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Footage of Tibet floods isn't being shown in China - and we know little about victims there
Some of the most dramatic footage from the deadly flash flooding is hidden from public view in China.
August 28, 2026What caused the flooding in Nepal?
Experts point to 'glacial collapse' as the trigger for deadly floods that have swept through parts of Nepal and Tibet.
August 27, 2026Dozens of US and Canadian citizens missing after flash flooding in Nepal
They are among hundreds of people still unaccounted for, with authorities for both countries saying they are closely monitoring the situation.
August 26, 2026Yellow warnings in force as rain and thunderstorms hit parts of UK
Torrential downpours will affect parts of England and Wales, delivering some of the wettest weather in several weeks
August 25, 2026Stormy autumn, cold winter - how might El Niño affect the UK weather?
This year's El Niño is expected to be the strongest in living memory and could lead to a range of impacts of the UK - including a stormy autumn.
August 21, 2026El Niño set to be 'strongest in living memory', says Met Office
Scientists say the growing El Niño weather pattern is an "unprecedented event" and means 2027 is likely to be the world's hottest year on record.
August 21, 2026Rain to stop in time for weekend as sun returns
The heavy downpours that have caused flash flooding will ease during Friday with sunshine returning for the weekend. But there are some chilly nights in store, as Ben Rich explains.
August 21, 2026Flash flooding risk as heavy rain hits UK
Heavy showers and thunderstorms will continue to affect large parts of the UK.
August 20, 2026Downpours to continue for UK with risk of flash flooding
The prolonged dry spell has come to an end with heavy, thundery showers continuing to sweep across the UK, as Ben Rich explains.
August 19, 2026Record rains drench South Korean city as landslide kills one
It comes as large swathes of East and South East Asia have been pummelled by dats of heavy rain.
August 17, 2026Hawaii braces for potential first direct hit by a hurricane in 34 years
In a worst-case scenario, category one Lala could dump up to 25in (63cm) of rain on Big Island.
August 15, 2026'Unprecedented' rains in Japan kill four people
The storm cut power to more than 20,000 households and left 7,000 people stranded at Tokyo's Narita airport.
August 14, 2026Watch: Severe storms overturn vehicle and trigger flooding in Ohio
Residents are being urged to prepare for additional severe storms in the coming days, as officials also report at least one fatality.
August 11, 2026Watch: Tide of rubbish blankets Philippines river
Workers in Manila waded through the river, collecting waste that washed in during days of heavy rain.
August 11, 2026China evacuates one million from homes as massive storm arrives
Typhoon Dolphin made landfall on Sunday evening, affecting Shanghai and other parts of eastern China.
August 10, 2026Flash flooding destroys structures, submerges roads in Northeast US
More than 10 million people were under flood alerts across the region on Wednesday.
July 30, 2026Heavy rain and flooding kills 82 across India, Pakistan and Afghanistan - Reuters
Heavy rain and flooding kills 82 across India, Pakistan and Afghanistan Reuters
July 23, 2026Tropical Storm Bertha threatens US Gulf coast
Storm surges up to 4ft are possible along parts of the Louisiana and Mississippi coasts, officials say.
July 21, 2026Watch: Torrential rain hits New York and New Jersey triggering flash floods
Water cascaded into subway stations and flooded streets, with people seen wading through water.
July 19, 2026Bodycam footage shows airlift of girl stranded by Texas floods
Footage shows a rescuer reaching a family of three stranded by floods that destroyed their house in Uvalde county.
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Footage of Tibet floods isn't being shown in China - and we know little about victims there
Video shows scale of flash flood hitting Nepal-Tibet border The dramatic footage was almost impossible to miss. A torrent of water tearing through Gyirong Port, one of the main border crossings betwe
What caused the flooding in Nepal?
Scientists are pointing to a glacier collapse as a key cause of the deadly floods that have swept through parts of Nepal and Tibet. The glacier in question lies to the north of Langtang Lirung, a pea
Dozens of US and Canadian citizens missing after flash flooding in Nepal
Aerial footage shows floods on Nepal-Tibet border Dozens of Americans and Canadians are among hundreds of people who are missing following a deadly flash flood and mudslide near the Nepal-Tibet borde
Yellow warnings in force as rain and thunderstorms hit parts of UK
Downpours and thunderstorms will continue to bring the risk of flooding to parts of the UK on Wednesday. A Met Office yellow warning for thunderstorms is valid from 03:00 until 22:00 BST, covering mu
Stormy autumn, cold winter - how might El Niño affect the UK weather?
Whilst no two events are the same, the current developing El Niño could mean a greater chance of stormy autumn weather in the UK. File image of Storm Herminia which hit the UK in January 2025 El Niño
Rain to stop in time for weekend as sun returns
High pressure is set to build across the UK over the next few days bringing drier weather for the weekend. Heavy downpours have brought rain to parts in need this week - albeit with some flash floodi
El Niño set to be 'strongest in living memory', says Met Office
Indonesia experienced widespread drought caused by El Niño in 2015 The El Niño event that is developing over the Pacific Ocean is likely to be the strongest in living memory, the Met Office has warne
Flash flooding risk as heavy rain hits UK
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Downpours to continue for UK with risk of flash flooding
Heavy showers and thunderstorms will continue to affect large swathes of the UK on Thursday, bringing the threat of flooding and travel disruption. A Met Office yellow thunderstorm warning remains in
Record rains drench South Korean city as landslide kills one
Geoje received more than 400mm of rain overnight Torrential rains have pummelled South Korea's Gyeongsang province, triggering a landslide that killed one person and wounded two others. The landslid
Hawaii braces for potential first direct hit by a hurricane in 34 years
"It's actually hard for us to see... I've got a lot of water in my eyes," says a local reporter during a live TV broadcast on the Hawaii County coast Hawaii is bracing for what could be its first dir
'Unprecedented' rains in Japan kill six people
Watch: Record rainfall causes flooding in Japan’s Chiba region At least six people have died and five others are wounded in eastern Japan as record rainfall pummelled the Chiba prefecture near the ca
Watch: Severe storms overturn vehicle and trigger flooding in Ohio
Video from the Ohio Department of Transportation captured the moment a powerful storm swept through the city of Columbus, flipping a vehicle. No injuries were reported. The storm brought strong winds
Watch: Tide of rubbish blankets Philippines river
Workers waded through a rubbish-filled river in Manila, collecting waste that washed in during days of heavy rain. The nine-day downpour, exacerbated by tropical storms, was equivalent to more than a
China evacuates one million from homes as massive storm arrives
Typhoon Dolphin made landfall in eastern China on Sunday evening More than a million people have been evacuated from their homes in eastern China including Shanghai, as Typhoon Dolphin made landfall
Flash flooding destroys structures, submerges roads in Northeast US
Videos show water ripping through buildings and rushing down roads in New York and New Jersey. According to the BBC's US partner CBS News, there were 84 flash flooding reports across the eastern US be
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Tropical Storm Bertha threatens US Gulf coast
A tropical storm swirling in the US Gulf is expected to bring heavy rainfall and a "life-threatening storm surge" to the south-east of the country, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC). T
Watch: Torrential rain hits New York and New Jersey triggering flash floods
New York City and New Jersey were battered by torrential rain and thunderstorms on Saturday, triggering flash flooding and widespread disruption. The downpour cascaded into subway stations and floode
Bodycam footage shows airlift of girl stranded by Texas floods
Bodycam footage showed the moment a rescuer reached a family of three, and their dogs, sheltering in their destroyed house as water flooded parts of Uvalde county, Texas. The rescuer airlifted a girl