Towns Flooded and Lives Lost: Storm Claudia’s Brutal Impact

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Storm Claudia has left a devastating mark across Europe. In Portugal, a rare tornado struck a campsite in the Algarve, killing one and injuring many. Floods in Lisbon and the north added to the chaos, leaving entire families homeless. Meanwhile, in the UK, Wales saw the River Monnow overflow, submerging Monmouth and forcing emergency rescues. With roads, homes, and businesses underwater, the storm has brought destruction not seen in decades. And it’s not over — snow and freezing temperatures are now on the way. WooGlobe Ref : WGA433054 For licensing and to use this video, please email licensing@wooglobe.com

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00:00Storm Claudia didn't just pass through. It devastated. From deadly tornadoes in Portugal to towns underwater in the UK.

00:07In Portugal, a rare tornado ripped through a campsite in the Algarve, killing one and injuring dozens.

00:13An elderly British woman also died after a tree came crashing down.

00:17And earlier in the week, a couple drowned in Forno Faro after floods submerged their home.

00:22By Saturday, the storm had battered the entire country, from the north to the south,

00:27leaving homes destroyed and communities shaken.

00:30Meanwhile in the UK, it was chaos.

00:33Torrential rain in Wales caused the River Mono to burst its banks, flooding the town of Monmouth overnight.

00:39People had to be rescued from their homes.

00:41Cars and shops on the main street vanished beneath muddy water.

00:45Over 12 cm of rain fell in just one night.

00:48And powerful winds tore down trees, halting train services across England.

00:52Peter Fox, a Welsh MP, said he hasn't seen anything this bad in 40 years.

00:56Now, as Storm Claudia moves on, the UK braces for another hit.

01:01Freezing temperatures and snow.

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