https://www.sott.net/topic/5-Floods Signs of the Times: The World for People who Think. Featuring independent, unbiased, alternative news and commentary on world events. en-us Original content Copyright 2026 by Signs of the Times/Sott.net. For other content, see our Fair Use Policy at www.sott.net. Sun, 19 Apr 2026 11:27:12 +0000 https://www.sott.net/images/sottlogo_rss.jpg SOTT.net https://www.sott.net https://www.sott.net/article/505813-Storm-chaos-in-La-Pampa-Argentina-Massive-flooding-submerged-Santa-Rosa-cars-stranded Extreme weather has struck Santa Rosa, La Pampa, turning the capital city into a flood zone. On Friday, April 17, 2026, a massive storm dumped over 90mm of rain in just hours, overwhelming drainage systems and leaving several neighborhoods underwater. In this video, we cover the dramatic impact of the Santa Rosa flash floods. With wind gusts reaching 78 km/h, the storm toppled power lines and trees, causing widespread blackouts. From the flooding on Avenida Uruguay to the submerged classrooms at the National University of La Pampa (UNLPam), we look at the chaos that has gripped the city. ⚠️ Disclaimer: Thumbnail images are generated by AI. They are for illustration purposes only. https://www.sott.net/article/505813-Storm-chaos-in-La-Pampa-Argentina-Massive-flooding-submerged-Santa-Rosa-cars-stranded Sun, 19 Apr 2026 11:11:25 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/505762-Drone-captures-flooding-in-Northern-Michigan Heavy rains and storms are staying in the forecast as floodwaters swamped areas across Northern Michigan on April 14, 2026. The dangerously rising waters have prompted evacuations in some residential areas, triggered the failure of small dams, and has state and local officials closely monitoring larger dams near populated areas as high water threatens to overtop them and flood areas downstream. The Little Traverse Conservancy flew a drone over some of its preservation areas to monitor flooding in Petoskey, Conway, Alanson, Indian River and Pigeon River. (Video provided by Charles Dawley and Little Traverse Conservancy) Read more: https://www.mlive.com/environment/202... https://www.sott.net/article/505762-Drone-captures-flooding-in-Northern-Michigan Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:35:12 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/505756-Floods-in-Dominican-Republic-and-Haiti-kill-at-least-19 Heavy rains and flooding in the Dominican Republic and Haiti have killed at least 19 people and displaced thousands more, according to the latest toll by officials and the Red Cross. Powerful storms that began April 7 have continued dumping rain on the neigboring Caribbean nations -- which share the island of Hispaniola -- with authorities staying vigilant despite ebbing intensity of rainfall in recent hours. Haiti's civil protection agency on Tuesday reported 12 deaths across several departments. Dominican authorities on Wednesday put the death toll in the country at seven. "Five bodies have been recovered," civil defense director Juan Salas told AFP, adding to two deaths confirmed last week. https://www.sott.net/article/505756-Floods-in-Dominican-Republic-and-Haiti-kill-at-least-19 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:37:14 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/505720-Monster-typhoon-bears-down-on-US-controlled-islands-in-the-western-Pacific-Ocean-185-mph-sustained-winds-reported A dangerous typhoon bore down on two U.S. territories in the western Pacific Ocean on Tuesday, bringing strong winds and life-threatening flooding. Typhoon Sinlaku was downgraded from a super typhoon early Wednesday local time as it battered the Northern Mariana Islands, according to the latest advisory from the National Weather Service (NWS) in Guam. The center of the powerful storm was pulling away from Tinian and Saipan, moving northwest at 5 mph. Forecasters said it is expected to pass just west of the islands of Almagan, Pagan and Agrihan in the latter half of the week. As of the latest advisory, maximum sustained winds had decreased to 145 mph, with typhoon-force winds extending up to 75 miles from the center and tropical storm force winds extending outward up to 265 miles. https://www.sott.net/article/505720-Monster-typhoon-bears-down-on-US-controlled-islands-in-the-western-Pacific-Ocean-185-mph-sustained-winds-reported Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:44:59 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/505690-Saudi-Arabia-suspends-in-person-classes-after-torrential-rains-floods-hit-Riyadh Saudi Arabia suspended in-person classes at several schools and universities Sunday after torrential rains and flooding swept through Riyadh and other parts of the kingdom. Footage shared on US social media company X showed torrents of water rushing through streets in the Saudi capital after intense rainfall late Saturday. The National Center for Meteorology said heavy rain affecting Riyadh would continue until early Sunday, though its intensity was expected to gradually ease. The Saudi Civil Defense urged residents in Riyadh and the Eastern Province to exercise caution and follow official safety instructions. Saudi state-run Alekhbariah said in-person classes were suspended Sunday at several universities and schools, including Al-Baha University, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences and King Khalid University. The weather center had warned Thursday that most regions of the country would experience moderate to heavy rainfall through Tuesday. https://www.sott.net/article/505690-Saudi-Arabia-suspends-in-person-classes-after-torrential-rains-floods-hit-Riyadh Sun, 12 Apr 2026 18:26:14 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/505655-Rivers-surge-in-China-as-extreme-weather-brings-hail-and-floods-streets On the afternoon of April 7, 2026, Chaozhou city was suddenly affected by a new round of severe convective weather. Against the backdrop of intensified warm and humid airflow and accumulated atmospheric instability, convective cloud clusters rapidly developed over the urban area, bringing a complex combination of strong winds, frequent thunder, and heavy rainfall. https://www.sott.net/article/505655-Rivers-surge-in-China-as-extreme-weather-brings-hail-and-floods-streets Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:59:30 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/505641-Heavy-rain-triggers-deadly-floods-across-Turkiye Severe rainfall across Türkiye has led to at least two fatalities and caused extensive damage to