News about heavy rains: events, facts and developments on tafs uz.
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Tropical rains in the Seychelles led to floods and landslides on the islands of Mahé, Praslin and La Digue. All schools are closed, air and sea links between the islands are disrupted, and rescue services are on heightened alert.
Sevara AzamovaAfter heavy rains on October 19, when 98 mm of precipitation fell in Yalta per day and 263 mm on Ai-Petri, the Yalta crocodile enclosure was flooded. Staff have been pumping out water for a second day with nine pumps and an additional pump, keeping the level no higher than 50 cm. The crocodile enclosure and farm are closed to visitors; the reopening date is unknown.
Sevara AzamovaA Mediterranean weather front brought heavy rains to southeastern France: roads are flooded in the Bouches-du-Rhône department, including Marseille. Seven departments remain under orange-level weather alerts due to flooding and severe weather. Up to 235 mm of precipitation fell in some areas — in Saint-Chamas. Authorities urge residents to remain vigilant.
Javlon TursunovHeavy rains caused flooding in Istanbul; four people died. On Wednesday, 261 mm of precipitation was recorded — a record in the city's modern history. Rescuers evacuated 3,057 people, and classes were suspended in several provinces.
Aziz Karimov
