Floods and Heavy Rain Kill Dozens in Pakistan
Relentless rain began on Wednesday, causing flooding in several cities and across vast rural stretches in the province of Punjab.
Disasters and Emergencies
Flash Floods Are the ‘Hardest Kind’ of Disaster to Prevent, Experts Say
Scholars and designers of early warning systems say that there are still huge gaps in our ability to predict flash floods and warn those at risk.
Manitoba Declares Second Wildfire Emergency in a Near-Record Year
The amount of land burned this year is on pace to be the most since 1994, as 100 blazes roared on Friday across the central Canadian province.
Manitoba Declares Second Wildfire Emergency in a Near-Record Year
The amount of land burned this year is on pace to be the most since 1994, as 100 blazes burned on Friday across the central Canadian province.
Deadly Flash Floods Sweep Away Nepal-China Bridge
Search and rescue efforts were underway to try to locate people missing after the monsoon-related disaster.
As the World Warms, Extreme Rain Is Becoming Even More Extreme
Even in places, like Central Texas, with a long history of floods, human-caused warming is creating the conditions for more frequent and severe deluges.
Video Shows Drone Rescuing Man During Flood in China
Unmanned aerial vehicles are playing an increasing role in transporting supplies, and even people.
Air India Plane Crashes in Ahmedabad
An Air India flight bound for London Gatwick Airport from Ahmedabad crashed shortly after takeoff, Indian officials said.
Mount Etna Erupts in Sicily, Sending Hikers Scrambling for Cover
Videos circulating on social media showed visitors rushing to descend the mountain as volcanic plumes rose overhead.
The U.S. Under Trump: Alone in Its Climate Denial
The administration is not only allowing more greenhouse gases. It is undermining the nation’s ability to understand and respond to a hotter planet.