The Latest Breaking News on Floods

Spain floods: Year of rain in a single day claims 64 lives with three days of national mourning

Dramatic footage shows floodwater churning through streets and sweeping away cars

Evening Standard · Oct 30, 2024

Bodies Found As Torrential Rains Slam Spain

Several bodies have been recovered by emergency service workers in Spain's eastern region of Valencia after torrential rains triggered flash floods, the head of the regional government said Wednesday.

International Business Times · Oct 30, 2024

Dead bodies found after torrential rain brings flash flooding to Spain

Unspecified number of bodies found as flood waters push cars through streets, closing roads and cancelling train services in Valencia

The Guardian - UK · Oct 30, 2024

Tropical Storm Leaves Towns Submerged, 76 Dead In Philippines

Homeowners in the northern Philippines used spades and rakes to clear out debris left by Tropical Storm Trami on Friday while rescuers trawled through thick mud looking for the missing as the death toll rose to 76.

International Business Times · Oct 25, 2024

Hurricane Helene damage estimated at $53bn, as US relief bill passes

North Carolina lawmakers have passed almost $900m in disaster relief, but that’s still way short of likely cost.

Al Jazeera · Oct 24, 2024

Navy prepares for Cyclone Dana landfall; Two ships ready for relief

With Cyclone Dana expected to make landfall anytime on Thursday, in Odisha and West Bengal, the Navy is prepared to conduct any Humanitarian Assistance. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Oct 24, 2024

Insurer's disaster claims running well under budget

Insurer IAG had relatively fewer natural peril claims in the first quarter of 2024/25, but CEO Nick Hawkins says everyone realises how quickly that can change.

AAP · Oct 24, 2024

North Carolina government calculates Hurricane Helene damages, needs at least $53B

North Carolina officials say the catastrophic flooding and destruction caused by Hurricane Helene is likely to have caused at least $53 billion in damages and recovery needs in the state

The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2024

Mapped: Tropical storm Trami wreaks havoc in Philippines and leaves 26 people dead

Thousands of people remain marooned in their homes

The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2024

Seven Dead, Thousands Evacuated As Tropical Storm Batters Philippines

Philippine rescuers waded through chest-deep floodwaters Wednesday to reach residents trapped by Tropical Storm Trami, which has killed seven people and forced thousands to evacuate as it barrels toward the east coast.

International Business Times · Oct 23, 2024