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     Spain floods latest: Deaths soar over 200 in Valencia amid fresh fears of flooding and new rain alert issued

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   Why is flash flooding dangerous?

   • Find out what causes flash flooding and why it can be so dangerous. What are flash floods? Flash flooding happens when rain falls so fast that the underlying ground cannot cope, or drain it away fast enough. Roads can become like rivers and if there is a lot of water, it can flood buildings and carry cars away.

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   What causes flash flooding?

   • It can also occur from small rivers in built-up urban areas, where hard surfaces such as roads and concrete don't let the water drain away into the ground. This leads to surface overflow and can often overwhelm local drainage systems, leading to flash flooding.

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   What is a flash flood?

   • What are flash floods? Flash flooding happens when rain falls so fast that the underlying ground cannot cope, or drain it away fast enough. Roads can become like rivers and if there is a lot of water, it can flood buildings and carry cars away. So, if the rain is falling too fast for the ground or drains to cope, there is a risk of flash flooding.

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   How does flash flooding affect cities?

   • Flash flooding affects cities across the world and has become more common because of climate change. What is flash flooding? Flash floods usually happen during intense rainfall - when the amount of water is too much for drains and sewers to deal with. It can occur very quickly and without much warning.

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   Where does flash flooding occur?

   • Flash flooding commonly happens more where rivers are narrow and steep, so they flow more quickly. It can also occur from small rivers in built-up urban areas, where hard surfaces such as roads and concrete don't let the water drain away into the ground.

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   How do you know if a flood is a flash flood?

   • Water rises very quickly – with wide variation possible even over small regions – so pinpointing exactly where flash flooding will occur is a major challenge. Flash floods often happen when storms have been “training,” or rolling over the same areas for hours.

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3. www.metoffice.gov.uk › rain › flash-floodsWhat causes flash floods? - Met Office

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   What are flash floods? Flash flooding happens when rain falls so fast that the underlying ground cannot cope, or drain it away fast enough. Roads can become like rivers and if there is a...

4. www.bbc.co.uk › news › science-environment-57969877Extreme weather: What causes flash flooding? - BBC News

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   Oct 5, 2021 · What is flash flooding? Flash floods usually happen during intense rainfall - when the amount of water is too much for drains and sewers to deal with. It can occur very quickly and without much...

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5. www.bbc.com › news › science-environment-57969877Extreme weather: What causes flash flooding? - BBC

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   Oct 5, 2021 · Flash floods usually happen during intense rainfall - when the amount of water is too much for drains and sewers to deal with. It can occur very quickly and without much warning.

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7. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Flash_floodFlash flood - Wikipedia

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   A flash flood is a rapid flooding of low-lying areas: washes, rivers, dry lakes and depressions. It may be caused by heavy rain associated with a severe thunderstorm, hurricane, or tropical storm, or by meltwater from ice and snow.

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   Mar 24, 2023 · Flash flooding is weather’s No. 2 killer, claiming more lives than anything but heat, so it’s important to understand what causes it and how to stay safe.

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   A flash flood is a rapid rise of water along a stream or low-lying urban area. Flash flooding occurs within six hours of a significant rain event and is usually caused by intense storms that produce heavy rainfall in a short amount of time.

10. www.nature.com › articles › d41586/023/00626-9Flash floods: why are more of them devastating the world’s ...

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    Mar 7, 2023 · Flash floods are a growing threat in some of the world’s driest regions. Deluges can trigger sudden and rapid torrents of run-off that flow down dry river beds and rocky channels.