The Latest Breaking News on Floods

Heartbreaking scale of Pakistan floods as authorities confirm 1,000 lives lost

A government rescue operation is currently in operation around the country after more than 33 million have been affected by flash flooding

Daily Mirror · Aug 28, 2022

Mississippi governor declares state of emergency ahead of massive flooding

Flood stage considered ‘major’ at 26ft, but warning estimate floods to reach 34ft in some areas, while others could see 35.8ft of water

The Guardian - US · Aug 28, 2022

Do not delay disbursement of compensation: CM

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The Hindu · Aug 28, 2022

Pakistan declares floods a ‘climate catastrophe’ as death toll tops 1,000

Flash flooding from ‘monster monsoon’ washes away villages and crops and leaves thousands homeless

The Guardian - UK · Aug 28, 2022

UAE Begins Operating Air Bridge to Provide Relief to Flood Victims in Sudan

The United Arab Emirates began on Saturday the operation of an air bridge to Khartoum to transport large quantities of relief aid and shelter materials for those affected by the torrential rains and floods in Sudan, reported the state news agency WAM. The air bridge was established at the directives…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 28, 2022

UAE President Orders Urgent Relief Sent to Pakistan Following Floods

United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan ordered on Saturday the provision of urgent relief aid to Pakistan following torrential rains and floods that have resulted in over a thousand deaths and injuries. He also ordered the provision of all humanitarian relief services to the displaced to…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 28, 2022

Pakistan flooding deaths pass 1,000 in 'climate catastrophe'

Officials in Pakistan say deaths from widespread flooding have topped 1,000 since mid-June and the country’s climate minister called the deadly monsoon season “a serious climate catastrophe.”

The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2022

Pakistan flooding death toll tops 1,000 as rains continue to pour

Authorities say 119 people died in the last 24 hours and several countries pledge emergency aid for flood victims.

Al Jazeera · Aug 28, 2022

UP: Water levels of Yamuna, Betwa rivers increase in Hamirpur, create flood-like situation

Water levels of Yamuna and Betwa rivers in the Hamirpur district of Uttar Pradesh have risen, causing a flood-like situation in the area. Read more on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Aug 28, 2022

Pakistan Monsoon Flooding Death Toll Tops 1,000

The death toll from monsoon flooding in Pakistan since June has reached 1,033, according to figures released Sunday by the country's National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). It said 119 people had died in the previous 24 hours as heavy rains continued to lash parts of the country, AFP reported. The…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 28, 2022