infrastructure in multiple regions. In Osmaniye Province, flooding and mudslides hit the Kadirli district after rivers overflowed, leaving several vehicles submerged, The Caspian Post reports, citing Turkish media. In the Düzici district, a bridge spanning the Delici River collapsed, severing the road that connects the Karajaoglan neighborhood with the village of Göllüler. Negative impacts have also been reported in Gaziantep and Şanlıurfa, where streets have been inundated and traffic flow has been significantly disrupted. Local authorities have called on residents to remain cautious due to the continuing threats of flooding, mudslides, and landslides. According to Haber Global, heavy rainfall is forecast to affect 44 provinces, with some areas also expected to see snowfall as cold air masses move in from the Balkans. The Turkish Meteorological Service has issued warnings about severe... https://www.sott.net/article/505641-Heavy-rain-triggers-deadly-floods-across-Turkiye Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:31:52 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/505633-Heavy-rains-floods-in-the-Dominican-Republic-damage-over-1000-homes-foot-of-rainfall-in-under-24-hours Heavy rains in the Dominican Republic killed a toddler, damaged more than 1,000 homes and caused power and water outages on Wednesday, forcing officials to suspend classes at some public and private schools. Forecasters noted that 12 inches (30 centimeters) of rain fell in some areas in less than 24 hours, forcing crews to evacuate more than 5,000 people. "There is no storm drainage system that can withstand that anywhere in the world," President Luis Abinader said. A press official with the Civil Defense agency, Jayssi Capellán, told The Associated Press that a nearly 2-year-old girl died after a wall at her home collapsed in the capital of Santo Domingo. The government ordered nonessential employees to work remotely as authorities warned of flooding and possible landslides, with more than a dozen provinces under alert, including Santo Domingo, which is the hardest hit area. https://www.sott.net/article/505633-Heavy-rains-floods-in-the-Dominican-Republic-damage-over-1000-homes-foot-of-rainfall-in-under-24-hours Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:20:07 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/505393-Russia-declares-emergency-in-Dagestans-capital-as-floods-cut-power-to-more-than-327000-people-6-killed-UPDATE Authorities in the capital of the southern Russian region of Dagestan declared a ​state of emergency on Saturday after heavy ‌rainfall led to widespread flooding and power cuts in the region. "Emergency services have been placed on high alert, ​efforts are under way to deal with ​the aftermath, and assistance will be provided ⁠to affected residents," the Makhachkala city administration ​said on Telegram. More than 327,000 people remain without ​power in Dagestan due to bad weather, the regional ministry of emergency situations said. "As of 12:00 (Moscow time, 0900 GMT), ​283 settlements with a population of 327,183 ​people, including 89,705 children, remain without electricity," the ministry said ‌on ⁠its website. https://www.sott.net/article/505393-Russia-declares-emergency-in-Dagestans-capital-as-floods-cut-power-to-more-than-327000-people-6-killed-UPDATE Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:52:04 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/505415-Extreme-weather-severe-flooding-and-landslides-in-Afghanistan-leaves-148-dead-UPDATES Severe flooding, a landslide and thunderstorms in parts of Afghanistan have left 17 people dead and 26 injured over the last 24 hours, authorities said Sunday, the latest casualties from extreme weather in the country this season. The number of casualties could increase as crews from the country's National Disaster Management Authority survey the affected areas, the authority's spokesman Yousuf Hammad said in a statement. Thirteen of Afghanistan's 34 provinces, mostly in the western, central and northwestern parts of the country, were affected. The severe weather also left 147 homes either completely or partially destroyed, wiped out 80 kilometers of roads and destroyed agricultural land and irrigation canals, Hammad said. Earlier this year, heavy snowfall and flash floods left dozens of people dead across the country. https://www.sott.net/article/505415-Extreme-weather-severe-flooding-and-landslides-in-Afghanistan-leaves-148-dead-UPDATES Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:47:20 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/505578-Angola-hit-by-deadly-floods-at-least-29-dead-and-thousands-displaced-UPDATE Severe flooding has killed at least 15 people in Angola and forced thousands to flee their homes, according to local authorities. The floods, caused by heavy rains, have affected several regions of the country, worsening an already fragile humanitarian situation. The floods caused significant material damage, sweeping away homes and destroying essential infrastructure. In some areas, roads were cut off and villages isolated, complicating access for emergency services and slowing aid operations for the affected population. Authorities are reporting widespread destruction. Thousands of people have been displaced, often in emergency situations, and are now homeless. Living conditions in the affected areas are particularly precarious, with limited access to clean water, food, and healthcare. Humanitarian organizations are warning of the risk of disease spreading in the flooded areas. https://www.sott.net/article/505578-Angola-hit-by-deadly-floods-at-least-29-dead-and-thousands-displaced-UPDATE Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:28:14 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/505564-Homes-flooded-roads-swamped-in-Miaoli-Taiwan-after-heavy-rain Heavy rain on Saturday triggered mudslides and flooding in Miaoli County, inundating homes and roads, disrupting traffic and leaving residents stranded in muddy water. https://www.sott.net/article/505564-Homes-flooded-roads-swamped-in-Miaoli-Taiwan-after-heavy-rain Sun, 05 Apr 2026 19:32:50 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/505546-Landslide-triggered-after-torrential-rain-kills-mother-and-6-children-in-Equatorial-Guinea A landslide triggered following torrential rain in Equatorial Guinea killed a mother and her six children, the central African country´s rescue services said on Friday. The bodies of the victims buried by the landslide were recovered on Friday, including