Tag: floods

A Radar, a Satellite Link, and a Mission to Save Lives: Solomon Islands’ Weather Gamble

Pacific Asanga Divulweva -
At a regional meeting for the Weather Ready Pacific program in Honiara, the Solomon Islands have affirmed their support...

Crocodile Alert as Floods Sweep Across South Africa

Africa Senuri Vithanage -
Heavy floods in Southern Africa have killed over 100 people this year. Hundreds of thousands lost their homes. Families...

What Will It Take to Protect Food Supplies in Sri Lanka and Malaysia Amid Intensifying Floods?

Healthcare Sharya Christiana -
Severe flooding across South and Southeast Asia in late 2025 has greatly triggered a fast-growing food crisis, centering Sri...

Rising Waters, Rising Risks – How Floods Are Reshaping Our World

Environment Warsha De Silva -
Environmental (Commonwealth Union)_ People, homes, and livelihoods are being washed away by floods as high seas contribute to storm...

Why is the UK preparing for widespread flooding and power outages?

Europe admin -
(Commonwealth_ Europe) The United Kingdom is on high alert for severe weather conditions, with the Met Office issuing multiple...

Southeast England Devastated by Overnight Flooding: Homes, Roads, and Transport in Chaos

Europe admin -
(Commonwealth_UK) Heavy rain overnight has led to significant flooding across the southeast of England, impacting properties, transportation routes, and...
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158 people killed by landslides in Kerala

Asia admin -
New Delhi — Recently, a powerful landslide triggered by heavy rains devastated hilly regions in Kerala, southern India, claiming...

China battles flash floods

Global Vinoja De silva -
Three years have elapsed since Zhengzhou reeled from China’s deadliest flash floods in decades, yet the specter of disaster...

Extreme weather grips the world

Global Vinoja De silva -
Intense rainfall has triggered extensive flooding across the southern Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul, submerging hundreds of...

Canadian property owners struggle to secure insurance owing to weather-related disasters

Canada and Caribbean admin -
   Insured losses topped $3.1B for the second straight year, says Insurance Bureau of Canada.  Last May, after a period...

Floods ravage six Malaysian states

Asia Sarojini P -
Malaysia (Commonwealth Union)_ In the wake of torrential rain during the annual monsoon season, six Malaysian states were inundated...

Flash Floods after Jasper hits Australia

Pacific Piumi Fernando -
 In the aftermath of Tropical Cyclone Jasper's passage through Australia's northeast, residents of tourist towns find themselves grappling with...

Heavy floods inundate the tourist paradise, Queenstown! 

Pacific Suraj Atapattu -
New Zealand (Commonwealth Union) _ Due to floods, homes in Queenstown, a major tourist destination in New Zealand, had...

All Flights cancelled…

Aviation Valentina Bowling -
All tourists who have booked to go to Skiathos, in Greece, should check with their airline as Jet2 and...

The heat is on …

Global Valentina Bowling -
UN Secretary-General António Guterres explained at a press conference on Thursday 27th July that climate change is here, it...

Floodwaters reach…

Environment Upeksha Jayalath -
Flooding has caused widespread devastation in northern India, with the iconic Taj Mahal being one of the latest landmarks...