Floods

Severe weather in New Zealand's North Island prompts evacuations

National forecaster MetService issued warnings for much of the top half of the North Island.

At least four dead as floods sweep across Tunisia

People and vehicles attempt to travel through flooded streets as torrential rains hit the country, in Tunis, Tunisia January 20, 2026. REUTERS/Jihed Abidellaoui

Mozambique floods force thousands to flee as rising waters cut off communities

A flood victim stands at her flooded home after weeks of heavy rainfall in Boane District, Maputo, Mozambique, January 19, 2026. REUTERS/Amilton Neves

South Africa declares national disaster as floods batter region

Heavy rains and storms have battered South Africa for weeks, claiming more than 30 lives in the north-eastern Limpopo and Mpumalanga provinces.

Flash flooding eases in Australia’s largest city Sydney

Emergency crews responded to more than 1,400 incidents across the state since the rain hit on Jan 17, with most rescues related to people driving through floodwaters.

Indonesia sues firms over environmental harm in flood zone

Temporary housing units built for residents evacuated by flash floods in Aceh Tamiang, Indonesia.

Australia warns of floods, fires after cars washed away

Heavy rain on Jan 15 sent a deluge of water flowing through some parts of the eastern state of Victoria.

Jakarta sinks deeper as subsidence worsens flood risks

Two schoolgirls wade through a street flooded by high tide in Muara Baru, Jakarta on Dec 6, 2025.

Extreme weather caused $288 billion in disaster losses in 2025: Reinsurer Munich Re

Survivor Helen Simare-mare, 48, stands at an area affected by a deadly flash flood in Batang Toru, South Tapanuli, North Sumatra province, Indonesia, December 6, 2025. PHOTO: REUTERS/Willy Kurniawan

Pipe leak in Ang Mo Kio Avenue 1 causes water to overflow into petrol station: PUB

Water flowing out from the ground at a grass patch beside block 222 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 1 on Jan 11.

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