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. Wed, 04 Nov 2026 08:57:34 +0000 https://www.sott.net/images/sottlogo_rss.jpg SOTT.net https://www.sott.net https://www.sott.net/article/509256-Florida-flooding-photos-show-kayaks-in-streets-roads-resembling-rivers-6-INCHES-of-rain-in-just-an-HOUR National Weather Service officials issued urgent warnings for Brevard residents of "extremely dangerous and life-threatening conditions," as flash floodwaters sent water into homes, stalled out cars, flooded roads and left beachside canals swollen and schools closed. The heavy, persistent rains fell across Brevard overnight from Sunday into Monday, Nov. 2, leaving residents rattled from the south of the county to the north. Weather officials continuously extended flood warnings Nov. 2. Several inches of rain came down in some parts of south Brevard, weather officials reported. Multiple vehicles were stranded due to flooding along U.S. 192 in West Melbourne, Florida. https://www.sott.net/article/509256-Florida-flooding-photos-show-kayaks-in-streets-roads-resembling-rivers-6-INCHES-of-rain-in-just-an-HOUR Mon, 02 Nov 2026 19:55:40 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/509255-Mandatory-evacuations-in-southwestern-Colorado-as-storms-bring-another-round-of-historic-flooding This is a developing story. Evacuations are underway in several southwestern Colorado counties where another wave of intense storms is expected to bring historic levels of flooding late Sunday through Monday morning, just a week after the last round of high water. The National Weather Service issued a Flood Watch that started at 5 a.m. Sunday morning for much of the Four Corners region, including Durango, Cortez, Ignacio, Silverton and Pagosa Springs. The watch will remain in effect until at least 11 a.m. Monday morning, with one to three inches of rain possible. Parts of the San Juan Mountains above 10,000 feet could see 12 to 18 inches of new snow. The San Luis Valley is under a flood watch beginning Sunday evening and stretching into late Tuesday. https://www.sott.net/article/509255-Mandatory-evacuations-in-southwestern-Colorado-as-storms-bring-another-round-of-historic-flooding Mon, 02 Nov 2026 19:36:34 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/509250-At-least-60-vehicles-swept-away-in-Rhodes-Greece-after-17-hours-of-heavy-rainfall The damage caused by severe weather in the Archangelos area on the island of Rhodes is extensive, according to initial estimates, after torrents of floodwater swept away vehicles and inundated dozens of homes and businesses early on Monday. According to information obtained by the Athens-Macedonian News Agency (ANA-MPA), at least 60 vehicles were swept away and damaged, while dozens of homes and commercial premises were flooded. The full extent of the damage has yet to be assessed, with initial estimates pointing to a particularly serious situation in the area. Rainfall continues on Rhodes, although with less intensity. The Fire Service, Civil Protection authorities and volunteers remain on alert across the island, as problems and hazardous conditions persist on the road network. For safety reasons, traffic has been suspended on sections of the road network in the areas of Kolymbia, Kalathos and Archangelos, on the eastern side of Rhodes. Civil Protection has advised the public to... https://www.sott.net/article/509250-At-least-60-vehicles-swept-away-in-Rhodes-Greece-after-17-hours-of-heavy-rainfall Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:30:18 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/509249-Arizona-flooding-triggers-evacuations-highway-closures Heavy rain and flooding triggered evacuations, road closures and emergency responses across parts of Arizona on Nov. 1. Residents were ordered to leave homes in Sedona as rising water threatened communities. Flash flooding in Oak Creek Canyon prompted evacuation orders and rescue operations as water surrounded vehicles and approached homes. More south and east, residents near waterways in Camp Verde and parts of Gila County were also told to evacuate. Flooding also forced the closure of several state highways as authorities warned drivers to avoid flooded roads, washes and low-water crossings. Flash flooding triggers evacuations in Sedona On Oct. 31, the National Weather Service office in Flagstaff announced on social media that overnight flood risks could be a possibility heading into Nov. 1. At 5:37 a.m. on Nov. 1, residents in northern Arizona received a flood warning due to the excessive rainfall that was expected. https://www.sott.net/article/509249-Arizona-flooding-triggers-evacuations-highway-closures Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:14:42 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/509217-Flooding-sweeps-away-vehicles-in-Guaymas-and-Empalme-Mexico-4-7-inches-of-rain-in-JUST-45-minutes Heavy rains recorded since early Friday caused flooding in Guaymas and Empalme, Sonora, where currents covered roads and swept away dozens of vehicles. El Universal reported preliminarily the death of one person who was apparently swept away along with a car by the current of a creek in the Misión del Sol neighborhood of Guaymas. It was also reported that a woman was swept away by the current on Abelardo L. Rodríguez Avenue; so far, her condition had not been officially disclosed. In various areas, accumulated water left streets and zones practically submerged. In Guaymas, water reached parts of the Tourist Boardwalk and streets in the downtown area. In response to the emergency, the Navy Secretariat activated the Marina Plan's Assistance Phase through the Second Naval Region. The Emergency Operations Committee was also established to coordinate damage assessments and support efforts among federal, state and municipal authorities. https://www.sott.net/article/509217-Flooding-sweeps-away-vehicles-in-Guaymas-and-Empalme-Mexico-4-7-inches-of-rain-in-JUST-45-minutes Sat, 31 Oct 2026 20:04:16 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/509193-Bhutan-glacial-lake-outburst-triggers-flood-no-injuries-reported A flood caused by the Shintaphu glacial lake bursting its banks has washed ​away infrastructure at the Gasa Tshachu natural hot ‌springs in the Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan, media reports said on Friday. No injuries or loss of life