A predicted 'super' El Nino could inflict $10-20 billion in damage across Africa, threatening food security, government finances, and banking sectors, potentially reducing GDP by 1-2% in heavily affected countries.
3M India has temporarily suspended manufacturing operations at its Ahmedabad plant due to severe rainfall and flooding. The company informed stock exchanges, stating that restoration will take days, but assets are insured, and no material business impact is anticipated. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel visited affected areas to review relief efforts.
England has launched a national strategy to combat drowning, a "public health disaster," following a surge in water-related deaths, including two recent fatalities in Essex. Measures include water safety education for children and assessing climate change risks.
China's top flood control body held an emergency inter-agency meeting to coordinate disaster prevention for an expected 12th named storm, as widespread intense rainfall and saturated soil increase the risk of flash floods and landslides nationwide.
A row of shops in Jammu and Kashmir's Budgam district, India, was swept away by heavy flash flooding on Tuesday. The structure collapsed after being evacuated, with no injuries reported, amidst extreme weather that has claimed at least 25 lives in the region.
Heavy rainfall and flash flooding have killed at least 82 people across India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan, affecting over 650,000 in India's Assam state. Infrastructure damage and high river flows have been reported, with military and UN aid efforts underway.
Torrential rains caused flash floods across West Virginia, inundating homes and businesses, washing out bridges, and prompting numerous water rescues. Governor Patrick Morrisey declared a state of emergency for all 55 counties and deployed National Guard members, expressing concern about potential fatalities as search operations continue.
Torrential rains caused widespread flash floods across West Virginia, leading Governor Patrick Morrisey to declare a state of emergency for all 55 counties and deploy National Guard members for rescues and relief efforts. Homes and businesses were inundated, and bridges washed out, with no immediate deaths reported.
A gas explosion caused a tunnel collapse at a hydroelectric project in Sikkim, India, killing at least 20 people. Rescue efforts by the Sikkim State Disaster Management Authority and NHPC are hampered by waterlogging and methane leaks, with no survivors expected.
A small Texas town, Presidio, is suing the Trump administration over its plan to build a border wall through a levee system, arguing it could cause flooding and that the government is not following legal requirements. A federal court hearing addressed the dispute, with a ruling expected soon.
A new international study published in Nature reveals that human-driven sea-level rise has quadrupled the frequency of extreme coastal flooding events globally since 1900. The research, based on over a century of tide gauge observations and climate models, highlights a fundamental long-term shift, making even ordinary tides and storms capable of causing damage that once required exceptional conditions. This necessitates a rethink of flood risk planning in coastal communities.
Tropical Storm Bertha is forecast to bring flooding and strong winds to the U.S. Gulf Coast from the Florida Panhandle to Louisiana, prompting communities to distribute sandbags and close beaches. Bertha is expected to make landfall Wednesday night southeast of New Orleans.
Heavy rains and severe flooding in Texas have raised water levels by nearly 30 feet inside Natural Bridge Caverns near San Antonio, temporarily reviving a rare guided aquifer tour. This unique event allows visitors to explore normally inaccessible, water-filled passages and learn about the region's vital groundwater system.
Scientists warn that up to 13 million people in the UK face a long-term risk of coastal flooding due to the climate crisis, with a "worst-case scenario" suggesting the need for large-scale population movement away from a dramatically reshaped coast.
Beavers reintroduced to Paradise Fields in Ealing, West London, have successfully mitigated flooding around Greenford Tube station, a problem that previously plagued the area. The "nature's engineers" built dams, creating wetlands that slow water flow and boost local biodiversity, demonstrating a free, effective solution.
Tropical Storm Bertha is churning towards the northern Gulf Coast, threatening Florida to Louisiana with heavy rain, flash flooding, dangerous storm surge, and damaging winds. Meanwhile, Hurricane Fausto has strengthened in the eastern Pacific but poses no immediate threat to land.
Five family members, including a Provo fire captain, his wife, and three sons, died in a flash flood in a southern Utah canyon. Heavy rains triggered the flood near Sunglow Campground, leaving one daughter as the sole survivor. A GoFundMe was created to support her.
Golf-ball-sized hailstones and severe thunderstorms have struck parts of France, Germany, and Poland, causing flooding and damage to property and agriculture. Concurrently, monsoon flooding in Bangladesh has killed at least 53 people, affected a million, and caused widespread disruption and displacement.
The northeastern US faces severe thunderstorms and flash flooding, compounded by Canadian wildfire smoke in NYC. Meanwhile, Texas continues to battle destructive floods, with two deaths and hundreds rescued, as major rivers are expected to surge, following weeks of relentless downpours.
Texas Hill Country experienced deadly flash flooding for the second year in a row, causing high-water rescues, road closures, and at least one death. Relentless downpours led to rivers rising rapidly, with the Guadalupe River surpassing last year's levels in some areas.
Wildfire smoke from Ontario and Minnesota affects US mid-Atlantic, northeast, Midwest, and Great Lakes, causing poor air quality, health concerns, and event disruptions, with some relief possible by Sunday.
Heavy rainfall has caused severe flooding in Shenyang, Liaoning province, leading to school closures, suspended construction, and the shutdown of tourist attractions. In Chengde, Hebei province, roads were destroyed, trapping villagers, with the city still recovering from previous severe weather.
Severe thunderstorms with powerful microbursts caused widespread destruction across Philadelphia and surrounding counties on Saturday afternoon. The storms downed trees, severed power lines, caused flooding, and structural damage, including a building collapse in West Philadelphia. Mayor Cherelle Parker declared a Disaster Emergency.
Emergency crews rescued approximately 20 people from a collapsed building at Bearcat Getaway campground in Reynolds County, Missouri, on Friday. The incident occurred after widespread flooding and heavy rainfall, with over 90 water rescues reported across central and eastern Missouri.
