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It was the third time in less than 17 months that the region was affected by a major flood. On 19 October 2024, heavy rains and floods in Catania. [83] On 20 October 2024, severe flooding in Licata due to the overflowing of the Salso river, people saved themselves by climbing onto the roofs. [84]
Downpatrick, Newcastle and Newry are among the areas worst affected by heavy rainfall and record high river levels.
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The 2024 Central European floods were a series of floods caused by a record heavy rainfall generated by Storm Boris, an extremely humid Genoa low. The flooding began in Austria and the Czech Republic, then spread to Poland, Romania and Slovakia, and then onwards to Germany and Hungary. As of 28 September 2024, 27 fatalities have been reported.
Flooding on the rail line between Berwick-upon-Tweed and Newcastle were flooding, causing major disruption for passengers. In Northumberland, part of the A189 road was shut down after it was flooded and the River Aln flooded large areas of countryside near Alnmouth. A farmer near Wooler said he lost 12 lambs due to the flooding. [34]
The storm dumped over 5 inches of rain in some areas while knocking out power for thousands, flooding roads and closing schools. Our reporters will continue to bring you the latest news on Tuesday ...
On 2 May, slowly moving thunderstorms caused flooding in several places. In Hausen, a man died in a cellar. [2] On 17 May 2024, floods and landslides occurred in Saarland after over 100 liters of rain per square meter came down in less than 24 hours.