Flood

Thousands go hiking in Israel as fallout from severe weather raises flood risk

The Israel Nature and Parks Authority warned that water levels in streams and rivers across the country have risen following recent rainfall, and several parks are closed due to flood risk.

A rainbow is seen over the Hula Nature Reserve in northern Israel following a winter rain, January 13, 2026.
Firefighters in New South Wales rescue Australians from the flooding across New South Wales on January 17, 2026.

Heavy rains in eastern Australia spark flash floods, 20 rescued

Heavy flooding inundates a road in the village of Abu Gosh, outside Jerusalem, as vehicles and heavy machinery make their way through floodwaters following winter rains.

One Israeli killed, another missing as winter storm sweeps Israel

FILE PHOTO: Workers load supplies onto a truck for earthquake victims in Nurgal district, Kunar province in Afghanistan September 6, 2025.

Afghanistan floods leave 17 dead, thousands affected - AP


Dozens missing after Venezuela floods, death toll rises

The death toll continues to rise as Las Tejerias, Venezuela was struck with devastating flooding.

 Devastating floods following heavy rain, in Las Tejerias

Sydney records wettest year since 1858 as Australia braces for more floods

Though Australia has experienced an excessive amount of flooding in the last two years, this nation down-under has experienced a drastically wetter year.

 Flooding from heavy rains affects western suburbs in Sydney

Check out this animal taking a swim in the floods from Hurricane Ian!

A recent TikTok video went viral when an enterprising racoon swam directly up to a newscaster, who was utterly delighted. 

 Raccoon reaching for persimmons.

After devastating floods, Pakistan on verge of health disaster

Three million children are at increased risk of waterborne diseases, drowning and malnutrition, while thousands of flood-affected pregnant women need urgent medical attention.

A general view of the submerged houses, following rains and floods during the monsoon season in Dera Allah Yar, District Jafferabad, Pakistan September 1, 2022.

Florida governor says storm surge from Hurricane Ian has likely peaked

Before heading to Florida, Hurricane Ian slammed into Cuba, forcing evacuations, cutting power and swamping fishing villages.

 Hurricane Ian makes its way to Florida's west coast after passing Cuba in a composite image from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) GOES-East weather satellite September 27, 2022.

Pakistan struggles to avert danger as floods rise, death toll tops 1,300

The floods have led to a growing humanitarian crisis, with officials especially concerned about the well-being of pregnant women and young mothers.

A general view of the submerged houses, following rains and floods during the monsoon season in Dera Allah Yar, District Jafferabad, Pakistan September 1, 2022.

Flood-hit Pakistan breaches lake to avert overflow

Up to 100,000 people have been displaced from their homes in Pakistan due to the major flooding.

Pakistan Flood 1A

Over 1,000 dead in Pakistan floods so far, but the crisis is only beginning

Monster monsoon puts a third of the country underwater, displacing tens of millions. Aid groups warn of more casualties to come as diseases spread and remote areas become inaccessible

Pakistan Flood 3B

Rain falls in Israel, causes mid-summer floods

It is not unheard of to have light rain once in August, but is still a novelty.

Rain falls in mid-August in the upper Galilee

Gulf doused by unprecedented summer downpours

The flooding, which is hitting the UAE's Fujairah especially hard due to infrastructure limitations, is being attributed to climate change.

 General view of flood water following a day of heavy rain in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, July 28, 2022.