The Latest Breaking News on Floods

Record rainfall, flooding in Seoul, South Korea kill 7

SEOUL: Subway stations and major roads were underwater in the South Korean capital Seoul after record-breaking rains caused severe flooding, with at least seven people dead and seven more missing, officials said Tuesday.

Bangkok Post · Aug 9, 2022

At least eight dead after heavy flooding in Seoul

At least eight people have died after heavy rain submerged vehicles and overwhelmed public transport systems in Seoul.

Evening Standard · Aug 9, 2022

Heavy rain in 43 provinces

More heavy rain was forecast to continue in 43 provinces, covering all regions, on Tuesday, with flood warnings.

Bangkok Post · Aug 9, 2022

Death Valley route buried in floods closed for another week

Authorities say a main roadway into Death Valley National Park will remain closed into next week as crews clean up after record-breaking rains damaged the roadway and choked it with mud, rocks and debris

The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2022

Record rain leaves at least 7 dead in Seoul

SEOUL: At least seven people died in the South Korean capital of Seoul and metropolitan area overnight, authorities said on Tuesday, after torrential rain knocked out power and left roads and subways submerged.

Bangkok Post · Aug 8, 2022

Record rain leaves at least 8 dead in South Korean capital

At least eight people died in and around Seoul overnight, South Korean authorities said on Tuesday, after torrential rain knocked out power, caused landslides and left roads and subways submerged.

Reuters · Aug 8, 2022

President Biden approves major disaster declaration for St. Louis-area flooding

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — St. Louis-area residents affected by last month's flash flooding are able to apply for federal aid after President Joe Biden on Monday approved Missouri's request for a major disaster declaration.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Aug 8, 2022

6 villages in 3 UP districts affected by floods, situation not alarming: Relief Commissioner

In a statement, the relief commissioner said 10 districts of the state have received 25 mm or more rain in a day

The Hindu · Aug 8, 2022

'We're not leaving,' Biden promises in visit to flood-ravaged Eastern Kentucky

LEXINGTON, Ky. — President Joe Biden pledged during a trip to Kentucky that the federal government would be in the state for the long haul to help people in damaged communities recover from historic floods.

Tribune News Service · Aug 8, 2022

US President Joe Biden surveys flood damage in Kentucky

The trip is Biden’s second to Kentucky, which has been hard hit by a number of devastating natural disasters.

Al Jazeera · Aug 8, 2022