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.

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

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

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


Most of Camp Mystic's youngest campers lost in Texas floods - CNN

Bubble Inn, the cabin that hosted girls aged from 8 to 10, was the cabin that lost the most campers out of the 27 people killed at Camp Mystic.

 Items lie scattered inside a cabin at Camp Mystic after deadly flooding in Kerr County, Texas, U.S., July 5, 2025.

How Texas could have prepared for its deadly floods, and didn't - explainer

The Texas State legislature had a bill on the books to improve emergency weather preparedness systems statewide, but it failed in the Senate.

Debris lies on the ground after deadly flooding in Hunt, Texas, U.S., July 8, 2025.

Tropical storm Chantal hits South Carolina, moves inland with flooding threat, NHC says

The tropical storm, packing maximum sustained winds of 50 mph, according to the NHC, is located about 70 miles west-southwest of Charleston, the most populous city in South Carolina.


Death toll from Texas floods rises to 67, many still missing

The Kerr County Sheriff's Office reported 13 people were found dead in "catastrophic flooding" in the area.

First responders survey rising flood waters of the Guadalupe River after flash flooding in Kerr County, Texas, U.S. July 4, 2025 in a still image from video

South African school bus swept away by floods, eight bodies recovered

South Africa has been lashed by heavy rain and snow since the weekend, in a severe winter cold front which disrupted transport and power networks.

 rs are surrounded by snow during a severe cold front in Barkly East, Eastern Cape Province, South Africa, June 11, 2025

Visiting Shuni Amphitheater? New infrastructure project to fix flooding and reduce congestion

Netivei Israel and Geochum started a project at Shuni Amphitheater entrance, with junction expansion, drainage upgrades, and lighting, expected to finish by February 2026.

 Shuni Amphitheater Junction

Jordanian authorities evacuate 1,800 tourists from Petra due to flash floods

The flooding in Petra occurred suddenly, catching tourists at prominent sites such as the Treasury, one of the site's iconic tombs.

 Petra.

Researchers claim pyramids were once submerged, original builders destroyed in 'divine flood'

The team of researchers that shocked the world with their theory about underground structures beneath the pyramids continue to create controversy.

 Inside of the Step Pyramid of Djoser in the Saqqara. Cairo.

Ancient Greek tombstone exposed in Libya, following Storm Daniel floods

The devastating floods caused by Storm Daniel in Libya led to an unexpected archaeological discovery: an ancient Greek tombstone made of limestone.

 Ancient Greek tombstone found in Libya, exposed by 2023 floods

Korean-Japanese dive probes fate of 183 drowned at Josei coal mine in WWII

Japanese government says it's 'practically difficult' to conduct an investigation due to unclear burial location.

 Ube City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan.