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Saturday 2 December 2023 Dublin: 2°C

# Flash Flooding

Last month
November 2023
40 people killed in Kenya and Somalia as heavy rain and floods displace thousands
In Somalia, the government declared an emergency after the extreme weather killed at least 25 people and destroyed homes, roads and bridges.
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Nov 7th 2023, 10:18 AM
Last year
2022
'Like a waterfall': Storms spark major flooding in Italy, leaving 10 dead
Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi has announced €5 million in emergency funding for the impacted area.
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Sep 16th 2022, 6:00 PM
Death toll from Pakistan flash floods surpasses 1,000
The deadly monsoon season has been called a “serious climate catastrophe”.
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Aug 28th 2022, 12:09 PM
All time
60 families given financial assistance in wake of Donegal floods
Local TD Joe McHugh says that people affected by the floods should come forward and seek financial assistance.
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Aug 27th 2017, 6:45 PM
Photos: Flash flooding hits Dublin as rainfall warning issued
AA Roadwatch is warning of traffic being diverted.
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Jun 14th 2016, 4:04 PM
More flash flooding likely, as thundery downpours forecast for next 24 hours
You know that changeable weather we’ve been experiencing? Well, it’s changing again…
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Jul 31st 2013, 11:03 AM
Oh dear... there's a risk of more flash flooding today
Showers will be heavy in some parts of the country today, with scattered thunderstorms expected. And as for tomorrow…
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Jul 27th 2013, 10:54 AM
Heavy and thundery downpours forecast tonight with rain and sun tomorrow
A mixed bag of weather is forecast in the coming days.
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Jul 25th 2013, 9:32 PM
PIC: Galway hit by flash floods as weather warning issued
Met Éireann is warning of gusts reaching up to 120km/h on the west coast, and of up to 90km/h elsewhere.
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Jan 28th 2013, 5:38 PM
Wrap up warm: it's going to be a wet and windy week
It’s been a wet and windy night across the east and south, on the coasts – and the rest of the week will remain choppy.
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Nov 19th 2012, 7:52 AM
Flash flooding displaces thousands in Niger
Plan Ireland has said that children are at risk of waterborne diseases because of their weaker immune systems
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Aug 21st 2012, 2:11 PM
Flash flooding in Cork after 30 minute "scary" downpour
The main street in Midleton was closed for several hours after the cloudburst, which has been compared by one stormchaser to recent downpours in the US.
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Jun 6th 2012, 9:43 AM
State of emergency declared as Hurricane Lee approaches southern US coast
The US coast from Texas to Florida is bracing for heavy winds and rainfall of up to 20 inches in some places.
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Sep 2nd 2011, 10:00 PM