Flood

After years-long drought where Syria, Iraq were running out of water, dams are now full - analysis

Now, Syria is saying water levels have stabilized. Nevertheless, the flooding and the change in water flows show that the region is not on a one-way street to drought.

Fishermen ride in their boat through the Iraqi Hawizeh Marsh in Maysan province, southern Iraq, after water returned due to rainfall following a long period of drought on April 26, 2026.
Members of NGO GRAD take care of dog, Luk, which was rescued from a partially collapsed house, following heavy rains which have killed residents and left missing people, in Juiz de Fora, Minas Gerais state, Brazil.

Thousands displaced and at least six dead as heavy rains hit Brazil

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaks on the Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism (Firearms and Customs Laws) Bill 2026 during a federal parliament sitting following the Bondi terror attack at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, January 20, 2026.

Anthony Albanese deploys troops to aid flood-hit Katherine communities

Firefighters and their dog search for victims of a landslide caused by heavy rains in the Barrio Parque Jardim Burnier neighbourhood in Juiz de Fora, Minas Gerais State, Brazil, on February 24, 2026.

At least 46 dead and 21 missing after heavy rains hit southeastern Brazil


Israeli winter: Ahead of expected thunderstorms, MDA is helping you stay safe

MDA CEO Eli Ben said: "The [MDA] teams are prepared to provide medical treatment to any [person in need] even in complex weather conditions."

 A man drives his car at the Refaim Stream, in the Jerusalem Mountains, on February 26, 2022.

Pakistan vows transparency as world pledges billions for flood recovery

Widespread corruption among Pakistani officials, experts say, has led international donors to be cautious when it comes to the disbursement of aid to rebuild the stricken country

Pakistan Flood 4A

Weather in Israel: Possible thunderstorms, northern floods, Hermon snow

Winter weather will hit Israel over the weekend, with rains in the North and center as well as possible thunderstorms, flooding in the North and snow in the Hermon.

A woman walks in front of the Western Wall in Jerusalem

Hermon sees first snow as Israeli weather turns wintery

Temperatures are expected to rise slightly over the next few days before dropping again towards the weekend.

 The Hermon covered in snow.

Israel's still warm - even though it's winter: Weather forecast

Temperatures expected to be higher than usual on Sunday, Monday • Tuesday's going to cool down

 PEOPLE WAIT at the light rail stop on Jaffa Road in downtown Jerusalem.

Parashat Noah: Religious & humanist

Judaism sharply disagrees with this pessimistic view of human nature, claiming instead that man is created virtuous and noble.

HUMANISM DRAWS upon a religious belief – that God invested Man with superior and uncommon potential.

Dozens missing after Venezuela floods, death toll rises

The death toll continues to rise as Las Tejerias, Venezuela was struck with devastating flooding.

 Devastating floods following heavy rain, in Las Tejerias

Sydney records wettest year since 1858 as Australia braces for more floods

Though Australia has experienced an excessive amount of flooding in the last two years, this nation down-under has experienced a drastically wetter year.

 Flooding from heavy rains affects western suburbs in Sydney

Check out this animal taking a swim in the floods from Hurricane Ian!

A recent TikTok video went viral when an enterprising racoon swam directly up to a newscaster, who was utterly delighted. 

 Raccoon reaching for persimmons.

After devastating floods, Pakistan on verge of health disaster

Three million children are at increased risk of waterborne diseases, drowning and malnutrition, while thousands of flood-affected pregnant women need urgent medical attention.

A general view of the submerged houses, following rains and floods during the monsoon season in Dera Allah Yar, District Jafferabad, Pakistan September 1, 2022.