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A house affected by a flash flood in Batang Toru, North Sumatra (Binsar Bakkara/AP)

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More than 1,300 dead from floods in Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Thailand

Emergency crews raced to reach survivors as the death toll from last week’s catastrophic floods and landslides surged past 1,300 in Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Thailand – with more than 800 people missing.

Public figures and relatives of the victims attend a memorial ceremony marking one year since floods that killed more than 230 people in Valencia, Spain (Alberto Saiz/AP)

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Spain holds memorial ceremony for flood victims year after disaster

<p>Rescue workers evacuate villagers from a flooded area in Pakistan. Picture: Asim Tanveer/AP</p>

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Rescuers in Pakistan scramble to save residents as rivers reach dangerous levels

Pakistan Extreme Weather Floods

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Pakistan’s southern Sindh province evacuates 100,000 people over flooding threat

Pakistan Extreme Weather Floods

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Half-a-million people flee homes in Pakistan’s Punjab to escape flooding

Pakistan Extrme Weather Floods

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Climate change blamed as Pakistan’s Punjab endures biggest flood in history

Pakistan Extreme Weather South Asia Floods

Pakistan races to evacuate tens of thousands stranded by floods in Punjab

Rescuers in Pakistan raced to evacuate tens of thousands of people stranded by floods, with many left without food or medical supplies as the government struggled to provide aid and prevent Lahore and other cities from deluges.

Fri, 29 Aug, 2025

Pakistan Extrme Weather South Asia Floods

Floods affect 1.2 million and displace nearly 250,000 in eastern Pakistan

Rescuers in boats are racing to reach stranded families in Pakistan’s populous eastern Punjab province, after three major rivers burst their banks because of heavy rain and the release of water from overflowing dams in neighbouring India.

Thu, 28 Aug, 2025

APTOPIX India Extreme Weather Floods

Flash floods leave dozens dead in Indian-controlled Kashmir

Intense rains have lashed parts of Pakistan and India and triggered flash floods in Indian-controlled Kashmir’s Jammu region, leaving at least 34 people dead and many others missing following a landslide on a Hindu pilgrimage route, according to ...

Wed, 27 Aug, 2025

Pakistan Floods

Search continues for 150 people missing in Pakistan after devastating floods

Anguished Pakistanis were searching remote areas for bodies swept away by weekend flash floods as the death toll reached 277. One official replied to the lack of evacuation warnings by saying people should have built their homes elsewhere.

Mon, 18 Aug, 2025

Pakistan Flash Floods

Pakistan defends flood response after more than 270 people killed

Rescuers recovered dozens more bodies from the rubble of collapsed homes in a north-western district of Pakistan, bringing the death toll to at least 274, as authorities defended their response to the flooding.

Sun, 17 Aug, 2025

Pakistan Flash Floods

Pakistan expands rescue efforts after floods kill more than 200 in one district

Rescue workers in north-western Pakistan expanded relief operations on Sunday after flash floods killed more than 220 people in a single district, officials said.

Sun, 17 Aug, 2025

Pakistan Flash Floods

Pakistan floods leave 220 dead as rescuers pull 63 more bodies from landslides

Rescuers in north-west Pakistan have pulled 63 more bodies from homes flattened by flash floods and landslides, raising the death toll from rain-related incidents to at least 220, officials said.

Sat, 16 Aug, 2025

India Monsoon Flooding

Four killed and dozens trapped under debris as flash floods hit northern India

Local television channels showed floodwaters surging down a mountain and crashing into Dharali, a Himalayan mountain village in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand state

Tue, 05 Aug, 2025

South Africa Weather

Rescue teams searching for missing people after South Africa floods

Rescue teams in South Africa have started a third day searching for missing people after floods devastated parts of the rural Eastern Cape province and left at least 57 dead. Authorities said they expected the death toll to rise.

Thu, 12 Jun, 2025

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At least 49 people have died in flooding in South Africa, officials say

At least 49 people have died in flooding in South Africa’s Eastern Cape province after an extreme cold front brought heavy rain and snow to parts of the country, officials said on Wednesday.

Wed, 11 Jun, 2025

India Monsoon Floods

Flash flooding and landslides kill 22 in north-east India

Five people, including three from a single family, were killed on Saturday when their homes were buried in a mudslide in Assam state’s Guwahati city, an official flood bulletin said

Sat, 31 May, 2025

Nigeria Floods

Death toll rises to 151 after flooding in Nigerian town

More than 3,000 people were displaced in the flooding in the town of Mokwa in Niger state, more than 180 miles west of Abuja, the capital of Africa’s most populous nation

Sat, 31 May, 2025

Severe Weather

Swollen rivers flood towns in southern US after prolonged deluge

Days of unrelenting downpours swelled rivers to near record levels across Kentucky on Monday, submerging neighbourhoods and threatening a famous bourbon distillery in the state capital.

