Rivers of mud flood Sicilian city of Messina, at least 6 dead, several missingOctober 2nd, 2009 Rivers of mud flood Sicilian city, at least 6 deadROME — Rivers of mud unleashed by heavy rains flooded parts of the Sicilian city of Messina, leaving at least six people dead and several missing, Italian officials said Friday. The mudslides swept away cars and caused several buildings to collapse overnight, according to civil protection officials in the city on the island's east coast.
At least 4 killed, 20 missing as heavy rains trigger mudslides and floods in SicilyOctober 2nd, 2009 4 killed by mudslides in Sicily amid strong rainsROME — At least four people are dead and 20 missing after a river of mud flooded parts of the Sicilian city of Messina as the area was hit by heavy rains. Officials said at least 100 people fled their homes when violent mudslides collapsed several buildings and swept away cars during a rain storm that lasted through Thursday night and early Friday.
Mexico City subway shooter charged with double homicideSeptember 20th, 2009 Mexico subway shooter charged with double homicideMEXICO CITY — A gunman who opened fire in a crowded Mexico City subway station faces double homicide charges. Police say Luis Felipe Hernandez was jailed Sunday on the charges after psychological exams determined he is fit to stand trial.
Gunman opens fire in Mexico City subway car: At least 2 killed, suspect capturedSeptember 18th, 2009 Shooting in Mexico City subway kills at least 2MEXICO CITY — A man scrawling graffiti inside a downtown subway station pulled out a gun and began shooting when confronted by police Friday, killing at least two people and wounding five before being shot and subdued by officers. Mexico City Attorney General Miguel Angel Mancera said a passenger and a police officer were killed at the Balderas subway station, near the Ciudadela crafts market.
Gunman opens fire in Mexico City subway car: At least 1 killed, suspect capturedSeptember 18th, 2009 Shooting in Mexico City subway kills at least 1MEXICO CITY — Mexico City's mayor says at least one person has been killed after a man opened fire inside a subway car during rush hour. Mayor Marcelo Ebrard says the gunman has been captured.
Over 300,000 affected by floods in BiharSeptember 11th, 2009 PATNA - More than 300,000 people have been affected by flash floods caused due to heavy rains in drought-hit districts of Bihar, an official said Friday. Thousands of people in over 100 villages in Gaya, Nalanda, Jehanabad and Nawada districts were rendered homeless and are struggling to survive on roads and other high places.
UN chief Ban Ki-moon offers humanitarian aid to flood victims in Mexico City suburbSeptember 8th, 2009 UN chief offers aid to Mexico City flood victimsMEXICO CITY — U.N. secretary-general Ban Ki-moon offered humanitarian aid Tuesday to hundreds of people affected by torrential rains that flooded homes and killed at least two people in a Mexico City suburb.
Heavy rains in capital cause traffic chaos againSeptember 3rd, 2009 NEW DELHI - A spell of heavy rains Thursday night saw chaos again on the capital's streets as roads got flooded and traffic lights stopped working, leading to traffic jams. The rains started at around 9 p.m.
Heavy rains lash DelhiAugust 21st, 2009 NEW DELHI - Heavy rains lashed the national capital Friday evening, bringing on familiar scenes of waterlogged roads and traffic jams. The heavy showers started around 2.30 p.m.
Heavy rains, thunderstorms batter KarachiJuly 24th, 2009 KARACHI - Heavy rains accompanied by thunderstorms battered the eastern Pakistani port city of Karachi Friday morning, a media report said. Last weekend, more than a dozen people were killed and over a hundred others injured in various incidents caused by heavy rains and thunderstorms in the city.
More heavy rains to hit flood-battered OrissaJuly 20th, 2009 BHUBANESWAR - More rains were predicted in Orissa Monday where flash floods triggered by continuous heavy rains for a week have caused the deaths of at least 36 people and displaced thousands. The state government has alerted all the district collectors to remain prepared to meet the challenges and advised fishermen not to venture into the sea as conditions will be rough.
Heavy rains claimed 8 lives in KeralaJuly 16th, 2009 THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - Heavy rains in north Kerala have killed eight people, destroyed crops and caused damages worth Rs.19 crore (Rs.190 million) in the past two days, state Revenue Minister K.P. Rajendran said Thursday.
New storm front crosses South, brings possible tornadoes, damage; flood threats raisedMay 6th, 2009 Storm front crossing South, raising flood threatsBIRMINGHAM, Ala. — A storm front with severe weather is settling on the South, bringing heavy rains and a possible tornado in Alabama.
Heavy rains, floods force 186,000 to flee their homes in northern Brazil; 19 deadMay 6th, 2009 Heavy rains leave 186K homeless in northern BrazilSAO PAULO — Floods and mudslides from heavy rains in northern Brazil have driven more than 186,000 from their homes and killed 19 people, officials said Tuesday. Television images showed the rooftops of houses poking out of inundated towns and people using boats to move around in their cities.
Storm crossing the South, bringing possible tornadoes, damaging homes; flood threats raisedMay 6th, 2009 Storm damages homes, brings flood threat to SouthBIRMINGHAM, Ala. — A storm front with severe weather settled across the South on Wednesday with heavy rains, a possible tornado in Alabama and damage to about 100 homes throughout the region.
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