have been reported, state ​broadcaster BBS said. The hot springs at Gasa ​Tshachu are a major tourist attraction in the ⁠northern part of the country that is nestled between ​India and China. BBS reported the extent of damage from ​the late night flash flood was not known because of "darkness and the strong flow" of floodwaters. Two bailey bridges — bridges built ​in portable, pre-fabricated sections — may have been washed away, ​the broadcaster reported. https://www.sott.net/article/509193-Bhutan-glacial-lake-outburst-triggers-flood-no-injuries-reported Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:34:47 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/509190-Rock-spire-collapse-triggered-by-heavy-rain-kills-3-in-Turkeys-Cappadocia A landslide triggered by heavy rain brought down a rock spire in Turkey's UNESCO World Heritage-listed Cappadocia region on Thursday, killing three people and injuring five, officials said. "According to initial findings, two people were killed and five others injured in the incident," Justice Minister Akin Gurlek said on X. Rescue teams later pulled another body from the rubble, bringing the death toll to three, Nevsehir Governor Huseyin Kok said. The nationalities of the dead were not immediately known. The collapse happened at 3:15 pm local time (1215 GMT), when a landslide caused a rockfall in the town of Goreme near the open-air museum, Kok said. Witnesses described hearing a loud noise as the spire near a car park collapsed, sending up a huge cloud of dust. Excavators and rescue workers worked into the night under floodlights to search for anyone trapped under the debris, and the area was closed to the public, according to reports. https://www.sott.net/article/509190-Rock-spire-collapse-triggered-by-heavy-rain-kills-3-in-Turkeys-Cappadocia Fri, 30 Oct 2026 10:21:58 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/509174-Heavy-rain-triggers-flood-alert-in-Sharjah-United-Arab-Emirates The UAE National Centre of Meteorology issued a flash flood alert on Wednesday after heavy downpours lashed Shees and Wadi Al Helo in Sharjah. Valid from 3 pm to 8 pm on October 28, the warning urged residents and drivers to avoid flood-prone mountainous spots where water accumulates rapidly in valleys. Footage shared by Storm Centre on X revealed heavy rain in Fujairah. Meanwhile, video clips from Shees displayed wet roads, moving vehicles, and reduced visibility against mountains and palm trees. https://www.sott.net/article/509174-Heavy-rain-triggers-flood-alert-in-Sharjah-United-Arab-Emirates Thu, 29 Oct 2026 13:08:23 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/509173-One-man-dead-another-missing-as-flash-floods-sweep-away-cement-mixer-truck-in-Egypt One person was killed, another went missing and a third was injured after flash floods swept away a cement mixer truck carrying three people in Egypt's South Sinai governorate, authorities said. The incident occurred in Wadi Watir, near the coastal city of Nuweiba, after heavy rainfall triggered powerful torrents through the mountainous valley on Tuesday evening. South Sinai Governor Ismail Kamal said search and rescue teams were continuing efforts to locate the missing person, while the injured victim was receiving treatment in hospital. The flooding disrupted traffic and forced authorities to close affected roads as emergency teams worked to clear mud, rocks and debris deposited by the torrents. https://www.sott.net/article/509173-One-man-dead-another-missing-as-flash-floods-sweep-away-cement-mixer-truck-in-Egypt Thu, 29 Oct 2026 12:42:29 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/509172-Woman-and-niece-killed-as-flash-floods-sweep-away-car-in-Jordan A 37-year-old woman and her 27-year-old niece died after flash floods swept their vehicle off a bridge in Jordan's Madaba governorate, carrying it more than 100 metres into a valley, local media reported. The tragedy occurred near the Sayagha Bridge as the vehicle was travelling towards Madaba when torrents of water surged from higher ground following rainfall. According to local media reports, the rain had initially been light around sunset before floodwaters intensified rapidly, trapping the vehicle and sweeping it off the bridge into the valley below. The driver, who was the woman's brother and the younger victim's uncle, managed to escape by jumping from the vehicle and reaching a nearby rock. Civil Defence teams and local residents subsequently rescued him. https://www.sott.net/article/509172-Woman-and-niece-killed-as-flash-floods-sweep-away-car-in-Jordan Thu, 29 Oct 2026 12:27:56 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/509171-Floods-in-Syria-kill-2-people-put-7-bridges-roads-out-of-service At least two people have died as heavy rains and floods swept across large parts of Syria, with search operations continuing for missing people. Seven bridges, culverts and dirt roads have collapsed or been put out of service, cutting major routes between governorates, including Aleppo - Raqqa, Raqqa - Deir ez-Zor and Homs - Farqlus, while displaced families have also suffered damage to their shelters. https://www.sott.net/article/509171-Floods-in-Syria-kill-2-people-put-7-bridges-roads-out-of-service Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:56:20 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/509170-Floods-maroon-300-villages-in-Odisha-India-after-Cyclone-Arnab-dumps-up-to-21-4-inches-of-rain-in-24-hours The Odisha government is coordinating with the Union Home Ministry to airlift people stranded in Ganjam district, where heavy rain and flash floods triggered by Cyclone Arnab have marooned around 300 villages, Chief Secretary Anu Garg said on Thursday, reported PTI. Tthe state has deployed 54 teams from various disaster response agencies for rescue operations as washed-out highways and disrupted train services hamper connectivity. However, low cloud cover and continued rainfall could delay air evacuations, Garg said. According to PTI, the rescue teams comprise three units of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), 27 of the Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force (ODRAF) and 24 Fire Service teams. The state government plans to airlift 120 people in the first phase, Garg said, adding that the Indian Coast Guard would provide a helicopter and make the necessary