floods

The death toll from flooding in central Europe rose to at least eight on Sunday (September 15) as thousands of people were evacuated from their homes in Czech Republic following days of torrential rain that caused rivers to burst their banks in several parts of the region. This phot was taken in Jesenik, Czech Republic, September 16, 2024. Photo: REUTERS/David W Cerny
Europe

Central Europe braces for further flooding 'apocalypse' as death toll rises

Border areas between the Czech Republic and Poland were hit hard over the weekend as heavy rain that has fallen since last week and surging water levels collapsed some bridges, forced evacuations...

FILE PHOTO: Women work in a garment factory in Dhaka, Bangladesh, May 3, 2020. REUTERS/Mohammad Ponir Hossain/File Photo
RMG

Bangladesh garment industry short on cotton as floods worsen protest backlog

Flood waters reach dangerous levels in Cumilla on 22 August 2024. Photo: TBS
Bangladesh

Floodwaters inundate parts of country including Feni, Cumilla, Akhaura, Khagrachari, Lakshmipur

Map of the 35 riverine communities assessed in this study, including the country-wide spatial distribution of flooding and erosion hazards. Riverine regions in dark blue boxes are discussed throughout the paper, and numbers represent the number of communities within each region. Credit: Global Environmental Change (2023).
Environment

Study reveals need for transformational approaches in Bangladesh's climate resilience

Photo: Collected
USA

'Turn around, don't drown', New York City advised as flood threat remains

Representational Photo: TBS/File
Bangladesh

Ctg flood damages crops, fish, livestock worth Tk135cr: Officials

Photo: TBS
Bangladesh

Bandarban's road links with rest of country restored after 5 days

A man holding a child walks across a damaged bridge after the rains and floods brought by remnants of Typhoon Doksuri, in Zhuozhou, Hebei province, China August 7, 2023. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang
China

Fourteen dead in floods in northeastern China

Floods, be it at home or in Asian neighbours, are reasons for worry about the price and supply of rice. Photo: Bloomberg
Panorama

The world can't stop floods but can keep food channels open

A pedestrian stands on the corner of a flooded street as heavy rains affect Sydney, Australia, October 6, 2022. REUTERS/Loren Elliott
World+Biz

Heavy rain in Australia triggers flood evacuations in Queensland

Death toll from widespread Nigeria floods tops 500 - ministries
Africa

Death toll from widespread Nigeria floods tops 500 - ministries

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Bangladesh

Low-lying areas of coastal districts under flood risk

Navy officials donate a day's salary to PM's relief fund
Bangladesh

Navy officials donate a day's salary to PM's relief fund