Keywords: Floods


Flash floods in northwest China leave 15 dead and dozens missing

 At least 15 people have lost their lives and 28 others remain missing after sudden flash floods struck the Yuzhong district and surrounding areas in China’s northwestern Gansu province, according to local authorities. The torrential rains that fell between Thursday and Friday caused widespread......

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......

Heavy Rains in Beijing: 44 Dead, Authorities Admit “Shortcomings”

Beijing has been hit by devastating heavy rains that resulted in the deaths of 44 people and left nine missing, local authorities confirmed on Thursday. The city and surrounding northern China regions have faced severe flooding, forcing tens of thousands to evacuate their homes. Xia Linmao, a senior......

HM King Mohammed VI extends condolences to Donald Trump after Texas floods

His Majesty King Mohammed VI of Morocco has sent a heartfelt message of condolences to US President Donald Trump following the devastating floods that struck Texas, claiming numerous lives. A message of sympathy In his message, His Majesty King Mohammed VI expressed profound sadness upon learning of......

Texas floods: how climate change and geography created a deadly disaster

At least 90 people have lost their lives, and over a dozen remain missing after catastrophic flash floods swept through central Texas during the 4th of July weekend. Rescue efforts continue as more rain is forecasted for the already devastated region. Experts point to a combination of climate factors,......

South Africa battles severe floods and snowstorms, leaving devastation in their wake

Heavy floods and snowstorms have wreaked havoc across South Africa, claiming lives, disrupting infrastructure, and leaving hundreds of thousands without electricity. The Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces have been hit hardest by the extreme weather, which meteorologists attribute to the growing......

Australia Airdrops Emergency Supplies to Flood-Isolated Farmers

In southeastern Australia, helicopters are delivering emergency fodder to farmers stranded by catastrophic floods that have claimed five lives and cut off tens of thousands of people. The mid-north coast of New South Wales, particularly areas like Ghinni Ghinni and Taree, has suffered extensive damage......

Qatar Charity supports 34,400 flood victims in Morocco’s Tata region

In September 2024, southeastern Morocco faced catastrophic flooding, resulting in the loss of 18 lives and leaving four individuals unaccounted for. This disaster was compounded by a subsequent incident in which floodwaters claimed an additional 10 lives when a bus was swept away. Doha-based Qatar Charity......

Morocco's Support in Valencia’s Recovery: A Lasting Legacy

In a poignant speech, Spain’s Minister of the Interior, Fernando Grande-Marlaska, expressed his deep gratitude to the Moroccan communication and support teams, as well as the police unit, during a farewell event in the autonomous city. He acknowledged their significant contributions to Valencia's......