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.
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Southern China and Hong Kong Brace for Floods and Fierce Winds from Danas
The authorities warned of possible flash flooding as the remnants of Typhoon Danas passed through the region. Hong Kong suspended schools for Friday.
Umbrellas Optional? East Asia’s Monsoon Rains Are No Longer a Sure Thing
Parts of South Korea and Japan have had short rainy seasons this year. Scientists say that climate change has helped make the summer rains more unreliable.
Wildfires Scar Syria Anew
The country is experiencing its worst drought in decades, which has set the conditions for the blazes to scorch an area the size of Washington, D.C.
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.
School Bus Swept Away as Floods in South Africa Kill at Least 49
The authorities were still searching for four children. Inclement weather has left thousands displaced.
Flooding in Nigeria Flattens a Town, Killing at Least 151
Nigerian authorities said they had expected flooding as part of the rainy season but were surprised by the extent of the damage.
Flash Floods Kill Dozens in Western Nigeria
Torrential rainfall triggered devastating floods in a western Nigerian town, according to local officials, who said the severity of the flood had taken them by surprise.
Green Solutions to Fight Louisiana Flooding
Simple, affordable initiatives like rain gardens are helping to soak up water in New Orleans.