that of the 36-year-old mother, who was eight months pregnant. Witnesses said the landslide happened on Thursday afternoon when downpours fell on the city of Malabo. "A concrete retaining wall collapsed onto their house... followed by a landslide," neighbour Dominica Ada said. "The mother and her six children were all inside," she added. AFP https://www.sott.net/article/505546-Landslide-triggered-after-torrential-rain-kills-mother-and-6-children-in-Equatorial-Guinea Sat, 04 Apr 2026 11:18:41 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/505510-12-people-died-after-heavy-rains-thunderstorms-floods-in-Pakistan In Pakistan, 12 people have died over the past 24 hours after heavy rains, thunderstorms, and flash floods affected multiple provinces. Authorities declared an emergency in Karachi as heavy rains that started this morning triggered urban flooding. Rescue services, including Edhi Trust and Chhipa Welfare, confirmed five deaths due to electrocution and house walls collapsing in different areas. In Balochistan, the Pakistan Disaster Management Cell reported seven deaths in various parts of the province, including Turbat, Kohlo, Jaffarabad, Loralai, Harnai and Quetta, due to heavy rains since yesterday. Officials reported that a passenger bus carrying 15 people was swept away in the Killa Abdullah area, with rescue teams working to locate and save the passengers. https://www.sott.net/article/505510-12-people-died-after-heavy-rains-thunderstorms-floods-in-Pakistan Thu, 02 Apr 2026 19:37:02 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/505509-Storm-batters-Greece-killing-one-flooding-homes-and-disrupting-travel A man died and dozens of homes were flooded after heavy rain and gale-force winds battered ​Greece, leaving authorities rushing to repair damage on ‌Thursday. Greek authorities have recovered the body of a man in the seaside holiday town of Nea Makri, 35 kilometres (21.75 miles) ​northeast of Athens, a fire brigade official told ​Reuters on Thursday. The man was believed to ⁠have been carried away by a torrent and trapped ​under a car as he attempted to cross a ​flooded street, local media reported. The fire brigade said it has received hundreds of calls to rescue people trapped in floodwater and help ​clear roads of fallen trees as the Erminio ​storm swept through Athens and several islands in the Aegean Sea ‌on ⁠Wednesday. Early on Thursday, crews were still removing debris, pumping water from flooded buildings and repairing damaged infrastructure east of the capital. Authorities also banned some ferries from sailing ​from the ​port of Piraeus ⁠near Athens to the Greek islands.... https://www.sott.net/article/505509-Storm-batters-Greece-killing-one-flooding-homes-and-disrupting-travel Thu, 02 Apr 2026 19:13:47 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/505508-Italy-Snowstorms-floods-and-heavy-rain-leave-people-trapped-in-their-homes Heavy rain and snowstorms in central and southern Italy brought down bridges and left people trapped in their homes on Thursday. Firefighters used special snowcat trucks to plow through huge banks of snow in small towns in the Italian region of Molise. https://www.sott.net/article/505508-Italy-Snowstorms-floods-and-heavy-rain-leave-people-trapped-in-their-homes Thu, 02 Apr 2026 19:02:23 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/505035-Flash-floods-in-Nairobi-Kenya-kill-at-least-110-UPDATED Aid workers ‌pulled bodies from floodwaters across Nairobi on Saturday after overnight flash floods killed at least 10 people, swept away dozens of cars and ​disrupted flights at East Africa's biggest airport, authorities said. In ​the industrial neighbourhood of Grogan, security guard John Lomayan, ⁠34, looked at the body of an elderly man ​he recognised - a roadside egg seller - trapped beneath a car that ​had been washed away when the Nairobi River burst its banks. "I saw him being carried by the water from up there," he said, gesturing ​up the road. "We didn't know where he had gone. ​It is only now that we see him under the car". A Reuters reporter ‌saw ⁠three bodies pulled from underneath cars. Police said 10 people had been confirmed dead so far. https://www.sott.net/article/505035-Flash-floods-in-Nairobi-Kenya-kill-at-least-110-UPDATED Mon, 30 Mar 2026 19:47:23 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/505447-15-dead-9-missing-after-flash-floods-in-Yemen Flash floods caused by heavy rains have killed 15 people and left nine missing in Yemen's Taiz Governorate, with extensive damage reported, state-run Saba news agency said on Sunday. The agency said the floods, triggered by torrential rains early Friday, struck host communities and camps for internally displaced persons in western and northwestern Taiz. A preliminary government report confirmed the deaths included women and children, while nine others remain missing in Mocha, a port city of the governorate. Initial estimates indicated nearly 5,900 families were affected, with homes partially or completely damaged. Yemen's meteorological authorities warned residents to avoid valleys and low-lying areas during and after rainfall. Source(s): Xinhua News Agency https://www.sott.net/article/505447-15-dead-9-missing-after-flash-floods-in-Yemen Mon, 30 Mar 2026 19:35:15 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/505386-Malawi-floods-leave-34-dead-nearly-200-injured At least 34 people have died, and nearly 200 others have been injured after heavy rains and flooding swept across Malawi last week, displacing thousands, the country's disaster management agency said on Thursday. Flooding across 23 administrative areas has affected more than 69,000 households, or roughly 310,000 people, with over 6,000 households taking refuge in 84 emergency shelters, the Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA) said in a statement. The southern district of Chikwawa is the hardest-hit, as nearly 25,000 households have been affected, more than 1,800 displaced into 24 emergency shelters, and nine people killed. The DoDMA said the toll could rise as local authorities continue assessing areas that remain largely inaccessible. The department is working with humanitarian partners to deliver relief to affected areas and has allocated a $10 million (17 billion Malawian Kwacha) to address urgent needs, restore basic services, prevent secondary impacts, and begin... https://www.sott.net/article/505386-Malawi-floods-leave-34-dead-nearly-200-injured Sat, 28 Mar 2026 12:20:02 