20 h. ago Weather tracker: thunderstorms lash Italy in aftermath of Storm Hans

Authorities warn of mudslides during intense rainfall, as Kenya is hit by deadly flash floodingEurope live – latest updatesAfter Storm Hans battered northern Italy in the runup to Easter, severe weather continued to lash much of the country this week. Since Tuesday, the conditions have triggered potent showers and thunderstormsand yellow and orange weather warnings have been issued.With winds generally remaining light this week, the greatest concerns surround the risks from intense rainfall, as slow-moving heavy showers can deliver a prolonged downpour to a fairly localised area. The authorities have warned people to avoid high-risk areas such as roads with steep embankments amid a threat of flash flooding and mudslides. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago 'Easter Glumday' warning as massive downpour set to soak Britain on Bank Holiday

Brits planning to have BBQs on the last day of the four-day bank holiday are set to have their hopes dashed as it's expected to rain heavily throughout Monday (April 21)

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8 d. ago Stormy weather could impact Easter travel plans in parts of the US as millions hit road for holiday weekend

The weekend will bring the threat of large hail and flash flooding across much of the central states

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8 d. ago Easter travel mayhem as Bank Holiday travellers are blighted by hundreds of rail engineering works and warnings in place for torrential rain ruin weekend getaways

Nearly 20million people are hitting the road today, while 19million more are set to travel tomorrow - meaning many motorists could face snaking queues along some of Britain's busiest motorways.

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8 d. ago Warning issued to Brit tourists as Storm Hans lashes Europe with Italy hit by flash floods and avalanche fears after 7ft snow dump in France

It comes after Italy was hit by flash floods and a 7ft snow dump in France sparked avalanche fears.

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1 week ago Brits face soggy Easter as floods and travel chaos hit UK over bank holiday weekend

UK weather has taken a swift turn as the balmy days of last weekend are behind us as torrential rain and flood warnings are put in place by Met Office forecasters

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1 week ago UK tourists warned of 'landslides' and 'flash flooding' as Storm Hans set to hit Italy

Storm Hans is set to sweep over the Mediterranean bringing rain, wind and lightning

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1 week ago Heavy rain and flash floods could cause disruption, Met Office warns

The Met Office has issued yellow warnings for rain on Tuesday and Wednesday in areas of the north and south west of England and in Wales.

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1 week ago Amazon shoppers 'love' this 'durable' £24 garden storage box so much they bought another

'Despite recent bouts of persistent, torrential rain, everything inside has stayed completely dry, which speaks volumes about its durability.'

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1 week ago British holiday hotspot Lanzarote hit by flash floods after month of rain falls in hours

Footage shows cars submerged on waterlogged roads and streams turned into dangerous rapids in the Spanish island

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1 week ago British holiday hotspot hit by flash floods after months of rain falls in hours

Footage shows cars submerged on waterlogged roads and streams turned into dangerous rapids in the Spanish island

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1 week ago British holidaymakers issued with Lanzarote travel warning after Spanish holiday island by floods

Around 6cm of rainfall fell in two hours on the popular island on Saturday causing some flash flooding and blocking roads

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1 week ago Terrifying footage of floods on Lanzarote as state of emergency declared

A state of emergency has been declared and tourists are being urged to avoid the area after the Canary Islands was battered by two hours of torrential rain

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1 week ago Lanzarote floods leave cars submerged as Canary Islands declare state of emergency

Torrential rain has battered Lanzarote, leaving homes and roads in the tourist hotspot flooded, and prompting authorities to declare a state of emergency throughout the Canary Islands.

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1 week ago Lanzarote flooding horror shown in terrifying footage as state of emergency declared

Torrential rain saw homes and cars swamped by murky brown floodwater

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1 week ago Lanzarote floods LIVE as holiday hotspot hit by deluge with weather warning of more rain

A state of emergency was declared by local officials in Lanzarote after torrential rain saw homes and cars swamped by floodwater during a two-hour period

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1 week ago Lanzarote floods LIVE as holiday hotspot battered by flooding ahead of Easter holidays

A state of emergency was declared by local officials in Lanzarote after torrential rain saw homes and cars swamped by floodwater during a two-hour period

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1 week ago Lanzarote flooding horror shown in terrifying footage after state of emergency declared

A state of emergency was declared by local officials in Lanzarote after torrential rain saw homes and cars swamped by murky brown floodwater, leaving a horrific smell in the air

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2 w. ago AP PHOTOS: Swollen rivers flood towns in the US South and Midwest

Flooding worsened across the U.S. South and Midwest, threatening communities already waterlogged and badly damaged by days of heavy rain and storms that killed at least 23 people.

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2 w. ago At least 20 dead in flooding and tornadoes as storms slash US South and Midwest

A storm system sweeping over large areas of the U.S. South and Midwest has resulted in at least 20 weather-related deaths, with overnight tornado and flash flood warnings setting up more severe weather that forecasters say could cause rising waterways for days to come

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