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Four dead, 250,000 affected as monsoon floods sweep central Thailand


Malay Mail
Tue, 23 Sep 2025 18:09 UTC
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Four people were killed in flooding in central Thailand, the nation's disaster agency said today, with more heavy rain forecast this week during the annual monsoon.

More than 250,000 people across several provinces on the Chao Praya river basin were impacted by the floods this week, the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation said in a statement.

Two men drowned in Ayutthaya province, north of the capital Bangkok, while moving their belongings through floodwaters, and another was killed after his rowboat capsized in Phetchabun province.

In Phichit province, a 17-year-old girl was killed driving her motorbike through a flooded area.

The meteorological department forecast more heavy rain in Thailand's north, central and eastern provinces, including Bangkok, until Friday, with the possibility of flash floods.

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Taiwan floods: 14 dead and 152 missing, 10k evacuated, flights disrupted (UPDATE)

Jay Hilotin
Gulf News
Tue, 23 Sep 2025 18:00 UTC
Mud, debris, floodwaters
Mud, debris, floodwaters have heavily damaged or destroyed infrastructure in eastern and southern Taiwan — including the collapse of the Matai’an Creek Bridge and flooding of a railway station and train lines.
At least two persons reportedly died and 30 more are missing as Taiwan is grappling with serious flooding after heavy rains and storm-induced damage, particularly in the east and southern regions of the island.

Authorities reported 30 people missing in Hualien County following the breach of a barrier lake in the mountainous terrain.

2 confirmed dead

Reuters reported that two people have been confirmed dead in the area as a result of flooding, according to fire department reports.

The flooding submerged streets up to rooftops in some parts of Guangfu. Mud, debris, floodwaters have heavily damaged or destroyed infrastructure — including the collapse of the Matai'an Creek Bridge and flooding of a railway station and train lines.


Comment: Update September 24

The South China Morning Post reports:
At least 14 people are dead, 34 injured and 152 missing after torrents triggered by Typhoon Ragasa overwhelmed a landslide lake and tore through a township in eastern Taiwan on Tuesday, devastating entire neighbourhoods.

Firefighters from across Taiwan searched through the night, going door-to-door in Guangfu township, Hualien county, where many elderly residents living on ground floors were feared trapped.

By Wednesday morning, the water had receded from the town centre, but homes and streets remained buried under mud, rocks and debris, according to the county fire department.

Survivors described scenes of chaos as two waves of floodwaters engulfed the community, forcing them to shelter overnight on upper floors and rooftops.


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At least 10 die of electrocution after heavy rains flood Kolkata, India - nearly 10 inches of rain in less than 24 hours


The New Indian Express
Tue, 23 Sep 2025 17:44 UTC
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At least 10 people died, mostly due to electrocution in rain-hit Kolkata, officials said, as heavy overnight rainfall caused widespread waterlogging, halting traffic, public transport and daily life across the city on Tuesday.

Heavy rain since past midnight flooded roads and residential complexes across the city, leaving vehicles stranded for hours in knee-to-waist-deep water at major intersections, including Park Circus, Gariahat, Behala, and College Street.

The deluge - 251.4 mm in less than 24 hours - was the highest since 1986 and the sixth-highest single-day rainfall in the last 137 years, only behind the record 369.6 mm in 1978, 253 mm in 1888, and 259.5 in 1986.

Kolkata Mayor and state Urban Development Minister Firhad Hakim told PTI that most parts of the city were waterlogged and teams of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) were working around the clock to drain out the water.

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Heavy rains cause flooding and destruction in Dagestan, Russia

Elizaveta Chukharova
oc-media.org
Sun, 21 Sep 2025 18:23 UTC
Heavy rains flooded the street of Makhachkala, Dagestan, Russia.
Heavy rains flooded the street of Makhachkala, Dagestan, Russia.
Heavy rains over the weekend in Daghestan have flooded several cities and towns, including the capital Makhachkala, Kaspiysk, Izberbash, Derbent, Dagestanskie Ogni, and the Kayakent District.

According to the authorities in the republic, the heavy rain has flooded the basements and flats of apartment buildings and private houses, in addition to damaging cars.

In Makhachkala, a wall of one of the adobe houses reportedly collapsed, while in Kaspiysk, classes at the local engineering college were cancelled due to the floods.

The rainfall also caused power outages in Makhachkala, Kaspiysk, Khasavyurt, Izberbash, Derbent, and nearby districts. Authorities also warned residents of possible water supply contaminations in Makhachkala, advising residents against drinking tap water without boiling it first.

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River Seveso overflows its banks in Milan, Italy and floods streets, underpasses


Bluewin.ch
Mon, 22 Sep 2025 18:14 UTC
Water chaos in Lombardy: Milan drowns in floods
Water chaos in Lombardy: Milan drowns in floods
The River Seveso burst its banks after heavy rainfall and flooded streets and underpasses in the Niguarda district. Cars got stuck in the floods and the fire department is in constant operation with around 75 deployments. Schools were evacuated as a precautionary measure while the water continues to flow through the city.

Despite flood protection measures, the retention basin is not enough to stop the masses of water.

