Flash floods can be terrifying and dangerous, often striking with little or no warning. They are the result of heavy rainfall ...

The first World Day for Glaciers is less a celebration than a reckoning as years of record, rapid glacier retreat means many ...

A glacial lake outburst flood in the Himalayas in October 2023 damaged more than 30 bridges and destroyed a 200-foot-high (60-meter) hydropower plant. Residents had little warning. By the time the ...

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Nearly half of young Canadians surveyed in a 2022 study said they believed humanity is doomed because of climate change , ...

Riau's capital, Pekanbaru, has been battling flooding for over a week after heavy downpours caused the Siak River, one of the ...

Meanwhile, 13 people were injured in an accident involving two army vehicles near Lismore, where defence forces had been assisting the community with flooding. Heavy rain that may lead to flash ...

Several other areas in interior Tenom also reported flash floods with some families moving out of their homes to stay with relatives though no major evacuations were needed. Meanwhile, two main ...

CRAIGHALL, Johannesburg - Recent flash floods have exposed the extent of decay in Johannesburg. eNCA's Nokwazi Qumbisa is taking a closer look at the damage in areas including Alexandra ...

Thousands of people have been ordered to evacuate their homes in eastern Australia ahead of the arrival of a powerful storm which risks "dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding". Forecasters ...

Flooding can happen anywhere, whether caused by heavy rains or severe thunderstorms . Flash floods, in particular, occur suddenly and can be life-threatening. Since these disasters often give ...