Dec 04 At least 47 killed in Tanzania after heavy rains and landslides By Emmanuel Igunza, Associated Press Authorities say at least 47 people are dead and 85 others injured following heavy flooding and landslides in northern Tanzania. Continue reading
Aug 17 Heavy rain, landslides have killed at least 72 people this week in India’s Himalayas By Chonchui Ngashangva, Sibi Arasu, Associated Press Days of relentless rain in India’s Himalayan region have killed at least 72 people this week as a heavy monsoon triggered landslides and flash floods that have submerged roads, washed away buildings and left residents scrambling for safety. Rescuers in… Continue reading
Jul 24 Death toll from weather-related incidents rises in Pakistan as landslides block key roads By Associated Press Authorities say the death toll from weather-related incidents since June 24 has risen to 133 across the country. Continue reading
Jul 23 Rescuers end search at Indian village with recovery of 27 dead, but no sign of dozens missing after landslide By Ashok Sharma, Associated Press Hundreds of rescuers ended a four-day search for scores of people still missing after heavy monsoon rains triggered a massive landslide in a village in western India, an official said Sunday. Continue reading
Jul 23 Dozens killed in flash floods, landslides amid heavy rains in Afghanistan and Pakistan By Associated Press Heavy flooding from seasonal rains in Afghanistan killed at least 31 people and left dozens missing over the past three days, while in neighboring Pakistan 13 people died due to heavy rains and landslides. Continue reading
Jul 16 Death toll rises to 37 in South Korea amid floods, landslides fueled by heavy rain By Kim Tong-Hyung, Associated Press South Korean rescuers on Sunday pulled nine bodies from a flooded tunnel where around 15 vehicles were trapped in muddy water, as days of heavy rain triggered flash floods and landslides and destroyed homes across the country, officials said. Continue reading
Jul 09 9 missing in landslide at China highway construction site sparked by heavy rains By Associated Press Nine people are missing in central China after a landslide sparked by heavy rains amid flooding and searing temperatures across much of the country, authorities said Sunday. Continue reading
May 29 Thousands evacuated as Philippines warns of approaching Typhoon Mawar By Jim Gomez, Associated Press The typhoon is packing maximum sustained winds of 96 mph and gusts of up to 118 mph but is forecast to spare the mountainous region a direct hit. Continue reading
May 06 Floods, landslides in Congo leave over 200 dead, many more missing By Justin Kabumba Katumwa, Associated Press The death toll from flash floods and landslides in eastern Congo has risen beyond 200, with many more people still missing, according to local authorities in the province of South Kivu. Continue reading
Mar 14 New atmospheric river expected to drench an already swamped California By Haven Daley, John Antczak, Associated Press Forecasters are warning of more flooding, potentially damaging winds and difficult travel conditions on mountain roads as a new atmospheric river pushes into swamped California. Continue reading