Tropical Storm Manuel slammed Mexico’s Pacific coast on Sunday while Hurricane Ingrid brought heavy rain and landslides to the other side of the nation as authorities say at least 19 people have died.
Government officials are evacuating thousands. Continue reading
Another two to four inches of rain hit Colorado on Sunday hampering rescue efforts by keeping helicopters from being able to take the skies.
Larimer County Sheriff’s Office spokesmen said that Sunday afternoon only ground crews were able to work. Continue reading
A severe storm in Colorado killed three people in flash flooding and drove people from hundreds of homes.
Roads have been closed because of high water and storm debris. Rescue crews working to reach stranded people have been hampered by the debris. Continue reading
In a pattern of worsening typhoon seasons across the globe, the capital of Mali has been hit with flash flooding being called “the worst case for several years.” Continue reading
Tropical depression Fernand stormed into eastern Mexico killing at least 14 in mudslides and flooding.
Officials say at least 13 people were buried alive when a landslide destroyed homes on a hillside in Veracruz state. One man was confirmed to have been swept away by flood water in neighboring Oaxaca. Hundreds of people have been moved into shelters because of the dangerous conditions. Continue reading
Heavy flooding has swept through the Philippines after several storms leaving at least 70 percent of the capital of Manila underwater.
The national weather agency of the Philippines has issued a red alert for the Manila metropolitan area and nearby provinces saying more severe flooding is expected. Continue reading
Typhoon Utor roared into mainland China with heavy rain causing major flooding that has left at least 105 people dead.
Chinese state media reports that at least 115 people are missing after initial reports from rescuers. The Xinhua news agency says the floods are the “worst in decades.” Continue reading
Flash flooding in Afghanistan’s Kabul province has killed 22 people according to local officials.
A weekend of heavy rain caused flooding that swamped a village in the Shakardara district. The area had been a center of activity because of the vineyards and apple orchards where families would celebrate the Muslim Eid al-Fitr holiday. Continue reading
The heavy rains continue to fall in Pakistan as the death toll has been confirmed to rise to 80.
Collapsed buildings and flood waters have chased more than 80,000 people out of their homes. Civil and military authorities have been dispatched to rescue people who are trapped by the flood waters. Continue reading
Torrential rain across Afghanistan and Pakistan has killed at least 80 people and left thousands without homes.
Officials say that 34 were killed in the Sarobi district 40 miles east of Kabul, Afghanistan. Flooding throughout each of the last three monsoon seasons has devastated the region. Continue reading