Keywords: Flash floods


Morocco Floods: Four Dead as Torrential Rain Hits Chichaoua Province

At least four people, including a young girl, have died after heavy rainfall triggered flash floods in parts of Chichaoua province over the weekend, leaving homes and businesses damaged and sweeping away livestock. The commune of Amzouda was among the areas hardest hit by the sudden rise in water levels.......

Flash Floods Batter Morocco’s High Atlas, Leaving Al Haouz Reeling and Imlil Temporarily Cut Off

AL HAOUZ, Morocco — Violent thunderstorms swept across several parts of Morocco on Saturday, October 10, triggering sudden floods, mudslides and road closures, with the High Atlas province of Al Haouz among the hardest-hit areas. Local reports indicated that a driver died after being caught in......

Morocco Floods: Mine Worker Dies in Zagora as Four Foreign Tourists Are Rescued

Flash floods in Morocco’s southeastern Zagora province have claimed the life of a 56-year-old mine worker and prompted the rescue of four foreign tourists after floodwaters swept away two vehicles in separate incidents over the weekend. The incidents, which occurred near Agdz and in the rural......

Spain floods: 102-year-old woman dies as torrential rain causes widespread disruption

A 102-year-old woman has died after torrential rain triggered severe flooding in southeastern Spain, with several regions facing disrupted transport, inundated streets and emergency rescues. The woman was found dead inside her home in Madrigueras, a municipality of around 4,000 people in Castilla-La......

Hundreds of workers remain missing after devastating floods in Nepal

Nepal is facing a major humanitarian emergency after catastrophic floods and landslides struck several areas near the Chinese border, leaving hundreds of workers from hydropower facilities unaccounted for and thousands of people missing across the country. According to Nepal's Independent Power......

Devastating floods in Nepal push death toll to 579 as thousands remain missing

Nepal is facing a major humanitarian emergency after catastrophic floods swept through large parts of the country, killing at least 579 people and leaving 1,924 others missing, according to the latest figures released by the authorities. Among those reported missing are 517 foreign nationals, highlighting......

Flash floods sweep cars into the sea in southeastern Australia

Severe flash flooding struck southeastern Australia on Thursday, inundating large areas and carrying multiple cars into the sea, according to local media reports. Victoria state was particularly affected as heavy rainfall caused widespread flooding across several regions. Authorities urged residents......

Flash floods hit Asni region after heavy thunderstorms

Severe thunderstorms triggered flash floods in Morocco’s Asni commune, located in Al Haouz province, on Monday evening. The sudden downpour caused significant damage to local infrastructure and highlighted the growing climate challenges in the region. Rivers overflow after intense rainfall The......

Pakistan’s deadly floods claim 337 lives as rescue efforts continue

Severe monsoon floods devastate Pakistan Northwestern Pakistan is grappling with the aftermath of catastrophic flash floods that have claimed at least 337 lives, with dozens still reported missing, according to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). The disaster, fueled by torrential rains......