Floods

• Death toll soars past 1K after flooding in parts of Asia

  Hundreds more are missing following flooding and landslides in the past week, which killed at least 604 people in Indonesia, 366 in Sri Lanka and 176 in Thailand, authorities said.

  World

  Dec 1
  
• At least seven people die as heavy rains leave waist-high floodwaters in Somalia’s capital

  At least seven died and major roads were damaged after heavy rains caused severe flooding in Mogadishu, with rescue efforts ongoing and more flash floods possible.

  World

  May 10
  
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• B.C. to bear brunt of structural losses due to wildfires and floods

  A first-of-its-kind study in Canada has revealed that building new homes in flood and wildfire-prone areas could cost billions and threaten affordability.

  Canada

  Feb 6
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• Tens of thousands demand the resignation of Valencia leader for poor flood response

  Tens of thousands marched in the eastern city of Valencia on Saturday demanding the resignation of the regional president in charge of emergency response after catastrophic floods.

  World

  Nov 9, 2024
• Tropical Storm Trami triggers killer floods, landslides in Philippines: 126 dead or missing

  The death toll is expected to rise further as reports come in from isolated areas. "The water was just too much,” said President Ferdinand Marcos, pledging a flood control project.

  World

  Oct 26, 2024
• Romania floods: Torrential rain leaves 5 dead, scores stranded

  Five people in eastern Romania have been found dead after torrential rainstorms left scores of people stranded in flooded areas, emergency authorities said.

  World

  Sep 14, 2024
• New report reveals Quebec not prepared to face extreme weather

  In its report, the group named five major priorities. One of the report's authors says it's urgent the province implements these strategies or it risks more destruction.

  Environment

  May 28, 2024
• Not just Canada: A look at extreme weather events all over the world

  As Canada deals with wildfires, other parts of the world have suffered extreme weather events, such as heavy rains and storms bringing floods and landslides.

  Environment

  May 14, 2024
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• Over 300 dead after flash floods in Afghanistan, UN says

  Flash floods from unusually heavy seasonal rains in Afghanistan have killed more than 300 people and destroyed over 1,000 houses, the U.N. food agency said Saturday.

  World

  May 11, 2024
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• What’s behind Kenya’s intense flooding as death toll climbs

  At least 169 people have died due to the heavy rains in Kenya, with at least 91 missing, according to the latest government figures.

  Weather

  Apr 30, 2024