LJUBLJANA, Slovenia — Five people are trapped in a cave in southwestern Slovenia, unable to leave because of high water levels caused by heavy rainfall, authorities said Sunday. The group — a Slovenian family group of three adults and two guides — have been stuck in the Krizna Jama cave since Saturday when water levels … Read more
MILAN — Record-breaking rain produced floods in a vast swath of Italy’s Tuscany region as Storm Ciarán pushed into the country overnight trapping residents in their homes, inundating hospitals and overturning cars. At least five people were killed, bringing the storm’s death toll in western Europe to 12 on Friday. Italian Civil Protection authorities said … Read more
Huge rescue and reduction efforts are underway in response to typhoon-induced torrential rains in Beijing. Vcg | Visible China Group | Getty Photographs China’s capital Beijing has been pummeled by the heaviest rainfall in 140 years, leaving not less than 20 lifeless. Based on the Chinese language authorities, the town recorded 744.8mm (29.3 inches) of … Read more