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/505372-Landslides-triggered-by-heavy-rainfall-kill-at-least-20-people-in-Tanzania Landslides triggered by heavy rainfall have killed at least 20 people in southern Tanzania in recent days, authorities said, as the death toll from across the wider East African region continues to rise. Rainfall and high winds caused landslides that destroyed houses early Wednesday in the Mbeya region, said Jaffar Haniu, administrator for the Rungwe district where the landslides happened. "The death toll now stands at 20," he told reporters. "One victim is a very young child, a year and a half old." He said meteorologists predict more rainfall in the days ahead, and urged residents of landslide-prone areas to evacuate. In neighboring Kenya, which experiences seasonal flooding each year, at least 88 people have been killed. Flooding events have affected 21 counties and at least two rivers have burst their banks since heavy rains started earlier this month. https://www.sott.net/article/505372-Landslides-triggered-by-heavy-rainfall-kill-at-least-20-people-in-Tanzania Fri, 27 Mar 2026 19:28:00 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/505363-Floods-and-floods-cause-damage-to-avenues-in-Bauru-Brazil Heavy rains caused flooding, landslides, flash floods and falling trees and branches in the city of Bauruin the interior of São Paulo, during the late afternoon of this Wednesday (25). According to Civil Defense, in addition, two victims were trapped inside a vehicle due to the storms, and were rescued by the Fire Department. The incidents remain ongoing. Also according to the agency, Bauru was the city that recorded the highest rainfall in 24 hours in the entire state of São Paulo. In a note, Bauru City Hall informed that, due to the strength of the water, the repair service at the site should begin this Thursday (26), if weather conditions improve. https://www.sott.net/article/505363-Floods-and-floods-cause-damage-to-avenues-in-Bauru-Brazil Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:43:25 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/505340-Hail-turns-roads-deserts-white-in-Fujairah-RAK-as-heavy-rains-hit-the-United-Arab-Emirates Hail and heavy rains swept across parts of the UAE, transforming stretches of desert and city landscapes into a sheet of white. Footage posted on social media by Storm Centre showed the scale of the weather impact, with Fujairah, Al Dhafra Region and Ras Al Khaimah being covered with hail. In Fujairah, hail fell steadily over open desert terrain, with ice pellets accumulating across the sand to form thin white patches. Dark, towering storm clouds loomed overhead, underscoring the intensity of the system moving through the eastern region. In Al Dhafra, the phenomenon appeared even more dramatic, with hail lining the edges of sand dunes and tracing white contours across the orange landscape, creating a rare, almost surreal contrast. https://www.sott.net/article/505340-Hail-turns-roads-deserts-white-in-Fujairah-RAK-as-heavy-rains-hit-the-United-Arab-Emirates Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:01:15 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/505339-Storms-wash-away-vehicles-and-flood-homes-across-the-Middle-East Vehicles were washed away in floods in Oman and homes were flooded in Syria as storms brought torrential rain and hail to countries across the Middle East. https://www.sott.net/article/505339-Storms-wash-away-vehicles-and-flood-homes-across-the-Middle-East Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:40:24 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/505309-Thousands-evacuated-in-Canary-Islands-as-storms-floods-hit-Spanish-islands Thousands of people have been evacuated after a storm slammed into a holiday hotspot popular with Brits. Over 3,000 people had to be evacuated in badly hit parts of Gran Canaria as Storm Therese wrought havoc, causing floods and landslides in a storm that has lasted the best part of a week. Brits were caught up in what is one of the worst storms to hit the Spanish Canary Islands in decades. Entire communities were cut off due to flooding, with evacuated people taken to makeshift shelters. Over 40,000 Brits are believed to live in the Canary Islands, while Gran Canaria is popular with tourists, particularly during the looming Easter holidays. Damage from the storm has been extensive. Heavy runoff in the remote El Cadeiro area of Gran Canaria caused access to be completely cut off for one family. A drone had to be deployed by local police in order to deliver vital medicine to the isolated residents. https://www.sott.net/article/505309-Thousands-evacuated-in-Canary-Islands-as-storms-floods-hit-Spanish-islands Tue, 24 Mar 2026 20:30:20 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/505306-Mozambique-floods-kill-18-as-heavy-rains-continue A second wave of heavy rains has triggered floods across Mozambique, leaving 18 people dead, thousands displaced, and infrastructure damaged, the National Institute for Disaster Risk Management and Reduction (INGD) said Monday. In a post on US social media platform Facebook, the agency said most of the deaths were due to drowning, while 31 accommodation centers nationwide are sheltering around 10,000 people, including four centers in the southern province of Inhambane hosting roughly 4,000. According to INGD, the 2025-2026 rainy and cyclonic season has affected nearly 1 million people nationwide, killed 285, flooded tens of thousands of homes, and damaged schools, roads and agricultural areas. https://www.sott.net/article/505306-Mozambique-floods-kill-18-as-heavy-rains-continue Tue, 24 Mar 2026 20:05:51 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/505282-Two-dams-breached-in-Zimbabwe-causing-flooding FLOODING experienced over the weekend in Gwanda District, Matabeleland South Province, which caused infrastructure damage and disrupted traffic movement, has been attributed to breaches at Insindi Dam and Mtshabezi High School Dam. In a statement, the Zimbabwe National Water Authority (Zinwa) dismissed rumours that Mtshabezi Dam had breached and caused the flooding. "The Zimbabwe National Water Authority (ZINWA) wishes to inform stakeholders and the public that Mtshabezi Dam, which is full and spilling, is structurally safe and has not breached, as has been inferred in some social media posts and audios. "What has been confirmed to have breached is Mtshabezi High School Dam. Information to the effect that Mtshabezi Dam has breached should thus be disregarded. Members of the public are advised not to circulate such