UK’s worsening floods will hit the most disadvantaged communities the hardest
4 years, 4 months ago

UK’s worsening floods will hit the most disadvantaged communities the hardest

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “This shows we’re not doing a good enough job of making sure those people who can’t bounce back after a flood event are taken care of.” Disadvantaged people face higher risks from flooding for several reasons, says Professor Cloke. “If we have people with the most deprivation, who are the least able to bounce back from a flood event, then we really need to have the support mechanisms in place for those people now.” In Doncaster, an area experiencing the highest overall levels of deprivation in South Yorkshire, the effects of the flooding in 2019 are still being felt. If this happens again, and god forbid should it, we must make sure that better plans are in place to deal with it.” A spokesperson for the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs said: “Flooding devastates lives, livelihoods and communities, and we have made significant progress in preparing the country and are on track to better protect 300,000 homes by March 2021. “Climate change means we must redouble our efforts, and over the next six years we are investing a record £5.2 billion to build 2,000 new flood and coastal defences which will better protect another 336,000 properties.”

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Floods wreak havoc in Australia as 200,000 properties face power outages
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Floods wreak havoc in Australia as 200,000 properties face power outages

Firstpost  

Floodwaters swamped some streets in the city of 2.5 million, stranding half-submerged cars in the worst-affected areas, images published in Australian media showed A traffic sign stands submerged in floodwater at the edge of the Wilsons River near Lismore's CBD on March 9, 2025. And, quite importantly, it is still dragging a lot of moisture.” Mass power cuts Utility companies …

Significant rise in flood frequency in high mountainous Asia since 2000 due to climate change: Study
1 month ago

Significant rise in flood frequency in high mountainous Asia since 2000 due to climate change: Study

New Indian Express  

The frequency of floods in high mountain Asia has increased significantly, according to a study. The study, conducted by a team of scientists including environment expert Sonam Wangchuk, analysed 1,015 floods since 1950. The study also confirms that planetary heating from the burning of oil, coal, and gas is driving the rise in all four of the main types of …

All the places at risk of flooding as severe weather warnings are issued across UK
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

All the places at risk of flooding as severe weather warnings are issued across UK

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Hundreds of flood warnings and alerts are in place across …

Severe flooding hits Manchester area, disrupting UK's New Year's celebrations
3 months ago

Severe flooding hits Manchester area, disrupting UK's New Year's celebrations

India Today  

LONDON: Parts of the United Kingdom were flooded Wednesday as heavy rains and powerful winds continued to disrupt New Year’s celebrations. “We are potentially expecting the flood situation to get worse before it gets better.” Tom Coulthard said the rain started late Tuesday afternoon and poured all night where he lives in Didsbury, south of Manchester, topping river banks and …

One in FOUR properties in England will be at risk of flooding by 2050 thanks to climate change - with Londoners most affected, report warns
3 months, 2 weeks ago

One in FOUR properties in England will be at risk of flooding by 2050 thanks to climate change - with Londoners most affected, report warns

Daily Mail  

One in four properties in England will be at risk of flooding by 2050 thanks to climate change, a new report has warned. Today 2.4 million properties at risk of flooding by rivers and sea million properties at risk of flooding by rivers and sea 4.6 million properties at risk of flooding by surface water 2050 3.1 million properties at …

Close to 400,000 children in US cities face risk of major coastal flooding in the next five years
4 months ago

Close to 400,000 children in US cities face risk of major coastal flooding in the next five years

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Some 400,000 American children live in areas that will be vulnerable to major coastal flooding …

Flood alerts soar across Britain: What travellers need to know to stay safe amid Storm Bert’s fury
4 months ago

Flood alerts soar across Britain: What travellers need to know to stay safe amid Storm Bert’s fury

Hindustan Times  

Britain remained on high alert after the second major storm of the season battered the country over the weekend, leaving at least two people dead and disrupting road and rail travel. Swans swim by a restaurant in a flooded area near Billing Aquadrome, in the aftermath of Storm Bert, near Northampton, Britain Hundreds of homes in England and Wales battled …

Shocking Spanish floods map shows regions battered by two weeks of storms that have left more than 220 people dead as Malaga is evacuated following new red alert storm warnings
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Shocking Spanish floods map shows regions battered by two weeks of storms that have left more than 220 people dead as Malaga is evacuated following new red alert storm warnings

Daily Mail  

Spain has been battered by devastating rain and floods over the past two weeks, with the country's wet weather season wreaking havoc on communities along the Mediterranean coast. Waves hit the promenade of the Ebro Delta Nature Reserve, one of the largest wetland areas in the western Mediterranean region, in the autumnal storm system blighting Spain A woman takes a …

Spain reeling from deadly floods that killed over 200 people
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Spain reeling from deadly floods that killed over 200 people

