The Latest Breaking News on Floods

‘Lives and property are in great danger’, officials warn

California Governor Gavin Newsom declares state of emergency as rare storm brings unprecedented rain.

Cook County residents whose homes were damaged in record-setting rainfall in June-July can apply for federal funds to help cover losses. The deadline is Oct. 16.

Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhu demands tailored relief package for the State due to flood-ravaged losses. He said that despite assessment teams being sent by the Centre, interim relief to the State is still pending, and his government has been utilising its limited resources to support the affected population. Losses estimated…

Farmers from flood-ravaged States to gather in Chandigarh to press for compensation from Centre. 16 farmer outfits demand immediate release of compensation for flood victims, special package of Rs 50,000 cr, Rs 50,000/acre for crop loss, Rs 1 lakh for cattle loss, mining of fields, loan waiver for 1 year

There is a risk of thundery downpours, as well as strong winds along eastern-facing coasts.

Chinese leader Xi Jinping has called for measures to mitigate the effects of this year’s disastrous flooding which has left scores dead and inflicted massive damage on crops, homes and infrastructure, including in and around Beijing

Some homes and businesses could end up flooding because 30mm-40mm of rain is expected to fall in just six hours, the Met Office said.

"For now, the future of small-scale farms remains somewhat at the mercy of luck and chance"

Taking a proactive, holistic and long-term approach to disaster risk reduction can help to ensure our communities are as resilient and prepared as possible for the climate challenges ahead, writes Cushla Loomb, Business Director for Climate Risk and Adaptation at Beca

A rare West Coast hurricane has been forecast to strike Los Angeles after Sunday's Saints preseason game. Hurricane Hilary is a Category 1 right now, but it's rapidly strengthening: