A weak monsoon and years of draining groundwater have parched Chennai, a city of nearly five million people on the southeastern coast of India.
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Photos of Heavy Rains in Japan
Some areas have seen as much as three feet of rainfall since the weekend.
Rain Much on Your Vacation? One Italian Island Offers Hotel Refunds
Tourists who visit Elba, off the coast of Tuscany, get one night back for every day during which it rains for more than two hours at a time.
Cyclone Kenneth Pounds Mozambique, Killing at Least 5
Three days after the deadly storm made landfall in the southern African country, torrential flooding led to power cuts and evacuations in a northern city.
South Africa Floods Leave at Least 60 Dead
The flooding, concentrated in the eastern province of KwaZulu-Natal, has washed away roads and houses, displacing thousands of people.
South Africa Floods Leave at Least 60 Dead
The flooding, concentrated in the eastern province of KwaZulu-Natal, has washed away roads and houses, displacing thousands of people.
‘Mountaineers’ Race to Cover Notre-Dame Before Rain
Workers called “mountaineers,” who specialize in using ropes at great heights, placed giant tarpaulin coverings over Notre-Dame cathedral to protect its interior from the rain that was expected to hit Paris.
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 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.
Dozens Dead in Nepal After Devastating Storm
“Dead bodies are scattered everywhere,” an official said, as rescuers continued to search through the debris.