Category River Alert

Severe flooding kills 36 in Pakistan

A bus passes through the flooded streets of Peshawar, Pakistan, July 23, 2015. Photo: REUTERS / Khuram Parvez Torrential rains and floods in Pakistan have left 36 dead and affected more than 250,000 people, disaster management officials said Saturday, with…

Flood havoc submerges large landmass in Bungpi area under Saikul subdivision

Tracts of agriculture land in Bungpi area under Saikul subdivision have remained submerged due to incessant downpour during the past few days.   According to a statement issued by the chairman of Gwaltabi Kuki VA, the submerged paddy fields belong…

Terrible flooding devastates parts of Iran

Typhoon Nangka Kills at Least Two, Wreaks Havoc Crossing Japan

Typhoon Nangka barreled across the western end of Japan’s largest main island on Friday, snarling transport, leaving at least two men dead and prompting authorities to advise nearly 100,000 people to evacuate.   Rivers burst their banks in the western…

Severe storms flood and damage homes in Indiana, USA

Heavy thunderstorms swept through Indiana early Sunday morning. According to Mooresville dispatch, the rain flooded homes, stranding residents.   The Mooresville Fire Department reported five water rescues on Bishop St., six on Taylor St., and one on Edgewood Dr.  …

Flood waters, lightning cause problems in cities in Hampton, Virginia, USA

Storms brought lightning strikes and caused flooding, creating trouble for people across Hampton Roads Saturday.   “It just got real dark, and the rain just started coming real hard,” said Giovanni Torres who thought his SUV could make it down…