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Unprecedented rainfall floods New York City, leaving two dead and paralyzing transportation

New York City faced record-breaking rainfall on Thursday, October 30, 2025, triggering severe flooding across all five boroughs. The deluge inundated streets, overwhelmed subway lines, and disrupted operations at major airports, including JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark. Two men tragically lost their lives......

Torrential rain causes severe flooding and transport chaos across southern Spain

Torrential rain and powerful winds battered the Andalusian provinces of Seville and Huelva on Wednesday, flooding city streets, disrupting transport, and prompting hundreds of emergency calls. The storm struck on the anniversary of the deadly Valencia floods, underscoring Spain’s growing vulnerability......

Flood risk in Spain: critical infrastructure and vulnerable populations at stake

One year after the devastating floods that ravaged Valencia, claiming over 220 lives and wreaking havoc on homes, schools, and public services, a new study reveals that Spain’s infrastructure remains critically unprotected from future floods. The Sustainability Observatory has identified over 4,000......

Historic Downpour: Vietnam hit by more than one meter of rain in 24 hours

Vietnam has recorded more than one meter of rain within just 24 hours — the highest level ever measured in the country’s history, according to the Ministry of Environment on Tuesday. The torrential downpour, concentrated in the central city of Hue, surpassed the previous national record of......

Bali restricts new hotels and restaurants after deadly flooding sparks debate on mass tourism

The government of Bali has announced a halt to the construction of new hotels and restaurants on agricultural land following devastating floods that killed at least 18 people earlier this month. The decision comes amid growing concerns that unchecked tourism development has worsened the island’s......

Global aid intensifies as Afghanistan battles earthquake and floods

Afghanistan is grappling with a series of overlapping crises, including a powerful earthquake that has killed over 620 people and injured more than 1,500, primarily in the eastern provinces. International aid efforts have surged in response, with United Nations agencies and humanitarian organizations......

Rain and storms to drench Australia’s east coast throughout next week

Australia’s east coast is bracing for yet another week of persistent rainfall and storms, with meteorologists warning that there is little sign of relief in sight. According to the Bureau of Meteorology, showers and thunderstorms are expected every day next week, stretching from Illawarra and......

Torrential rains disrupt flights at Mexico City airport for second day

Mexico City is grappling with one of its heaviest rainy seasons in years, forcing Benito Juárez International Airport to suspend flights for hours on Tuesday, marking the second consecutive day of disruptions. The flooding has caused chaos for thousands of travelers and sparked criticism over......

Beijing lifts severe weather alert after mass evacuations as flood risks persist

Beijing lifted its red rainstorm alert, the highest level in China’s weather warning system, early Tuesday morning while urging residents to remain cautious against potential disasters. Over 82,000 people had been evacuated due to fears of deadly flooding in the capital and its surrounding areas. Heavy......