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M6 closed in Cumbria due to severe flooding

M6 northbound closed between J41 and J42 near Carlisle due to flooding, causing major rush-hour delays. Diversion via A6 through rural villages. Follow live updates.

NSW Braces for Severe Weekend Storms and Flooding

Sydney and surrounding regions face potential flash flooding and damaging winds as an intense East Coast Low develops, with emergency services on high alert and residents urged to prepare.

Hurricane Melissa Ravages Jamaica: Homes Destroyed

Powerful Hurricane Melissa batters Jamaica with devastating 130mph winds, causing severe structural damage, widespread flooding, and leaving communities in crisis as the storm continues its destructive path.

Valencia President Resigns Over Flooding Disaster

The President of Valencia's regional government steps down following intense criticism over his handling of catastrophic flooding that has devastated communities across eastern Spain.

Valencia President faces manslaughter charges over floods

Exclusive: Carlos Mazón, President of Valencia's regional government, confronts involuntary manslaughter charges following devastating floods that claimed multiple lives, as judicial investigation deepens into emergency response failures.

Torrential Rain Floods New York City Streets

Heavy rainfall transforms New York City streets into rivers, causing widespread flooding and travel chaos during Halloween celebrations. Dramatic footage shows vehicles struggling through deep waters.

Vietnam Flooding: Essential Travel Advice for UK Tourists

UK travellers to Vietnam face significant disruptions as severe flooding hits central regions. Discover which popular destinations are affected, transport updates, and crucial safety advice for your Southeast Asian journey.

Eastern Airways flight declares emergency over UK

A dramatic mid-air emergency unfolded as an Eastern Airways flight declared an emergency while flying over the UK, prompting a major response from emergency services and raising serious safety concerns.

Hurricane Melissa: Share your storm experience

As communities across Britain begin the massive cleanup operation following Hurricane Melissa's devastating path, The Guardian invites readers affected by the storm to share their experiences and photographs.

Spring Storms Ravage Victoria and Queensland

Severe spring storms have wreaked havoc across Victoria and Queensland, bringing destructive winds, torrential rain, and widespread flooding that has left communities reeling and emergency services stretched to their limits.

Boeing 777's emergency plunge forces Turkey landing

A United Airlines Boeing 777 carrying 273 passengers experienced a severe mid-air emergency, plummeting dramatically before making an emergency landing in Turkey. Exclusive details reveal the terrifying moments aboard Flight UA959.

Malibu and Los Angeles Devastated by Severe Flooding

Southern California faces a state of emergency as relentless atmospheric river deluge causes catastrophic flooding, destructive mudslides and prompts dramatic rescues across Los Angeles County.

Delta flight engine failure sparks mid-air terror over Iceland

Passengers aboard a Delta Air Lines flight from Reykjavik to New York feared for their lives when an engine failure forced an emergency return to Iceland. Exclusive passenger accounts reveal the heart-stopping moments as the aircraft shuddered and plunged

Seaside town becomes island after tidal surge

A dramatic overnight tidal surge has left residents of a Welsh coastal community completely cut off from the mainland, with roads submerged and emergency access severely compromised.

Delta flight diverts after crew medical emergency

A Delta Air Lines flight from Salt Lake City to Atlanta diverted to Albuquerque after a flight attendant suffered a serious medical emergency, with passengers rallying to assist the stricken crew member.

American Airlines flight diverts to Omaha after emergency

An American Airlines flight from Los Angeles to Washington DC made an emergency landing in Omaha after crew declared a mid-air emergency, with passengers reporting oxygen masks deploying and moments of panic aboard.

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