Tag: #flooding

Record Rainfall in Hong Kong Sparks Disruptions as City Faces Climate Challenges

Hong Kong records heaviest August rainfall since 1884, causing widespread flooding and raising climate change concerns.

#hongkong, #extremeweather, #climatechange, #flooding

Flash Flooding in Ruidoso, New Mexico Claims Three Lives, Causes Widespread Destruction

Catastrophic flooding in Ruidoso, NM, leaves three dead and massive damage. Governor declares state of emergency amid rising monsoon rains impact.

#ruidoso, #flooding, #newmexico, #monsoon, #disaster

Extreme Weather in July 2025: Thunderstorms, Floods, and Heatwaves Devastate U.S. Northeast and Midwest

Severe thunderstorms and heatwaves hit the U.S. Northeast and Midwest, highlighting climate change's impact on weather patterns.

#climatechange, #weather, #flooding, #heatwave, #usnews

Gulf Coast Prepares for Potential Tropical Storm Dexter Amid Heavy Rainfall Warnings

Gulf Coast braces for heavy rain; Tropical Storm Dexter may develop, threatening New Orleans with potential flooding.

#gulfcoast, #tropicalstorm, #neworleans, #flooding, #weather

North Carolina Declares State of Emergency After Tropical Storm Chantal Devastation

Tropical Storm Chantal causes severe flooding in North Carolina, leading to six deaths and a state of emergency declared by Governor Josh Stein.

#tropicalstormchantal, #northcarolina, #flooding, #stateofemergency

New Orleans Braces for Heavy Rain and Potential Flooding as Invest 93L Approaches

New Orleans prepares for heavy rain and potential flooding with Invest 93L approaching, causing officials to close buildings and issue flood watches.

#weather, #neworleans, #flooding, #tropicalstorm

Flash Floods Devastate Ruidoso, New Mexico, Killing 3 and Causing Extensive Damage

Catastrophic flooding in Ruidoso, NM kills 3, destroys homes. Wildfire scars worsen crisis. State emergency declared for recovery.

#flooding, #newmexico, #disaster, #wildfires, #emergency

Central Texas Floods: A Devastating Tragedy and the Call for Better Preparedness

Fatal floods hit Central Texas, claiming 129 lives. Urgent need for improved preparedness sparks debate on climate change's role.

#centraltexas, #flooding, #climatechange, #emergencypreparedness

Devastating Flash Floods Strike Ruidoso, New Mexico, Leaving Three Dead

Flash floods in Ruidoso, NM, claim three lives amid monsoon rains on wildfire-affected land, causing wide-scale property damage. Governor declares emergency.

#newmexico, #flooding, #naturaldisaster, #ruidoso

Catastrophic Flash Floods Devastate Ruidoso, New Mexico

Flash floods in Ruidoso kill 3, prompt emergency response, and underscore climate change impacts.

#flooding, #ruidoso, #climatechange, #emergencyresponse

Tropical Depression Chantal Batters Carolinas with Torrential Rains and Tornadoes

Chantal causes severe flooding and tornadoes in Carolinas, prompting states of emergency amid climate change concerns.

#chantal, #flooding, #tornadoes, #southcarolina, #northcarolina

Catastrophic Flash Floods Devastate San Antonio, Leaving 13 Dead

San Antonio faces tragedy as flash floods cause 13 deaths, severe damage, prompting disaster declaration.

#sanantonio, #flooding, #disaster, #weather

Severe Weather in China and Mexico Highlights Vulnerabilities and Need for Inclusive Disaster Preparedness

Severe flooding in China and Mexico underscores vulnerabilities and highlights need for inclusive disaster preparedness amid climate change.

#climatechange, #flooding, #china, #mexico, #disasterpreparedness

Catastrophic Flooding Devastates South Africa's Eastern Cape

South Africa's Eastern Cape faces severe flooding, causing 92 deaths, critical infrastructure damage, and a national state of disaster.

#southafrica, #flooding, #disasterresponse, #climatechange

Severe Floods Devastate Mid-Atlantic Region Amidst Record Rainfall

A slow-moving atmospheric river caused catastrophic flooding in the Mid-Atlantic, highlighting climate change challenges and infrastructure needs.

#flooding, #midatlantic, #climatechange, #emergencypreparedness