Keywords: Heavy rain


Spain issues red alert as torrential rain brings more than 200mm of rainfall

Spain’s eastern regions of Tarragona and Castellón were placed under red weather alerts on Friday as torrential rainfall created an exceptional risk of flooding and disrupted transport. Spain’s State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) warned of rainfall rates exceeding 90 millimetres in......

Conakry: Nongo’s Kiridi Bridge becomes dangerous as floodwaters rise

In Nongo, one of Conakry’s vulnerable road points becomes particularly difficult to navigate whenever intense rainfall hits the area. Kiridi Bridge can be rapidly overwhelmed by rising water, with flooding spreading across the roadway and making passage increasingly hazardous for both motorists......

South Korea reports more than 2,500 damage cases as heavy rains trigger mass evacuations

South Korea is facing severe consequences from exceptionally heavy rainfall that has affected the southeastern part of the country since Saturday, with thousands of reports of damage and hundreds of residents forced to leave their homes. According to the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters,......

China evacuates thousands as Typhoon Dolphin brings heavy rain and flood risks

Thousands of people have been evacuated in eastern China as Typhoon Dolphin brought intense rainfall and flooding, while authorities warned that the risk of further flooding remains even as the storm weakens after making landfall. According to China’s state news agency Xinhua, around 167,900 people......

Floods force school closures in Sri Lanka after deadly landslides

Heavy rainfall has triggered severe flooding and landslides across parts of Sri Lanka, prompting authorities to close several schools in the country's central highlands as emergency teams respond to the growing humanitarian situation. According to disaster management officials, at least five people......

Severe weather in Pakistan and Afghanistan leaves 121 dead in two weeks

Severe weather conditions, including heavy rainfall, storms, and flooding, have resulted in the deaths of at least 121 people across Pakistan and Afghanistan over the past two weeks, according to official disaster management authorities. In Afghanistan, the national disaster agency reported that dozens......

Türkiye extends condolences to Brazil after deadly floods in Minas Gerais

Türkiye has expressed its condolences to Brazil following deadly floods and landslides that struck the southeastern state of Minas Gerais, leaving dozens of people dead and many others injured. In an official statement, the Turkish Foreign Ministry conveyed sympathy to the families of the victims......

Flood alerts remain at highest level in western France over the weekend

Several departments in western France remain under severe flood warnings as authorities extend red alerts through the weekend. The departments of Loire-Atlantique, Charente-Maritime, and Maine-et-Loire continue to face the highest level of vigilance due to rising river levels and persistent flooding......

Tetouan schools closed on Monday due to severe weather

Authorities in Tetouan province have announced the suspension of classes on Monday, February 2, 2026, across all public and private schools due to forecasts of heavy rain and strong winds. The decision follows Meteorological Alert Bulletin No. 2026/32, which warns of potentially dangerous conditions,......