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Water regulator Ofwat will announce how much water companies will be able to raise their bills by for the next five years on Thursday. Daily Express :: News Feed
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Heavy rain sparks landslide, flooding in Bolivian capital
Torrential rain on Saturday caused a river to spill its banks, dislodging mud from a southwestern La Paz neighbourhood where low-slung, shoddily built dwellings dot the hillside. CBC | World News
Read More »Protesters yell and throw mud at Spain’s king after devastating flooding
Spain’s King Felipe VI and top government officials were pelted with mud by a crowd of enraged flood survivors during the first visit by the country’s leaders Sunday to the centre of the suffering. CBC | World News
Read More »Thousands of soldiers, volunteers join cleanup efforts after Spain flooding kills more than 200
As a large crowd of people gathered for cleanup efforts, Spain’s prime minister announced Saturday that his government is sending 10,000 soldiers and police officers to its eastern region of Valencia amid mounting criticism over the government’s response to catastrophic flooding. CBC | World News
Read More »Spain flooding death toll rises to 158, with several people still missing
Crews searched for bodies in stranded cars and sodden buildings Thursday as people tried to salvage what they could from their ruined homes following monstrous flash floods in Spain that claimed at least 158 lives, with 155 deaths confirmed in the region of Valencia. CBC | World News
Read More »Spain flooding: Majorca on lockdown as UK tourists warned to brace for severe weather
The Balearic island, which is a popular holiday destination for Brits, has been placed on red alert as the storm, which has already killed more than 200 people. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »Death toll in Spanish flooding rises to 205 as regions brace for more rain
The death toll from historic flash floods in Spain climbed to least 205 people on Friday, with many more believed to be missing, as the initial shock gave way to anger, frustration and a wave of solidarity. CBC | World News
Read More »Philippines death toll from flooding, landslides rises after tropical storm Trami
The number of dead and missing in massive flooding and landslides wrought by tropical storm Trami in the Philippines has reached nearly 130, and the president said Saturday that many areas remained isolated with people in need of rescue. CBC | World News
Read More »M5 traffic LIVE: Chaos on major motorway as flooding sparks partial closure
National Highways set a diversion route in place in light of the partial closure of the M5. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »Nepal flooding, landslides after heavy rains leave dozens dead
Nepal has shut schools for three days after landslides and floods triggered by two days of heavy rain across the Himalayan nation killed 151 people, with 56 missing, officials said on Sunday. CBC | World News
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