Floods
Floods caused devastation in northern parts of Northern Ireland over the weekend, with heavy rain transforming roads into rivers. In Newcastle, the A25 Tullybrannigan Road was severely impacted, with residents dealt a double blow as power and phone services were also disrupted. Emergency services responded quickly, with the Department for
Climate change
Torrential rains and heavy downpour in the intervening night of Saturday and Sunday left several low-lying areas in Kochi city severely waterlogged, with residents and traders struggling to salvage their belongings and businesses. Normally, flooding occurs in these areas during the southwest monsoon due to high tide, but the recent
Floods
Floods caused devastation in northern parts of Northern Ireland over the weekend, with heavy rain transforming roads into rivers. In Newcastle, the A25 Tullybrannigan Road was severely impacted, with residents dealt a double blow as power and phone services were also disrupted. Emergency services responded quickly, with the Department for
Floods
Dramatic floods have struck eastern and central Mexico, leaving a trail of destruction and chaos in their wake. The flooding, which occurred last week, has resulted in the loss of 72 lives, with 48 people still missing. The state of Veracruz, located on the eastern coast, has been the hardest
Climate change
The recent torrential rains in east-central Mexico, which left at least 72 dead and dozens more missing, have raised questions about the government's ability to alert people to severe weather in time. Authorities describe the incident as unpredictable, but researchers say that climate change has accelerated these events
Floods
Torrential rains caused the Cazones River in Mexico to swell at an alarming rate, catching residents and authorities off guard. The resulting floods have left a trail of destruction and death, with at least 70 people confirmed deceased and 72 others reported missing. The disaster has put a spotlight on
Floods
Dramatic floods have struck eastern and central Mexico, leaving a trail of destruction and chaos in their wake. The flooding, which occurred last week, has resulted in the loss of 72 lives, with 48 people still missing. The state of Veracruz, located on the eastern coast, has been the hardest
Floods
One week after severe flooding devastated parts of five states in central and eastern Mexico, the federal government has acknowledged a death toll of 72, with 48 others declared missing. The disaster left several regions isolated, particularly in Hidalgo and Veracruz, with 127 towns still inaccessible as of Thursday night.
Floods
One week after severe flooding devastated parts of five states in central and eastern Mexico, the federal government has acknowledged a death toll of 72, with 48 others declared missing. The disaster left several regions isolated, particularly in Hidalgo and Veracruz, with 127 towns still inaccessible as of Thursday night.
Local government
The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) has sounded a warning about potential health hazards due to water contamination in communities affected by recent flooding. According to NIHSA's Director-General, Umar Ibrahim Mohammed, the agency's field assessments revealed that floodwater has contaminated shallow wells, leading to contaminated drinking
Local government
Recent flooding in Sokoto State has caused significant destruction to houses, farmlands, and critical community infrastructure across several communities, including Gada, Tsitse, and Gilbade. A joint assessment team from the Sokoto State Emergency Management Agency, National Emergency Management Agency, and the Nigerian Red Cross Society has conducted an on-the-spot assessment
Local government
The Supreme Court has taken a significant step in addressing the Philippines' flood control problem by ordering several government agencies, private contractors, and local government units to respond to a petition seeking a writ of kalikasan. The petition, filed by lawyer Edna Selloriquez and others, aims to compel President