arrangements. "The state government is in contact with the Ministry of Home Affairs, and arrangements are being made to... https://www.sott.net/article/509170-Floods-maroon-300-villages-in-Odisha-India-after-Cyclone-Arnab-dumps-up-to-21-4-inches-of-rain-in-24-hours Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:35:28 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/509125-Heavy-rains-trigger-massive-flooding-in-Ecuadors-largest-city-Guayaquil-2-5-inches-of-rain-falls-in-just-an-hour-UPDATE Parts of Ecuador's largest city are underwater after severe rains battered the coast. It's the latest storm to hit the country amid a strengthening El Nino. https://www.sott.net/article/509125-Heavy-rains-trigger-massive-flooding-in-Ecuadors-largest-city-Guayaquil-2-5-inches-of-rain-falls-in-just-an-hour-UPDATE Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:04:36 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/509127-Record-King-Tides-swamp-California-and-Southeast-with-parts-of-South-Florida-reaching-hurricane-level-flooding Record King Tides swamp California and Southeast, with parts of South Florida reaching hurricane-level flooding The ongoing king tide event has broken several flooding records across some places in South Florida, even surpassing records set by several hurricanes. Peak flooding is expected to continue through Wednesday. Meanwhile, king tides also set a flood record in Los Angeles, with coastal flooding expected to continue across much of California through Thursday. https://www.sott.net/article/509127-Record-King-Tides-swamp-California-and-Southeast-with-parts-of-South-Florida-reaching-hurricane-level-flooding Tue, 27 Oct 2026 14:54:37 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/509107-Streets-turned-into-rivers-in-Ciudad-Juarez-Mexico Flash floods slammed Ciudad Juárez, Mexico on Oct 23-24, sweeping cars away and flooding homes. The western side of the city got hit hardest. No deaths reported. https://www.sott.net/article/509107-Streets-turned-into-rivers-in-Ciudad-Juarez-Mexico Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:43:29 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/509106-Thailands-Phuket-hit-by-flash-flooding-and-landslides-after-4-6-inches-of-rain-in-24-hours Heavy rain has triggered flash floods and landslides on the Thai island of Phuket, with the weather authority forecasting more bad weather ahead of the end of the rainy season in the south-east Asian country. The town of Patong, a popular tourist destination, was among the worst hit. Floodwaters carried rocks, mud and debris into residential areas and shopping streets, damaging houses, shops and vehicles, the Bangkok Post reported on Monday, citing authorities. After persistent rain, water and debris flowed down the hillsides into lower-lying areas overnight. The Kathu district, which includes Patong, was badly affected. Mud and boulders blocked sections of road, shop windows shattered and cars were flooded. In some areas, a driving ban was imposed. Emergency crews moved in with bulldozers and other heavy equipment to clear debris and open drainage channels, and the city administration of Patong set up emergency shelters. https://www.sott.net/article/509106-Thailands-Phuket-hit-by-flash-flooding-and-landslides-after-4-6-inches-of-rain-in-24-hours Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:26:50 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/509086-Outback-kaleidoscope-Australias-fabled-desert-lake-bursts-to-life-in-rare-sight A prodigiously wet monsoon season has brought damaging floods to parts of Australia, but transformed Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre in a way not seen in decades The Australian desert is green. Not just green - depending on where you look from above, it could also be a marbled reddy-pink and blue or yellow-brown with flecks of purple. But green is the most striking colour because the desert is not supposed to look like this. It won't last. But for now, in late September, the deep outback - a celebrated part of the Australian continent that few people get to see - is blanketed in plant life. There is sandhill wattle, saltbush and lignum, and grasses and desert flowers. The vegetation is thickest along hundreds of twisting rivers and creeks that cut across the landscape. https://www.sott.net/article/509086-Outback-kaleidoscope-Australias-fabled-desert-lake-bursts-to-life-in-rare-sight Sun, 25 Oct 2026 12:03:00 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/509059-Severe-flooding-in-US-west-triggers-rooftop-rescues-and-evacuation-order Severe flooding in the Four Corners region on Friday led to water rescues - some from rooftops - and impassable roads, with some residents being told to evacuate low-lying areas of Colorado and New Mexico and others advised to shelter in place until water levels go down. It followed several busy days of flooding in the region that swamped dozens of homes in Utah. Earlier in the week, tornadoes blew off roofs, knocked trees on to houses and downed power lines in Arizona. At least one person was injured. An unknown number of people were rescued overnight and continued to be rescued on Friday by New Mexico guard boats, helicopters and amphibious vehicles, Devin Neeley, a San Juan county spokesperson, said. "We're picking people off of roofs and pulling people out of houses that have 3 or 4ft (1-1.5 metres) of water in them, and there's more water coming," Neeley said. https://www.sott.net/article/509059-Severe-flooding-in-US-west-triggers-rooftop-rescues-and-evacuation-order Fri, 23 Oct 2026 20:34:43 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/509043-Storm-brings-extremely-heavy-rain-and-major-hailstorm-to-Quito-Ecuador-2nd-such-event-in-15-days A severe storm with heavy rain and hail causes major flooding on the streets of Quito, Ecuador, submerging vehicles and bringing traffic to a standstill. https://www.sott.net/article/509043-Storm-brings-extremely-heavy-rain-and-major-hailstorm-to-Quito-Ecuador-2nd-such-event-in-15-days Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:42:12 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/509028-Flash-flooding-after-more-than-6-6-inches-of-rain-in-just-3-hours-in-SE-Queensland-Australia-10-3-inches-in-24-hours An overnight deluge in South East Queensland and the northeastern corner of New South Wales has