Heavy rain on the island of Sumatra caused torrents of rock and ash to flow down a volcano and into nearby towns. At least 17 people were still missing.
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Flooding Kills Dozens in Afghanistan
Heavy seasonal rains have set off floods in the northern province of Baghlan and in at least three other provinces.
Flooding in Southern Brazil: Images of Rio Grande do Sul Underwater
Torrential rains have caused one of Brazil’s worst floods in modern history, leaving more than 100 dead and nearly an entire state submerged.
Torrential Rain in Brazil Kills at Least 29, With More Missing
Four days of pounding rain have inundated many parts of a southern state, cutting off towns and leaving people trapped as they await rescue by helicopters.
Flooding in a Kenyan Natural Reserve Forces Tourist Evacuation
The heavy rains that pounded East Africa for weeks, killing hundreds, have spilled into the Masai Mara, one of Africa’s greatest wildlife national reserves.
Flash Floods Kill at Least 45 in Kenya
Heavy rains have been pounding parts of East Africa for weeks, and the flooding has killed hundreds of people in recent days.
Deadly Rains and Floods Sweep Cities Across East Africa
Downpours have killed at least 200 people and submerged homes and farms in Tanzania, Kenya and Burundi.
Heavy Rains and Floods Sweep Cities Across East Africa
Torrential downpours have submerged homes and farms in Tanzania, Kenya and Burundi, and more rain is expected.
Flooding Inundates Kenya, Killing at Least 32 and Displacing Thousands
Heavy rains also pounded other nations in East Africa, including Tanzania, where at least 155 people were killed, according to the country’s prime minister.
Heavy Rains and Potential Flooding in Guangdong, China, Force Evacuations
Bad weather in Guangdong Province forced evacuations as forecasters warned of more rain and potential flooding.