information, as it may cause unnecessary alarm," reads the statement. https://www.sott.net/article/505282-Two-dams-breached-in-Zimbabwe-causing-flooding Mon, 23 Mar 2026 14:41:47 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/505281-Five-killed-in-Oman-after-vehicles-swept-away-by-floodwaters-civil-defense-says At least five people have died in Oman over the past 24 hours after vehicles were swept away by floodwaters, authorities said on Monday. Oman's Civil Defense and Ambulance ‌Authority said ‌seven people were rescued ‌after ⁠a vehicle carrying ⁠10 people was swept away in a wadi in the Wilayat of Barka, while the other three were ⁠later found dead. In ‌a ‌separate incident, two citizens ‌died after their vehicle was ‌carried away by floodwaters in a wadi in the Wilayat of Al-Maawil, ‌with their bodies later recovered. Authorities said the ⁠deaths ⁠came as heavy rains affected parts of the country. Oman has experienced deadly flooding in recent years, including in April 2024 when flash floods killed at least 20 people and inundated large areas. https://www.sott.net/article/505281-Five-killed-in-Oman-after-vehicles-swept-away-by-floodwaters-civil-defense-says Mon, 23 Mar 2026 14:25:21 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/505263-Thousands-affected-as-heavy-rains-trigger-widespread-flooding-in-central-Colombia Heavy and continuous rainfall has triggered severe flooding in the central region of Colombia, leaving more than a thousand families affected in and around the municipality of Facatativá, local authorities said. The downpour, which began on March 18, caused rivers and streams—including the Río Botello—to overflow, inundating neighborhoods such as Los Manzanos and La Selva, located approximately 40 kilometers west of the capital Bogotá. According to local reports, floodwaters reached levels exceeding one meter inside homes, forcing widespread evacuations as emergency teams rushed to the affected areas. https://www.sott.net/article/505263-Thousands-affected-as-heavy-rains-trigger-widespread-flooding-in-central-Colombia Sat, 21 Mar 2026 19:50:10 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/505259-Flash-flood-warnings-due-to-heavy-rainfall-in-the-United-Arab-Emirates Rainfall affected several parts of the UAE on Saturday with the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) warning of rainfall accumulation and potential flash floods in some areas due to the unstable weather conditions. The NCM urged the public to exercise caution, avoid valleys and low-lying areas where water may accumulate, and stay away from flood-prone locations, particularly in mountainous regions. A rainfall accumulation alert was issued for some coastal and internal areas from 10:30am until 8:30pm, while a separate flash flood warning for mountain areas was in effect from 1:15pm to 8:30pm. https://www.sott.net/article/505259-Flash-flood-warnings-due-to-heavy-rainfall-in-the-United-Arab-Emirates Sat, 21 Mar 2026 17:48:43 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/505148-Hawaii-Storm-100000-without-power-amid-flash-floods-15-inches-of-rain-in-24-hours-46-inches-in-5-days-heavy-snow-on-summits-UPDATED Over 100,000 people are without power in Hawaii as a rare storm pummels the entire state with dangerous thunderstorms, high elevation snow, and several inches of rain. The storm stretch comes as the Kona low weather system drags tropical moisture over the islands, raising the threat for at least a foot of rainfall in the hardest‑hit areas. Governor Josh Green issued an emergency proclamation on Monday. "A Kona low weather system is expected to produce prolonged heavy rainfall that could lead to flash flooding statewide, with the highest likelihood of flooding impacts across the smaller islands and urban areas," a news release from Green's office said. Now, the website Power Outages is reporting on the failures impacting customers across the state. As of reporting on Saturday morning, there were more than 120,000 customers without power in Honolulu. Honolulu was the hardest hit area. The East of Honolulu is reliant on power lines bringing electricity to the area from Windward Oahu.... https://www.sott.net/article/505148-Hawaii-Storm-100000-without-power-amid-flash-floods-15-inches-of-rain-in-24-hours-46-inches-in-5-days-heavy-snow-on-summits-UPDATED Wed, 18 Mar 2026 19:35:33 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/505166-Spain-just-had-its-wettest-winter-in-47-years Spain has just lived through its wettest winter in nearly half a century, with a relentless chain of storms turning quiet villages into flood zones and forcing emergency evacuations across parts of the country. Between late December and mid-February, eleven consecutive storms swept across the Iberian Peninsula, bringing record rainfall, flash floods and landslides. According to Spain's national weather agency AEMET, the rainfall recorded during this period is the highest seen in 47 years, marking a dramatic shift for a country far more used to worrying about drought than overflowing rivers. For many residents and expats living in southern Spain, the scenes have been striking. Regions famous for sunshine and dry landscapes suddenly found themselves dealing with swollen rivers, damaged roads and communities cut off from the outside world. A chain of storms that changed the Spanish winter The turning point came when Storm Leonardo hit the south of the peninsula, particularly... https://www.sott.net/article/505166-Spain-just-had-its-wettest-winter-in-47-years Sun, 15 Mar 2026 12:48:18 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/505120-Flooding-wreaks-havoc-in-Tucuman-Province-Argentina-7-inches-of-rain-in-just-a-few-hours A series of storms have caused major flooding in Argentina's northern province of Tucumán, leaving dozens of people evacuated, streets and highways submerged, fallen trees and homes under water. The region has been experiencing heavy rainfall since December, with around 800 millimetres recorded on average a month - about 70 percent of the typical annual total. However, 170 millimetres fell within just a few hours on Sunday night, causing rivers to burst their banks and groundwater levels to overflow. On Wednesday, Tucumán Governor Osvaldo Jaldo visited the town of La Madrid, one of the worst-affected areas, to supervise assistance being provided by the provincial government to affected families. https://www.sott.net/article/505120-Flooding-wreaks-havoc-in-Tucuman-Province-Argentina-7-inches-of-rain-in-just-a-few-hours Thu, 12 Mar 2026 