Deadly floods hit Iraq as severe thunderstorms sweep across the region
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Deadly flash floods caused by severe thunderstorms struck northern Iraq, particularly hitting the city of Erbil where an estimated 80mm of rainfall exceeded forecasts of 30mm and resulted in two deaths and extensive property damage. Simultaneously, Storm Bruna brought strong winds and heavy rain to Portugal and the Canary Islands—where Tenerife recorded 80mph gusts—with expected rainfall reaching 200mm. Meanwhile, Japan faced unseasonably cold weather and heavy snowfall, with Sapporo temperatures forecast to drop to a high of 0C on Tuesday and a minimum of -8C in western parts.
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