The Latest Breaking News on Floods

Super Typhoon Noru hits Philippines after thousands flee homes

Sustained wind speeds of 125mph recorded in what is expected to be strongest storm to hit country this year

The Guardian - UK · Sep 25, 2022

Biden declares state of emergency in Florida as Tropical Storm Ian strengthens into hurricane

Tropical Storm Ian is expected to strengthen into a hurricane by the end of Sunday before it reaches Florida mid-week

The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2022

World Bank Pledges $2 Billion for Flood-ravaged Pakistan

The World Bank said it will provide about $2 billion in aid to Pakistan, ravaged by floods that have killed more than 1,600 people this year, the largest pledge of assistance so far. Unprecedented monsoon rains and flooding this year — which many experts attribute to climate change — have…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 25, 2022

Canadian military to help clean up Fiona's devastation

Canadian troops are being sent to assist the recovery from the devastation of storm Fiona, which swept away houses, stripped off roofs and knocked out power across the country’s Atlantic provinces

The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2022

End of fuel excise discount will be tough, Labor admits – as it happened

Assistant treasurer says Labor can’t keep the fuel relief going, despite cost-of-living pressures

The Guardian - AU · Sep 24, 2022

With another La Niña under way, experts warn Australia’s east coast remains at high risk

If the latest event brings flooding, it will be the fourth NSW summer in a row marked by natural disaster; in Queensland, the fifth

The Guardian - AU · Sep 24, 2022

Two towns cut off, NSW on flood alert

Two towns in NSW are expected to be isolated for days, with part of the state on alert for more heavy rain.

AAP · Sep 24, 2022

Storm Fiona knocks out power as it hits eastern Canada

Hurricane Fiona knocks out power in Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick as it makes landfall.

Al Jazeera · Sep 24, 2022

Spain: Cars submerged under water after heavy rainfall

Footage circulating on social media shows cars submerged as floodwaters barrel through roads in Tarragona

Evening Standard · Sep 24, 2022

‘How are we not included?’: rural Puerto Ricans struggle to get help after hurricane

Fema makes individual assistance available to only 55 of the 78 municipalities on the island, leaving some feeling ignored

The Guardian - US · Sep 24, 2022