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Residents airlifted to safety after flooding in central Chile
The Mapocho river has burst its banks after an unusually large amount of rain fell in recent days.
October 8, 2026Two dead in flooding in Spain's Catalonia region - Reuters
Two dead in flooding in Spain's Catalonia region Reuters
October 4, 2026Prince of Wales tells villagers 'holistic' approach is needed to tackle flooding
Prince William visits residents of Skenfrith, Monmouthshire, who have faced four floods in six years.
October 1, 2026Trekkers helicoptered off mountains as more deadly landslides hit Nepal
A month after mass catastrophic flooding, around 30 people have died in landslides and heavy rain.
September 30, 2026Watch: Bangkok locals create floating market during floods
As sellers waded through floodwaters to sell produce like fish and vegetables from floating platforms and foam boxes, buyers walked or paddled between the makeshift stalls to buy their groceries.
September 29, 2026Disaster declared as heavy rains spark Bangkok flooding
Days of near continuous downpours have caused widespread flooding in the Thai capital.
September 26, 2026Thai capital Bangkok declared disaster zone amid flooding - Reuters
Thai capital Bangkok declared disaster zone amid flooding Reuters
September 26, 2026New York and New Jersey declare states of emergency, bracing for flooding and outages from nor'easter - Reuters
New York and New Jersey declare states of emergency, bracing for flooding and outages from nor'easter Reuters
September 25, 2026Hurricane Polo downgraded but remains 'very powerful' off coast of Mexico
The large storm in the Pacific Ocean is being driven by warm waters caused by the El Niño weather phenomenon.
September 23, 2026Torrential rains brought by Japan typhoon kill four, NHK says - reuters.com
Torrential rains brought by Japan typhoon kill four, NHK says reuters.com
September 22, 2026Burst pipe floods wildlife meadow for fourth time
Repeated flooding of a key conservation site in Oxfordshire leaves a charity frustrated.
September 18, 2026This Olympic river has 500 crocodiles in it - but that's not the main concern
Queensland's Fitzroy River has been selected for the 2032 Games, despite concerns over the course - and its inhabitants.
September 17, 2026Floodwater overwhelmed pump at Exxon Mobil's Joliet, Illinois refinery; facility remains offline following outage - Reuters
Floodwater overwhelmed pump at Exxon Mobil's Joliet, Illinois refinery; facility remains offline following outage Reuters
September 17, 2026One dead after torrential rain and flash floods hit Barcelona region
Flooding has caused widespread disruption across Valencia and Catalonia in north-east Spain.
September 17, 2026El Niño likely to cause wetter and warmer-than-normal autumn
A warmer and wetter-than-normal autumn is in store for the UK, according to the latest Met Office forecasts.
September 11, 2026Watch: Downed trees and flooding as Hurricane Lowell batters western Hawaii
The storm brought damaging winds and torrential rain to parts of the island on Monday and Tuesday, triggering concerns about flash flooding and mudslides.
September 9, 2026'River is flowing better than it has for 25 years'
The River Deben is flowing once more after major restoration works are carried out.
September 8, 2026Typhoon Saudel brings torrential rain, flooding to China's coastal areas - Reuters
Typhoon Saudel brings torrential rain, flooding to China's coastal areas Reuters
September 4, 2026‘So scary’: massive hail and torrential rain causes chaos in Toronto
Videos shared from across the region showed streets overwhelmed by rain and hailstones falling in a matter of minutes.
September 3, 2026One still missing after Grand Canyon floods kill two and prompts rescue efforts
Almost everyone is now accounted for after dozens of hikers were airlifted to safety, an official says.
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Residents airlifted to safety after flooding in central Chile
Watch: Houses underwater and families trapped by floodwaters in Chile Police in central Chile have airlifted several residents to safety after rising floodwaters left them trapped in their homes. Re
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Prince of Wales tells villagers 'holistic' approach is needed to tackle flooding
The Prince of Wales meets local residents, Rob and Helen Wyatt, during a visit to the village of Skenfrith in Monmouthshire The Prince of Wales has said a "holistic" approach is needed to tackle seve
Watch: Bangkok locals create floating market during floods
Locals in Bangkok have transformed a flooded street in front of a shopping mall into a temporary floating market during flooding in the city. Bangkok was declared a disaster-affected zone after conti
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Bangkok declares disaster as heavy rains spark flooding
Days of almost continuous heavy rains have caused widespread flooding in the Thai capital, with the city's governor declaring it a disaster-affected zone. Almost 300 millimetres (11.8 inches) has fal
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Hurricane Polo downgraded but remains 'very powerful' off coast of Mexico
Hurricane Polo, a large storm off the coast of Mexico, has been downgraded to category 4 but remains "very powerful", the US National Hurricane Center said. The Pacific hurricane, one of the stronges
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Burst pipe floods wildlife meadow for fourth time
Repeated flooding due to a burst water main has left conservationists like Catriona Bass frustrated A wildlife charity fears it could lose a funding grant after a burst pipe prevented vital conservat
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This Olympic river has 500 crocodiles in it - but that's not the main concern
Queensland's Fitzroy River, home to saltwater crocodiles, has been approved as an Olympics rowing venue for 2032 The annual rowing regatta for schools in the Australian state of Queensland usually pa
El Niño likely to cause wetter and warmer-than-normal autumn
Flooding from Storm Chandra in the hamlet of Weycroft on January 27, 2026 in Axminster, England. A wetter-than-normal season is forecast for the upcoming autumn increasing the risk of flooding. The U
Watch: Downed trees and flooding as Hurricane Lowell batters western Hawaii
Hurricane Lowell lashed western Hawaii with powerful winds and torrential rain on Monday and Tuesday, causing power outages and triggering concerns about flash flooding and mudslides. The centre of t
'River is flowing better than it has for 25 years'
Councillor David Finley said the partial collapse of the footpath had had an impact on businesses A river is flowing better than it has for a quarter of a century after a major restoration but the ne
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‘So scary’: massive hail and torrential rain causes chaos in Toronto
Toronto and parts of southern Ontario, Canada, were hit by powerful thunderstorms bringing torrential rain, large hail and damaging winds. The storms caused flooding, downed trees and widespread power
One still missing after Grand Canyon floods kill two and prompts rescue efforts
Hikers airlifted to safety after flash flooding hits Grand Canyon trail All but one person missing after flash flooding devastated parts of the Grand Canyon has now been found, the National Parks Ser
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