Flash flood

Israel braces for unusual weekend storm as authorities warn of flooding, strong winds

The preparations come amid forecasts for the weekend weather system, which indicate that wind gusts of 40-50 kph are expected as early as Saturday morning.

Lightning illuminates the sky over the Upper Galilee, during a rain storm on April 27, 2026.
A drone view shows mud covering buildings and property following devastating floods at Trishuli in Nuwakot district, Nepal, August 27, 2026.

Israeli among hundreds still missing in Nepal after catastrophic flood, death toll nears 600

Damaged houses following a flash flood at Trishuli in Nuwakot district, Nepal, August 26, 2026.

Flash flood in Southeast Asia kills 162, hundreds of tourists missing, including one Israeli

People gather at a landfill after a landslide, triggered by heavy overnight rains, killed several people in Dar es Salam in Conakry, Guinea, August 23, 2026.

30 dead after landslide at landfill in Guinea, govt. decided to close site due to danger week prior


Floods, landslides, kill dozens in Indonesia and East Timor

At least 49 families were hit on Flores, in the east of Indonesia's sprawling archipelago, Raditya Jati, a BNPB spokesman said in a statement.

Homes sit in flood waters after leaving casualities and causing hundreds of millions of dollars in damages, with waters yet to crest in parts of the U.S. midwest, in Peru, Nebraska, U.S., March 19, 2019

Philippines scrambles to rescue thousands after Typhoon Vamco

Vamco, the 21st cyclone to hit the Philippines this year, has killed at least 42 people. It tore through the main island of Luzon late on Wednesday.

Philippine Coast Guard conduct a rescue operation, after Typhoon Vamco resulted in severe flooding, in the Cagayan Valley region in northeastern Philippines, November 13, 2020. Picture taken November 13, 2020.

Hurricane Eta wreaks 'shocking' Central America devastation, dozens dead

In Honduras, families waded through flooded streets of the northern city of San Pedro Sula, while cars sat almost submerged in parts of the central Guatemalan city of San Pedro Carcha

A submerged evangelical church is seen along a flooded street during the passage of Storm Eta, in Pimienta, Honduras November 5, 2020. REUTERS/Jorge Cabrera

Floods, landslides kill 40 in Nepal, many missing

"We are searching for eight people who are still missing," said Kishore Shrestha, a senior police official.

Israeli aid to Nepal

Iran orders evacuation of 70 villages in oil province due to flood risk

Floods have affected at least 23 out of Iran’s 31 provinces since heavy downpours began on March 19.

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani is seen during his visit after flooding in Golestan province, Iran March 27, 2019

Floods drown Nebraska as alarms are raised at the nuclear power plant

"Nebraskans should watch the forecast closely in the coming days and be prepared for severe weather events in conjunction with potential historic flooding," Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts said.

Cattle surrounded by water stand in Morse Bluff, Nebraska, U.S., March 15, 2019

WATCH: Firefighters rescue two cars swept away by Hilazon flashflood

Early Monday morning, two jeeps with three people inside were driving under Route 804.

Firefighters and Police rescued three people from cars swept into the Hilazon River.