HISTORICAL FACTS: Environment floods - The Untold Story

Fujimori Warns 'We Are Already Late': Inside Peru's Mega El Niño Race Against the Clock

Peru's Mega El Niño: 9.3M at very high risk, ocean temps 4–5°C above norm and shelters deployed — but 30% of government preparations remain incomplete.

Latin Times · 16h ago

Orange alerts remain as Storm Adam unleashes torrential rain in Spain, killing at least five

Spain’s weather agency AEMET has warned of rainfall and storm hazards persisting in popular tourist hotspots

The Independent UK · Oct 20

Spain floods kill four as torrential rain inundates eastern regions

Torrential rain battered eastern Spain on Monday, killing at least four people in recent days as floodwaters swept away cars, submerged roads and stranded residents. Emergency crews carried out more than 400 rescues in Valencia, where rainfall reached 700 litres per square metre in 24 hours in some areas.

France 24 · Oct 19

IAF helicopter rescues 12 stranded overnight by Indravati floods in Chhattisgarh

An Indian Air Force helicopter rescued 12 people stranded by flooding of the Indravati River. The rescue operation followed a distress call regarding civilians trapped in kutcha huts. Doctors at Jagdalpur Medical College are treating flood-affected patients, including children with illnesses. Relief teams are closely monitoring the river levels and…

The Economic Times · Oct 18

Flash floods destroy villages in central Nepal

Landslide blocks river and triggers downstream flooding, while summer temperatures persist in Portugal

The Guardian - UK · Oct 16

Nepal’s devastating flood exposes the risks of resettling disaster survivors

Chheku Lama ran uphill, urging people to flee when floodwaters hit his village, Khalte, in Nepal's Rasuwa district

The Independent UK · Oct 16

New Jersey family raises 1929 home to protect it from flooding

A New Jersey family home bought in 1929 has survived generations of change, but rising flood risks eventually forced its owner to rethink how it could be preserved. Located on Cedar Bonnet Island beside Barnegat Bay, the house narrowly escaped damage during Superstorm Sandy in 2012 because it had been…

The Times of India · Oct 15

Three dead as Istanbul sees heaviest rainfall in 80 years

Istanbul has faced devastating flooding from unprecedented rainfall, leading to three confirmed deaths and several missing individuals. The rainfall, described as the heaviest in 80 years, caused widespread chaos and significant damage throughout the city. Cleanup efforts are underway as emergency services continue to respond to numerous flooding incidents and…

The Economic Times · Oct 15

The High Cost of Coastal Homes That Aren't Built to Last

A Claims Journal report on Florida's property insurance market, for instance, described homeowners encountering policy nonrenewals, soaring premiums, and stricter hurdles following legal reforms designed to curb insurance litigation.

International Business Times · Oct 14

Why Kansas City faces a dramatic October weather change as heavy rain and severe thunderstorms threaten the region

Kansas City is experiencing unseasonably warm weather followed by thunderstorms and a flood watch. The National Weather Service emphasizes the risk of excessive rainfall leading to flooding in low-lying areas. Residents are advised to monitor updates and prepare for the storms, as conditions can change rapidly. The flood watch will…

The Economic Times · Oct 14