Flood

South Africa deluge eases but toll climbs to over 440

Rescuers search for more than 60 people still missing in KwaZulu-Natal province after heavy rains in recent days triggered floods and mudslides, taking death toll to 443.

Deaths as tropical storm Megi hits Philippines

At least 25 people were killed in landslides and floods caused by tropical storm Megi as it hit the central and southern coasts of the Southeast Asian country.

Heavy rains kill dozens in Ecuador, leave many desperate

Rains, landslides have killed 52 people, left more than 100 injured and are affecting more than 27,000 people.

Half a million Australians on flood alert

Australian authorities have warned against “treacherous weather conditions” as major flooding is expected along several rivers in and around Sydney.

Flash floods kill dozens near Rio de Janeiro

A "state of disaster" has been declared in the Petropolis after devastating floods left at least 58 people dead in the picturesque Brazilian city.

Landslides kill dozens in Ecuador capital

Rain-weakened hillside gives way in Quito, leaving 24 dead, 48 injured and 12 others missing, officials say.

Heavy rains displace thousands in northeast Brazil

The Bahia and federal governments mounted a joint operation on Saturday, in collaboration with other states, to mobilise personnel, aircraft and equipment, as well as provide relief to residents in the flooded areas.

Dozens dead or missing after flash floods hit southern India

At least 17 people are dead and many others missing with the country’s Met office saying more heavy rains are expected in several southern areas on Saturday.

Canada's province of British Columbia declares emergency in wake of floods

The state of emergency will include travel restrictions so the transport of essential goods medical and emergency services will reach the communities that need them.

Sri Lanka grapples with deaths and displacements amid heavy rains

Floods and mudslides have killed at least 16 people and displaced some 5,000 others, with the worst affected areas in and around the island’s tea-growing Central Highlands.

Death toll from Nepal floods, landslides tops 100 with dozens still missing

Authorities are still trying to ascertain the number of displaced and the full extent of damage in the wake of this week's heavy rains, floods and landslides in the Himalayan nation.

Dozens killed as heavy rains batter northern India

Landslides and floods caused by cloudbursts claimed at least 41 lives, and several others have gone missing in the Himalayan state of Uttarakhand. Indian authorities said.