Flood

More than 260,000 people evacuated as Typhoon Bavi brings severe floods to mainland China

Typhoon Bavi is the longest-lasting tropical cyclone in the region this year and the most powerful storm to hit China in 2026.

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A person sits beside a collapsed wall in the aftermath of Typhoon Bavi in the coastal village of Dongsha, Taizhou, Zhejiang province, China, July 12, 2026.
This picture shows a flood-affected area after heavy rains in Duyun, in China's southwestern Guizhou province on May 19, 2026.

At least 21 killed in landslide in China's Gansu province as rescue efforts end, Xinhua says

The landslide hit a valley in Tanchang County, China, early on Tuesday morning, trapping 33 people, most of whom are temporary laborers from nearby villages.

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Paramilitary police officers evacuate residents in a rubber dinghy through a flooded area after rainfall brought by typhoon Maysak, in Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China July 6, 2026.

Landslide buries 33 people, 16 remain trapped in Gansu, China as tornadoes, typhoons hit

Local authorities are making every effort to rescue those affected in a village in Tanchang county, state-run Xinhua news agency reported. The cause of the landslide remains unclear.

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Fishermen ride in their boat through the Iraqi Hawizeh Marsh in Maysan province, southern Iraq, after water returned due to rainfall following a long period of drought on April 26, 2026.

After years-long drought where Syria, Iraq were running out of water, dams are now full - analysis

Now, Syria is saying water levels have stabilized. Nevertheless, the flooding and the change in water flows show that the region is not on a one-way street to drought.

|BySETH J. FRANTZMAN

Spring showers: Storms continue for second day amid fear of floods down south

Find out what the weather forecast looks like in Israel over the coming days.

MARCH 15, 2023ByMOSHE COHEN/MAARIV
A woman walks in a flooded street during heavy rain in downtown Jerusalem, on March 14, 2023.

WATCH: Baby Kangaroo rescued from croc-infested floodwater in Australia

The baby kangaroo was rescued from crocodile-infested flood water in Queensland Australia

MARCH 13, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, REUTERS
A joey looks out from its the pouch of its mother, Chuck the kangaroo, in her enclosure at a zoo in the western Siberian city of Barnaul March 29, 2014. The zoo bought Chuck in 2013, believing it to be male until staff observed the cub in its pouch this month, local media reported.

Water: The nectar of life. but too much, too little is deadly - opinion

Water is a powerful constituent of our environment that is more difficult to control than fire. It is vital to life but deadly in an overabundance.

MARCH 11, 2023ByWALTER BINGHAM
A statue of the Ancient Mariner in Somerset, England

Israeli winter: Ahead of expected thunderstorms, MDA is helping you stay safe

MDA CEO Eli Ben said: "The [MDA] teams are prepared to provide medical treatment to any [person in need] even in complex weather conditions."

JANUARY 30, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A man drives his car at the Refaim Stream, in the Jerusalem Mountains, on February 26, 2022.

Pakistan vows transparency as world pledges billions for flood recovery

Widespread corruption among Pakistani officials, experts say, has led international donors to be cautious when it comes to the disbursement of aid to rebuild the stricken country

JANUARY 18, 2023ByARSHAD MEHMOOD/THE MEDIA LINE
Pakistan Flood 4A

Weather in Israel: Possible thunderstorms, northern floods, Hermon snow

Winter weather will hit Israel over the weekend, with rains in the North and center as well as possible thunderstorms, flooding in the North and snow in the Hermon.

JANUARY 13, 2023ByWALLA!, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
A woman walks in front of the Western Wall in Jerusalem

Hermon sees first snow as Israeli weather turns wintery

Temperatures are expected to rise slightly over the next few days before dropping again towards the weekend.

DECEMBER 26, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
The Hermon covered in snow.

Israel's still warm - even though it's winter: Weather forecast

Temperatures expected to be higher than usual on Sunday, Monday • Tuesday's going to cool down

DECEMBER 11, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
PEOPLE WAIT at the light rail stop on Jaffa Road in downtown Jerusalem.

Parashat Noah: Religious & humanist

Judaism sharply disagrees with this pessimistic view of human nature, claiming instead that man is created virtuous and noble.

OCTOBER 31, 2022ByMOSHE TARAGIN
HUMANISM DRAWS upon a religious belief – that God invested Man with superior and uncommon potential.

Dozens missing after Venezuela floods, death toll rises

The death toll continues to rise as Las Tejerias, Venezuela was struck with devastating flooding.

OCTOBER 12, 2022ByREUTERS
Devastating floods following heavy rain, in Las Tejerias