The Latest Breaking News from Flood

Flood victims are crying out for solutions to help prevent the further decimation of their communities by future extreme weather events.

Officials say torrents of predawn rain unleashed flooding that drowned at least 111 people in a market town where northern Nigerian farmers meet with traders from the south

When powerful storms hit your city, which neighborhoods are most likely to flood? In many cities, they’re typically low-income areas. They may have poor drainage, or they lack protections such as seawalls.

Bangkok is on heightened alert for potential flooding as high sea levels threaten low-lying areas along the Chao Phraya River through to Sunday.

US president to plead with supreme court to overrule block on policy; rubbish mounts up in NSW mid-north coast while Queensland floods threaten conservation

Once again, large parts of New South Wales have been devastated by floods. It’s estimated 10,000 homes and businesses may have been damaged or destroyed and the Insurance Council of Australia reports more than 6,000 insurance claims have been received for the Mid North Coast and Hunter region.

Wildlife sanctuary manager Josh McAllister was stranded for three days with six tins of tuna, a bag of Doritos and a salad roll – but he was more worried about the bettongs

Heaps of ruined furniture, broken electricals and sodden, mould-breeding carpet represent the damage and heartbreak from last week’s inundation. The challenge now is what to do with it

Every parent knows that raising kids comes with a flood of advice, much of it unsolicited and often contradictory. Say something that goes against the grain, and you might get eye rolls or judgment from the sidelines. But sometimes, those so-called “bad takes” age better than anyone expects. Some unpopular…