News Source : http://www.euronews.com The month of June normally heralds the official arrival of summer, but parts of central Europe find themselves struggling with floods. In the historic centre of Prague, the mayor has warned residents may have to be evacuated from their homes if the River Vitava gets any higher. 300 soldiers are helping […]
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New Zealand: Hawke Bay Council has declared a state of emergency because of the coastal flooding
4th May 2011 – 16:41
The Central Hawke Bay District Council has declared a state of emergency because of the severe effects of flooding in coastal communities. The National Crisis Management Centre at Parliament has also been activated to support the local Civil Defence response and to coordinate government support if it’s needed.
South Africa flood death toll rises as government declares 33 disaster zones
25th January 2011 – 17:07
News Source : http://www.guardian.co.uk By David Smith Flooding in South Africa has killed more than 100 people, forced at least 8,400 from their homes and prompted the government to declare 33 disaster areas. With unusually heavy rainfall forecast until March, the UN has warned that almost every country in southern Africa is on alert for […]