The Latest Breaking News on Floods

'Climate dystopia at our doorstep' as millions battle monsoon floods in Pakistan

Tens of millions of people in Pakistan are battling the worst monsoon floods in a decade, with countless homes washed away, vital farmland destroyed, and the country's main river threatening to burst its banks. More than 1,000 people have died and the government has declared a state of emergency.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 29, 2022

Rain havoc in Ramanagara: Flooded roads leave people, vehicles stranded for hours

In Channapatna taluk, after Malluru lake breached its bound, flood water entered agricultural and residential areas damaging properties

The Hindu · Aug 29, 2022

Pakistan floods: plea for help amid fears monsoon could put a third of country underwater

Foreign minister urges countries and IMF to help stricken country after climate change minister speaks of climate ‘catastrophe’

The Guardian - AU · Aug 29, 2022

China's drought-hit areas get rain, bringing flood risks

Tens of thousands of people have been evacuated to safer areas as heavy rains brought flood risks to a region of southwest China that for most of the summer was devastated by heat and drought

The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2022

Massive relief effort under way in Pakistan as flood death toll mounts

A huge relief operation was under way Monday and international aid began trickling in as Pakistan struggled to deal with monsoon flooding that has killed more than 1,000 people and affected more than 33 million in the South Asian nation.

France 24 · Aug 29, 2022

Rain fury: Bengaluru-Mysuru highway flooded again, Ramanagara submerged as Kanva river overflows

Former CM and local MLA H D Kumaraswamy visited the inundated highway in Ramanagar to review the situation; Chamarajanagara district administration announced a holiday for schools and colleges on Monday

The Hindu · Aug 29, 2022

In photos: Catastrophic flooding devastates Pakistan as heavy rains lash parts of the country

A massive relief operation in under way in response to the "climate catastrophe" that's affected over 30 million people.

Axios · Aug 29, 2022

Residents of Mississippi's capital prepare for flooding

Some Jackson residents are moving belongings out of their homes while others are stocking up on sandbags in anticipation of the Pearl River flooding Mississippi’s capital city

The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2022

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