Dec 11 Torrential rain triggers floods, mudslides and evacuations in Washington state By Cedar Attanasio, Claire Rush, Associated Press Washington state was under a state of emergency Thursday from a barrage of torrential rain that has sent rivers flowing over their banks, caused a mudslide to crash down on a highway and trapped people in floodwaters. Tens of thousands… Continue reading
Dec 01 Over 800 people remain missing after flooding in Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Thailand By Binsar Bakkara, Associated Press The flooding and landslides killed at least 604 people in Indonesia, 366 in Sri Lanka and 176 in Thailand, authorities said. Continue reading
Oct 27 Watch 9:05 Vermont town debates rebuilding on higher ground after devastating floods By William Brangham, Frank Carlson From Texas to North Carolina, from New England to the Midwest, communities are facing a growing threat from flash flooding. Many of those regions already lack enough affordable housing, a problem made worse by these storms. For our climate series,… Continue watching
Oct 16 Watch 7:03 Rescue crews airlift hundreds out of rural Alaskan villages after powerful storm By Geoff Bennett, Jackson Hudgins Rescue crews are airlifting hundreds of evacuees in rural Alaska after the remnants of a typhoon brought hurricane-force winds and record-breaking storm surge to the state's remote western coast. Geoff Bennett discussed the storm with Sage Smiley, the news director… Continue watching
Sep 04 Watch 8:50 Parents mourning daughter lost in Texas floods push state to strengthen camp safety rules By Amna Nawaz, Courtney Norris It’s been two months since at least 135 people were killed in flash floods that roared through the Texas Hill Country. In the weeks since, families of the victims have been pushing state lawmakers to pass camp and flood safety… Continue watching
Sep 04 Half a million people flee their homes in Pakistan's Punjab to escape flooding By Asim Tanveer, Babar Dogar, Associated Press The latest evacuations bring the total number of people displaced since last month to 1.8 million, according to Punjab Relief Commissioner Nabeel Javed. Continue reading
Sep 01 Pakistani rescuers use drones to help evacuate thousands as heavy flooding devastate Punjab By K.M. Chaudhry, Babar Dogar, Associated Press On Monday, the Pakistan Meteorological Department warned of more heavy rain in flood-hit districts. Continue reading
Aug 31 Rising floodwaters in Pakistan's Punjab province put 2 million people at risk By Babar Dogar, Associated Press Pakistan’s eastern Punjab province is dealing with the biggest flood in its history, a senior official said Sunday, as water levels of rivers rise to all-time highs. Continue reading
Aug 27 At least 8 deaths reported after heavy rain causes flooding, landslides in Southeast Asia By Hau Dinh, Associated Press Flooding occurred in several northern and central provinces of Vietnam, where seven people died, one was missing and 34 were injured, state media reported. In neighboring Thailand, heavy rain Tuesday evening into Wednesday triggered flooding in several northern provinces. Continue reading
Aug 27 Flash flooding and landslides kill at least 34 in Indian-controlled Kashmir By Munir Ahmed, Sheikh Saaliq, Associated Press Officials say intense rains have left at least 34 people dead after lashing parts of Pakistan and India and triggering flash floods and landslides in Indian-controlled Kashmir. Continue reading