カテゴリー: Flooding
Clear skies accompanying snow cover is driving down temperatures across north-east of countryLow pressure developed across eastern China on Sunday, tracking across the northern coast of the Sea of Japan on Monday. On the west side of this low, an unsea…
Town facing twin crises after already putting in place a boil water notice following a parasite outbreakQueenstown declared a state of emergency after heavy rains caused flooding, compounding problems for New Zealand’s biggest tourist town which had al…
Clean-up operations continue after rainfall destroys infrastructure and floods entire districts in aftermath of Typhoon DoksuriAt least 14 people are dead after torrential rain hit China’s north-eastern Jilin province, state media has reported, in the …
Country’s health and economy ruined as Islamic charity says rich nations must compensate those suffering worst of climate crisisA year after Pakistan’s worst floods in living memory, a report by Islamic Relief Worldwide has revealed the devastating lon…
Typhoon Doksuri has swept northwards over China, bringing heavy rainfall to Beijing and the surrounding areas. Days of torrential downpours triggered catastrophic flooding, destroying roads and trapping residents across the region. State media reports …
Typhoon Doksuri has continued to wreak havoc across northern China, with days of severe rainfall across Beijing and the neighbouring Hubei province leaving entire cities inundated with flood water. At least 21 people have been killed and an estimated 3…
Paulo and Mae Padilla’s neighbourhood was submerged following two typhoons, but they were determined to make it down the aisleOn the morning of Paulo and Mae Padilla’s wedding, flood waters had risen past knee level. All the roads in their neighbourhoo…
One of the strongest storms in China in years brought torrential rainfall and widespread flooding to the north of the country. More than 52,000 people have been evacuated from Beijing. Footage shared on social media showed vehicles being carried by fas…
The Philippines was hit with torrential rain over seven days, brought by Typhoon Doksuri and intensified by Typhoon Khanun. Low-lying villages to the north of the country were the worst affected, houses were left submerged in water and residents were f…
At least 11 people have been killed in Beijing after four days of torrential downpours, according to Chinese state media. A further 27 people have been reported missing since Typhoon Doksuri triggered widespread flooding in the north of the country.Au…
Two people are reported to have been killed by severe flooding that has engulfed parts of Beijing, as Typhoon Doksuri struck the Chinese capital. More than 31,000 people have been evacuated from the city. Heavy rain continued in Beijing, as well as Heb…
A year on from devastating floods, a renowned architect is leading a project to build affordable and sustainable homes while empowering communities in the processA year ago, Shani Dana’s mudbrick house was swept away in the worst floods on record to hi…
Ali Salman Anchan and his team of artists travelled to meet some of the people affected by last year’s devastating monsoon rains in Sindh province. They set to work covering an aid truck with vibrant images to share people’s stories of resilience and r…