The Latest Breaking News on Floods

Flood rescues as Australia's east gets soaked by storms

Emergency crews have rescued two people from a car and others from a home on the NSW south coast, with flooding in Queensland and Victoria.

AAP · Nov 28, 2023

Queensland, NSW on storm watch as big wet heads east

Parts of southern Queensland and northern NSW could cop giant hail and destructive winds of more than 125km/h as South Australia's big wet heads east.

AAP · Nov 28, 2023

SA weather: storms cause damage to homes, floods and leave thousands without power

Inflatable whale floats down River Torrens and other Christmas decorations plunged underwater as parts of Adelaide record 50mm of rain

The Guardian - AU · Nov 28, 2023

Kenya's Ruto Pledges Action To Tackle Deadly Flood Emergency

Kenya is drawing up measures to tackle a flood disaster that has killed 70 people and driven tens of thousands from their homes, President William Ruto said on Saturday, describing it as an "emergency situation".

International Business Times · Nov 25, 2023

Thiruvananthapuram needs drainage master plan to tackle floods

Trivandrum's poor drainage & unscientific constructions cause flooding. Overnight rain caused waterlogging in many areas, displacing many. City lacks drainage master plan & effective water outlets to sea. Operation Anantha project fell short due to local pressure. Akkulam Lake brimming with silt & urban waste. Breakwater at Veli needed to…

The Hindu · Nov 23, 2023

Kerala rain | Heavy rain pounds Thiruvananthapuram, Pathanamthitta districts; two reported missing

Kerala rain: The heavy rain caused mud slips, wall collapses, power outages, inundated roads and neighbourhoods, uprooted trees, traffic jams and overflowing canals in several localities, including in Idukki and Thrissur.

The Hindu · Nov 23, 2023

Review into Northern Ireland flooding needed to learn lessons, minister says

Several towns in Northern Ireland were badly impacted by flooding as a result of heavy rain in recent weeks.

The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2023

Heavy rain lashes central Travancore, schoolgirl goes missing

The central Travancore districts of Pathanamthitta and Kottayam on Wednesday came under an intense spell of showers on Wednesday, triggering concerns of flash floods and landslips. T

The Hindu · Nov 22, 2023

7 ways to protect your yard from heavy rain

Discover the best ways to take care of your yard during the rainy season to keep it looking its best.

Tom’s Guide · Nov 22, 2023

Britain is broken. What will fix it? Lots and lots of money

If the money were for bank bailouts, we wouldn’t hesitate – and £100bn is much better than state failure, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot

The Guardian - UK · Nov 22, 2023