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Flash floods in Bolivia kill 20

Sinan Dogan and Seda Sevencan
Anadolu Agency
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 13:27 UTC
A drone view shows flooded areas that left communities isolated after torrential rain in the community of El Torno, in Santa Cruz region, Bolivia, December 14, 2025.
A drone view shows flooded areas that left communities isolated after torrential rain in the community of El Torno, in Santa Cruz region, Bolivia, December 14, 2025.
Floods triggered by heavy rainfall in Bolivia over the weekend have killed at least 20 people, authorities said.

Vice Minister of Civil Defense Alfredo Troche told reporters on Sunday that severe flooding struck the city of Santa Cruz after the Pirai River overflowed its banks.

Many people remain missing, Troche said, adding that search and rescue operations are continuing around the clock.

President Rodrigo Paz said a crisis and situation room was established at the Government Palace in the administrative capital La Paz to closely monitor developments in the affected areas.

Paz said efforts are underway to declare a national state of emergency in the flood-hit regions.

He warned that the effects of the El Nino and La Nina climate patterns are continuing and the country could face heavy rainfall over the next three to five months, followed by periods of drought.

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At least 37 dead after flash floods hit Morocco's Safi - 2.3 inches of rain in just 3 hours


Al Jazeera
Mon, 15 Dec 2025 12:48 UTC
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At least 37 have been killed in flash floods triggered by torrential rains in Morocco's Atlantic coastal province of Safi, according to authorities.

State-owned broadcaster SNRT News on Monday quoted local authorities as saying at least 14 people had received hospital treatment, including two in the intensive care unit, after the sudden bout of heavy rain on Sunday.

Images on social media showed a torrent of muddy water sweeping cars and rubbish bins from the streets in the town of Safi, located some 300km (186 miles) south of the capital, Rabat. At least 70 homes and businesses in the historic old city were flooded after just one hour of heavy rain, according to the authorities.

In a statement, the Safi governorate said search and rescue operations were ongoing and necessary measures had been taken to secure the affected areas and provide support to residents.


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Abdelrahim Tannas, the Regional Director of Equipment in Safi said today that rainfall recorded in the city center on Sunday exceeded 60 millimeters within three hours.

Tannas made his remarks in a statement to Morocco's news agency MAP, where he said the rainfall that the city experienced varied from one area to another.

He said the city center recorded rainfall that exceeded 60 millimeters, "which explains the scale of the flooding that affected central Safi, particularly the Sidi Bozid area."

Floods that affected the city left 37 people dead, and several others injured.


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Raging Montana creek swallows bridge as it collapses, flood emergency declared

Kieran Sullivan
Fox Weather
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 12:31 UTC
The power of an atmospheric river moisture fueled Libby Creek tore through a bridge on Farm to Market Road, completely destroying the bridge and road that once was
© (Mark Wigner/TMXThe power of an atmospheric river moisture fueled Libby Creek tore through a bridge on Farm to Market Road, completely destroying the bridge and road that once was
A raging creek tore through a bridge and claimed a road in Libby, Montana in a must-see moment captured on camera.

Onlookers could only watch on the afternoon of Dec. 11 when the power of the Libby Creek tore through a bridge on Farm to Market Road, completely destroying the bridge and road that once was.

Video footage displays the destroyed bridge, and the jaw-dropping moment a massive slab of concrete succumbs to the raging water.

A major atmospheric river event brought rounds of moisture to the Northwest, where the effects were felt in Lincoln County in Northwest Montana among a host of other locations throughout the region.

Across Lincoln County, like many communities in the region, flooding has inundated major roads and forced evacuations.


Comment: Related: Major river flooding unleashed as powerful atmospheric river slams Pacific Northwest

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Arctic temperatures, snow and flooding sweep across the U.S.

Kate Reilly and Christine Rapp
NBC News
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 19:45 UTC
Snow falls from a tree as a person clears a sidewalk along Cherokee Parkway in Louisville, Ky., on Dec. 12.
© Matt Stone / USA TodaySnow falls from a tree as a person clears a sidewalk along Cherokee Parkway in Louisville, Ky., on Dec. 12.
60 million people from the Northern Plains through the Southeast are under cold weather alerts this weekend and will face dangerously cold wind chills.

Wintry weather is sweeping across parts of the United States this weekend, bringing with it brutally low temperatures.

Sixty million people from the Northern Plains through the Southeast are under cold weather alerts, including Minneapolis, Chicago, St. Louis, Memphis, Huntsville and Myrtle Beach.

Dangerously cold wind chills are expected to hit these areas, with the National Weather Service issuing some alerts that run into Monday morning.

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Floods leave over 2,000 dead, missing in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, nearly 4 million affected


Anadolu Agency
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 12:25 UTC
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Death toll from severe weather in Indonesia rises to 995 with 226 missing, while 640 dead in Sri Lanka with 211 still unaccounted for

Severe floods and landslides in Indonesia and Sri Lanka left over 2,000 people dead and missing as of Saturday, official data showed.

Unprecedented floods, landslides, storms, and cyclones have caused widespread devastation across South Asia and Southeast Asia. Indonesia has been hit the hardest, followed by Sri Lanka.

Indonesia's national disaster management agency said so far 995 people are dead and 226 are missing on Sumatra and over 5,000 injured as rescue operations are underway.

