5 h. ago Atmospheric river hits Southern California with risks of flash floods in fire

An unusually strong storm system called an atmospheric river was dousing Southern California on Saturday, prompting flood warnings in areas of coastal Los Angeles County that recently were ravaged by wildfires

Events

9 d. ago Philippines declares state of emergency after typhoon Kalmaegi death toll passes 100

The deaths were mostly from drowning in flash floods, with 127 people still missing, many in the hard-hit central province of CebuPhilippine president Ferdinand Marcos Jr has declared a state of emergency after typhoon Kalmaegi left at least 114 people dead and nearly 130 missing in central provinces in the deadliest natural disaster to hit the country this year.The deaths were mostly from drowning in flash floods, and 127 people were still missing, many in the hard-hit central province of Cebu. The tropical cyclone blew out of the archipelago on Wednesday into the South China Sea. Continue reading...

Events

1 week ago Typhoon Kalmaegi leaves over 60 dead in Philippines as hardest

Provincial officials say most of the deaths were reported in the central province of Cebu, which was pummelled by Kalmaegi on Tuesday, setting off flash floods

Events

1 week ago Valencia leader resigns over mishandling of floods that killed 229 people

Carlos Mazón was heavily criticised over his government's handling of last year's deadly flash floods

Events

1 week ago Spainish regional leader steps down over his handling of last year's Valencia flash floods

Carlos Mazón, the leader of Spain's Valencia region, has announced his resignation over his government's handling of last year's devastating flash floods

Events

2 w. ago Hurricane Melissa hit areas vulnerable to landslides because of deforestation

Hurricane Melissa pummeled areas of the Caribbean already vulnerable to landslides and flash flooding — made worse by decades of deforestation — with risks likely to continue for days, experts said

Events

2 w. ago Shocking images show devastation Hurricane Melissa has reaped on Jamaica and Cuba

Up to 8,000 British citizens on Caribbean island as ‘storm of the century’ causes catastrophic winds and flash flooding

Events

2 w. ago Fears for 8,000 British tourists stranded in Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa, with warnings that CROCODILES could be swimming in the flooded streets and environment will be deadly for weeks

As many as 8,000 British citizens are on the island, which last night was struck by one of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes in history that left 'catastrophic winds' and 'flash flooding' in its wake.

Events

2 w. ago Wildfire risk spikes with high temps as winds whip up in Southern California

An autumn heat wave accompanied by gusty winds raised the wildfire risk for Southern California, with forecasters warning that grass and brush are still dangerously dry despite recent rains

Events

2 w. ago Hurricane Melissa live: Jamaica braces amid ‘catastrophic’ threat as category 5 storm approaches

Hurricane expected to make landfall on the island by Tuesday morning is strongest since records began in 1850sFull report: Jamaicans take shelter as Melissa bears down on islandTell us if you’ve been affected by Hurricane MelissaSome areas in eastern Jamaica could see up to 40 inches (1 metre) of rain while western Haiti could get 16 inches (40 centimetres), according to the hurricane centre.“Catastrophic flash flooding and numerous landslides are likely,” it warned. Continue reading...

Events

2 w. ago Hurricane Melissa strengthens to category 5 as communities in Jamaica warned of ‘potentially unimaginable impact’ – live

Jamaicans urged to seek shelter immediately, and Cuba, Haiti and Dominican Republic also threatenedTell us if you’ve been affected by Hurricane MelissaSome areas in eastern Jamaica could see up to 40 inches (1 metre) of rain while western Haiti could get 16 inches (40 centimetres), according to the hurricane centre.“Catastrophic flash flooding and numerous landslides are likely,” it warned. Continue reading...

Events

2 w. ago Warning issued for 'catastrophic flash floods' as Hurricane Melissa set to hit holiday hotspot

Flights have been cancelled to Jamaica and the island's two main airports are closed

Events

3 w. ago Tropical Storm Melissa forecast to become major hurricane as Jamaica under threat

Topical Storm Melissa has been called a ‘slow-moving disaster’ amid warnings of catastrophic flash flooding in Haiti

Events

3 w. ago Flash floods threaten to kill Londoners and destroy livelihoods, MPs are warned

Tens of thousands of commercial businesses are at risk, the Commons environmental audit committee was told

Events

3 w. ago Tens of thousands more Greater Manchester homes to be at risk from flooding: Full list of every area affected

Flash flooding, particularly in dense urban areas is set to increase

Events

3 w. ago 'Terrifying' flash flood devastates Brit holiday hotspot as partygoers run for cover

Storm Alice continues to batter parts of Spain, with a flash flood hitting Granada, leaving onlookers shocked as streets, cars and homes disappeared under a brown tide

Events

4 w. ago Dramatic video shows effect of savage flash flood which engulfed Brit holiday spot as other resorts declare state of emergency 

Raging torrents surround properties as they surged past brick buildings and leaving many cars at a stand still.

Events