Heavy rains

Travel News

Storm Alice hits Spain: How travellers might be affected

Heavy rain has flooded roads, stranded tourists and forced travel cancellations across Spain’s Mediterranean coast.

13/10/2025

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New Delhi faces fresh flood threat as Yamuna River crosses danger mark

Heavy monsoon rains battered northern India on Tuesday, killing at least 10 people in 24 hours and forcing authorities to shut schools and offices in several areas.

02/09/2025

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Croatia’s Istria region hit by sudden and severe flooding

Torrential rain brought severe flash flooding to parts of Istria on Tuesday, submerging streets, basements and ground-floor flats after 100 litres of rain fell per square metre in under an hour.

02/09/2025

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Flash floods hit northern Thailand after tropical depression

Heavy rain from the remnants of Tropical Depression Nong Fa has brought flash floods and damage to northern Thailand, with authorities warning of more floods and landslides.

01/09/2025

World News

Flash floods in India and Pakistan kill over 280, scores still missing

Flash floods triggered by torrential rains killed over 280 people in India and Pakistan. Rescuers continued their search for 80 missing in a Himalayan village and evacuated hundreds across the region.

15/08/2025

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Over 200 dead as flash floods devastate India and Pakistan

Flash floods triggered by torrential rains have killed more than 200 people in India and Pakistan over the past 24 hours, with scores still missing, officials said.

15/08/2025

Japan

Several people missing after powerful rains lash southern Japan

Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba urged residents to "prioritise actions to save your lives" as heavy rainfall triggered flooding and mudslides in the country's south.

11/08/2025

China

At least 10 killed and 33 missing in northern China flash flooding

Several parts of China are being battered by heavy rains with President Xi Jinping urging all-out rescue and flood prevention efforts.

08/08/2025

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Japan issues top-level warnings as floods and landslides hit Kyushu

Heavy rain lashed Japan’s southern Kyushu island on Friday, triggering floods, landslides and mass evacuations as authorities issued the highest-level warnings in parts of the region.

08/08/2025

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Heavy rain triggers flash floods and travel chaos on US East Coast

Severe thunderstorms brought heavy rainfall and flash flooding to the US East Coast on Thursday, grounding flights and forcing emergency rescues of stranded drivers from Philadelphia to New York City.

01/08/2025

China

Beijing officials say 31 people died in care home during floods

The facility sat on low-lying ground near a river that had flooded after the unusually intense rains.

31/07/2025

China

At least 30 killed as heavy rains lash northern China

Beijing authorities said they would launch a top-level emergency response at 8 pm on Monday, ordering people to stay inside, closing schools, suspending construction work and stopping outdoor tourism and other activities until the response is lifted.

28/07/2025

Pakistan

Heavy monsoon rains in east Pakistan kill 54 people in 24 hours

Since 26 June, Pakistan has reported 178 deaths from Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in the northwest, Sindh in the south and Balochistan in the southwest, officials said.

17/07/2025

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Extreme heat and floods sweep across Italy, leaving two dead

A deadly mix of soaring temperatures and sudden flooding left two people dead in Italy on Monday, as an African anticyclone drives extreme weather across Europe.

01/07/2025

Europe News

Dozens evacuated in Switzerland's Valais canton following mudslide

Residents of Val de Bagne woke up on Monday to new debris flows after a major mudslide forced around 30 people to evacuate.

09/06/2025

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Floodwaters trap vehicles after sudden downpour in Mexico City

Torrential rain on the evening of 2 June caused severe flooding in parts of Mexico City, leaving motorists stranded as emergency services carried out multiple rescues.

03/06/2025

Nigeria

Over 150 killed as torrential rain unleashes floods in Nigeria

Floodwaters submerged large parts of the market town of Mokwa, with officials predicting the death toll would grow.

31/05/2025

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Homes and crops damaged as floods spread across Romania

Strong winds and torrential rain over the two days have triggered severe flooding across Romania, displacing hundreds and damaging homes, crops and infrastructure.

30/05/2025

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Three dead, thousands affected after floodwaters swamp New South Wales

Record-breaking floods on Australia’s east coast have left at least three people dead and one missing, as authorities warn of more heavy rain in the coming days.

22/05/2025

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Floodwaters sweep away cars as heavy rain hits Paros island

Experts warn that more severe weather is on the way, with heavy rain expected to hit the Aegean islands, particularly the Cyclades.

01/04/2025