At least 30 people have been killed in the most intense rains to strike Jakarta, the country’s capital, since record keeping began.
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Severe Weather Across Europe Leaves at Least 9 Dead
A series of winter storms unleashed heavy rain and strong winds across Portugal, Spain, France and Britain.
Typhoon Kammuri Kills at Least 17 as It Powers Through Philippines
Manila’s airport was shut for 12 hours and half a million people were evacuated as the typhoon swept through the archipelago.
34 Dead in Kenya After Mudslides and Floods
The government sent military and police helicopters to help those affected by the floods, but the scope of the disaster was not yet clear.
Venice Flooding Brings City to ‘Its Knees’
The mayor called for a state of emergency after the Italian city was submerged under “acqua alta,” an exceptionally high tide — the worst in 50 years.
Japan Spent Mightily to Soften Nature’s Wrath, but Can It Ever Be Enough?
After a typhoon’s record-breaking rains breached dozens of levees, the country is wondering whether even the costliest systems can be future-proofed for the age of climate change.
Fukushima, Beaten Down by Nuclear Disaster, Takes Big Typhoon Hit
Some facilities that had been damaged in 2011 were hit again over the weekend in a region of Japan that can never seem to catch a break.
After Typhoon Hagibis, Dramatic Rescues of Residents Trapped by Floods
Japan, which prides itself on its robust infrastructure and disaster preparedness, was humbled by the storm that hurt major metropolitan areas.
After Typhoon Hagibis, Dramatic Rescues of Residents Trapped by Floods
Japan, which prides itself on its robust infrastructure and disaster preparedness, was humbled by the storm that hurt major metropolitan areas.
Typhoon Hagibis: Helicopters and Boats Rescue the Stranded
Here’s what we know about the super typhoon that struck Japan, causing levees to break and cities to flood.