Poland, three in the Czech Republic and one in Romania. The flooding has swamped parts of Austria, the Czech Republic, Poland and Romania as a low-pressure system crossing the region has unleashed record-high rains for days, and …

Unprecedented severe floods strike Europe
3 months, 1 week ago

Unprecedented severe floods strike Europe

China Daily  

A pedestrian looks at the high level of the Wien river in Hutteldorf, Vienna, during heavy rainfall on Sept15, 2024. Storm Boris has wreaked havoc across Central and Eastern Europe, causing record rainfall and flash floods that have claimed at least five lives in Poland and Romania, forced hundreds of people to evacuate, and left many stranded as of Sunday. …

Central Europe flooding leaves 14 dead in Romania, Poland, Czech Republic and Austria
3 months, 1 week ago

Central Europe flooding leaves 14 dead in Romania, Poland, Czech Republic and Austria

LA Times  

A view of the damage done by recent floods in Jesenik, Czech Republic, on Monday. Exceptionally heavy rainfall pounding Central Europe has prompted deadly flooding in the region, with four new deaths reported Monday in Poland and one each in the Czech Republic and Romania. The flooding has swamped parts of Austria, the Czech Republic, Poland and Romania as a …

Five dead as Storm Boris brings flooding ‘catastrophe’ to central Europe
3 months, 1 week ago

Five dead as Storm Boris brings flooding ‘catastrophe’ to central Europe

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Please try again later {{ …

Rising floodwaters trigger evacuations in Czech Republic and Poland
3 months, 1 week ago

Rising floodwaters trigger evacuations in Czech Republic and Poland

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Please try again later {{ …

Central Europe braces for heavy rains and flooding forecast over the weekend
3 months, 1 week ago

Central Europe braces for heavy rains and flooding forecast over the weekend

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Please try again later {{ …

Extreme Weather in Europe: Death Toll Climbs to Six in Slovenia Floods
1 year, 4 months ago

Extreme Weather in Europe: Death Toll Climbs to Six in Slovenia Floods

News 18  

The death toll from days of heavy rains and flooding in Slovenia has climbed to six, police said Monday, as clean-up operations continued with help from neighbouring countries. Prime Minister Robert Golob has described the torrential rains and severe flooding that hit the Alpine country of two million as its worst natural disaster since independence three decades ago. Slovenia, an …

NATO and the EU send aid to Slovenia after floods that killed at least 6 and left many homeless
1 year, 4 months ago

NATO and the EU send aid to Slovenia after floods that killed at least 6 and left many homeless

Associated Press  

LJUBLJANA, Slovenia — The European Union and NATO began sending urgent aid Monday to Slovenia after severe flooding over the weekend affecting two-thirds of the small European country killed at least six people and left hundreds homeless. NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg spoke by phone with Slovenian Prime Minister Robert Golob on Monday, expressing his sympathy and the trans-Atlantic alliance’s strong …

NATO, EU send aid to Slovenia after devastating floods that killed at least 6 and left many homeless
1 year, 4 months ago

NATO, EU send aid to Slovenia after devastating floods that killed at least 6 and left many homeless

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The European Union and NATO …

Record floods ravage Slovenia, PM calls it ‘worst’ disaster in its history
1 year, 4 months ago

Record floods ravage Slovenia, PM calls it ‘worst’ disaster in its history

Al Jazeera  

Torrential rains cause flooding that affect two-thirds of the country as Prime Minister Robert Golob calls it ‘the biggest natural disaster’ in its history. Slovenia has faced “the biggest natural disaster” in its history, Prime Minister Robert Golob said on Saturday, after devastating floods caused damage estimated at 500 million euros, killed three people and destroyed roads, bridges and houses. …

Five dead and thousands evacuated as Italy hit by devastating floods
1 year, 7 months ago

Five dead and thousands evacuated as Italy hit by devastating floods

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Authorities also warned that the rainfall is “not over” …

Torrential rains in drought-stricken northern Italy kill 8, cancel Formula One race
1 year, 7 months ago

Torrential rains in drought-stricken northern Italy kill 8, cancel Formula One race

LA Times  

Exceptional rains Wednesday in a drought-stricken region of northern Italy swelled rivers over their banks, killing at least eight people, forcing the evacuation of thousands and prompting officials to warn that Italy needs a national plan to combat climate-change-induced flooding. The heavy rains also forced Formula One to cancel this weekend’s Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix, in order not to tax emergency …

Discover Related