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Severe flooding causes devastation in Central EuropeCentral Europe has been hit by severe flooding due to heavy rain, leading to overflowing rivers and widespread damage.WeatherSep 15
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Flooding prevention: should basement living spaces in Montreal be banned?In light of recent flooding from heavy rains, many are questioning whether living spaces belong in basements. An elected official in Montreal suggested that the use of basements be banned in the construction of new dwellings, but some worry that could cause huge financial burdens. Global’s Phil Carpenter explains.Global News at 5:30 and 6:302 hours
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After sponge parks, what will it take to help prevent flooding in Montreal?The City of Montreal has started building another so-called sponge park as part of a flood resilience and adaptation program. It’s the latest in a series of measures in recent months by the city to protect against flooding from heavy rains. But debate continues over how best to help individual homeowners who are victims of...CanadaSep 17
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Catastrophic flooding engulfs central, eastern Europe from Storm BorisCatastrophic flooding continues to sweep through central and eastern Europe from storm Boris, claiming at least seven lives. Some areas have received up to a month’s worth of rain in just two days pushing emergency responders to the limit and prompting officials to declare disaster zones. Bianca Facchinei reports.WeatherSep 15
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Flash floods in southern India leave hundreds strandedHundreds of people in Vijayawada, a city in India’s southern state of Andhra Pradesh, were left stranded Monday when heavy rains triggered flash floods in the area. Meanwhile, as floodwaters recede elsewhere in India there are dire warnings about the potential spread of disease.WorldSep 2
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Hurricane Francine: Storm downgraded after causing extensive damage, flooding in LouisianaFrancine weakened into a tropical depression Thursday morning over south-central Mississippi, soaking that state and its neighbours in heavy rain after it slammed into the Louisiana coast Wednesday evening as a dangerous Category 2 hurricane. But Francine quickly lost much of its punch as it moved over land, and it was downgraded to a tropical...U.S. NewsSep 12
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Central Europe floods: Drone video shows Polish city under water after dam rupturesDrone video captured the devastation in Poland’s city of Nysa after heaving flooding led to the breaching of a dam in Stronie Slaskie on Sunday. The Nysa Klodzka River overflowed into the historic city centre and nearby residential blocks, causing extensive damage.Sep 16
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Pincourt flood victims floored by scope of Debby damageIn Pincourt, off the western tip of the Island of Montreal, more than 250 buildings and homes flooded when Debby struck. The suburb received even more rain than Montreal did. As Global’s Dan Spector tells us, many residents are just beginning to realize the magnitude of the cleanup ahead.CanadaAug 14
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Debby in Montreal: Legault government accused of not taking widespread flood damage seriouslyQuebec Premier Francois Legault is facing criticism for not being present in parts of the Montreal area hit hard by flooding from tropical storm Debby’s remnants. The Opposition Liberals say the premier should be on the ground meeting with flood victims. As Global’s Dan Spector reports, they think the CAQ government isn’t taking the issue...CanadaAug 20
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1 dead, 1 missing in Connecticut as flash floods swamp parts of stateParts of southwestern Connecticut were hit by severe flooding from as much as 25.4 cm of rain, and at least one person was confirmed dead and another was missing, authorities said. Many towns reported water rescues and severe damage.U.S. NewsAug 19
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Acute flooding prompts questions from Pierrefonds residentsOn one street in Pierrefonds that was especially badly hit by Debby’s downpour, residents saw up to seven feet of water in their basements. As Global’s Felicia Parrillo explains, they think their street could have been saved if it had been built differently.CanadaAug 13
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‘Who’s going to help me now?’: Residents of flooded apartment building face uncertaintyResidents of a 25-storey highrise apartment building in Winnipeg that was evacuated Monday due to flooding say they’re not sure what the future holds. Marney Blunt reports.Global News at 6 WinnipegAug 20
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West Island merchant steps forward to help victims of Debby floodingA rainbow, if you will, at the end of all that rain from tropical storm Debby that destroyed homes and affected thousands of people across Quebec. A local appliance store in the West Island of Montreal is offering victims a helping hand. Global’s Felicia Parrillo explains.CanadaAug 15
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Hurricane Ernesto: Drone video shows scale of flooding in Puerto RicoDrone video showed roads washed out and a bridge submerged by the flooded La Plata River in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Ernesto slammed into the U.S. territory.U.S. NewsAug 15
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Montreal water main break: Businesses, residents assess colossal damage from floodsA day after water gushed from a geyser caused by a water main break just east of downtown Montreal, many are assessing the colossal damage done by the flood waters that turned streets into rivers. Some business owners fear their livelihoods are in jeopardy, while the city says it could take months before the pipe...CanadaAug 17
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After several floods, Lachine residents call for better emergency measuresCondo residents on a street in Lachine that has flooded multiple times are blasting the borough for not having adequate flood emergency measures in place ahead of storm Debby. The fallout from the flooding is costing them tens of thousands of dollars, one year after they were devastated by another flood. Global’s Phil Carpenter reports.CanadaAug 13
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Flood insurance delays frustrate Toronto-area homeownerA Mississauga, Ont., homeowner says she’s frustrated with delays and conflicting information from her insurance company nearly a month after heavy rainfall and flooding. As Sean O’Shea reports, the insurance company claims it’s doing its best.Aug 9
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Major water main break causes flooding near Montreal’s Jacques Cartier bridgeLarge amounts of water were pouring onto streets near the Jacques Cartier bridge in Montreal on Friday morning after a major water main break. The leak began a little before 6 a.m. at the intersection of René-Lévesque and De Lorimier Avenue and was continuing steadily about 45 minutes later.TrendingAug 16
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Tropical storm Debby brings heavy rain, flooding to MontrealMontreal and parts of southern Quebec were hit by heavy rain and flooding as the leftovers of tropical storm Debby made their way to eastern Canada. Global’s Matilda Cerone reports.CanadaAug 9
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Storm results in flooding, power outages in EdsonA powerful storm that rolled through Edson on Sunday night had many residents of the Alberta town dealing with flooding and power outages a day later. Kabi Moulitharan reports.Global News Hour at 6 EdmontonAug 5