Tag: floods
Death toll rises in floods in Iran
Published: Less than 30 min ago full screen Rescue workers clear mud after water flooded a village north of the capital Tehran. Stock Photography Photo: Vahid Salemi/AP At least 69…
In Kentucky, at least eight people died in floods caused by violent storms
Kentucky’s governor has declared a six-county state of emergency. People are being searched for in rescue operations with helicopters and boats. At least eight people have died in the US…
Several dead in floods in the United States
Published: Less than 2 hours ago full screen Buildings appear as islands near the town of Quicksand in Kentucky. Photo: Ryan C. Hermens/AP/TT At least eight people have died in…
Abnormal heat wave, record floods: in China, a deadly summer
This July 25, the Liangma River, which crosses Beijing’s third ring road, is transformed into an open-air swimming pool. Dejected by the heat, the good-natured guards no longer even pay…
Germany: one year after the floods, the Ahr valley wants to “think about the future”
The imposing Steigenberger Hotel was known for its spa treatments, casino, and riverside galleries. The large white building still sits enthroned on the banks of the Ahr, but in front…
Virginia floods due to heavy rains: more than 40 people missing
Heavy rain caused flooding in Buchanan County. More than 40 people are unreachable by the authorities. It rained heavily in West Virginia on Tuesday, and the rain continued into Wednesday.…
16 people killed after floods in Kashmir
Indian rescue workers rescued thousands of pilgrims after flash floods triggered by sudden rains swept through their makeshift camps during an annual Hindu pilgrimage to an icy Himalayan cave in…
Will droughts, floods and heat waves get worse?
With ongoing global warming, will we see more and more extreme and unusual events such as droughts or floods? What are the current trends? You will also be interested [EN…
“There is water everywhere but nothing to drink” – extraordinary floods have taken millions of homes in India and Bangladesh
The area was plagued by severe heat in the spring, and unprecedented monsoon rain began as early as May. According to experts, climate change has made the monsoon season more…
Fires, floods and droughts – the researcher on the weather
Fires, floods and droughts have become more common in recent times. How are we affected by the extreme weather? SMHI’s climate researcher Erik Kjellström answers five questions. Unusually hot, drought,…