Nation Jul 15 Floodwaters kill two in New Jersey during heavy rains that hit Northeast By Jennifer Peltz, Susan Haigh, Associated Press
World May 31 Death toll rises to 151 after flooding in north-central Nigeria 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, a Niger state emergency agency spokesman said. By Taiwo Adebayo, Chinedu Asadu, Associated Press
Nation Jul 23 Inland counties top disaster list as extreme weather becomes more frequent Despite the common belief that America's hurricane or earthquake prone coasts pose the greatest risk for climate-related disasters, the highest concentration of federally declared disasters is actually found in states like Kentucky or Vermont. By Seth Borenstein, Associated Press
World Apr 07 Watch 2:44 News Wrap: Israel lowers military presence in southern Gaza as war hits 6-month mark In our news wrap Sunday, Israel said it’s pulling some of its troops out of southern Gaza, a top Iranian official’s remarks stoked fears of wider regional conflict, Russia declared a national emergency after a dam broke during flooding, Rwanda…
World Oct 06 In India’s northeast, icy flood that killed at least 41 was feared for years It wasn’t clear what triggered the deadly flood, the latest to hit northeast India in a year of unusually heavy monsoon rains. By Ashok Sharma, Sibi Arasu, Associated Press
Mar 13 Scientists confirm global floods and droughts worsened by climate change By Isabella O'Malley, Associated Press Scientists can now see the big picture on water globally — which areas are repeatedly drying and which are getting hammered by extra-strong rainstorms, thanks to new analysis of satellite data. Continue reading
Nov 09 Pakistan seeks compensation for damage caused by climate-induced floods By Kelvin Chan, Munir Ahmed, Associated Press Pakistan's Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Wednesday sought compensation for the unprecedented destruction that was caused in the country in summer when climate-induced flooding killed 1,739 people and affected 33 million and displacing hundreds of thousands. Continue reading
Sep 16 Water begins receding in Pakistan’s worst flood-hit south By Munir Ahmed, Associated Press Officials say weeks of floodwaters are now receding in Pakistan's worst-hit southern Sindh province after a deadly summer in which monsoons killed hundreds of thousands of people. However, authorities have said the complete draining of water in Sindh will take… Continue reading
Aug 01 How to help flood victims in Kentucky By Gabriel Pietrorazio Appalachians woke up to torrential rainfalls setting new records in eastern Kentucky and leaving a path of destruction in its wake. The downpour began on July 28 and within a matter of 48 hours, the eastern portion of the state… Continue reading
Nov 19 Canadian province sets gas, travel restrictions after floods By Associated Press Provincial Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth said non-essential vehicles will be limited to about 8 gallons (30 liters) per trip to the gas station. Continue reading