Tag: Floods
World
One person killed in Greece’s floods as nation deals with ‘extreme weather phenomenon’
Greece is experiencing heavy rain that has caused floods in homes, businesses, and roads. The extreme weather caused a wall to collapse, resulting in...
World
Afghanistan flash floods claim dozens of lives
The fatal flash floods that struck multiple Afghan provinces over the weekend claimed at least 31 lives, according to authorities' reports on Sunday.74 people...
Independent Africa
Rwanda floods and landslides kill more than 130 people
Authorities have annouced that floods and landslides in Rwanda's northern and western districts have resulted in at least 130 fatalities.The rains hit at...
World
13 dead in Turkey after floods in earthquake-affected provinces
Floods caused by torrential rains have hit two Turkish provinces devastated by last month's earthquakes, killing at least 13 people and exacerbating the misery...
Independent Africa
Corpses in Mozambique washed by floods
Floodwaters have carried corpses from a cemetery on the banks of the Umbeluze river close to Maputo, the capital of Mozambique, into surrounding homes...
Independent Africa
South Africa declares floods a national disaster
After seven of its nine provinces were submerged by flooding brought on by heavy rains, South Africa declared a national disaster on Monday. Farmers...
World
Impending storm: New Zealand readies for Cyclone Gabrielle after massive floods
New Zealand is getting ready for a severe storm that could hit areas of the country that have already suffered from deadly flooding.From Saturday...
World
Millions are at risk of flooding as a fierce storm rips through California
In California, where a powerful storm has caused flooding, strong winds, and torrential rains, at least 14 people have died.While millions more are under...
Independent Africa
Climate change induced by human activity behind floods in Nigeria
Climate change was the main cause of the floods that killed over 600 people in Nigeria this year, according to scientists.In a study revealed...
World
Australians rescued from rooftops as floods sweep New South Wales
Eastern Australia is experiencing its fourth flood crisis this year as a result of a rare multi-year La Nina weather phenomenon.Hundreds of people have...