The Latest Breaking News on Floods

Severe storm headed for Alaska could bring devastating levels of flooding

In what could be the worst storm in five decades, residents are warned to take action against rising waters that may not recede for hours

The Guardian - US · Sep 17, 2022

Pakistan reels from floods: ‘We thought we’d die of hunger. Now we fear death from water’

After record temperatures and drought, swaths of the country lie submerged, symptoms of a climate crisis its people play little part in

The Guardian - UK · Sep 17, 2022

Eastern Australia areas under flood warnings amid La Nina event

Australia's weather forecaster warned on Saturday of potential heavy flooding in parts of New South Wales, as much of the country braces for unusually heavy rains in coming months due to a third straight La Nina weather event.

Reuters · Sep 17, 2022

Water Begins Receding in Pakistan’s Worst Flood-Hit South

Floodwaters are receding in Pakistan's worst-hit southern Sindh province, officials said Friday, a potentially bright sign in an ongoing crisis that has left hundreds of thousands of people homeless in the impoverished South Asian country. The Indus River, which had swelled until earlier this month, was now rushing at “normal”…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 16, 2022

Andhra Pradesh: First flood warning withdrawn at Dowleswaram

Irrigation authorities releasing 9.91 lakh cusecs into the sea

The Hindu · Sep 16, 2022

'Water bomb' kills at least 10 as 16 inches of rain falls in just two hours

At least 10 people in Italy have died after flash flood swept through towns and villages following a "water bomb" of rainfall. Around 16 inches of rain fell in just two to three hours on Thursday.

Daily Mirror · Sep 16, 2022

Mum left to live in home where water pours through light sockets

Amanda Bilal-Jones' son has been sleeping on the couch since the family's home was flooded at the end of August

Liverpool Echo · Sep 16, 2022

Tech & Science Daily: Deadly Pakistan floods link to climate crisis

Experts say the “fingerprint” of climate change is on Pakistan’s devastating floods after analysis found a link with extreme rainfall.

Evening Standard · Sep 16, 2022

At least ten killed in devastating floods in Italy’s Marche region

Two children, including a boy swept out of his mother’s arms, were among those still missing

Evening Standard · Sep 16, 2022

Floods in Italy kill at least 10; rescues from roofs, trees

Floodwaters triggered by heavy rainfall have swept through towns in a hilly region of central-east Italy

The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2022