The Latest Breaking News from Flood

Duct tape kept out more flood water than sandbags in laboratory tests

Could a cheap roll of duct tape help protect your home from flooding? New research suggests it could make a surprisingly big difference.

The Conversation · Oct 16

Flash floods destroy villages in central Nepal

Landslide blocks river and triggers downstream flooding, while summer temperatures persist in Portugal

The Guardian - UK · Oct 16

'Battlefield 6' Fans Call It 'Battleslop 6' After Generative AI Mistakes Flood Battle Pass Items

Battlefield 6's latest Season 5 drop has made fans angry. Fans are now calling it "Battleslop 6" after discovering generative AI mistakes.

Player One · Oct 16

Indian rice export prices hit over 1 year high on stronger rupee, crop supply concerns

Asian rice export prices have risen as Indian rates reach a one-year high amid supply concerns. Vietnamese prices are also increasing, expected to meet strong demand from the Philippines in November. Thailand's rice prices are climbing due to flooding delays and heightened purchasing activities before the season ends. In Bangladesh,…

The Economic Times · Oct 16

Heavy rains triggered mudslides in Chile and other top photos from Latin America and the Caribbean

Heavy rain battered Chile’s capital, sweeping away cars and flooding homes; a magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Panama; and Cubans turned to free community pharmacies as medicines grew scarce. This gallery was curated by photojournalist Esteban Felix.

The Independent UK · Oct 15

Is it safe to travel to Turkey? Deadly flooding prompts Foreign Office update

Flights have been cancelled and roads submerged following the heaviest rainfall in Istanbul in 84 years

The Independent UK · Oct 15

Ben Affleck warns Hollywood faces flood of awful movies as he defends Tom Cruise's $245 million Digger

The Oscar-winning actor has condemned the backlash against Tom Cruise's ambitious new film Digger, arguing that celebrating expensive commercial failures could discourage studios from backing original productions, as major Hollywood stars rally behind the movie.

BANG Premier · Oct 15

New Jersey family raises 1929 home to protect it from flooding

A New Jersey family home bought in 1929 has survived generations of change, but rising flood risks eventually forced its owner to rethink how it could be preserved. Located on Cedar Bonnet Island beside Barnegat Bay, the house narrowly escaped damage during Superstorm Sandy in 2012 because it had been…

The Times of India · Oct 15

Three dead as Istanbul sees heaviest rainfall in 80 years

Istanbul has faced devastating flooding from unprecedented rainfall, leading to three confirmed deaths and several missing individuals. The rainfall, described as the heaviest in 80 years, caused widespread chaos and significant damage throughout the city. Cleanup efforts are underway as emergency services continue to respond to numerous flooding incidents and…

The Economic Times · Oct 15

Ketamine’s role in alleged Cornell rape highlights flood of psychoactive drugs on campus

Former Cornell student Jane Doe, who filed a civil lawsuit in September 2026 alleging that seven fraternity members raped her at a party, said the young men who assaulted her pressured her into taking the drug ketamine.

The Conversation · Oct 15