The country has endured heavier rain during monsoon seasons, which scientists have attributed to climate change. The authorities said that at least 194 people died on Friday.
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Pilgrimage Route Hit as Flash Flood Kills Dozens in Kashmir
Hundreds more were missing, many of them Hindu pilgrims, after a cloudburst triggered flooding in mountainous terrain.
Juneau Floods As Mendenhall Glacier Melts
An overflowing glacial lake caused a surge in the Mendenhall River on Wednesday, prompting flood alerts and evacuations in Juneau.
Beijing Evacuated Thousands Before Deadly Floods, but Not a Nursing Home
The recent flooding that killed 31 in a single nursing home exposed flaws in emergency planning as China braces for more extreme and unpredictable weather.
Beijing Evacuated Thousands Before Deadly Floods, but Not a Nursing Home
The recent flooding that killed 31 in a single nursing home exposed flaws in emergency planning as China braces for more extreme and unpredictable weather.
Rains and Broken Roads Complicate Flood Rescue in Indian Himalayas
About 190 people have been rescued so far, officials said, but they warned that the death toll could rise.
Flash Floods in Indian Himalayas Kill 4, and Dozens Are Missing
The Indian Army and other forces were helping with the rescue, officials said. The flood’s full death toll may be higher, with so many missing.
Torrential Rain Batters Hong Kong, Flooding the Waterlogged City
Record-setting rain has brought chaos to parts of Hong Kong, with submerged streets, stranded buses and landslides. Residents were advised to avoid going out.
Russia’s Far East Suffers Damage From Earthquake and Tsunami
Regional authorities in Sakhalin Oblast declared an emergency after a tsunami hit the Kuril Islands, and Kamchatka region was watching for volcanic activity.
Russia’s Far East Suffers Damage From Earthquake and Tsunami
Regional authorities in Sakhalin Oblast declared an emergency after a tsunami hit the Kuril Islands, and Kamchatka region was watching for volcanic activity.