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Heavy storms hit southern Europe causing huge disruptions
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28/08/2023
Strong winds and heavy rains have hit Spain and Italy causing widespread flooding and devastation
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The moment an avalanche of mud and rocks swept across the road and rail line through the
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Morienne valley in the French Alps.
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Nobody was injured but traffic between Italy and France has been interrupted.
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"We knew it was going to happen pretty quickly, and the movement of the terrain has been precipitated
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with the heavy rain of the last few days."
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Traffic was still disrupted on Monday in a part of France that has experienced both heat
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waves and storms over the summer.
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Violent storms have swept across the Spanish island of Mallorca.
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As lashing rain and winds gusting at up to 120km/h battered the harbour, the cruise ship
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Britannia's moorings broke.
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"Look, everything blowing off, towels and everything."
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Passengers who'd signed on for a peaceful Mediterranean cruise found themselves on a
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collision course with an oil tanker.
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Thankfully there was minimal damage.
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In Bavaria it was hailstorms, with authorities in some places declaring a disaster over the
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weekend.
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In Bad Bajasojen 80% of buildings were damaged.
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