The Latest Breaking News on Floods

Spain travel warning as flash flooding turns streets into rivers in popular holiday spots

Severe flooding has resulted in huge issues across parts of Spain as some areas saw rainfall for the first time in months.

Daily Record · May 29, 2023

Fitzroy Crossing bridge demolition and flood repairs creates jobs for Kimberley town

The demolition of the Fitzroy Crossing bridge and millions of dollars in road repairs have created dozens of jobs for the tiny town's locals.

ABC News · May 28, 2023

Incomplete SWD works leave citizens with a flood of worries

With just 45% of storm-water drain works completed in Bengaluru ahead of monsoon, residents in flood-prone areas fear a repeat of the 2022 deluge

The Hindu · May 28, 2023

Italy floods: Mud destroys 30 tonnes of belongings as locals told 'don't touch your eyes'

Thousands of residents of the Emilia Romagna region whose houses were flooded last week have lost everything and had to throw away their belongings rendered unusable by a huge quantity of mud

Daily Mirror · May 25, 2023

Monsoon preparedness: All taluks in Mysuru to get control rooms

Even as control rooms will soon be set up in all taluk centres for attending to waterlogging and other rain-related emergencies, Deputy Commissioner K.V. Rajendra has told the district and taluk officials to be prepared to handle the exigencies resulting from heavy rains and warned of lodging FIRs against officials…

The Hindu · May 24, 2023

Plastic waste puts millions of world’s poorest at higher risk from floods

More than 200 million face more intense and frequent floods due to plastic pollution blocking drainage systems, report finds

The Guardian - UK · May 24, 2023

Floodplain Management Australia conference sees experts call for smarter town planning

A national flood management conference has been told governments need to look at where houses are being built as well as how they are being constructed.

ABC News · May 24, 2023

Two hikers killed in ‘wall of water’ flash flood at Utah canyon

Gary York, 65, and John Walter, 72, were killed in Buckskin Gulch and their bodies carried for miles

The Independent UK · May 23, 2023

Risk of ‘catastrophic flooding’ has diminished in Tulare Lake Basin, officials say

The risk of catastrophic flooding in the Tulare Lake Basin has diminished as cool temperatures have predominated this spring, flattening the melt curve of the Sierra’s epic snowpack, state officials said Monday.

Los Angeles Times · May 23, 2023

Italy PM announces two billion euros flood package

talian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced Tuesday a package worth over two €2 billion for the northeast Emilia Romagna region after devastating floods which left 14 people dead.

Radio France Internationale · May 23, 2023