A torrent of mud and debris washed away homes in Atami, about 60 miles southwest of Tokyo, after more than a foot of rain fell in 48 hours.
Tag: Floods
A Million Years of Data Confirms: Monsoons Are Likely to Get Worse
The annual summer monsoon in South Asia begins this month. A new study points to more destructive storms.
Severe Flooding in Guyana Prompts Extensive Relief Effort
More than 6,900 households have been severely affected by flooding across the small South American country in the past several weeks, according to official estimates.
Severe Flooding Prompts Extensive Relief Effort in Guyana
More than 6,900 households have been severely affected by flooding across the small South American country in the past several weeks, according to official estimates.
Even Amid a Pandemic, More Than 40 Million People Fled Their Homes
Storms, floods, wildfires and to a lesser degree, conflict, uprooted millions globally in 2020 — the largest human displacement in more than a decade.
Floods and Mudslides in Eastern Indonesia Leave at Least 41 Dead
Entire neighborhoods were submerged, with some of the worst effects hitting a remote island accessible only by sea, officials said.
Australia’s Worst Floods in Decades Quicken Concerns About Climate Change
In a country that suffered the harshest wildfires in its recorded history just a year ago, the deluge has become another awful milestone.
Australia’s Worst Floods in Decades Quicken Concerns About Climate Change
In a country that suffered the harshest wildfires in its recorded history just a year ago, the deluge has become another awful milestone.
Mountains, Ice and Climate Change: A Recipe for Disasters
Shrinking and thinning of glaciers is one of the most documented signs of global warming caused by rising levels of greenhouse gases.
Before Uttarakhand Flood, India Ignored Warnings
Long before a deadly flood hit two hydroelectric dams, scientists warned repeatedly that such projects were dangerous in a fragile region made more so by global warming.