Jul 04 Multiple deaths reported in Texas flash floods, about 20 children missing as rescue efforts underway By Hannah Fingerhut, Associated Press Texas Hill Country was beset by death and disaster Friday as at least six people were killed and about 20 girls attending a summer camp were reported missing after months worth of heavy rain fell in a matter of hours,… Continue reading
Jun 16 Watch 6:12 News Wrap: U.S. and U.K. reach trade deal that cuts tariffs In our news wrap Monday, President Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer say they've finalized a trade deal that would cut tariffs on goods from both countries, witnesses say Israeli soldiers killed at least 34 Palestinians trying to get… Continue watching
Jun 12 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. Continue reading
Apr 06 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. Continue reading
Apr 03 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. Continue reading
Mar 28 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. Continue reading
Mar 17 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. Continue reading
Nov 29 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. Continue reading
Oct 23 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. Continue reading
Oct 14 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. Continue reading