More than 3.2 million people have been affected by devastating floods and landslides in the flood-hit provinces of North Sumatra, West Sumatra, and Aceh.
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Prehistoric Lake Manly returns to Death Valley after record rainfall

Julia Gomez
USA TODAY
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 15:41 UTC
A small Lake Manly has formed near Badwater Basin. The hike to the water is about one mile and is just a few inches deep.
© Savannah M. Sanford/NPSA small Lake Manly has formed near Badwater Basin. The hike to the water is about one mile and is just a few inches deep.
An ancient lake has reemerged after Death Valley National Park experienced record-breaking rainfall this fall.

From September to November, Death Valley, located in California and Nevada, received 2.41 inches of rain, making it the national park's wettest fall, according to a news release on the park's website. In November alone, the park received 1.76 inches of rain, breaking the previous record of 1.7 inches set in 1923.

Due to the rains, Lake Manly, which dates back to the Ice Age, has formed once again in the Badwater Basin, the lowest point in North America, which lies 282 feet below sea level. But the lake isn't very deep.

"The lake, colloquially known as 'Lake Manly,' is much smaller and shallower than the one that formed after the remnants of Hurricane Hilary passed through the park in 2024," the national park said. "The water is about a mile from the Badwater parking lot and in most places would not rise above the tops of your shoes."


Here's what to know about the record-breaking rains.
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Southern Brazil hit by extratropical cyclone - 3.8 inches of rain in just 6 hours


Merco Press
Tue, 09 Dec 2025 13:49 UTC
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Heavy rainfall triggered by an extratropical cyclone battering Southern Brazil caused widespread flooding on Tuesday, turning streets into rivers and hillsides into waterfalls across Florianópolis, São José, Palhoça, and Biguaçu.

The Epagri/Ciram meteorological agency reported that Palhoça recorded the highest volume of rain over six hours, with 97.2 millimeters, followed closely by Biguaçu (86.2 mm).

The extreme weather caused major transportation and infrastructure issues. Widespread flooding was reported, blocking major roads, including sections of the BR-101 in Palhoça and Biguaçu. In São José, the Itaguaçu shopping tunnel was completely blocked due to high water volume.

In central Florianópolis, a partial collapse of two uninhabited houses occurred. The access road to Morro da Cruz became a literal "waterfall," with overflowing storm drains.

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Cyprus swamped by floods as storm batters holiday island leaving streets underwater and cars floating away

Ava Solieri
Sun (UK)
Tue, 09 Dec 2025 13:53 UTC
Northern Cyprus images show the water has turned roads into rivers
© Kıbrıs GazatesiNorthern Cyprus images show the water has turned roads into rivers
FIERCE weather has battered several areas across the holiday island of Cyprus, with dams overflowing and landslides triggered.

Severe flooding in the north of the island has swamped roads turning them into rivers.

Cars were spotted nearly covered by the flooding caused by Storm Byron and people could be seen struggling as the water rose to waist height.

Residents living in Nicosia, were urged by mayor Mehmet Harmanci to exercise extreme caution as streams in the capital began to overflow.

The flooding horror has forced the closure of a central road connecting the general hospital and a school.

Harmanci said the water levels were dangerously high and could not be reduced at this time.

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Major river flooding unleashed as powerful atmospheric river slams Pacific Northwest

Kieran Sullivan
Fox Weather
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 13:36 UTC
Drone footage captured major river flooding near Fall City, Washington stemming from the Snoqualmie River, located just east of Seattle, showcasing residences and farms inundated by major river flooding.
© FOX WeatherDrone footage captured major river flooding near Fall City, Washington stemming from the Snoqualmie River, located just east of Seattle, showcasing residences and farms inundated by major river flooding.
A powerful atmospheric river has delivered bouts of serious rain, soaking the Pacific Northwest, triggering major river flooding.

Drone footage captured major river flooding near Fall City, Washington stemming from the Snoqualmie River, located just east of Seattle, showcasing residences and farms inundated by major river flooding.

Fueled by the atmospheric river, the Snoqualmie River crested the highest it's been at Snoqualmie Falls in 10 years, with a flow rate of 45,000 cubic feet per second, at 17.8 feet.

The powerful atmospheric river will continue to slam the region through the middle of the week, as rounds of Pacific moisture will continue to soak the region, resulting in an elevated risk of flooding.

Through Thursday, localized amounts of 3-5 inches are possible as downpours continue to soak the region. Continuous heavy rain has already led to a sharp rise in water levels, with several rivers, including the Cowlitz River near Randle, Washington, and the aforementioned Snoqualmie River at Carnation, Washington, at major flood stage as of late Tuesday.

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Severe floods hit Jeddah, Saudi Arabia after heavy rainfall - 7 inches in just 6 HOURS


Colombo Gazette
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 13:15 UTC
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Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, has been hit by severe flooding following torrential rains, with authorities issuing a red alert through the National Center for Meteorology (NCM). Roads and low-lying areas across the city remain submerged, causing widespread traffic congestion and halting public transport.

Emergency teams, including police and civil defense, have been deployed to rescue stranded motorists and residents. Authorities have urged people to stay indoors and avoid flood-prone areas until the waters recede.

Recent reports indicate heavy rainfall exceeded 179 mm in just six hours, far above the city's November average of 23 mm and annual average of 55.6 mm. At least two fatalities have been reported, and many homes experienced power outages. Schools and universities in affected areas have been temporarily closed.

The floods have also affected neighbouring Medina Province, where civil defense teams rescued five people after a vehicle was swept away by floodwaters. Residents are advised to follow safety instructions and exercise caution during ongoing heavy rains.

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