In other northern districts of Milan and in Lombardy, emergency services are also battling against flooding and blocked roads to rescue cars and clear traffic. According to the Italian news agency Adnkronos, 650 "technical emergency operations" were carried out by the fire department on Monday due to the bad weather front.

The provinces of Como, Monza, Varese and the metropolitan area of Milan, where three schools were evacuated, were particularly affected. To cope with the situation, 100 men from regional commands and other regions were sent to assist, bringing the operational strength to over 200 units.

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Roads turn into rivers in southern France as severe weather alert is issued for flood-hit region

Ruth Stainer
Daily Mail
Sun, 21 Sep 2025 18:00 UTC
Dramatic video footage
Dramatic video footage has captured the impact of the extreme weather in the picturesque coastal Carmague region of southern France, with the streets flooded with ankle-deep water following heavy rainfall. A severe weather alert has been issued for swathes of the country
Heavy flooding in France has seen roads turned into rivers as a severe weather alert has been issued for swathes of the country.

Dramatic video footage has captured the impact of the extreme weather in the picturesque coastal Carmague region of southern France, with the streets flooded with ankle-deep water following heavy rainfall.

An 'orange alert' for thunderstorms and vast flooding has also been introduced across both Paris and the Île-de-France region.

In Provence and the Alpes, 'intense, widespread and thundery' rainfall could reach as high as up to 70 to 90mm in some areas and, locally, 120mm in just a few hours, forecasters Meteo France warned.

Further south, 'hail, sometimes medium or large, strong electrical activity, violent gusts and even whirlwinds' are forecast, with temporary 'violent gusts of wind' expected near the coast in particular.

The stormy conditions are understood to be due to a powerful Atlantic high-level current which is crossing France from Brittany.

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Heavy rains trigger landslides in Turkiye's Black Sea region - 10.7 inches of rainfall in 24 hours


azernews.az
Sun, 21 Sep 2025 12:46 UTC
Torrential rains have caused floods and landslides across several provinces in Türkiye’s Black Sea region, disrupting daily life, damaging infrastructure and forcing precautionary evacuations.
Torrential rains have caused floods and landslides across several provinces in Türkiye’s Black Sea region, disrupting daily life, damaging infrastructure and forcing precautionary evacuations.
Severe downpours in northeastern Turkiye have caused landslides across the Black Sea provinces, Azernews reports.

According to the Turkish State Meteorological Service, heavy rains are expected to continue in the provinces of Artvin, Giresun, Rize, and Trabzon.

The disaster has cut off access to 343 settlements, triggered landslides on 26 roads, and damaged or destroyed several bridges. Authorities confirmed that no casualties or injuries have been reported.

Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloğlu and Minister of Youth and Sports Osman Aşkın Bak visited Rize province to assess the situation on the ground.

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Heavy flooding across Jamaica after torrential rainfall


Jamaica Observer
Sun, 21 Sep 2025 11:06 UTC
A homeowner’s wall lies in ruins in the Trafalgar Park community of New Kingston on Saturday after roaring water from a nearby gully came full force, downing the structure on Friday.
A homeowner’s wall lies in ruins in the Trafalgar Park community of New Kingston on Saturday after roaring water from a nearby gully came full force, downing the structure on Friday.
Heavy flooding was reported in sections of the island on Friday as torrential rain pounded a number of parishes.

When the water receded, scores of residents were left to clear their homes of mud and debris and assess damage.

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Mudslides trap drivers, bury roads and damage homes in southern California


ABC News
Fri, 19 Sep 2025 17:02 UTC
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This photo provided by the San Bernardino County Fire Department shows damage caused by mudslides after storms in Forest Falls, Calif., on Thursday Sept. 18, 2025.
Flooding and mudslides carrying trees and rocks buried roads, damaged homes and trapped drivers in several southern California communities, authorities said.

The mudslides affected Forest Falls, Oak Glen and Potato Canyon in San Bernardino County on Thursday, the county's fire protection district said in a statement.

A group of about 10 people traveling in at least six vehicles was stranded on state Route 38 in the area of Jenks Lake, near the San Bernardino National Forest, the fire district said.

"Though cut off by debris in both directions, the group is safe and their needs are being evaluated by emergency crews," the district said.

The route was still closed as of Friday morning, the California Highway Patrol said.

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Heavy rains flooded many cities in China, 6 inches of rain in just 2 HOURS - hailstorms caused severe damage in Beijing


NDTV
Thu, 18 Sep 2025 11:54 UTC
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Recently, Beijing, Liaoning, Henan, Shandong, Sichuan, and Hubei provinces have been hit by extreme weather, including heavy rain and hail. Several cities have experienced severe flooding, leaving urban areas awash with water, and shops and homes submerged. Beijing also experienced rare hailstorms, leaving many dealerships with new cars parked outdoors, which were dented by hail, causing heavy losses.

Residents of Jiujiang, Jiangxi: "Oh my god, there's a flood! Jiujiang Pedestrian Street has become a river!"

On September 17, heavy to torrential rain continued in parts of Jiangxi, Sichuan, Hubei, Henan, and other provinces. On the same day, the meteorological department raised the emergency response level for major meteorological (rainstorm) disasters from Level 4 to Level 3.

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