floods

South Africa floods leave at least 78 dead as official says rescue attempts were ‘paralyzed’

By Gerald Imray, Michelle Gumede, Associated Press

The death toll in floods in one of South Africa’s poorest provinces rose to at least 78 on Thursday as a top official said rescue attempts in the first hours after the disaster had been “paralyzed” by a lack of resources.

Flooding worsens across South and Midwest after days of torrential rain

By Kimberlee Kruesi, Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press

Rivers rose and flooding worsened Sunday across the sodden U.S. South and Midwest, threatening communities already badly damaged by days of heavy rain and wind that killed at least 18 people.

What is a 100-year flood? Here’s what forecasters and scientists mean

By Isabella O'Malley, Associated Press

Although math can calculate how often to expect floods of specific magnitudes, nature has its own plans.

At least 3 people dead, hundreds rescued after severe storms flood streets in South Texas

By Valerie Gonzalez, Juan A. Lozano, Associated Press

Drenching rain along the Texas-Mexico border let up Friday, but rescues were still ongoing a day after severe storms trapped residents in their homes, forced drivers to abandon their vehicles on flooded roads and shut down an airport.

What to know about the damaging storms moving across the country

By Associated Press

A dynamic storm that prompted foreboding predictions of dangerous weekend weather spawned tornadoes, dust storms and wildfires that killed at least 39 people and destroyed hundreds of homes and businesses.

Malaysia prepares for its worst floods in decade, with already 3 dead and 90,000 displaced

By Associated Press

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.

At least 9 dead and others trapped by floods in Philippines

By Jim Gomez, Associated Press

Torrential rain set off by an approaching tropical storm swamped the eastern Philippines with widespread flooding that sparked frantic appeals for help, officials said Wednesday.

Sri Lanka schools close as floods hammer the capital

By Bharatha Mallawarachi, Associated Press

Sri Lanka has closed schools in its capital, Colombo, and its suburbs as heavy rains triggered floods in many parts of the island nation.

International rescue teams arrive in Bosnia to help after deadly floods and landslides

By Associated Press

Rescue teams from Bosnia's neighbors and European Union countries on Sunday were joining efforts to clear the rubble and find people still missing from floods and landslides that devastated parts of the Balkan country.

Northern Thailand tourist city of Chiang Mai inundated by floods, prompting evacuations

By Jintamas Saksornchai, Associated Press

The Chiang Mai city government said the water level of the Ping River, which runs along the eastern edge of the city, was at critically high levels and was rising since Friday.