The Latest Breaking News from Flood

Saira Khan urges readers to donate to the victims of devastating floods in Pakistan. So far, 12,000 people have been killed. Saira experienced first-hand the kindness and generosity of ordinary people

viral fevers are on the rise in tribal areas, says Ramakrishna

NAKHON PHANOM: Two major tributaries of the Mekong River have burst their banks, flooding about 4,000 rai of paddy fields in Sri Songkhram district of this northeastern province.

People would be banned from permanently living in caravan parks in flood-prone areas if the NSW Flood Inquiry's recommendation is implemented, leaving many with nowhere to go.

Review bombing occurs when bigots flood a show with bad reviews in order to make it seem less appealing or popular

Parts of western Sydney will be able to access disaster relief payments as NSW continues to recover from this year's spate of devastating flooding.

Alan Joyce says multi-employer bargaining could create problems; western NSW braces for flooding. This blog is now closed

Mill Street in Goodna has scars. Some are obvious, like the shells of cars scattered in yards. But others are harder to see, like the fear of looters or the uncertainty of what the future holds.

The Asia-Pacific region has been plagued by large-scale natural catastrophes and consequent financial damage in recent years, with total economic losses reaching US$50bn (1.8tn baht) last year according to Munich Re's NatCat (Natural Catastrophes) Service Annual report. Yet, just approximately 17% (US$8.4bn) of those losses were insured, highlighting the large…