Beijing Evacuated Thousands Before Deadly Floods, but Not a Nursing Home
The recent flooding that killed 31 in a single nursing home exposed flaws in emergency planning as China braces for more extreme and unpredictable weather.
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Torrential Rain Batters Hong Kong, Flooding the Waterlogged City
Record-setting rain has brought chaos to parts of Hong Kong, with submerged streets, stranded buses and landslides. Residents were advised to avoid going out.
Record-Breaking Rain Pounds Hong Kong
Stairways have turned into waterfalls as torrential rain has battered the island for more than a week.
Storm Floris Is Set to Hit UK With Powerful Winds and Heavy Rain
Wind gusts of more than 80 miles per hour are possible on Monday, especially in Scotland, as officials warned residents to stay inside.
Storm Floris Is Set to Hit Britain With Powerful Winds and Heavy Rain
Wind gusts of more than 80 miles per hour are possible on Monday, especially in Scotland, as officials warned residents to stay inside.
Heavy Rain and Flooding in China Kill at Least 30
The rains set off flooding and landslides, forcing tens of thousands of people to flee their homes in the capital and neighboring Hebei Province.
Roof Collapse Kills 7 Schoolchildren in Northwestern India
A school roof fell in on Friday in Jhalawar, India, after heavy rains, killing seven children and injuring several others.
Landslides and Floods Kill 18 in South Korea
As rescuers search for the missing under the rubble, thousands of evacuated villagers face the daunting task of rebuilding their homes.
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.
The West’s Megadrought Might Not Let Up for Decades, Study Suggests
Clues from another dry spell 6,000 years ago are helping scientists understand what’s driving the latest one, and why it’s been so unrelenting.