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After the driest period in more than a century in the south of the country, the government has declared a severe drought in parts of six counties, including popular tourist areas

Hurricane Isaias is expected to strengthen before reaching the northern Gulf Coast Friday, bringing storm surge, hurricane-force winds and heavy rain

AEMET has issued a red alert near Barcelona, warning of up to 90 mm of rain in one hour from a potentially stationary storm near Granollers

Spain has issued an emergency mobile alert as intense rain affects Castellón and Valencia, with residents and visitors urged to avoid travel

Thailand has declared September 28 and 29 special holidays in Bangkok and three nearby provinces as flooding disrupts travel. Free travel has been extended on 8 expressways

Heavy to very heavy rain is forecast across Thailand through September 27, with authorities warning of possible flash floods and road disruptions

Warning from the National Meteorological Service in Greece: Stormy weather is expected to continue until Wednesday morning, with a risk of hail

Sri Lanka has issued an amber heavy rain advisory, with rainfall of around 100mm possible in some areas. FCDO: beware of flooding, landslides and travel disruptions

France faces severe thunderstorms Thursday, with hail, heavy rain, intense lightning and winds above 100 km/h possible as orange alerts expand

Geoje, South Korea, is facing severe flooding and landslide risks after heavy rainfall, with authorities issuing repeated evacuation warnings, restricting traffic and suspending public transportation

Sri Lanka has issued an amber heavy rain advisory, with rainfall of around 100mm possible in some areas. FCDO: beware of flooding, landslides and travel disruptions

It doesn't happen every day in the Greek capital: In the midst of a severe heat wave, heavy rains have washed over the streets of Athens