Thousands of Australians return to 'uninhabitable' homes as floods recede Relentless rains since late last month burst river banks across Australia's southeast, submerging homes, farms and bridges, and cutting off entire towns. World 10 Mar, 2022
Germany defends preparation for floods, considers lessons German officials are defending their preparations for flooding in the face of the raging torrents that caught many people by surprise and left over 180 people dead in Western Europe, but they concede that they will need to learn lessons from the disaster. World 19 Jul, 2021
At least 44 dead, dozens missing as floods sweep through western Europe At least 42 people have died in Germany and dozens were missing on Thursday as swollen rivers caused by record rainfall across western Europe swept through towns and villages, leaving cars upended, houses destroyed and people stranded on rooftops. World 16 Jul, 2021
Strong typhoon leaves 42 dead, 20 missing in Philippines MANILA: Thick mud and debris coated many villages around the Philippine capital on Friday after a typhoon killed at least 42 people and caused extensive flooding that sent people fleeing to their roofs, officials said. Troops, police, coast... Women 13 Nov, 2020
Dorian topples crane, knocks out power in eastern Canada TORONTO: Dorian arrived on Canada’s Atlantic coast Saturday with heavy rain and powerful winds, toppling a construction crane in Halifax and knocking out power for hundreds of thousands of people a day after the storm wreaked havoc on North... Women 08 Sep, 2019
Flash floods kill at least 58 in Indonesia's Papua province JAKARTA: Flash floods and landslides triggered by torrential rain in Indonesia's easternmost province of Papua have killed at least 58 people, injured dozens and displaced more than 4,000, authorities said on Sunday. A search for more possible... Women 17 Mar, 2019
'Unprecedented' rain strands at least 1,000, kills at least 66 in�Japan About 1,000 people isolated in Kurashiki in western Japan At least 66 killed, dozens missing after torrential rain 'A situation of extreme danger': meteorological agency Rain to continue in some areas until Monday Some 54,000... Women 08 Jul, 2018
At least 950 killed in South Asia's annual monsoon floods PATNA, INDIA: Devastating floods triggered by seasonal monsoon rains have killed more than 950 people and affected close to 40 million across northern India, southern Nepal and northern Bangladesh, officials said Thursday. The rains have led to... Travel 24 Aug, 2017
LETTERS: Lessons from the floods The havoc created by incessant rains in most of the Tarai districts and in some hilly areas has been extremely painful and highly alarming. Many villages in Tarai districts were inundated. Many innocent people lost their lives and thousands were... 17 Aug, 2017
Relief materials yet to reach victims Rautahat, August 14 Authorities have yet to reach out to the victims with relief materials even as floodwaters recede in Rautahat. According to Superintendent of Police Yagya Binod Pokharel, 11 people have died and one has gone missing after... Travel 15 Aug, 2017
Death toll rises as floodwaters recede Kathmandu, August 14 At least 87 persons have lost their lives and 45 have gone missing in floods and landslides triggered by heavy monsoon rain in several parts of the country since Friday. Though there was little rain today, thousands of... Travel 15 Aug, 2017
6 baby rhinos saved from being washed away by India floods KAZIRANGA: Wildlife workers have rescued six rhino calves from being washed away by floodwaters that have swamped a national park in northeastern India. Torrential monsoon rains have caused widespread flooding in Assam state and forced around... Women 29 Jul, 2016