20:14:58 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/505092-Floods-and-landslides-kill-at-least-102-in-southern-Ethiopia-UPDATE Flooding caused by heavy rains in the Gamo area of southern Ethiopia has left at least 48 people dead, police said on Wednesday. "The number of bodies recovered from the natural disaster that struck three districts of Gamo Zone has reached 48," the South Ethiopia Regional State Police Commission said in a statement on X. There were reports of 95 missing persons, and rescue operations were ongoing, it said. It was unclear whether this figure included the bodies already found. There has been heavy flooding across east Africa in recent days. Dozens were killed in neighbouring Kenya after torrential rain hit the capital Nairobi and other areas on Friday. Multiple studies have tracked the increasing frequency of extreme wet and dry periods in east Africa in the last 20 years. AFP https://www.sott.net/article/505092-Floods-and-landslides-kill-at-least-102-in-southern-Ethiopia-UPDATE Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:25:07 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/505099-Heavy-rainfall-causes-flash-flooding-in-Zaruma-and-Portovelo-Ecuador Heavy rains in the upper reaches of El Oro province caused emergencies on Monday night, March 9, in the cantons of Zaruma and Portovelo. In the parish of Salvias, a stream overflowed after the intense downpour, flooding several homes and causing concern among residents. According to residents, the water surged down with great force, carrying rocks, branches, and mud , causing property damage in the parish center. The current also damaged part of a bridge in the area, complicating travel for those moving through the zone. Faced with the emergency, residents tried to protect their belongings as water flooded into several homes. Some areas were covered in mud and debris , demonstrating the magnitude of the flood's impact. https://www.sott.net/article/505099-Heavy-rainfall-causes-flash-flooding-in-Zaruma-and-Portovelo-Ecuador Wed, 11 Mar 2026 19:39:43 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/505053-Authorities-warn-of-widespread-crocodile-threat-after-northern-Australia-floods Authorities in Northern Territory have warned residents to avoid floodwaters after severe flooding and the presence of crocodiles forced mass evacuations and widespread disruptions across the region. Police said on Sunday that more than a thousand people had been moved to shelters following heavy rainfall that triggered the worst flooding in the town of Katherine since 1998. Officials cautioned that dangerous wildlife, including crocodiles, had been displaced by the rising waters and posed a serious risk. "There are crocs absolutely everywhere. Please don't go in the water," acting police incident commander Shaun Gill told reporters. "The message is quite clear." https://www.sott.net/article/505053-Authorities-warn-of-widespread-crocodile-threat-after-northern-Australia-floods Sun, 08 Mar 2026 20:42:40 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/504996-Dallas-weather-Record-rainfall-of-8-inches-reported-high-water-rescues-and-roof-collapses-during-severe-storms Residents across North Texas are assessing damage Thursday morning after a powerful line of severe storms swept through the Metroplex Wednesday night, leaving behind collapsed roofs, flooded highways, and record-breaking precipitation. The National Weather Service confirmed that DFW Airport recorded 1.55 inches of rain on Wednesday, March 4. This officially breaks the previous daily record for the date of 1.27 inches, which had stood for nearly 90 years since 1937. While the airport saw record-highs, neighboring areas like Mesquite and Seagoville reported even higher totals, ranging from 4 to 8 inches. In Garland, the intense rainfall is blamed for a structural collapse at a commercial building in the 2900 block of Kingsley Road. Around 5 p.m. Wednesday, emergency crews responded to reports that a buildup of water caused the roof to give way. Seven workers inside the building managed to evacuate safely, and authorities confirmed there were no injuries. https://www.sott.net/article/504996-Dallas-weather-Record-rainfall-of-8-inches-reported-high-water-rescues-and-roof-collapses-during-severe-storms Thu, 05 Mar 2026 20:07:40 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/504978-At-least-200-killed-in-eastern-DR-Congo-landslide-after-heavy-rainfall-UPDATE At least seven people were killed in a landslide on Tuesday at the Rubaya mining site in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), with others reported missing, according to sources close to the local administration. "There was indeed a landslide following heavy rainfall on the mountain known as Kasasa. The earth swallowed many people. We are awaiting the official death toll," David Kasereka, an artisanal miner and resident of Rubaya, told Xinhua. The Rubaya mines in North Kivu Province are a crucial global source of coltan and have been controlled by the March 23 Movement (M23) rebel group since 2024. The M23 has yet to comment on the tragedy. In January 2026, at least 200 miners were killed after several shafts collapsed at coltan mining sites in Rubaya. Local media reported that the death toll may have exceeded 400, excluding those still missing. Coltan, or columbite-tantalite, is the main source of tantalum, a rare metal used in the production of advanced electronic... https://www.sott.net/article/504978-At-least-200-killed-in-eastern-DR-Congo-landslide-after-heavy-rainfall-UPDATE Thu, 05 Mar 2026 15:20:28 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/504981-Fiji-residents-forced-to-evacuate-as-flash-floods-return Residents in the upper Ba highlands are again counting losses after flash flooding hit several villages. Toge Village was among those affected during the latest spell of heavy rain. Farmer Robert Lui said the community had learned to live with recurring flooding because of its proximity to the Ba River. "We are located next to the Ba River, which flows from the highlands. Floods come and go, but our resilience lies within us as individuals," he said. He added that farmers were alerted early enough to move their animals to higher ground. https://www.sott.net/article/504981-Fiji-residents-forced-to-evacuate-as-flash-floods-return Wed, 04 Mar 2026 20:04:18 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/504976-Indonesia-Cold-lava-flood-from-Mount-Merapi-strikes-Senowo-River-killing-3-people-and-dragging-3-trucks A cold lava