intensified during Thursday morning, with flash-flooding occurring in many places. Numerous locations on both sides of the border received more than 100 mm of rainfall in the 24 hours to 9 am local time on Thursday, with several weather stations north of Brisbane receiving well over 200 mm. The highest recorded 24-hour total was a massive 263 mm at the Caboolture Water Treatment Plant, just north of Brisbane. But the unfolding story of this severe weather event is not just the high 24-hour rainfall totals, but the sustained periods of intense rainfall which are continuing well into Thursday. After steady rain throughout the night, rainfall rates increased dramatically after dawn at many locations in and around Brisbane, especially on the Sunshine Coast. https://www.sott.net/article/509028-Flash-flooding-after-more-than-6-6-inches-of-rain-in-just-3-hours-in-SE-Queensland-Australia-10-3-inches-in-24-hours Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:35:00 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/509008-Severe-weather-in-southern-France-one-dead-near-Marseille-one-missing-in-Corsica-2-FEET-of-rain-in-24-hours In Haute-Corse, a person went missing in Ghisonaccia on Tuesday evening; another was found dead in Saint-Mitre-les-Remparts in the Bouches-du-Rhône. Cars swept away, neighbourhoods and homes flooded: a new bout of severe weather has lashed south-eastern France, moving from Occitanie towards Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur. The heavy rain, which began on Monday, was easing in intensity by around midday on Tuesday. On Tuesday 20 October, a 75-year-old was found dead in Istres, in the Bouches-du-Rhône department, after being swept away by floodwaters in the commune of Saint-Mitre-les-Remparts. A helicopter had been deployed in an attempt to locate the missing person. In Haute-Corse, one person is missing in Ghisonaccia, the prefecture announced. Two people were on board a 4x4 when it was carried away by the Fium'orbu river. One managed to escape through the window, but the other is being searched for by rescue teams. https://www.sott.net/article/509008-Severe-weather-in-southern-France-one-dead-near-Marseille-one-missing-in-Corsica-2-FEET-of-rain-in-24-hours Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:37:54 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/508980-Two-dead-and-thousands-evacuated-as-Storm-Adam-dumps-record-25-inches-of-rain-in-24-hours-on-eastern-Spain A night and day to forget across eastern Spain, particularly in the Valencian regions of La Marina and La Safor. Unprecedented rainfall exceeding 600mm overnight has left rivers including the Girona and Vernissa overflowing their banks, trapping dozens of residents in their homes - with several forced onto rooftops to await rescue. Appearing alongside Government Delegate Pilar Bernabé following an emergency Cecopi coordination meeting early on Monday morning, Regional Minister for Emergencies Juan Carlos Valderrama issued an urgent warning to residents along the southern coast of Valencia and northern Alicante. "People must not travel; they must stay at home. There is heavy, continuous rain, which is causing significant flooding in towns such as Pego, Oliva, Piles, and Miramar," Valderrama said, confirming that "many people are trapped" and that emergency vehicles were initially unable to navigate flooded roadways. Units from the Third Intervention Battalion of the Military... https://www.sott.net/article/508980-Two-dead-and-thousands-evacuated-as-Storm-Adam-dumps-record-25-inches-of-rain-in-24-hours-on-eastern-Spain Mon, 19 Oct 2026 13:05:31 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/508946-Bangkok-roads-flood-after-4-inches-of-rain-in-3-hours Heavy afternoon rain flooded roads in western Bangkok on October 17, 2026, as a gauge in Nong Khaem recorded 102.5mm over three hours and motorists were warned away from a waterlogged junction in Bang Bon. Bangkok's flood prevention centre reported the Nong Khaem reading, the highest in its update, at 2.30pm. The centre said light to moderate rain remained across the Thonburi side and riverside areas, moving westwards. Rainfall ranged from moderate to very heavy, with western Bangkok bearing the brunt of the downpours. Bang Bon junction flooded as storms disrupt roads Bang Bon district office warned at 1.20pm that deep standing water at the Bang Bon three-way junction posed a risk to small cars and motorcycles. The office urged those road users to avoid the junction to prevent their engines stalling. https://www.sott.net/article/508946-Bangkok-roads-flood-after-4-inches-of-rain-in-3-hours Sat, 17 Oct 2026 12:52:08 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/508945-El-Nino-rains-flood-South-America-sending-residents-fleeing-and-cattle-swimming Rivers swollen by heavy rains linked to El Niño continued flooding swaths of Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay on Friday, forcing thousands of people from their homes and sending ranchers scrambling to move cattle to higher ground. In Argentina's northeastern Corrientes province, the Paraná River rose to a dangerous 4.7 metres (15.4 feet) on Thursday in the riverside town of Ituzaingó, prompting evacuations there and in other towns across the province. Herds of cows waded across flooded pastures as ranchers guided them toward dry land. The calves struggled against a current thick with floating clumps of river plants. Provincial officials said they were digging canals and installing drains to prepare for more heavy rain. The floodwaters come from three major rivers that start in Brazil and flow south through the region: the Paraná, the Uruguay and the Iguazú. Torrential rain has pushed all three waterways higher for days, spilling them over their banks in northeastern Argentina,... https://www.sott.net/article/508945-El-Nino-rains-flood-South-America-sending-residents-fleeing-and-cattle-swimming Sat, 17 Oct 2026 12:00:08 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/508912-Cars-float-in-tunnel-and-streets-flood-after-heavy-rain-in-Sao-Paulo-Brazil A storm hit the city on Wednesday afternoon, the 14th, causing flooding in various parts of the capital. The rain began to intensify around 4 PM, when the city entered a state of alert for flooding. Videos circulating on social media show streets in the central region completely covered