Severe Weather Alert: Storm Aline Hits Southern Europe
The storm’s journey is far from over. In the coming days, Storm Aline is expected to bring heavy rainfall and strong gusts to the Alps.
A flood is an overflow of water that submerges or inundates land that is usually dry. It can be caused by various factors, such as heavy rainfall, snowmelt, storm surges, or the failure of dams or levees. Floods can occur in both coastal and inland areas and can vary in scale, from localized flash floods to large and devastating river floods that cover vast areas.
The storm’s journey is far from over. In the coming days, Storm Aline is expected to bring heavy rainfall and strong gusts to the Alps.
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