flood occurred in the Senowo River, which originates at Mount Merapi, on Tuesday (April 3, 2026) at around 3:30 p.m. WIB. Bambang Hermanto, Head of the Magelang Regency Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD), stated that the cold lava flood occurred after heavy rain at the summit of Mount Merapi. "The Senowo River joined other rivers," Bambang said in a statement on Wednesday (March 4, 2026). Currently, Bambang said, a joint team is also searching for four missing victims. The search will continue for the next seven days. Additionally, a truck was reportedly swept away by the floodwaters. Bambang stated that the cold lava flood also injured six people. Two of them are currently undergoing treatment at the Muntilan Regional General Hospital (RSUD). https://www.sott.net/article/504976-Indonesia-Cold-lava-flood-from-Mount-Merapi-strikes-Senowo-River-killing-3-people-and-dragging-3-trucks Wed, 04 Mar 2026 15:02:44 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/504973-Heavy-rains-cause-flooding-in-nearly-300-cities-in-the-State-of-Bahia-Brazil Bahia is facing a critical situation with intense rainfall in nearly 300 cities. The precipitation, which reached 100 millimeters daily in some areas, caused flooding and displacement, particularly in the regions of Pojuca and Salvador. The National Institute of Meteorology issued a red alert, but indicated a possible decrease in rainfall in the coming days. https://www.sott.net/article/504973-Heavy-rains-cause-flooding-in-nearly-300-cities-in-the-State-of-Bahia-Brazil Wed, 04 Mar 2026 14:37:48 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/504932-Once-in-a-generation-Wild-scenes-as-Australia-smashed-by-heavy-rain-thunderstorms-floods-nearly-6-inches-of-rainfall-overnight Wild scenes have unfolded across parts of Australia as "once in a generation" levels of rain, thunderstorms and flash flooding threaten much of the country's southeast. A slow moving system hovering over the outback is bringing a widespread band of moisture across South Australia, western Victoria and western and southern New South Wales that will create significant rainfall, flooding and intense downpours for some regions. Overnight, South Australia and parts of western Victoria were smashed with intense rainfall, with 149mm recorded in Braemar, 129mm in Yunta and 125mm in McCoys Well. In the past 24 hours until 8pm, the Victorian SES responded to 176 requests for assistance across the state. A spokesman told NewsWire 76 call-outs were for trees down, 42 for building damage and 40 for flood assistance. https://www.sott.net/article/504932-Once-in-a-generation-Wild-scenes-as-Australia-smashed-by-heavy-rain-thunderstorms-floods-nearly-6-inches-of-rainfall-overnight Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:38:15 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/504892-6000-evacuated-as-flood-situation-remains-critical-in-parts-of-Sabah-Malaysia Nearly 6,000 people have sought shelter as Sabah's flood situation remains critical on the third day in the state's interior and south-western districts. A total of 5,860 residents from 2,067 households remain affected by the flood in interior Tenom and Sook as well as Beaufort, Membakut and Sipitang on the state's south-western coast. According to the Sabah State Disaster Command Centre, Tenom remains the worst hit with 3,544 victims from 1,207 households across 46 villages. Beaufort recorded 1,462 victims from 513 households across 58 villages, Membakut had 435 victims from 171 households across 16 villages and Sipitang had 340 victims from 151 households involving 22 villages. Sook had 79 victims from 25 households across four villages. https://www.sott.net/article/504892-6000-evacuated-as-flood-situation-remains-critical-in-parts-of-Sabah-Malaysia Fri, 27 Feb 2026 20:12:53 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/504827-Floods-and-landslides-after-heavy-rains-in-Brazil-kill-at-least-64-rainfall-of-21-inches-in-just-6-hours-UPDATES At least 20 people have died in the south-eastern Brazilian state of Minas Gerais after heavy rains on Monday evening caused floods and several landslides. Most deaths were reported in the city of Juiz de Fora, where officials say 15 people were killed, while another six deaths were reported in Ubá. Rescue operations are ongoing, with workers and residents searching for dozens of people reported missing after several homes and buildings collapsed overnight. Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva sent his "deepest condolences" to the families of the victims and those who lost their homes. He also said that the government had declared a "state of calamity" in Juiz de Fora. https://www.sott.net/article/504827-Floods-and-landslides-after-heavy-rains-in-Brazil-kill-at-least-64-rainfall-of-21-inches-in-just-6-hours-UPDATES Fri, 27 Feb 2026 19:57:59 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/504886-Australia-Sydney-smashed-by-5-inches-of-rain-in-3-hours-triggering-flash-flooding Sydney has been smashed with heavy rain overnight, with more than 100mm falling at multiple locations across the city before 10am on Friday. The deluge sparked more than 600 calls for help, with the SES carrying out more than 450 jobs, including swift water rescues across the city. Abbotsford in Sydney got 134mm, Lidcombe 122mm, Mona Vale and Avalon both got 103mm, while Bankstown and Canterbury recorded over 70mm in the 24hrs to 9am on Friday morning, according to the Bureau of Meteorology. Up north, a wet night for south east Queensland, with the Sunshine Coast recording upto 80mm of rain. Heavy rainfall on Thursday in parts of south west Queensland saw places such as Birdsville getting 35mm in less than 24hrs and a nearby cattle station recording 50mm — this is alongside a 93mm rainfall total recorded in the 24hrs prior. "To put this into context, the average annual total in Birdsville is only about 163mm, meaning this location has almost matched this annual average in the last... https://www.sott.net/article/504886-Australia-Sydney-smashed-by-5-inches-of-rain-in-3-hours-triggering-flash-flooding Fri, 27 Feb 2026 19:13:28 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/504859-Flood-damage-devastates-farms-across-Greece-Severe-flooding-hits-Evros-and-beyond-bordering-Turkiye-also-heavily-impacted Severe flooding has ravaged agricultural lands and infrastructure across multiple regions of Greece, inflicting heavy losses on farmers and prompting emergency responses as communities brace for further impacts. In northeastern