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Northern China flash flood kills 8, local media reports say

August 17, 2025 11:12 am

China has suffered weeks of extreme weather since July, battered by heavier-than-usual downpours with the monsoon stalling over its north and south.

From the Opinions Editor: Viksit Bharat cannot be built on broken ecosystems. Uttarakhand flash floods, waterlogged Delhi are warnings

August 10, 2025 7:09 pm

It’s both a political and knowledge-related imperative. In a world challenged by global warming, refashioning the ecology-economy link has as much significance as that of syncing skills with the demands of new cybertech, AI and robotics

In Photos: Uttarkashi flash floods leave a trail of ruin

August 05, 2025 7:46 pm

Uttarakhand Uttarkashi Cloudburst: Rescue operations are underway, with teams from the Indian Army, SDRF, NDRF, fire services, and local police engaged in relief efforts.

Watch: Flash floods hit New York, subways flooded and cars submerged

August 02, 2025 7:20 pm

This is the second time in two weeks that flash floods have hit New York and surrounding areas.

After Texas, flash flood devastates New Mexico: House swept away, 3 missing

July 09, 2025 11:14 am

The National Weather Service declared a flash flood emergency in Ruidoso, New Mexico after the village’s river water reached a level of 20.24ft (6m) which could be a record.

Trump looks to avoid casting blame in Texas flood amid cuts in National Weather Service

July 08, 2025 10:37 am

Rescue and search operations are continuing in Texas as flash flood hit the Kerr County and adjoining areas over the July Fourth holiday.

Texas flash flood death toll surpasses 100 as 5 million in central Texas remain under flood watch

July 08, 2025 9:10 am

Officials further informed that bodies of 84 people were found, including 28 children and 56 adults in the county home to Camp Mystic and several other summer camps.

Death toll in Texas flash flood reaches 82, search for survivors intensifies as 10 girls from camp remain missing

July 07, 2025 9:53 am

According to sheriff of Kerr County in Texas Hill Country, Larry Leitha, 68 people had died in Kerr County which is being seen as the epicenter of the flood.

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Knowledge Nugget: Why Cloudbursts and Flash Floods matter for your UPSC exam

June 30, 2025 10:54 am

Several districts in Himachal Pradesh were hit by multiple cloudbursts on Wednesday. Go back to the basics to understand what cloudbursts are and how they lead to flash floods. In ‘Beyond the Nugget,’ learn about the recently published State of the Climate in Asia 2024 report.

3 drown as flash floods hit many areas in Jammu

June 27, 2025 3:19 am

Flash floods due to cloudbursts were also reported from Qazi Mora in Poonch and high-altitude areas of Doda, Udhampur and Ramban districts. There was no report of any casualty.