Flood

Heavy rains and deadly floods in southern India kill 14, displace thousands

The death toll in rain-related incidents rose to 11 by Sunday, and nearly 7,700 people were evacuated to around 275 relief camps across Kerala, a state government minister said.

Rescuers work on the debris following a landslide near the Meenakshi Bridge close to a tunnel project site in Wayanad district, in the southern state of Kerala, India, July 7, 2026.
Workers clear fallen debris and obstacles from the road after Typhoon Noul, in Hong Kong, China, July 26, 2026.

China declares highest flash flood alert as Typhoon Noul hits land, forces thousands to relocate

A drone view shows flooded houses after heavy rainfall from a weather front caused flooding and led the Chilean authorities to declare a state of emergency, in La Serena, Chile, July 20, 2026.

Thirteen dead, seven missing in Chile following heavy rains, flooding, authorities say

A person sits beside a collapsed wall in the aftermath of Typhoon Bavi in the coastal village of Dongsha, Taizhou, Zhejiang province, China, July 12, 2026.

More than 260,000 people evacuated as Typhoon Bavi brings severe floods to mainland China


Floods and famine overwhelm Sudan's largest refugee camp

Researchers found that brown floodwaters have submerged "toilets and nine out of 13 water points" in the Zamzam camp,

 udanese woman rests inside a shelter at Zamzam camp, in North Darfur, Sudan, August 1, 2024.

In war-torn Ukraine: Israeli NGO IsraAID expands safe water access to thousands

The new installations are expected to provide millions of liters of safe drinking water to communities whose infrastructure has been severely damaged or destroyed by war and environmental disasters.

 An IsraAID water station in Mykolaiv Oblast.

Massive flooding rips through Ein Kerem, searches and rescue efforts underway

Firefighters and rescue teams were operating throughout the night following a significant flooding event that inundated homes.

Documenation of flooding incident in Ein Kerem, Jerusalem District.

Afghanistan floods devastate villages, killing 315

Thousands of homes were damaged, and livestock wiped out, the Taliban-run refugee ministry said.

 Traffic moves as municipality workers clear debris from the streets after flooding in Sheikh Jalal district, Baghlan province, Afghanistan May 12, 2024.

Dubai: Thousands of cars drowned, electric ones kept on driving

Many Israelis flock to Dubai for motorized fun, but in just a day, its roads were flooded. While off-road vehicles were stranded, Teslas and electric Porsches continued to drive on.


Historic rainstorm wreaks havoc in UAE, disrupts flights, floods major roads

In Dubai, major thoroughfares were reduced to a crawl, with some vehicles, including buses, nearly submerged underwater. Social media footage displayed dramatic scenes of malls and homes flooded.

 A car is stuck on a flooded road after a rainstorm, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, April 17, 2024.

Israeli kids found wandering alone amid storms, extreme weather

Storms battered the whole country this weekend with nearly 90mm falling in some areas in 24 hours.

 Flooded rivers in Israel's North, February 17, 2024.

Police issue weather and flood warnings for Israel

The public is advised to avoid going to the listed areas and pay attention to the police updates.

Israeli rescue service personnel operate near the site where 10 Israeli youths were swept away by a flash flood south of the Dead Sea on April 26

IDF drops Gaza leaflets citing Quran, warns of punishment for 'wrongdoers'

The leaflets were linked by some to reports the IDF intends to flood the Hamas tunnels under Gaza.

 IDF leaflet reading "Then the Flood overtook them, while they persisted in wrongdoing."

Preparing for the storm: Safety tips for rain, storms, and strong winds

Expect rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds with potential coastal and inland floods. The Israel Police issued winter weather safety instructions.