Floods

Nepal demolishes squatter settlements in capital that were home to thousands of people

Nepalese police stand guard as the Nepal government begins demolition of riverbank squatter settlements in Kathmandu, Nepal, on April 25.

El Nino set to return as early as May, impacting global weather patterns

El Nino weather conditions have a warming effect on the global climate, causing droughts in some regions.

Avoid areas in western Singapore due to risk of flash floods: PUB

Heavy rain is expected over the southern and western areas of Singapore from 3.50pm to 4.30pm on April 21.

Avoid Jalan Boon Lay stretch, Gul Way junction due to risk of flash floods: PUB

The Meteorological Service Singapore on April 16 said short, thundery showers may extend into the evening on some days in the second fortnight of the month.

Some residents in New Zealand’s capital urged to evacuate due to further flood risk

The aftermath of a flood in New Zealand in Jan 2026. New Zealand has been pounded by heavy rains in the past few days.

New Zealand’s capital Wellington begins clean-up after flash floods

New Zealand's weather forecaster predicted more thunderstorms for parts of the North Island including Wellington on April 19.

Nigeria warns of widespread floods in 2026, flags risks in 33 states

Russian ministers arrive in Dagestan after flooding kills six, displaces thousands

China expects severe flooding, drought in 2026

A resident moves his belongings in a flooded house after days of heavy rainfall in August 2025 in Qingyuan, Guangdong.

Heavy rain, floods kill 45 people in Afghanistan, Pakistan

A view of the damage caused by flash floods in Logar, Afghanistan, on March 30.

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