A storm knocked down the walls of a farm that bred caimans, cousins of alligators, in an area controlled by a criminal paramilitary group.
Tag: Floods
Flooding Displaces Tens of Thousands in Iran. And More Rain Is Forecast.
At least 70 people have been killed by flooding in Iran that began in mid-March and has affected much of the nation.
Iran Says Trump’s Sanctions Have Frustrated Flood Relief Efforts
Iran said sanctions renewed by Mr. Trump had impeded international aid groups from sending assistance to victims. The State Department denied the accusation.
Iran Hit With 3rd Major Flood in 2 Weeks
The authorities ordered the evacuation of flood-ravaged cities in western Iran. The Red Crescent said contact had been lost with much of the region.
Cholera Outbreak Raises New Danger in Flood-Ravaged Mozambique
With vast areas submerged by contaminated water, officials warned that more cases of potentially lethal, waterborne diseases should be expected.
Deadly Floods Across Iran Leave Broad Paths of Destruction
At least 24 people were killed after days of torrential rain caused rivers to overflow in various parts of the country, local news media reported.
No Roofs, No Roads, No Bread: Cyclone Devastates Parts of Southeastern Africa
Cyclone Idai brought punishing rains and winds to Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Malawi, causing a humanitarian emergency as severe as those in war zones.
Death Toll in Africa Climbs Past 600 After Cyclone
With the flooding easing in parts of cyclone-stricken Mozambique on Friday, fears are rising that the waters could yield many more bodies.
Death Toll in Africa Climbs Past 600 After Cyclone
With the flooding easing in parts of cyclone-stricken Mozambique on Friday, fears are rising that the waters could yield many more bodies.
Cyclone-Battered Mozambique Takes Stock: ‘It’s All Rotten’
As the storm waters began to recede, people who had very little before the storm found that they now have even less.