by water. Footage shows a large volume of water in the Tietê River and cars and buses floating in the Anhangabaú tunnel. Civil Defense issued a severe alert for heavy rain, lightning, and winds, as well as the risk of flooding. https://www.sott.net/article/508912-Cars-float-in-tunnel-and-streets-flood-after-heavy-rain-in-Sao-Paulo-Brazil Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:06:32 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/508911-Two-dead-as-Istanbul-endures-heaviest-rainfall-in-80-years-cars-washed-down-streets-by-floodwaters-after-8-inches-of-rain Istanbul was on Thursday battling to recover from flooding caused by what officials said was the heaviest rainfall in the city since records began more than 80 years ago, as the downpour continued. The rain began lashing Turkey's largest city in earnest on Wednesday morning and intensified throughout the day, causing chaos and flash flooding, with footage showing cars being dragged away by the fast-flowing waters. "We are talking here about the highest level of precipitation in Istanbul since records began in 1942," Istanbul governor Davut Gul said. Two people died in the floods, one of them a 14-year-old boy who was electrocuted when he stepped into a puddle in the Balat area. He was rushed to hospital but medical personnel were unable to save him, officials said. https://www.sott.net/article/508911-Two-dead-as-Istanbul-endures-heaviest-rainfall-in-80-years-cars-washed-down-streets-by-floodwaters-after-8-inches-of-rain Thu, 15 Oct 2026 11:29:47 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/508908-Hail-covers-streets-as-storm-hits-Santiago-Chile Heavy rainfall and electrical storms battered Santiago, Chile on Tuesday afternoon (October 13), causing widespread flooding and chaos across the capital. Eyewitness video showed floodwaters flowing down hail-covered streets. Reuters verified the location from the buildings and road layout, which matched archive and satellite imagery. The date and location were also confirmed through the original file's metadata. The National Disaster Prevention and Response Service (Senapred) declared a red alert for the Metropolitan Region as hail blanketed streets in what residents described as winter-like conditions during spring. The municipalities of Providencia and Santiago Centro were the hardest hit, with flooded streets and collapsed roofs reported throughout the storm. Santiago Metro closed several stations including Pedro de Valdivia and Salvador on Line 1 due to flooding at entrances, though train circulation continued unaffected, according to the transport company. https://www.sott.net/article/508908-Hail-covers-streets-as-storm-hits-Santiago-Chile Thu, 15 Oct 2026 10:09:27 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/508892-Man-dies-as-flash-floods-sweep-car-into-sea-on-Rhodes-Greece-8-inches-of-rain-in-six-and-a-half-hours-massive-waterspout-seen A 25-year-old man died Wednesday after his car was swept into the sea by torrential floodwaters on Rhodes, as severe storms caused widespread flooding and disrupted transport across the Greek island. The man was found unconscious in the sea off Stegna beach on the island's east coast, near the village of Archangelos, after four cars were swept into the water by powerful currents, the Greek Coast Guard said. Coast Guard personnel, police officers and emergency medical crews responded to the scene. According to local media reports, the man, who worked at a hotel, had gone to retrieve his car when it was swept away by the floodwaters. He was unable to escape the vehicle. The storm caused widespread disruption across Rhodes, with roads flooded, vehicles stranded and traffic interrupted. Authorities closed roads in several areas, while a section of the road linking Archangelos and Malonas was shut after a large rock fell onto the roadway, damaging the pavement and safety barriers. https://www.sott.net/article/508892-Man-dies-as-flash-floods-sweep-car-into-sea-on-Rhodes-Greece-8-inches-of-rain-in-six-and-a-half-hours-massive-waterspout-seen Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:30:50 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/508871-Tropical-Rainstorm-Rachel-sends-waves-into-California-homes Waves driven by Tropical Rainstorm Rachel smashed through glass windows and doors in Long Beach, California, sending seawater into living rooms and leaving a row of oceanfront homes unsafe to occupy. Powerful surf tore apart shoreline defenses, flooding properties and forcing residents out along a coast already stripped of protective sand. "There's a lot of stuff getting exposed out here that's just mind-blowing. It's mind-blowing," resident Miguel Figueroa said as damage unfolded along the shoreline. Rachel made landfall Saturday evening in northern Baja California, Mexico, south of San Diego, but its destructive coastal impacts extended well beyond where the storm moved ashore. In Long Beach, waves damaged the boardwalk and breached the barrier protecting waterfront homes. Building inspectors deemed multiple structures unsafe to enter, leaving displaced residents facing uncertainty about when they could return. https://www.sott.net/article/508871-Tropical-Rainstorm-Rachel-sends-waves-into-California-homes Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:35:41 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/508870-Record-rain-from-Tropical-Storm-Rachel-causes-flooding-across-Las-Vegas-valley Heavy rain from Tropical Storm Rachel drenched the Las Vegas valley on Sunday morning, causing widespread flooding. More than one inch of rain fell early in the morning on the west side of the valley, which prompted a Flash Flood Warning. Another half an inch of rain fell on the east side of the valley during the same time frame. Harry Reid International Airport picked up 1.08 inches of rain, setting a new daily record. The previous record was 0.78 inches in 2012. Our cameras captured floodwaters across Las Vegas, leaving cars stranded and forcing road closures. https://www.sott.net/article/508870-Record-rain-from-Tropical-Storm-Rachel-causes-flooding-across-Las-Vegas-valley Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:10:24 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/508850-Heavy-rains-wreak-havoc-in-Jammu-India-breaks-70-yr-old-October-record-7-3-inches-of-rainfall-in-24-hours