The Latest Breaking News on Floods

Northern Ireland weather warnings issued by Met Office

The first comes into place at 11am on Friday

Belfast Live · Jul 7, 2023

Further public meeting planned in Perth to discuss £310,000 flood protection measures

The gathering at Craigie Church Hall on Friday, July 14 follows the publication of the Craigie Burn Flood Study

Daily Record · Jul 7, 2023

Rain inundates coastal Karnataka, brings parts of Kerala to a halt

Almost all areas of Udupi city in Karnataka, particularly those on the banks of the Indrani rivulet (Kalsanka Thodu), were inundated in flood waters since July 6 morning even as heavy rains measuring up to 200 mm pounded the region.

The Hindu · Jul 6, 2023

Nigeria triggers national response plan for annual deadly floods; 14 states on alert

Authorities in Nigeria say they have activated a national response plan ahead of what's expected to be another round of deadly floods blamed mainly on climate change and infrastructure problems

The Independent UK · Jul 6, 2023

Storms moving into Chicago area bring possibility of minor flooding, meteorologists say

A flood advisory is in effect until 10 p.m. for portions of northeast Illinois, including Cook, DuPage and Will counties, according to the National Weather Service.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 6, 2023

St. Louis officials defend 911 response for dying woman, say fixes are coming

ST. LOUIS — City officials at a press conference Wednesday defended their response to a weekend incident where people reported calling 911 for a dying woman for more than an hour before help arrived, saying first responders did the best they could under the circumstances. They also said they are…

St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Jul 5, 2023

China floods: Xi Jinping urges action as rains kill 15 and displace thousands

Scientists have warned the country to expect ‘multiple natural disasters’ this month including typhoons and high temperatures

The Guardian - AU · Jul 5, 2023

Uninsured Lismore homes stay mud-caked and unrepaired

Uninsured Lismore residents are being forced to make do with their flood-damaged homes while they wait to hear if financial help will ever arrive.

AAP · Jul 5, 2023

UK weather: Brits brace for heavy rain and wind barrage as flood risk warning issued

A yellow weather warning for wind and rain is in force for a large swathe of the east of England until 6am on Wednesday

Daily Mirror · Jul 5, 2023

Parts of UK to be hit with heavy rain for NINE hours with battering 60mph winds

The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for heavy rain and winds which could rise up to 60mph for parts of the country and last for nine hours, leading to flooding during the rush hour on Wednesday

Daily Mirror · Jul 4, 2023