Greece, particularly the Evros regional unit, persistent heavy rainfall and inflows from upstream sources in neighboring countries have caused the Evros River to overflow dramatically. Authorities activated a "Red Code" alert, with embankments breaching in several locations and submerging vast expanses of farmland—reports indicate over 150,000 acres (or tens of thousands of hectares) currently underwater. Local officials have described the crisis as severe, with emergency services conducting ongoing pumping operations and issuing door-to-door alerts to residents in at-risk areas. A local deputy mayor highlighted the catastrophic toll: "The damage is entirely to crops and infrastructure. Our farmers have been devastated, and the municipality has suffered... https://www.sott.net/article/504859-Flood-damage-devastates-farms-across-Greece-Severe-flooding-hits-Evros-and-beyond-bordering-Turkiye-also-heavily-impacted Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:55:52 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/504858-Heavy-rains-trigger-floods-landslides-across-Indonesias-Bali-island Days of intense rainfall have unleashed widespread flooding and landslides across the Indonesian island of Bali, disrupting life in residential neighborhoods and popular tourist destinations, local media reported on Wednesday. In Denpasar, flash floods submerged streets and homes after nearby rivers overflowed, with water levels reaching up to one meter in some areas on Tuesday, according to the Jakarta Globe. Residents reported significant damage to furniture and vehicles as they waded through knee-deep water. Flooding also struck the resort areas of Kuta, Legian, and Sanur, where rescue teams used rubber boats to evacuate people from inundated neighborhoods. No fatalities were reported. https://www.sott.net/article/504858-Heavy-rains-trigger-floods-landslides-across-Indonesias-Bali-island Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:05:34 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/504829-Heavy-rain-soaks-Central-Australia-closing-roads-and-inundating-cattle-stations-2-feet-of-rainfall-in-48-hours Heavy rain across large parts of the Barkly and Central Australia over the past three days has closed roads and inundated cattle stations, with more wet weather forecast to be on the way. A tropical low has been circling in recent days in the Simpson and parts of the Barkly and Tanami areas, bringing heavy local rainfall and damaging winds. The severe weather is expected to continue into tonight and early tomorrow morning, with a storm Watch and Act advisory declared today. The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has advised locally intense rainfall that could lead to dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding is possible across the southern Barkly and northern Simpson districts, as well as rainfall totals of up to 200 millimetres and damaging winds of up to 90 kilometres per hour. It is also forecasting the chance of thunderstorms tonight across much of the NT, excluding the south-west, and severe thunderstorms in a broad area south of Daly Waters. The BOM said it could not be certain... https://www.sott.net/article/504829-Heavy-rain-soaks-Central-Australia-closing-roads-and-inundating-cattle-stations-2-feet-of-rainfall-in-48-hours Tue, 24 Feb 2026 20:09:40 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/504786-Heavy-rains-and-flooding-hits-Piura-Peru According to Senamhi, the Chira River has entered a red threshold alert, due to the flow rate that has reached 1,832 cubic meters. The intense rains that are occurring in the Piura region have so far left one man dead, almost a thousand victims, more than seven thousand people affected, 3,160 homes affected, of which 428 have already been declared uninhabitable, according to the report of the Piura Regional Emergency Operations Center (COER-Piura). RPP 's correspondent in Piura reported that the deceased victim was a merchant who sold mangoes and lemons, who lost his life in the Sol Sol ravine, in the Pacchas sector, in Chulucanas, when he was returning by motorcycle from Tambo Grande. According to our journalist, the stream was active due to the rains and the current swept the man away, causing his death by drowning. https://www.sott.net/article/504786-Heavy-rains-and-flooding-hits-Piura-Peru Sun, 22 Feb 2026 16:22:45 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/504785-Severe-storm-and-flooding-in-Mendoza-Argentina In Mendoza, Civil Defense deployed nearly 150 emergency operations after the severe storm that hit the province last Saturday, a situation that also triggered an alert from Aguas Mendocinas for the possible interruption or disruption of the drinking water service. The weather phenomenon primarily affected the departments of Godoy Cruz and Las Heras , where most of the evacuations, rescues, and damage to homes occurred. The provincial agency confirmed that monitoring continues, as unstable weather conditions are expected to persist in the region for the coming days. In its most recent report, Civil Defense detailed that the combination of heavy rains and the opening of floodgates at the Cipolletti Dam increased the turbidity of the raw water arriving at the water treatment plants in the Greater Mendoza Metropolitan Area and the surrounding foothills. This prompted the water utility, Aguas Mendocinas (Aysam), to warn of possible water service interruptions and request that residents... https://www.sott.net/article/504785-Severe-storm-and-flooding-in-Mendoza-Argentina Sun, 22 Feb 2026 16:02:09 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/504782-Heavy-rainfall-and-flooding-in-several-cities-in-State-of-Rio-de-Janeiro-Brazil The government of Rio de Janeiro intensified monitoring of rain after municipalities in the Metropolitan Region, Baixada Fluminense, Serrana Region and Costa Verde, were hit by temporary which occurred on Saturday afternoon (21). During the day, 47 incidents attended by military personnel were recorded. According to the Fire Department report, there are no victims so far. The most critical situation is in Nova Iguaçu, with three landslides and three floods. During the storm, three cars fell into a hole that opened in the asphalt in front of the Iguaçu University - Nova Iguaçu (Unig), on Avenida Abílio Augusto Távora. The region is identified as one of the most critical points. https://www.sott.net/article/504782-Heavy-rainfall-and-flooding-in-several-cities-in-State-of-Rio-de-Janeiro-Brazil Sun, 22 Feb 2026 15:14:45 +0000