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Dozens Die in Floods Hitting Congo’s Capital
While the Democratic Republic of Congo reels from a new rebel offensive in the east, its capital in the west, Kinshasa, grapples with deadly floods.
‘Getting Heavier’: Climate Change Primes Storms to Drop More Rain
With rising temperatures, the atmosphere can hold more moisture, meaning precipitation has a tendency to fall at more extreme levels.
Alfred, No Longer a Cyclone, Makes Landfall in Australia
One man died in floodwaters, the authorities said, and over 330,000 customers were without power in South East Queensland.
Headwind Cycling Race Called Off Over Too Much Wind
Storm Ciarán, which has battered Western Europe this week, proved too much for a quirky Dutch cycling competition.
Tropical Storm Pilar Kills 2 in El Salvador
The storm was drifting north toward the Central American country on Tuesday night. It was forecast to begin moving west, farther into the Pacific Ocean, on Wednesday.
Storm Babet Causes Severe Flooding in Scotland
Heavy rain and flooding caused by Storm Babet prompted Britain’s weather agency to issue a rare red warning in Scotland.
Storm Babet Drops ‘Exceptional’ Amount of Rain on Scotland
Storm Babet has already dumped more than 23 inches of rain on the region.
Hurricane Norma Packs Powerful Winds as It Churns Toward Mexico
The Category 4 storm was expected to unleash heavy rain and likely cause flooding and mudslides in southern Baja California Sur this weekend, forecasters said.
Scotland Braces For Heavy Rain and Winds From Storm Babet
Britain’s weather agency issued its highest alert for parts of Scotland, warning that as much as a month’s worth of rain is expected to fall between Thursday and Friday.