Thousands in UK without power and train services disrupted after Storm Darragh As many as 66,000 people still without electricity after gusts up to 90mph brought down power lines The Guardian - UK · Dec 9, 2024
Landslides and flash floods hit Indonesia’s Java island, leaving 10 dead and 2 missing Indonesian rescuers have recovered 10 bodies that were swept away in flash floods or buried under tons of mud and rocks that hit hilly villages on the country’s main island of Java The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2024
Storm Darragh: Met Office issues rare red 'risk to life' warning as UK faces 90mph winds and floods The fourth named storm of the season is expected to bring 90mph winds and heavy rain late on Friday and into the weekend Evening Standard · Dec 6, 2024
Things to know about the federal investigation into the Memphis Police Department A U.S. Department of Justice investigation found that the Memphis Police Department committed a host of civil rights violations, including using excessive force, making illegal traffic stops and disproportionately targeting Black people in the majority Black city The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2024
PM says six months of rain fell in five days as floods wreak havoc in Malaysia Heavy monsoon rain has displaced over 150,000 in Malaysia and killed dozens across Southeast Asia The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2024
Malaysia, Thailand brace for more rains after floods kill more than 30 With tens of thousands already displaced, both countries set up shelters in anticipation of further downpours. Al Jazeera · Dec 3, 2024
Death Toll In Thailand Flooding Jumps To 25 Thousands of people have been displaced by torrential floodwaters that slammed into southern Thailand, where the death toll has risen to 25, officials said on Tuesday. International Business Times · Dec 3, 2024
Floods wreak havoc in Malaysia, southern Thailand with over 30 killed, tens of thousands displaced Severe floods caused by monsoon rains have killed more than 30 people and displaced tens of thousands in Malaysia and southern Thailand, with both countries preparing shelters and evacuation plans in anticipation of more heavy rain The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2024
At least 19 dead as Cyclone Fengal devastates southern India with heavy rain and flooding Army has been deployed to assist rescue operations The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2024
Flash flooding, rescues after major storms A torrent of rain fell within an hour, turning roads into rivers, submerging cars and trapping drivers who tried to cross floodwaters during sudden storms. AAP · Dec 1, 2024
Indian Army carries out multiple rescue operations in Puducherry The operations successfully evacuated hundreds of residents from these inundated areas, saving over 200 lives in Krishna Nagar and Kuber Nagar alone. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Dec 1, 2024
Cyclone Fengal: Army rescues over 100 people in flood-affected Puducherry The Army team left Chennai at 2 am and covered a distance of 160 kilometres overnight, reaching Puducherry around 5:30am on Sunday. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Dec 1, 2024
Weather tracker: Indonesia flash floods and landslides leave dozens dead Rescuers in Sumatra search for people trapped in cars after landslide triggered by torrential rainfall The Guardian - UK · Nov 29, 2024
At least 15 killed, more than 100 missing as landslides bury Uganda homes Dozens of homes in six villages of Bulambuli district in eastern Uganda submerged in landsides triggered by heavy rains. Al Jazeera · Nov 28, 2024
The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2024 From disaster to hope: A Vermont family thankful for community support after flood destroyed home A Vermont family who lost their home, cars, barn and most of their possessions in flooding in July will be getting a new start thanks to scores of donations to an online fundraising effort
The Guardian - AU · Nov 27, 2024 Insurance companies should be forced to disclose calculations, inquiry says as Australians face rising premiums Policy costs surging for many households, committee report finds, especially those facing ‘the brunt of climate-driven disasters’
Evening Standard · Nov 26, 2024 Welsh flood defences protected thousands of people, says Eluned Morgan The leader of the Welsh Government announced new financial support for those whose homes were flooded over the weekend.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 26, 2024 Storm Bert offers stark reminder of UK’s underfunded flood defences Spending shortfall has seen 500 of 2,000 new protection projects abandoned despite growing severity of disasters
The Guardian - UK · Nov 26, 2024 More flooding likely this week after rain from Storm Bert, UK minister says Warnings remain in England and Wales as ex Environment Agency chair says not enough is spent on flood defences
The Guardian - UK · Nov 25, 2024 Forecasters and flood defences under scrutiny after UK’s Storm Bert ordeal Hundreds of properties flooded and Welsh town hit by landslip as major incident declared in Northamptonshire
Latin Times · Nov 25, 2024 Cellphone Footage Shows Tragic Final Moments Before Fashion Influencer Is Swept Away by Violent Floodwaters Fashion influencer tragically lost her life after being swept away by flash floodwaters in Brazil, with cellphone footage capturing her final moments.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 25, 2024 Police investigate tractor that created ‘devastating’ wave in flooded UK town Vehicle drove water into businesses in Tenbury Wells, which local people say smashed windows and opened doors
The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2024 In Pictures: Storm Bert brings severe flooding across UK A holiday park in Northamptonshire was evacuated after being surrounded by floodwater.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 25, 2024 Storm Bert: forecasters and politicians criticised after devastating floods Critics claim warnings and defences were inadequate but Met Office says storm was ‘well forecast’
Evening Standard · Nov 25, 2024 Storm Bert: photos reveal brutal impact as Met Office warnings remain for UK Hundreds of people in the UK are experiencing delays and disruption after a weekend of heavy wind and rain