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Floods

Portugal’s Interior Minister resigns over storm response

View of a flooded area after the passage of storms Kristin and Leonardo, in the parish of Valada where the vote for the presidential election has been postponed, in Cartaxo, Portugal, February 8, 2026. REUTERS/Pedro Nunes/File Photo
View of a flooded area after the passage of storms Kristin and Leonardo, in the parish of Valada where the vote for the presidential election has been postponed, in Cartaxo, Portugal, February 8, 2026. REUTERS/Pedro Nunes/File Photo

‘We’ve lost everything’: Colombia floods kill 22

People walking on a flooded street in Lorica, in Colombia's Cordoba department, on Feb 9.
People walking on a flooded street in Lorica, in Colombia's Cordoba department, on Feb 9.

Spain, Portugal brace for fresh storm days after flood deaths

A dog stands at the entrance of a house, protected with wood boards due to the risk of new floods as fresh storm Marta is expected to hit Portugal.
A dog stands at the entrance of a house, protected with wood boards due to the risk of new floods as fresh storm Marta is expected to hit Portugal.

More storms coming as Leonardo swells rivers, bursts aquifers in Spain and Portugal

People walk along a flooded street due to heavy rains, as storm Leonardo hits parts of Spain, in Grazalema, Spain, February 5, 2026. REUTERS/Jon Nazca
People walk along a flooded street due to heavy rains, as storm Leonardo hits parts of Spain, in Grazalema, Spain, February 5, 2026. REUTERS/Jon Nazca

Storm warnings for Portugal, Spain a week after Kristin destruction

A view of debris after the passage of storm Kristin, in Praia da Vieira, Leiria, Portugal, February 2, 2026. REUTERS/Pedro Nunes
A view of debris after the passage of storm Kristin, in Praia da Vieira, Leiria, Portugal, February 2, 2026. REUTERS/Pedro Nunes

Jakartans battle flood waters to reach workplaces

This aerial picture shows a settlement submerged by high tide in Muara Baru, Jakarta on Dec 6, 2025.
This aerial picture shows a settlement submerged by high tide in Muara Baru, Jakarta on Dec 6, 2025.

Morocco deploys army to help evacuate thousands after floods

Little-known Malaysian volunteer firefighters among flood rescuers in Thailand

An offroad vehicle from the Sungai Petani Volunteer Fire Association is parked on the flooded street of Hat Yai, Thailand
An offroad vehicle from the Sungai Petani Volunteer Fire Association is parked on the flooded street of Hat Yai, Thailand

Indonesia landslide death toll rises to 53, agency says

The landslide on Jan 24 that hit Pasir Langu village in the Bandung Barat was triggered by heavy rains.
The landslide on Jan 24 that hit Pasir Langu village in the Bandung Barat was triggered by heavy rains.

Flood-friendly homes: How Jakartans are making peace with rain

Adhitya Megantara points to the space between his house and the ground.
Adhitya Megantara points to the space between his house and the ground.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.