Russia flooding: Orenburg region swamped as dam collapse triggers once-in-a-century floods
Officials in Russia are scrambling to help people displaced by floods as water levels continue to rise in the Ural River, near the border with Kazakhstan. The flooding in Orenburg is being described as the worst the region has seen in nearly a century.
Weather
Apr 11
Flood watch issued along Otonabee River
Rainfall last week combined with gloomy forecasts are prompting flood concerns. Conservation authorities are pleading for vigilance as the possibility of flooding rise. Robert Lothian explains.
Canada
Apr 16
China’s Guangdong swamped by devastating floods: “Everything’s gone”
The losses have piled up for people in China’s Qingyuan, a city of about four million people in Guangdong province, which has been swamped by devastating floods.Since last Thursday, Guangdong has been battered by powerful storms, ushering in an earlier start to the province’s annual flooding season that normally begins in May.
Weather
Apr 22
Nairobi floods leave trail of devastation, scores dead and missing
Across Nairobi, residents and volunteers combed through the wreckage left by the floods, desperately searching for loved ones still missing. The rains have displaced over 20,000 households so far, with at least 45 people killed, according to government figures. But for survivors like Collins Obondo, 38, already mourning lost family members, the damage has been...
Environment
Apr 25
Multi-sensory space for neurodiverse children in Montreal reopens after flooding
Caden’s Lighthouse, a multi-sensory environment geared for neurodiverse children, has reopened 10 months after a flood forced it to close and rebuild. Felicia Parrillo has the story.
Health
Apr 20
‘Like a bomb’: Kenya flash floods kill at least 45 in central region
WARNING: Video contains images that may be disturbing to viewers. Discrtion is advised. Heavy rains in central Kenya killed at least 45 people and injured over 110 others on Monday, after floodwaters washed away houses and cars in the town of Mai Mahui. Drone footage showed the devastation left behind by the flooding, as the...
World
Apr 29
Pakistan floods: At least 69 dead following week of heavy rainfall
At least 69 people across Pakistan have died in the last week as a result of mass flooding brought on by heavy rainfall. Aside from the fatalities, dozens of people have been injured due to building collapses, lightning strikes, and other related incidents, according to local authorities.
Weather
Apr 19
Heavy rainfall triggers flooding in Quebec rural town of Chertsey
The rural town of Chertsey, Que., said torrential rainfall has washed out part of a local roadway, submerging two vehicles and cutting off some residents from the rest of the town.
Apr 13
Dubai floods: Roads turn to rivers as airport diverts arriving flights
Unstable weather and heavy rain continued to overtake parts of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Tuesday, flooding some streets and stalling traffic in Dubai. The Dubai International Airport (DXB) was temporarily diverting arriving flights on Tuesday evening until weather conditions improved, but said that departures will continue to operate.
Weather
Apr 16
Province issues flood warning for Assiniboine River in Western Manitoba
A quiet start to the flood season in Manitoba could soon be ramped up after the province issued a flood warning for the Assiniboine River between Shellmouth Dam and Brandon.
Weather
Apr 12
Did cloud seeding cause Dubai flooding? What to know about the science
The United Arab Emirates capital of Abu Dhabi remains flooded after a deluge of rain fell earlier in the week. Several unconfirmed reports suggest cloud seeding could have played a role in the flooding. Global’s Nathaniel Dove explains the process and whether experts believe it could have played a role in Dubai’s record rainfall.
World
Apr 18
City of Brandon monitors Assiniboine water levels after flood warning issued
Officials in Brandon are keeping an eye on the water levels of the Assiniboine River after the province issued a flood warning on Friday.
Weather
Apr 15
Flood watch 2024 continues in Manitoba: technology could be game changer for RM of St. Andrews
St. Andrews CAO Brent Olynyk explains how drone technology for monitoring river levels could potentially give the RM a head start in the event of flooding.
Apr 18
RM of St. Andrews using tech to monitor ice jams, flooding
The RM of St. Andrews is using new drone technology to keep on top of ice jams and flooding.
Apr 8
Russia floods: Orsk residents return home as water from burst dam recedes
Residents of Orsk, Russia, started returning to their homes on Saturday, after water from recent floods began receding. Residents reported extensive damage to their homes and belongings.
Apr 13
Peguis First Nation files $1 billion claim against all levels of government over devastating 2022 flood
Peguis First Nation has filed a $1 billion claim for flood damages against all levels of government following the devastating spring 2022 flood.
Canada
Apr 24
Kenya flooding: At least 5 dead, more than 11 rescued after truck tips over in raging floodwaters
At least five people were killed and more than 11 were rescued in Kenya on Friday after a truck carrying a large group of people tipped over in raging floodwaters. The truck driver was reportedly attempting to help evacuees cross a river when the vehicle got stuck and toppled over.
Apr 27
St. George, N.B. deal with flooding caused by heavy rains
Residents in St. George, N.B. say they are uneasy after excessive rain water caused flooding in the region. The water reached about 10 feet above normal water levels. Nathalie Sturgeon reports.
Global News at 6 New Brunswick
Apr 1
Pressure mounts on Israel as UN calls for ‘flood of aid’ into Gaza
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant is reportedly en route to Washington, D.C., as the U.S. pushes Israel to abandon its planned offensive in the southern Gazan city of Rafah. The trip also comes as pressure grows for more aid to be let into Gaza, with the United Nations saying the only effective and efficient way...
World
Mar 24
Low-to-moderate risk of spring flooding, Manitoba hydrologic forecasters say
What is Manitoba’s latest flood outlook showing as we wind down March?
Mar 26