Two persons including a young woman were washed away in Raipur-Domana area as heavy rain, hailstorm wreck havoc, disrupting normal life in several parts of Jammu on Sunday, inundating roads, lanes and residential areas, damaging vehicles, public property and triggering landslides at multiple locations. A young woman was washed away in Raipur area of Jammu North in flash flood while saving their car along with her husband. The husband, however, managed to escape from the flood but their car was washed away nearly 50 meters downstream and got trapped in stones and with the support of a tree. The dead body of labourer, hailing from UP, was also recovered from a Nallah in Domana area this evening. Director MeT, Srinagar, Dr Mukhtar Ahmed said that Jammu recorded an all time high 185.6 mm rainfall during last 24 hours on Sunday. He said after 70 years, such a high rainfall has been recorded in the month of October. During 1955, the MeT office had recorded 130 mm rainfall in Jammu City... https://www.sott.net/article/508850-Heavy-rains-wreak-havoc-in-Jammu-India-breaks-70-yr-old-October-record-7-3-inches-of-rainfall-in-24-hours Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:11:37 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/508833-Homes-and-bridges-swept-away-as-fresh-floods-hit-Nepal A major river in Nepal has flooded, sweeping away houses, bridges and damaging a part of hydropower station, authorities have said. Around 50 people have been rescued from along the bank of the Budhi Gandaki River in the central Gorkha district, the army confirmed. No casualties have been reported yet, however five people are missing. A video of the flood shows the moment raging waters sweep down a valley and wash away an entire building complex. Nepal is on high alert and still trying to recover from catastrophic floods that hit its border towns with Tibet two months ago, leaving more than 1,400 people dead and thousands missing. Sunday's flood tore through the Gorkha district as children and communities prepared to mark the first day of the Dashain festival, a major moment in the Nepali calendar. https://www.sott.net/article/508833-Homes-and-bridges-swept-away-as-fresh-floods-hit-Nepal Sun, 11 Oct 2026 14:45:29 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/508824-Post-tropical-Isaias-leaves-at-least-4-dead-in-US-Southeast-as-flood-threat-heavy-rains-persist-900000-customers-without-power-wind-gusts-of-116mph At least three deaths were reported from Post-Tropical Storm Isaias, which made landfall Friday as a dangerous Category 2 storm, lashing the northern Gulf Coast with destructive winds and life-threatening storm surge. The powerful storm made landfall at 9:30 p.m. ET near Destin, Florida, with sustained winds of 105 mph. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) said the storm became post-tropical early Saturday, meaning that it has lost its tropical characteristics and is no longer being fueled primarily by warm ocean water. However, the storm's impacts are far from over. On Saturday morning, a death was confirmed in Birmingham, Alabama, when a tree fell on a home. https://www.sott.net/article/508824-Post-tropical-Isaias-leaves-at-least-4-dead-in-US-Southeast-as-flood-threat-heavy-rains-persist-900000-customers-without-power-wind-gusts-of-116mph Sat, 10 Oct 2026 19:23:09 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/508823-Vehicles-swept-away-in-northern-India-floodwater-enters-over-40000-houses Heavy rain continues across several states. In Kerala's Kannur district, strong winds and rain on Friday ripped the nearly 15-year-old roof off Vayathur UP School. The heavy roof fell on a building behind it, badly damaging three cars parked below. Hailstorm hits Uttarakhand All 13 districts of Uttarakhand received intermittent rain on Friday, while six districts witnessed heavy hailstorms. In Kotdwar, Pauri Garhwal district, several vehicles, including scooters and motorcycles parked on roads, were swept away by strong water currents. Hailstones shattered the windows of several vehicles in Haridwar. https://www.sott.net/article/508823-Vehicles-swept-away-in-northern-India-floodwater-enters-over-40000-houses Sat, 10 Oct 2026 18:47:58 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/508803-Heavy-rain-batters-Chiles-capital-Santiago-sweeping-away-cars-and-flooding-homes Heavy rains drenched Chile's capital and the surrounding region Thursday, triggering mudslides that swept cars through streets, flooded homes, forced residents to evacuate and injured at least six people, authorities said. President José Antonio Kast declared a state of emergency for Las Condes, a wealthy suburb east of Santiago, giving government agencies more power to respond as torrential rains turned key roads into impassable waterways. The district's mayor, Catalina San Martín, said 14.4 centimeters (5.7 inches) of rain had fallen in recent days — about nine times the average October rainfall — leaving the area "totally saturated." https://www.sott.net/article/508803-Heavy-rain-batters-Chiles-capital-Santiago-sweeping-away-cars-and-flooding-homes Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:19:52 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/508798-Massive-hailstorm-strikes-Quito-Ecuador-leaving-icy-covering-35cms-thick Quito, Ecuador, has been hit by a powerful hailstorm, with massive amounts of hail covering streets and triggering flooding across several areas of the capital. On October 7, 2026, torrential rain and intense hail swept across Quito, quickly covering roads, sidewalks and rooftops. In some areas, the accumulation of hail reached up to **35 centimeters**, creating extraordinary scenes across the city. The enormous amount of hail blocked storm drains, preventing rainwater from flowing normally and causing flooding on streets and low-lying areas. Vehicles became trapped as roads were covered by a thick layer of ice. Municipal crews, firefighters and emergency teams were deployed to remove the hail, clear drainage systems and reopen affected roads. Several major routes experienced severe disruption as authorities worked to restore normal traffic. The storm caused multiple emergencies across Quito, including damage to infrastructure and the temporary closure of roads and