Heavy Rainfall Floods Hong Kong
The downpour inundated transit stations and submerged cars.
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Storms Deluge Hong Kong and Other Southern Chinese Cities
Rainstorms caused by remnants of Typhoon Haikui, which had been churning along the Chinese coast, submerged roads and homes, and set rainfall records.
Deadly Floodwaters Inundate Greek Villages
A night of heavy rainfall brought more flooding to central Greece, leaving some villages almost completely under water.
Extreme Weather in Greece Traps Residents and Submerges Villages
Greek military forces were called in to assist the rescue efforts. At least four people in Greece and at least nine in neighboring Turkey have died this week amid torrential rains and flooding.
Severe Storm Causes Flooding in Parts of Greece
Footage shows rivers of water in the streets, uprooted trees and cars washed up on beaches.
Deadly Floodwaters Submerge Brazil’s South
Volunteers held hands to create a human chain and pull in boats carrying people rescued from the floods.
How the Khakova Dam Disaster Continues to Devastate Ukraine
Environmentally, economically and in terms of pure human suffering, the destruction of the Kakhovka dam unleashed untold damage. Months later, many communities are still reeling.
Typhoon Saola Brings High Winds and Flooding
Workers cleared roads as high winds knocked down trees in Hong Kong. In southeast China, footage released by the China Meteorological Administration showed flooded businesses.
As Weather Threats Loom, Even Chimps Learn to Shelter in Place
How do you teach 300 chimpanzees to seek safety in a storm? With cowbells, sound machines and a bright orange Frisbee.
Anger in China Over Flooding of Towns, in Part, to Save Beijing
A provincial leader set off an outcry by urging cities to serve as a “moat” for the capital, as diverted floodwaters sent scores of residents fleeing.