Bookmark FloodsGeneral NewsRussia-Ukraine warUkraineWorld News AP concludes at least hundreds died in floods after Ukraine dam collapse, far more than Russia said by Ethan Kim December 28, 2023 December 28, 2023 Analysis of the extensive human toll and cover-up in Oleshky, Ukraine, following a dam collapse and flood under Russian occupation.
Bookmark AfricaFloodsGeneral NewsSeychellesWavel RamkalawanWorld News Seychelles Faces Crisis: Emergency Declared Following Deadly Floods and Explosives Depot Explosion by Ryan Lee December 8, 2023 December 8, 2023 Seychelles declares emergency due to deadly floods and an explosives depot blast, causing widespread injury and destruction.
Bookmark FloodsGeneral NewsSeychellesVictoriaWavel RamkalawanWorld News Seychelles declares an emergency after deadly flooding and a huge blast at an explosives depot by Chloe Baker December 7, 2023 December 7, 2023 Seychelles declares state of emergency after deadly flooding & explosion; president orders closures & investigations.
Bookmark FloodsGeneral NewsSeattleU.S. NewsWashingtonWeather Record-Breaking Atmospheric River Drenches Pacific Northwest, Disrupting Transportation and Elevating Temperatures by Michael Nguyen December 7, 2023 December 7, 2023 Atmospheric river causes floods, warm temps in Pacific Northwest, disrupting rail, roads, and schools, breaking rainfall and temperature records.
Bookmark Black SeaEuropeFloodsGeneral NewsStormsTurkeyWorld News Search for 12 Missing Crew Members Halted by Intense Storms in Black Sea by Sophia Chen November 20, 2023 November 20, 2023 Overview of severe storms in the Black Sea region, causing delays in search and rescue operations and widespread damage in Turkey and Bulgaria.
Bookmark Dam and levee breachesFloodsGeneral NewsIndiaWorld News Death Toll Climbs to 47 Following Devastating Glacial Flood in Northeastern India by Michael Nguyen October 7, 2023 October 7, 2023 Death toll rises to 47 in northeastern India following a catastrophic glacial flood that ruptured Sikkim’s largest hydroelectric dam. Rescue operations continue amid challenging conditions, as debates over environmental safety …
Bookmark AsiaAsia PacificDam and levee breachesFloodsGeneral NewsIndiaWorld News Icy flood that killed 31 in India’s northeast had been feared for years by Madison Thomas October 6, 2023 October 6, 2023 The recent tragic event in India’s Himalayan north, where a glacial lake overflowed and breached a dam, resulting in the loss of at least 31 lives and leaving 100 individuals …
Bookmark Dam and levee breachesFloodsGeneral NewsIndiaWorld News Lethal Flooding from Previously Flagged Glacial Lake Overwhelms Indian Communities by Madison Thomas October 6, 2023 October 6, 2023 Lethal floods ravage towns in India’s northeast after Lhonak Lake overflows, breaching the Teesta-3 dam. At least 31 dead; authorities had prior warnings.
Bookmark AP Top NewsDam and levee breachesFloodsGeneral NewsIndia governmentWorld News Dam Breach in Northeast India Results in Frigid Floodwaters, Claiming At Least 31 Lives by Gabriel Martinez October 6, 2023 October 6, 2023 Dam Breach in Northeast India Results in Frigid Floodwaters, Claiming At Least 31 LivesIn the early hours of Thursday, a catastrophic flood event in the Himalayan region of northeast India …
Bookmark AsiaAsia PacificDisaster planning and responseFloodsGeneral NewsWorld News Sudden Flash Floods Result in 14 Fatalities and Over 100 Missing in India’s Northeast Region by Andrew Wright October 5, 2023 October 5, 2023 Flash floods in northeastern India claim 14 lives and leave over 100 missing. Emergency response teams are active, with more than 2,000 people already rescued. State-run relief camps are established …