Salon  

Unexpected flash floods overwhelmed residents of eastern Spain on late Tuesday and early Wednesday last week, with more than 217 bodies having been recovered so far, the majority from the eastern Valencia region. It’s time to look ahead and to keep on working with all the means and coordination needed to get through this emergency together.” The unexpected flash floods …

Climate change-worsened floods wreak havoc in Africa
5 months ago

Climate change-worsened floods wreak havoc in Africa

Raw Story  

Every rainy season for the past 12 years, floods have swept through 67-year-old Idris Egbunu's house in central Nigeria. Torrential rains and severe flooding have affected around 6.9 million people in West and Central Africa so far in 2024, according to data from the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. - 'Very, very bad' - Residents and …

Climate change worsened deadly Africa floods, scientists say
5 months, 1 week ago

Climate change worsened deadly Africa floods, scientists say

Raw Story  

Human-caused climate change worsened floods that have killed hundreds of people and displaced millions in Cameroon, Chad, Niger, Nigeria and Sudan this year, according to a study published on Wednesday. The researchers also said climate change would have made this year's torrential rains around five to 20 percent more intense across the Niger and Lake Chad basins, citing a previous …

Deadly Floods in Africa: Scientists Warn of Climate Change Impact
5 months, 1 week ago

Deadly Floods in Africa: Scientists Warn of Climate Change Impact

Al Jazeera  

Global warming is wreaking havoc on Africa, with deadly floods causing widespread devastation. The rains have become more intense and frequent, leading to catastrophic flooding in countries like Niger, Nigeria, and Sudan. These floods have resulted in the loss of life and displacement of millions, highlighting the urgent need to address climate change and transition to sustainable energy sources.

Temperatures could hit 20C while heavy rain continues amid weather warnings
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Temperatures could hit 20C while heavy rain continues amid weather warnings

The Independent  

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Europe’s worst floods on record made twice as likely by climate crisis – and will only get worse
6 months, 1 week ago

Europe’s worst floods on record made twice as likely by climate crisis – and will only get worse

The Independent  

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Floods and droughts will be predicted earlier with extreme weather technology
7 months ago

Floods and droughts will be predicted earlier with extreme weather technology

The Independent  

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Flash floods have deluged the Northeast. Climate change will only make them worse
7 months ago

Flash floods have deluged the Northeast. Climate change will only make them worse

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed an emergency declaration on Monday afternoon following deadly flash floods …

Weather Update: Harsh Weather Triggers Floods and Landslides in Dual Natural Disasters | ABP News
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Weather Update: Harsh Weather Triggers Floods and Landslides in Dual Natural Disasters | ABP News

ABP News  

Recent severe weather conditions have unleashed a wave of devastation across diverse landscapes, with contrasting yet equally destructive outcomes. The resulting floods have submerged roads, disrupted essential services, and prompted large-scale relief efforts to assist affected communities in their recovery. Conversely, in mountainous areas and hilly terrains, the relentless downpour has triggered landslides, unleashing torrents of mud and debris that …

Far from the ocean, remnants of storms like Beryl can cause severe floods
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Far from the ocean, remnants of storms like Beryl can cause severe floods

NPR  

Far from the ocean, remnants of storms like Beryl can cause severe floods toggle caption Brandon Bell/Getty Images Beryl made landfall as a hurricane in Texas, and there are forecasts that as the storm breaks apart it will drive deeper into Midwestern states like Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan – even Ontario, Canada. But it's an important piece of the puzzle, …

Met Office warns rain will lash UK with more than 140 flood alerts issued
1 year ago

Met Office warns rain will lash UK with more than 140 flood alerts issued

The Independent  

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UK weather forecast: More flood alerts issued as Britons brace for heavy rains
1 year ago

UK weather forecast: More flood alerts issued as Britons brace for heavy rains

The Independent  

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Climate change will bring megafloods to California
1 year, 1 month ago

Climate change will bring megafloods to California

BBC  

Climate change will bring megafloods to California Getty Images 94% of California's population are under flood alerts Climate change is making it a matter of time before a megaflood hits the state. These severe floods in California are a "broadly underappreciated risk", according to a 2022 paper, co-authored by Daniel Swain and Xingying Huang, scientists at the National Centre for …

UK flooding latest: Nottinghamshire residents face 'pure hell' as homes cut off
1 year, 2 months ago

UK flooding latest: Nottinghamshire residents face 'pure hell' as homes cut off

The Telegraph  

Nottinghamshire residents faced “pure hell” as flooding wreaked havoc on their communities for the third time in as many months. We’re finding that we are having to help people get medication because they can’t get out of their villages.” He added: “People are going through pure hell. Meanwhile, Sir Keir Starmer said “people’s lives shouldn’t be upended by extreme rain” …