Mon, 07 Apr, 2025

Congo Flooding

Death toll from flooding in Democratic Republic of Congo’s capital reaches 33

The death toll from flooding that cut access to over half of the Congolese capital of Kinshasa reached 33 as authorities raced to evacuate hundreds of families trapped in their homes.

Mon, 07 Apr, 2025

Death toll in deadly flooding and landslides in Indonesia rises to 21

Death toll in deadly flooding and landslides in Indonesia rises to 21

Indonesian rescuers retrieved four more bodies as they resumed their search for people missing after floods and landslides on Indonesia’s main island of Java, bringing the death toll to 21.

Wed, 22 Jan, 2025

Indonesia search resumes after flash flood and landslide kills at least 17

Indonesia search resumes after flash flood and landslide kills at least 17

Waters from flooded rivers tore through nine villages in Pekalongan regency of Central Java province and landslides tumbled onto mountainside hamlets after the torrential rains

Wed, 22 Jan, 2025

More than 30 dead as floods wreak havoc in Malaysia and southern Thailand

More than 30 dead as floods wreak havoc in Malaysia and southern Thailand

Severe floods caused by monsoon rains have killed more than 30 people and displaced tens of thousands in Malaysia and southern Thailand, officials said on Tuesday, with both countries preparing shelters and evacuation plans in anticipation of more ...

Tue, 03 Dec, 2024

Three dead and more than 90,000 displaced amid flooding in Malaysia

Three dead and more than 90,000 displaced amid flooding in Malaysia

Malaysia is preparing for its worst floods in a decade after heavier-than-expected monsoon rains caused severe flooding that killed three people and displaced more than 90,000.

Fri, 29 Nov, 2024

Storms cause school closures and travel disruption in flood-hit Spain

Storms cause school closures and travel disruption in flood-hit Spain

Coastal areas of Valencia were placed under the highest alert on Wednesday evening, with forecasters warning up to 7in of rain could fall there within five hours

Thu, 14 Nov, 2024

Protesters demand the resignation of Valencia leader over flood response

Protesters demand the resignation of Valencia leader over flood response

Thousands of Spaniards have marched in the eastern city of Valencia to demand the resignation of the regional president in charge of the emergency response to last week’s catastrophic floods that left more than 200 dead and several others missing.

Sat, 09 Nov, 2024

Spanish research vessel joins search efforts after deadly flooding

Spanish research vessel joins search efforts after deadly flooding

A Spanish research vessel that investigates marine ecosystems has been deployed to search for people missing after catastrophic flooding.

Fri, 08 Nov, 2024

What to know about unprecedented floods that killed more than 200 in Spain

What to know about unprecedented floods that killed more than 200 in Spain

In a matter of minutes, flash floods caused by heavy downpours in eastern Spain swept away almost everything in their path. With no time to react, people were trapped in vehicles, homes and businesses.

Thu, 07 Nov, 2024

Floods in Spain sweep away cars, disrupt trains and leave several people missing

Floods in Spain sweep away cars, disrupt trains and leave several people missing

Several people have been reported missing by Spanish authorities after flash floods swept cars through village streets and disrupted rail services in large areas of eastern and southern Spain.

Tue, 29 Oct, 2024

EU chief visits flood-stricken region and pledges billions in swift aid

EU chief visits flood-stricken region and pledges billions in swift aid

European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen on Thursday pledged billions of euros for flood recovery for Central European countries that suffered enormous damage to infrastructure and housing during the current flooding that has claimed 24 lives ...

Thu, 19 Sep, 2024

Floods in central Europe threaten new areas as 1,000 people evacuated in Italy

Floods in central Europe threaten new areas as 1,000 people evacuated in Italy

A massive flood wave moving across central Europe is threatening new areas and raising concerns among residents and leaders. It also prompted European Union head Ursula von der Leyen to plan a visit to the region on Thursday.

Thu, 19 Sep, 2024

Rising rivers threaten southern Poland as flooding recedes elsewhere in Europe

Rising rivers threaten southern Poland as flooding recedes elsewhere in Europe

Soldiers and volunteers in south-western Poland have been placing sandbags near swollen rivers in the region of Wroclaw as they worked to safeguard homes and businesses after days of flooding across central Europe.

Wed, 18 Sep, 2024

Flooding in Central Europe leaves five dead in Poland and one in Czech Republic

Flooding in Central Europe leaves five dead in Poland and one in Czech Republic

Massive flooding in Central Europe has killed five people in Poland and one in the Czech Republic, officials said.

Mon, 16 Sep, 2024

Man missing as torrential rains flood northern Italy

Man missing as torrential rains flood northern Italy

A wave of violent rainstorms battered northern Italy on Thursday, flooding the financial hub of Milan and raising fears for the life of a man who was swept away on a tractor in the Piedmont region.

