12 dead, a foot of rain and ‘catastrophic’ flooding possible as storms batter California: Live updates

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. – The death toll from an onslaught of violent storms sweeping across California rose to 12 as “two major episodes” promised more devastation and up to a foot of rain. The National Weather Service warned that parts of … Read More

Storm leaves California coastal towns badly damaged — with more danger on the way

SANTA CRUZ —  The latest in a series of atmospheric river storms pummeled Northern California on Thursday, toppling trees, battering the coastline and swelling rivers and streams into furious torrents as residents braced for more intense weather set to arrive in … Read More

Australia floods: Hundreds rescued by helicopter in New South Wales after extreme rainfall

Hundreds of people have been rescued by helicopter in southeast Australia after the region was hit by flooding following extreme rainfall. Entire towns were cut off as rivers rose rapidly on Monday, submerging houses, roads, bridges and farms. Emergency crews … Read More

B.C. floods: Thousands of pigs, cows, chickens and likely bees died in Fraser Valley

Farmers in B.C.’s flooded Fraser Valley continue to face challenges to repair and restore their properties and livestock. Agricultural Minister Lana Popham said at a media briefing Thursday with the drier weather and receding floodwaters, it will be critical for … Read More

Resident tells of his horror as India flood deaths toll rises to 39

‘No electricity, no food, no clothes, everything is gone. We have nothing’ Srinivaslu Konda and his 40-strong extended family spent more than two days trapped on the top floor of their home by the flash flooding that hit India’s southern … Read More

Death toll climbs following catastrophic flooding in British Columbia

A once-in-500-year flood event in British Columbia swallowed highways, washed away bridges and cut off railroads. At least four are dead in the province and thousands remain stranded as rescue and recovery efforts continue. A historic storm that produced epic … Read More

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