The Latest Breaking News on Floods

The NSW village of Eugowra was almost razed by a sudden flash flood on November 14. A year on there are reminders of the disaster on every corner, every face.

Three years after the Kokkayar grama panchayat in Idukki district was devastated by a series of landslips and flash floods, its farmers are yet to receive any compensation for crop loss from the State government.

The Operation Queenslander approach born from the 2011 floods in Australia could help with the rebuilding, recovery and reconnection of disaster-affected communities here.

The flooding led to a loss of power and access to the ward at Blackpool Victoria Hospital

Flood alert issued for 34 villages along Thenpennai river in Tiruvannamalai district. 500 cusecs of water released from Sathanur dam as its level reaches 117.95 ft. Heavy rain in villages on Kalvarayan Hills. WRD releasing up to 1,000 cusecs per second. Residents warned to relocate to safer places. PWD restored…

The Northern Ireland Secretary said the recent floods have been ‘devastating for those affected’.

Businesses in Downpatrick were beginning the clean-up operation after some were nearly entirely submerged in water.

The recent downpours underscore the region’s vulnerability to climate change, which is leading to more extreme weather.

Hilary Benn was speaking after severe flooding hit areas of counties Down, Antrim and Armagh following heavy rain last week.