Thu, 05 Sep, 2024

Deadly storm floods northern Philippine regions

Deadly storm floods northern Philippine regions

A storm has unleashed pounding rains that flooded many areas in the northern Philippines, leaving at least nine people dead.

Mon, 02 Sep, 2024

Nigeria floods kill scores and wash away farmland, raising food security fears

Nigeria floods kill scores and wash away farmland, raising food security fears

Weeks of flooding have killed nearly 200 people in Nigeria and washed away homes and farmland, the country’s disaster management agency said, further threatening food supplies, especially in the hard-hit northern region.

Sat, 31 Aug, 2024

Death toll rises to 30 as floods batter India and Bangladesh

Death toll rises to 30 as floods batter India and Bangladesh

Floods have wreaked more havoc in India’s north east and neighbouring Bangladesh’s eastern region, raising this week’s total death toll to 30, officials said.

Fri, 23 Aug, 2024

Death toll from six weeks of monsoon rains in Pakistan jumps to 154

Death toll from six weeks of monsoon rains in Pakistan jumps to 154

The death toll from nearly six weeks of monsoon rains and floods across Pakistan has risen to 154, officials said on Thursday, as downpours continued in much of the country, inundating some villages.

Thu, 08 Aug, 2024

Flooding hits Pakistan’s cultural capital Lahore after record rainfall

Flooding hits Pakistan’s cultural capital Lahore after record rainfall

Pakistan’s cultural city of Lahore saw record-high rainfall early on Thursday leaving at least one person dead as streets and hospitals flooded, officials said.

Thu, 01 Aug, 2024

Hundreds flee as heavy rain in northern Japan triggers floods and landslides

Hundreds flee as heavy rain in northern Japan triggers floods and landslides

Heavy rain has triggered floods and landslides in Japan, forcing residents to take shelter on safer ground and leaving four people missing, including two police officers.

Fri, 26 Jul, 2024

Monsoon rains kill at least eight in Philippines

Monsoon rains kill at least eight in Philippines

Monsoon rains worsened by an offshore typhoon have left at least eight people dead and displaced more than 600,000 people due to flooding and landslides in the Philippines.

Wed, 24 Jul, 2024

Kenya wrestles with fatal floods and problems of food security

Kenya wrestles with fatal floods and problems of food security

Devastating and fatal floods have wrecked farms and prompted debate in Kenya about how to manage “erratic weather” and ensure food security.

Sun, 07 Jul, 2024

Floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains in India kill at least 16 people

Floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains in India kill at least 16 people

Floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains have killed at least 16 people over the last two weeks in India’s northeast, where more than 300,000 have been displaced from their submerged homes, authorities said on Tuesday.

Tue, 02 Jul, 2024

Sri Lanka closes schools as floods and mudslides leave trail of dead and missing

Sri Lanka closes schools as floods and mudslides leave trail of dead and missing

Sri Lanka has closed schools as heavy rain triggered floods and mudslides in many parts of the island nation, leaving at least 10 people dead and six others missing, officials said.

Mon, 03 Jun, 2024

Indonesia seeds clouds to block rainfall after floods killed at least 58 people

Indonesia seeds clouds to block rainfall after floods killed at least 58 people

Indonesian authorities have seeded clouds, trying to prevent further rain and flash floods after deluges that hit the country’s Sumatra Island over the weekend left at least 58 people dead and another 35 missing.

Wed, 15 May, 2024

Indonesian rescuers search through rivers and rubble after flash floods

Indonesian rescuers search through rivers and rubble after flash floods

Rescuers are searching in rivers and the rubble of devastated villages for bodies, and whenever possible, survivors of flash floods that hit Indonesia’s Sumatra Island over the weekend.

Tue, 14 May, 2024

More than 40 dead after flash floods on Indonesia’s Sumatra Island

More than 40 dead after flash floods on Indonesia’s Sumatra Island

Rescuers have recovered more bodies after monsoon rains triggered flash floods on Indonesia’s Sumatra Island, bringing down torrents of cold lava and mud, leaving 41 people dead and another 17 missing.

Mon, 13 May, 2024

Fifteen killed in flash floods caused by heavy rain and cold lava flow

Fifteen killed in flash floods caused by heavy rain and cold lava flow

Heavy rain and torrents of cold lava and mud flowing down a volcano’s slopes on Indonesia’s Sumatra island have triggered flash floods that killed at least 15 people and injured several others.

Sun, 12 May, 2024

Flash floods kill more than 300 in northern Afghanistan after heavy rain

Flash floods kill more than 300 in northern Afghanistan after heavy rain

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

Sat, 11 May, 2024

Flash floods kill hundreds in Afghanistan, Taliban says

Flash floods kill hundreds in Afghanistan, Taliban says

Flash floods from seasonal rains in Afghanistan have killed hundreds of people and injured a “substantial number”, a Taliban official said. The floods mostly hit the north of the country.

Sat, 11 May, 2024