"Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas," explains the weather service. "Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles." A flash flood ...

Somalia has in the past suffered extreme climate shocks that include prolonged dry seasons that have caused drought and heavy ...

At least seven people have died, and major roads cut off after heavy rains led to flooding in Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu on Friday night due to an overwhelmed drainage system and a growing ...

Since the start of the year, flash floods have displaced more than ... A 2024 joint report by the World Bank and Bank Negara Malaysia, the country’s central bank, last year estimated that floods could ...

Runoff overwhelms drains, heightening flash flood risks.” Sarawak’s plight mirrors global trends. A 2020 Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia study ... of Irrigation and Drainage, is a start.

“No one could help because of the ... proper stormwater drainage systems to protect the area from future floods. A shop owner salvages what's left after flash floods destroy his wares.

Milwaukee Department of Public Works crews soon arrived to locate the storm drain grates and ... north of Brady Street. Street flooding is a common problem there because of the low elevation ...

A flash flood warning is issued when a flash flood ... Avoid parking or walking in close proximity to culverts or drainage ditches, as the swiftly moving water during heavy rain can potentially ...

EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. — 5 On Your Side rode around East St. Louis during Friday's rain and saw flash floods cover street after street. "It happened so fast," said ...

The rainfall has already caused scores of flash flood ... storm drainage capabilities. When done, this could end up being a once-in-a-500- to 1,000-year rain event. AccuWeather.com Because of ...

Intense thunderstorms on top of heavy rain since Wednesday dumped more than a foot of rain on the region and triggered rare flash flood emergencies ... with the stormwater drain, according to ...