Mapped: UK hit by more than 600 flood warnings and alerts after Storm Henk downpours
1 year, 2 months ago

Mapped: UK hit by more than 600 flood warnings and alerts after Storm Henk downpours

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy More than 600 flood warnings and alerts are in place …

Flood fears persist in the NSW Northern Rivers with more rain predicted
1 year, 3 months ago

Flood fears persist in the NSW Northern Rivers with more rain predicted

ABC  

Parts of northern New South Wales have received hundreds of millimetres of rain over the past two days, causing flash flooding and rivers to spill their banks. Key points: Flood warnings follow 28 flood rescues by the NSW State Emergency Service across the Northern Rivers Region Tweed Shire Mayor Chris Cherry says locals are still traumatised by the last flood …

Flooding drives millions to move as climate migration patterns emerge
1 year, 3 months ago

Flooding drives millions to move as climate migration patterns emerge

Associated Press  

ST. LOUIS — Flooding is driving millions of people to move out of their homes, limiting growth in some prospering communities and accelerating the decline of others, according to a new study that details how climate change and flooding are transforming where Americans live. In the first two decades of the 21st century, the threat of flooding convinced more than …

People are leaving some neighborhoods because of floods, a new study finds
1 year, 3 months ago

People are leaving some neighborhoods because of floods, a new study finds

NPR  

People are leaving some neighborhoods because of floods, a new study finds Enlarge this image toggle caption Claire Harbage/NPR Claire Harbage/NPR Hundreds of thousands of neighborhoods in the United States are seeing population decline as a result of flooding, new research suggests. Previous research has found that most people stay local when they move to a new home, including in …

Heavy and thundery showers may cause flooding across UK in weekend washout
1 year, 5 months ago

Heavy and thundery showers may cause flooding across UK in weekend washout

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Study finds more people are moving into high flood zones, increasing risk of water disasters
1 year, 5 months ago

Study finds more people are moving into high flood zones, increasing risk of water disasters

Associated Press  

Far more people are in harm’s way as they move into high flood zones across the globe, adding to an increase in watery disasters from climate change, a new study said. “People are on a search for better lives and better jobs and then sort of get stuck in bad lands because that’s what they can afford,” said study co-author …

Study finds more people are moving into high flood zones, increasing risk of water disasters
1 year, 5 months ago

Study finds more people are moving into high flood zones, increasing risk of water disasters

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Far more people are in …

British woman who’s home flooded multiple times calls Sunak’s climate change ‘horrific’
1 year, 6 months ago

British woman who’s home flooded multiple times calls Sunak’s climate change ‘horrific’

The Independent  

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Spike in flash floods raises concern of ‘micro’ climate changes in Himachal
1 year, 6 months ago

Spike in flash floods raises concern of ‘micro’ climate changes in Himachal

The Hindu  

The number of flash flood events in Himachal Pradesh has surged dangerously over the past few years, killing hundreds of people, damaging critical infrastructure, and raising concern about the ecologically fragile Himalayan region. This compares with 10 incidents of flash floods in the 2020 monsoon season, 16 in 2021 and 75 last year, as per data from the State’s Disaster …

'New normal'? Unprecedented floods seen across Earth in 2023: See photos
1 year, 7 months ago

'New normal'? Unprecedented floods seen across Earth in 2023: See photos

Hindustan Times  

Unprecedented floods seen across Earth in 2023: See photos China floods are latest in the series of devastating floods the Earth has seen in 2023. Parts of north and west India witnessed heavy flooding triggered by relentless rainfall, forcing people to flee their homes as parts of several cities remained inundated for days.) 2 / 8 China: Rescuers using rubber …

Flood map reveals which areas are most at risk from climate change
2 years ago

Flood map reveals which areas are most at risk from climate change

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A map has revealed the areas in the UK most at risk of flooding damage …

UK areas that could be plunged underwater by 2100 amid sea level rise
2 years ago

UK areas that could be plunged underwater by 2100 amid sea level rise

Daily Mail  

Huge swathes of Britain's coastline are at risk of being plunged underwater by 2100 amid sea level rises fuelled by climate change, a new study has warned. Warning: Huge swathes of Britain's coastline are at risk of being plunged underwater by 2100 amid sea level rises fuelled by climate change, a new study has warned. This graphic shows the areas …

Meeting climate targets could reduce flood damage by a fifth, study suggests
2 years ago

Meeting climate targets could reduce flood damage by a fifth, study suggests

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “The results are a timely warning to the country’s political leaders and business sector that global commitments to significantly …

Revealed: The 50 areas in the UK most likely to perish because of climate change
2 years, 1 month ago

Revealed: The 50 areas in the UK most likely to perish because of climate change

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Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Percentage increase in damage risk 1950 - 2050 - 92% 3. Percentage increase in damage risk 1950 - 2050 …

