The Latest Breaking News on Floods

Storms continue after sparking power outages, rescues

Thousands of Queensland and Victorian homes remain without power as thunderstorms and flooding continue to wreak havoc in parts of eastern Australia.

AAP · Jan 2, 2024

Queensland weather: ADF personnel deployed to south-east amid life-threatening flood warnings

Disaster recovery minister urges caution as up to 350mm of rain expected in ‘very dangerous forecast’ for south-east of state

The Guardian - AU · Jan 2, 2024

Engineers achieve breakthrough in plugging major breach of railway track near Srivaikuntam

Railway engineers restore tracks near Thathankulam Railway Station after 165m breach caused by flood waters. 800 passengers stranded for 3 days.

The Hindu · Jan 1, 2024

NDRF 10th Battalion rescued 2,893 victims of calamities during 2023, says Commandant

NDRF 10th Battalion rescued 2,893 people and retrieved 41 bodies during natural calamities in four Sates in 2023. It also trained people as first responders and imparted disaster management training.

The Hindu · Jan 1, 2024

Floods and a ‘preventive measure’ that needs review

Making tough choices in a complex, poly-dimensional, multivariable scenario such as a natural disaster is a challenge, but decisions made can be reviewed

The Hindu · Dec 31, 2023

Heavy rain, flood threat dampen start to new year

The risk of flash flooding is threatening communities in two states as heavy rain brings a soggy start to the new year and many people are still without power.

AAP · Dec 31, 2023

German chancellor tours flooded regions in the northwest, praises authorities and volunteers

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has taken a helicopter flight to check the flooded regions in the northwest of the country, where rivers have swelled and overflowed homes, roads and fields after weeks of heavy rain

The Independent UK · Dec 31, 2023

Strong waves trigger evacuation alerts on California coast on third day of storms

Central coast officials warn of 20ft waves while San Francisco Bay Area braces for 26-30ft waves

The Guardian - US · Dec 30, 2023

CM announces ₹1,000-cr. relief package for flood-hit districts

Tamil Nadu govt. announces ₹1,000-cr relief package for flood-hit districts, including assistance for house reconstruction & repairs, loans to businesses, crop damage compensation & more.

The Hindu · Dec 30, 2023

New Year's Eve thunderstorms for northern NSW, Q

The last day of 2023 has brought heavy rain and hail for parts of Australia with flash flooding around Coffs Harbour on the NSW north coast.

AAP · Dec 30, 2023