Rain

What shape is your city? It determines the amount of rain, science says

Researchers find that circular cities get more rain than square ones, and triangular ones get the least.

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.

Tens of thousands flee as Australia hit by worst flooding in decades

Torrential rains have killed at least 10 people in eastern Australia as the wild weather slowly shifts south toward Sydney.

Brazil mudslide death toll climbs to 110, 134 missing

Families bury victims of deadly mudslides and flooding in the mountain city of Petropolis where authorities say the tally of casualties could rise further as scores still remain unaccounted for.

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.

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.

Heavy rains, floods leave several dead, missing in India's Kerala state

At least 25 people killed and more than a dozen others are missing after extremely heavy rain triggered massive landslides in central Kerala state's Kottayam and Idukki districts.

Storm Ida brings flash flooding, heavy rain to New York City

New York governor Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency as the remnants of the storm caused massive flooding in the US' financial and cultural capital, leaving the boroughs of Brooklyn and Queens inundated by the deluge.

Death toll rises from India torrential rains, scores trapped in landslides

Officials say rescuers were unable to reach affected villages quickly, with approach roads cut off by overflowing rivers and landslides.

Death toll from disastrous floods in western Europe rises

Early observations suggest the rains might have been encouraged by a low-pressure system parked over western Europe for days, at it was blocked from moving on by high pressure to the east and north.