Flood

Anthony Albanese deploys troops to aid flood-hit Katherine communities

"To everyone doing it tough right now, know we are with you through the response and through the recovery," Albanese said on social media platform X.

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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaks on the Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism (Firearms and Customs Laws) Bill 2026 during a federal parliament sitting following the Bondi terror attack at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, January 20, 2026.
Firefighters and their dog search for victims of a landslide caused by heavy rains in the Barrio Parque Jardim Burnier neighbourhood in Juiz de Fora, Minas Gerais State, Brazil, on February 24, 2026.

At least 46 dead and 21 missing after heavy rains hit southeastern Brazil

President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva offered his condolences in a post on X as specialized teams have mobilized to respond to incidents and search for missing people.

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A man crosses a flooded street in Montemor-o-Velho, Portugal, February 11, 2026.

Portugal floods take out major highway, force evacuation of 3,000 residents

Prime Minister Luis Montenegro said that authorities were "at their limit of capacity" to contain the waters, which have battered the country since late January.

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Indonesian rescue members carry a body bag containing the remains of a victim from the site of a landslide after it hit Pasirlangu village, West Bandung, West Java province, Indonesia, January 24, 2026.

Indonesia resumes search for 80 after landslide kills 17 in West Java

Rescue teams in Indonesia resumed efforts to find 80 people missing after a landslide killed at least 10 in West Java, as heavy rain continues to batter the region.

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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

Sydney records wettest year since 1858 as Australia braces for more floods

Though Australia has experienced an excessive amount of flooding in the last two years, this nation down-under has experienced a drastically wetter year.

OCTOBER 6, 2022ByREUTERS
Flooding from heavy rains affects western suburbs in Sydney

Check out this animal taking a swim in the floods from Hurricane Ian!

A recent TikTok video went viral when an enterprising racoon swam directly up to a newscaster, who was utterly delighted. 

OCTOBER 4, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Raccoon reaching for persimmons.

After devastating floods, Pakistan on verge of health disaster

Three million children are at increased risk of waterborne diseases, drowning and malnutrition, while thousands of flood-affected pregnant women need urgent medical attention.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022ByARSHAD MEHMOOD/THE MEDIA LINE
A general view of the submerged houses, following rains and floods during the monsoon season in Dera Allah Yar, District Jafferabad, Pakistan September 1, 2022.

Florida governor says storm surge from Hurricane Ian has likely peaked

Before heading to Florida, Hurricane Ian slammed into Cuba, forcing evacuations, cutting power and swamping fishing villages.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022ByREUTERS
Hurricane Ian makes its way to Florida's west coast after passing Cuba in a composite image from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) GOES-East weather satellite September 27, 2022.

Pakistan struggles to avert danger as floods rise, death toll tops 1,300

The floods have led to a growing humanitarian crisis, with officials especially concerned about the well-being of pregnant women and young mothers.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022ByREUTERS
A general view of the submerged houses, following rains and floods during the monsoon season in Dera Allah Yar, District Jafferabad, Pakistan September 1, 2022.