transportation... https://www.sott.net/article/508798-Massive-hailstorm-strikes-Quito-Ecuador-leaving-icy-covering-35cms-thick Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:54:54 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/508770-Deadly-floods-sweep-through-Dakar-Senegal-on-4th-October-5-5-inches-of-rain-in-a-day Torrential rains battered several cities across Senegal on 4 October 2026, causing severe flooding. The regions of Kaolack, Matam, and Dakar were among the areas affected. According to local authorities, at least five people have died, although the death toll could rise. The flooding has also caused significant material damage, including destroyed buildings, damaged roads, and submerged vehicles. https://www.sott.net/article/508770-Deadly-floods-sweep-through-Dakar-Senegal-on-4th-October-5-5-inches-of-rain-in-a-day Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:13:48 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/508764-Severe-flooding-hits-Turkiyes-Hatay Severe rainfall and hail triggered flooding across parts of Hatay Province in southern Türkiye, affecting Arsuz and İskenderun. Floodwaters inundated roads, homes and agricultural areas, while containers were swept away in the Madenli area of Arsuz. Local authorities had issued warnings for strong rainfall and flash-flood risks in coastal Hatay. https://www.sott.net/article/508764-Severe-flooding-hits-Turkiyes-Hatay Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:21:03 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/508762-Severe-hailstorm-batters-Zimbabwe-damaging-homes-and-vehicles A severe hailstorm tore through Masvingo in neighbouring Zimbabwe, damaging homes, vehicles and infrastructure and leaving some families in need of temporary shelter. The storm struck on Monday evening, 5 October, bringing heavy rain, strong winds and large hailstones to parts of the city. Homes and vehicles damaged by severe hailstorm Masvingo City Council said the storm caused extensive damage to homes, private property and critical city infrastructure. Strong winds ripped roofs from some homes, while hail damaged windows, sliding gates, vehicle windscreens and solar panels. https://www.sott.net/article/508762-Severe-hailstorm-batters-Zimbabwe-damaging-homes-and-vehicles Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:46:40 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/508709-Two-dead-in-flooding-in-Spains-Catalonia-region-4-inches-of-rain-overnight Two people have died and another was missing after heavy rains and flooding in Spain's Catalonia region, ​authorities said on Sunday. Catalan leader Salvador Illa confirmed ‌the death of a man after a wall collapsed in Tordera, a town to the north of Barcelona, in a message ​on his social media account on Sunday. Another person ​died in Montornès del Vallès, firefighters said on ⁠Sunday, while emergency services were searching for a missing ​person in Pineda de Mar, a town 52 km (32 miles) ​to the north of Barcelona. Catalan authorities issued a red alert warning and urged people to stay inside from 8 p.m. (1800 GMT) ​on Saturday until Sunday at 2 p.m. (1200 GMT) because ​a "mini-hurricane" could hit the northeastern region, with more heavy rain forecast. https://www.sott.net/article/508709-Two-dead-in-flooding-in-Spains-Catalonia-region-4-inches-of-rain-overnight Sun, 04 Oct 2026 13:48:22 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/508696-Huge-flood-flips-cars-and-rips-through-Madrigueras-Spain-5-6-inches-of-rain-in-JUST-3-hours A huge flash flood has ripped through Spain as horrifying images show cars being flipped and streets underwater. A 102-year-old woman has died and 90 people have had to be rescued following the flash floods on Friday in Madrigueras in Albacete, Castile-La Mancha, central-eastern Spain. Madrigueras is around 148 miles from Benidorm and 120 miles north-west of Alicante. 142 liters per square meter of rainfall was recorded in just three hours prompting the activation of a large-scale emergency response plan. Footage online and released by police shows cars stacked on top of one another and being swept away in the town centre by a powerful torrent of water. A 102-year-old woman was found dead inside her home where floodwater had risen to more than three feet, according to local media reports. https://www.sott.net/article/508696-Huge-flood-flips-cars-and-rips-through-Madrigueras-Spain-5-6-inches-of-rain-in-JUST-3-hours Sat, 03 Oct 2026 14:19:28 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/508677-Severe-storms-trigger-flash-floods-in-Crete-Greece-with-one-dead-and-vehicles-submerged An elderly farmer has died and several others have been injured after severe thunderstorms triggered flash floods on the Greek island of Crete. An urgent red alert has been put in place until Sunday by the country's meteorological service, as the island continues to be battered by the extreme weather. The widespread floods have caused significant damage to roads, properties and farms and forced the closure of several schools across the island. A livestock farmer, in his eighties, was found dead on Thursday afternoon after he was reportedly swept away by floods in the Rethymno region. Local media have reported that a couple were also hospitalised after a bridge in the region of Rethymno collapsed, causing their car to fall into the riverbed. https://www.sott.net/article/508677-Severe-storms-trigger-flash-floods-in-Crete-Greece-with-one-dead-and-vehicles-submerged Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:57:56 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/508676-Flash-floods-hit-Taif-Saudi-Arabia-after-heavy-rain https://www.sott.net/article/508676-Flash-floods-hit-Taif-Saudi-Arabia-after-heavy-rain Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:46:34 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/508665-Flash-floods-hit-Lota-Chile This Wednesday, the commune of Lota, in the Biobío region, suffered the effects of a phenomenon known as flash floods , or sudden floods. "The amount of water that has fallen is an impressive amount, which unfortunately has collapsed several sectors of our commune in a short time," said the mayor of Lota, Jaime Vásquez. Flash floods: sudden floods in Lota BioBioChile consulted with meteorologist Elio Brufort, from the Meteorological Directorate of Chile, who explained that the term flash floods comes from English and means sudden flooding. "This