Flood warnings increase as UK braces for colder spell
2 years, 2 months ago

Flood warnings increase as UK braces for colder spell

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The Environment Agency had issued 119 flood warnings and 192 flood alerts in England …

Climate change is making flooding worse
2 years, 2 months ago

Climate change is making flooding worse

The Hindu  

Heavy rainfall turned into dangerous flooding in rugged Appalachia in late July, sweeping away homes and killing more than three dozen people. Although floods are a natural occurrence, human-caused climate change is making severe flooding events like these more common. In mountainous regions, three effects of climate change in particular are creating higher flood risks: more intense precipitation, shifting snow …

Billions needed to cut flood risk for hundreds of thousands of homes
2 years, 4 months ago

Billions needed to cut flood risk for hundreds of thousands of homes

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Around 600,000 homes and businesses face growing flood risks over the next 30 years unless …

Warning UK could ‘easily’ see catastrophic floods on scale of Germany’s deadly deluge
2 years, 4 months ago

Warning UK could ‘easily’ see catastrophic floods on scale of Germany’s deadly deluge

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Water gushes into a London Tube station during flash floods in July 2021 Germany’s chancellor …

Fears prolonged floods after COVID will take toll on residents' mental health in regional NSW and Victoria
2 years, 4 months ago

Fears prolonged floods after COVID will take toll on residents' mental health in regional NSW and Victoria

ABC  

The cumulative effect of prolonged flooding after COVID-19 lockdowns is creating high levels of distress in border communities, according to a health expert. Key points: A health expert says distress levels are higher than usual during a flood event in Moama Rapid damage assessments are being carried out in Forbes The flood focus has shifted to western communities along the …

More misery to come! Flash floods hit Wales as downpours leave Britain drenched
2 years, 5 months ago

More misery to come! Flash floods hit Wales as downpours leave Britain drenched

Daily Mail  

Wet weather will continue to hit the country this evening, after thunderstorms struck northern and eastern parts of the UK this morning when a band of rain moved in from the west, with more rain returning this weekend. Vehicles drive through a flash flood in Swansea on Wednesday morning following a bout of heavy rain in the Welsh city A …

Changing climate the reason floods in Pakistan are so devastating
2 years, 6 months ago

Changing climate the reason floods in Pakistan are so devastating

ABC  

Entire villages swamped, crops destroyed, disease now spreading and more than 1,000 people dead, Pakistan's record-breaking floods have left behind a trail of disaster. Key points: More than 1,200 people, including 453 children, have died As many as 33 million people, or 15 per cent of the 220 million population, are impacted Southern Pakistan is bracing for more flooding Extreme …

Are catastrophic floods Pakistan’s new normal?
2 years, 7 months ago

Are catastrophic floods Pakistan’s new normal?

Al Jazeera  

More than one-third of Pakistan is submerged in water and at least 33 million people are affected because of unprecedented flooding. This is extremely unusual.” Ali Tauqeer Sheikh, an Islamabad-based climate change analyst, told Al Jazeera that unlike the 2010 floods that were riverine in nature, this year saw multiple types overlapping each other that resulted in “such heavy destruction …

UK weather latest: Fresh flood warnings for millions from rain and thunderstorms
2 years, 7 months ago

UK weather latest: Fresh flood warnings for millions from rain and thunderstorms

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Thunderstorms are being forecast for southern England It comes amid …

Warning over ‘dangerous’ flooding in cities and rural areas
2 years, 7 months ago

Warning over ‘dangerous’ flooding in cities and rural areas

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Heavy rain and thunderstorms could cause “dangerous” flooding in both …

Top 10 areas of Britain most at risk of flooding due to climate crisis revealed
2 years, 8 months ago

Top 10 areas of Britain most at risk of flooding due to climate crisis revealed

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Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The new research by Bristol-based flood-mapping business, Fathom, is based on the first model to use climate crisis data …

AP PHOTOS: Scars remain in German region year after floods
2 years, 8 months ago

AP PHOTOS: Scars remain in German region year after floods

The Independent  

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EXPLAINER: Factors behind Sydney's recent flood emergecies
2 years, 8 months ago

EXPLAINER: Factors behind Sydney's recent flood emergecies

The Independent  

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Climate change, poor planning: Decoding Assam’s mounting flood ferocity
2 years, 8 months ago

Climate change, poor planning: Decoding Assam’s mounting flood ferocity

The Hindu  

Every year, around this time, life comes to a complete standstill in Assam, pounded by relentless rain and subsequent landslides and floods, the intensity of which have only been on the rise, leading to increased loss of lives and property. Experts have pointed out that floods in the two river basins of Brahmaputra and Barak have occurred since yore but …

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