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


Afghanistan floods devastate villages, killing 315

Thousands of homes were damaged, and livestock wiped out, the Taliban-run refugee ministry said.

 Traffic moves as municipality workers clear debris from the streets after flooding in Sheikh Jalal district, Baghlan province, Afghanistan May 12, 2024.

Dubai: Thousands of cars drowned, electric ones kept on driving

Many Israelis flock to Dubai for motorized fun, but in just a day, its roads were flooded. While off-road vehicles were stranded, Teslas and electric Porsches continued to drive on.


Historic rainstorm wreaks havoc in UAE, disrupts flights, floods major roads

In Dubai, major thoroughfares were reduced to a crawl, with some vehicles, including buses, nearly submerged underwater. Social media footage displayed dramatic scenes of malls and homes flooded.

 A car is stuck on a flooded road after a rainstorm, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, April 17, 2024.

Israeli kids found wandering alone amid storms, extreme weather

Storms battered the whole country this weekend with nearly 90mm falling in some areas in 24 hours.

 Flooded rivers in Israel's North, February 17, 2024.

Police issue weather and flood warnings for Israel

The public is advised to avoid going to the listed areas and pay attention to the police updates.

Israeli rescue service personnel operate near the site where 10 Israeli youths were swept away by a flash flood south of the Dead Sea on April 26

IDF drops Gaza leaflets citing Quran, warns of punishment for 'wrongdoers'

The leaflets were linked by some to reports the IDF intends to flood the Hamas tunnels under Gaza.

 IDF leaflet reading "Then the Flood overtook them, while they persisted in wrongdoing."

Preparing for the storm: Safety tips for rain, storms, and strong winds

Expect rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds with potential coastal and inland floods. The Israel Police issued winter weather safety instructions.


WATCH: Sea lion uses NYC flooding to make grand escape

The sea lion was only out for a brief period of time and never left the sight of Central Park Zoo personnel.

A sick sea lion is shown at the Marine Mammal Care Center, as it recovers from toxic algae that is being blamed for causing sickness to sea lions and dolphins along the coast of Southern California, in San Pedro, California, U.S., June 23, 2023.

Flash floods put a dangerous damper on the first night of Sukkot in NYC

Observant Jews have varying customs when it comes to dealing with rain on the holiday - many avoiding their sukkah entirely.

Floodwaters fill the residential street of Rau Court, as the remnants of Tropical Storm Ophelia bring flooding across the mid-Atlantic and Northeast, in the Hamilton Beach neighborhood in the Queens borough of New York City, U.S., September 29, 2023.

Tunisia hints Israel behind devastating Storm Daniel due to 'Zionist name'

"Zionism's growing influence has penetrated:" Tunisian President Kais Saied appeared to blame Zionism for floods that devastated Libya's Derna.

 A destroyed car sits on top of a pile of rubble, following fatal floods in Derna, Libya, September 17, 2023REUTERS/Amr Alfiky