Every month so far has seen floods, fires, smashed heat records or some combination of extreme weather. Little time remains for leaders to agree on what to do about it.
Tag: Floods
Typhoon Usagi Slams Into the Philippines
The storm made landfall on the island of Luzon. Forecasters warned of torrential rain and landslides in the north of the country.
Typhoon Yinxing Hits Philippines as a Powerful Storm
The tropical cyclone, which hit the island of Luzon, prompted evacuation orders for more than 160,000 residents. Early Friday, officials warned that “life-threatening conditions persist.”
Typhoon Yinxing Approaches the Philippines as a Category 4 Storm
More than 160,000 people have been evacuated to prepare for the tropical cyclone. It is forecast to make landfall by Friday morning.
After Spain’s Deadly Floods, Search for the Missing Grows Desperate
A week after catastrophic floods, some families are unsure if their relatives are alive. Late on Tuesday, the government said that 89 people were missing in a provisional count.
Heavy Rains Hit Spain, Still Reeling From Deadly Flooding
Emergency workers continued the search for victims of last week’s flash floods, while a national debate raged over who was to blame for the catastrophe.
After Deadly Floods in Spain, Thousands of Volunteers Help in Recovery Effort
As the country reels from a flood that has left at least 214 people dead, thousands have flocked to devastated areas to help. Anger toward public officials is growing.
Amid Flood Cleanup in Spain, Residents Try to Make Sense of the Disaster
Some see the floods as an example of the effect of a changing climate that is making overwhelming downpours more common. Locals also say government warnings came too late.
How a Year of Rain Fell on Parts of Spain in Eight Hours
The region is no stranger to storms like those that caused this week’s deluges. But global warming helps them pack a bigger punch, scientists said.
Spain Braces for More Rain and Flooding as Rescuers Dig Through Debris
The authorities said dozens of people were still missing, as forecasters warned of new flooding in the southwest of the country.