Unusually heavy rain on the mountainous island of Kyushu has killed at least six people and left three others missing.
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Climate Disasters Daily? Welcome to the ‘New Normal.’
Around the United States, dangerous floods, heat and storms are happening more frequently.
China Reels From Floods and a Bruising Heat Wave
Heavy rains and heat waves have affected parts of China and the Asia Pacific region this week. More of the same was in the forecast.
One Dead in South Korea as Monsoon Season Arrives
This summer’s forecast is similar to that of last year, when the nation saw its heaviest rainfall in eight decades and at least nine people died.
Climate Change Is Making Floods and Landslides More Likely, Study Finds
High-altitude regions will get more extreme rain than previously thought, making floods and landslides more likely, a study finds.
Many Future Storms May Dump 50% More Rain, Overwhelming City Drains
In some of the nation’s most populous areas, hazardous storms can dump significantly more water than previously believed, new calculations show.
Tropical Storm Bret Moves Toward Eastern Caribbean Islands
The storm is expected to weaken after moving over the Lesser Antilles on Thursday night and then head into the Caribbean Sea.
Brazil Storm Leaves at Least 11 Dead, Others Missing
The governor of Rio Grande do Sul said it was a priority “to find the missing and save people who may still be stranded by the floods.”
At Least 42 Are Dead and Thousands Are Displaced After Flooding in Haiti
Officials said that western portions of the country appeared to be the most affected by the flooding caused by heavy rain over the weekend.
Emilia-Romagna, Italy, May Face More Violent and Frequent Storms
Experts have linked recent deadly rains in the north of the country to climate change, but decades of urbanization and neglect helped lay the groundwork for a calamity.