Floods kill at least 6 in southern SpainSeptember 29, 2012 - 11:33 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - At least six people have died after heavy rains triggered flash floods in southern Spain, officials have said. Among the victims were an elderly woman and a young girl, according to BBC News. The strength of the floods overturned cars, closed roads, damaged homes and forced hundreds to leave their properties. The hardest hit areas were the provinces of Malaga and Almeria, and Murcia region. At least 600 people had to be evacuated from their homes in Andalucia region, which contains Malaga and Almeria, officials said. Spain's weather agency said that up to 245 litres (65 gallons) of water per square metre had fallen on Friday morning alone. Torrential rain and violent thunderstorms are predicted to continue in the south of the country during the weekend. The heavy rains in parts of the south follow months of drought and high temperatures across Spain which triggered dozens of wildfires. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |