The Latest Breaking News on Floods

Progress in Broke as village braces for wet months ahead

"I think everyone is a bit worried."

Newcastle Herald · Aug 20, 2022

Andhra Pradesh: Second warning withdrawn as floodwaters recede

People who have fallen sick are finding it difficult to gain access to medical treatment in the affected areas

The Hindu · Aug 19, 2022

Broke and 'forgotten' with a long road ahead

"They have forgotten about all of us. They don't give a crap."

Newcastle Herald · Aug 19, 2022

British tourist killed as freak storms rip through Mediterranean with 140mph gusts

The woman was kayaking off west coast of Corsica when bad weather ripped through France, Spain and Italy, while more deaths were reported in Austria

Wales Online · Aug 19, 2022

New Zealand floods could take years to clean up, with 1,200 people displaced

A fourth straight day of rain brought by an ‘atmospheric river’ has damaged roads and homes and forced more than 400 households to evacuate

The Guardian - AU · Aug 19, 2022

Torrential rain causes havoc in New Zealand, hundreds forced from homes

Torrential rain hit parts of New Zealand for a fourth day on Friday, forcing hundreds of people from their homes as rivers overflowed their banks and waterlogged ground becomes unstable.

Reuters · Aug 19, 2022

Death Valley to reopen after flooding; Joshua Tree and Mojave parks still repairing damage

LOS ANGELES — As Death Valley National Park gets ready to reopen its most popular sites on Saturday after heavy flooding, California national parks are still reeling from the aftermath.

Los Angeles Times · Aug 19, 2022

Odisha declares 15-day relief for flood-hit population in five coastal districts

The declaration was made after CM Naveen Patnaik made aerial survey of Kendrapara, Jagatsinghpur, Puri and Khordha district

The Hindu · Aug 18, 2022

Beshear cites progress in FEMA response to Kentucky flooding

Kentucky's governor is pointing to signs of progress as federal emergency personnel respond to requests for assistance in flood-ravaged eastern Kentucky

The Independent UK · Aug 18, 2022

Calls for Victorian government to develop flood mapping system, as serious flooding hits state

A town planning organisation says a consistent flood mapping system is needed, as serious floods hit Victoria. They're warning planners aren't being given enough information to protect communities.

ABC News · Aug 18, 2022