The Latest Breaking News from Flood

Thiruvananthapuram Corporation to prepare flood mitigation master plan

The council meeting of the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation on Friday decided to prepare a flood mitigation master plan for the capital city.

The Hindu · Nov 24, 2023

Flood-ravaged town marks sweet recovery milestone

Ice-cream is once again churning at Norco's factory as it reopens its doors for the first time since catastrophic floods in the Northern Rivers.

AAP · Nov 24, 2023

Thiruvananthapuram needs drainage master plan to tackle floods

Trivandrum's poor drainage & unscientific constructions cause flooding. Overnight rain caused waterlogging in many areas, displacing many. City lacks drainage master plan & effective water outlets to sea. Operation Anantha project fell short due to local pressure. Akkulam Lake brimming with silt & urban waste. Breakwater at Veli needed to…

The Hindu · Nov 23, 2023

Review into Northern Ireland flooding needed to learn lessons, minister says

Several towns in Northern Ireland were badly impacted by flooding as a result of heavy rain in recent weeks.

The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2023

Heavy rain lashes central Travancore, schoolgirl goes missing

The central Travancore districts of Pathanamthitta and Kottayam on Wednesday came under an intense spell of showers on Wednesday, triggering concerns of flash floods and landslips. T

The Hindu · Nov 22, 2023

First the drought, then flood: Climate crisis compounds woes for Somalis

The shocks from a relentless climate crisis have upended the lives of millions in Somalia and the Horn of Africa region.

Al Jazeera · Nov 22, 2023

7 ways to protect your yard from heavy rain

Discover the best ways to take care of your yard during the rainy season to keep it looking its best.

Tom’s Guide · Nov 22, 2023

Britain is broken. What will fix it? Lots and lots of money

If the money were for bank bailouts, we wouldn’t hesitate – and £100bn is much better than state failure, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot

The Guardian - UK · Nov 22, 2023

Funding announced for farmers hit by floods

FARMERS hit by severe flooding in Scotland this autumn will be eligible to apply for grants of up to £30,000 to help repair man-made flood banks.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 22, 2023

Ghana: Akosombo Dam disaster reveals a history of negligence that continues to this day

Recent heavy downpours in the Lower Volta area of Ghana led to the worst flooding in the region’s history. The flooding was caused by a spillage (a deliberate release of water) from the Akosombo Dam, the country’s biggest hydroelectric dam. Over 26,000 people were displaced. No deaths have been officially…

The Conversation · Nov 21, 2023