usually occurs when intense rainfall happens in a short period of time, sometimes in less than six hours. And that is precisely what the frontal system that passed through the Biobío region left behind," he explained. He explained that the frontal system brought rainfall of varying intensity, but concentrated in a period of less than six hours. This, he noted, contributed to the increased flow of rivers and, at the same time, to the... https://www.sott.net/article/508665-Flash-floods-hit-Lota-Chile Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:01:51 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/508656-Hurricane-Polos-remnants-bringing-more-rain-to-flood-struck-US-Southwest As former Hurricane Polo weakened over northwestern Mexico on Tuesday evening, the storm's remnants battered the U.S. Southwest, flooding roadways and forcing residents in small New Mexico towns to evacuate over concerns about a dam failing. Polo had struck the Mexican state of Baja California Sur in the morning with maximum sustained winds of 110 mph (177 kph). It crossed the Gulf of California and weakened to become a tropical storm as it moved inland to the northeast. By Tuesday evening, the New Mexico Department of Transportation reported flooded roads and debris on highways across the state, while parts of Arizona had become especially drenched, leading to several water rescues. That is after storms rolled through parts of the U.S. Southwest overnight Monday, saturating the ground, which can make flooding worse. Later in the week, the flood risk is expected to move into parts of the central U.S., according to the National Weather Service. https://www.sott.net/article/508656-Hurricane-Polos-remnants-bringing-more-rain-to-flood-struck-US-Southwest Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:14:57 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/508654-Flooding-and-destruction-as-Hurricane-Polo-hits-Mexico Flooding and damage have been reported in parts of Mexico after Hurricane Polo made landfall as a Category 3 storm. Aerial footage shows streets submerged under water, while ground images show residents clearing fallen branches and debris from their properties. Several buildings were also damaged, including roofs that collapsed under the impact of the storm. Polo is the latest major storm to hit Mexico during an active hurricane season, with the storm bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds to affected areas. https://www.sott.net/article/508654-Flooding-and-destruction-as-Hurricane-Polo-hits-Mexico Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:06:52 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/508620-Floods-landslides-sweep-away-houses-in-Nepal-at-least-27-killed-18-inches-of-rain-in-4-days-UPDATE At least 10 people have died and one remains missing after landslides triggered by continuous rainfall struck Nepal's Baglung district over the weekend, burying homes and sweeping away several houses. A video of the incident shows a section of a mountain collapsing and rushing down the slope within seconds. Nine people died and one person was reported missing in landslides across Baglung on Sunday, while one person was killed in a separate incident on Saturday, according to local authorities. https://www.sott.net/article/508620-Floods-landslides-sweep-away-houses-in-Nepal-at-least-27-killed-18-inches-of-rain-in-4-days-UPDATE Wed, 30 Sep 2026 11:54:35 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/508605-One-dead-as-powerful-storm-brings-flooding-power-cuts-to-northeastern-US Residents of the northeastern United States are facing a northeaster, a powerful storm commonly known as nor'easter, that has knocked out power and caused flooding across the region. The New York City Housing Authority said on Saturday one of its employees was killed by a fallen tree in Brooklyn, as the storm battered the city with rain and strong winds. About 425 flights have been cancelled and 3,016 delayed as of 9:50pm Eastern Standard Time (01:50 GMT), according to data from the flight tracker FlightAware. The storm also led to power outages affecting nearly 73,000 homes and businesses as of Saturday night local time. That figure is down from a high of 119,000 earlier in the day. Concerts and sporting events were also cancelled, including musician Ed Sheeran's scheduled shows in the state of Massachusetts on Friday and Saturday. https://www.sott.net/article/508605-One-dead-as-powerful-storm-brings-flooding-power-cuts-to-northeastern-US Sun, 27 Sep 2026 11:34:06 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/508604-At-least-56-people-killed-in-Uttar-Pradesh-India-due-to-heavy-rains-9-inches-in-24-hours-one-city-receives-200-times-its-normal-rainfall At least 56 people have died, and 46 others have been injured in Uttar Pradesh after 60 hours of continuous rainfall, while 107 animals have also been killed and 1,021 houses damaged, according to state government data. The deaths were reported from several districts, with Sitapur recording seven fatalities, followed by Lakhimpur Kheri, Bahraich and Balrampur with five each. Ayodhya and Gorakhpur recorded four deaths each. Among those injured, Hardoi reported seven cases, while Mainpuri, Shravasti and Barabanki recorded five each. Sitapur and Lakhimpur Kheri reported three injuries each. Hardoi reported the highest number of animal deaths at 28, followed by Sitapur with 16 and Kannauj with 14. Bahraich and Kanpur Dehat recorded seven animal deaths each, while Unnao reported six. https://www.sott.net/article/508604-At-least-56-people-killed-in-Uttar-Pradesh-India-due-to-heavy-rains-9-inches-in-24-hours-one-city-receives-200-times-its-normal-rainfall Sun, 27 Sep 2026 10:26:50 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/508592-Severe-flooding-across-Chongqing-and-Sichuan-China-8-2-inches-of-rain-in-JUST-6-hours A major incident struck on the first day of the Mid-Autumn Festival as Kaizhou, Chongqing, was hit by flooding: over 1,850 people were affected. In Guojia Town, floodwaters reached depths of up to 1.2 meters; numerous private vehicles were submerged, and ground-floor storefronts were inundated, leaving furniture and merchandise waterlogged. https://www.sott.net/article/508592-Severe-flooding-across-Chongqing-and-Sichuan-China-8-2-inches-of-rain-in-JUST-6-hours Sat, 26 Sep 2026 11:55:49 +0000