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Hinds County Emergency Management Operations deputy director Tracy Funches, right, and operations coordinator Luke Chennault, wade through flood waters in northeast Jackson, Miss., Monday, Aug. 29, 2022.

Governor declares water emergency for Mississippi capital

11:38pm August 29, 2022

by The Associated Press

Mississippi's governor says the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency will start distributing both drinking water and non-potable water in the city of 150,000 residents.

People rush past an earthmover clearing a road of a big rock that came down with mud and plant debris following intense monsoon rains in Dharmsala, Himachal Pradesh state, India, Sunday, Aug. 21, 2022.

World News

At least 40 people are dead after floods and landslides leave hit northern India

9:25am August 21, 2022

by The Associated Press

Rains inundated hundreds of villages, swept away mud houses, flooded roads and destroyed bridges in some parts of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand states.

People wade through flooded waters in Sylhet, Bangladesh, Saturday, June 18, 2022. At least 18 people have died as floods cut a swatch across northeastern India and Bangladesh, leaving millions of homes underwater.

World News

18 dead in India, Bangladesh floods; millions without homes

6:11am June 18, 2022

by The Associated Press

At least 18 people have died as massive floods ravaged northeastern India and Bangladesh, leaving millions of homes underwater and severing transport links.

Abilio Viegas attempts to fix his flooded van on South Street in Newark, New Jersey after flooding cause by the remnants of Hurricane Ida.

Environment

How 2021's floods and heat waves are signs of what's to come

5:00am December 23, 2021

by Lauren Sommer

Many of this year's deadly extreme weather is linked to climate change and scientists warn they're a sign of what's to come.

Homes that were sold by the Department of Housing and Urban Development between January 2017 and August 2020 are in federally designated flood zones at almost 75 times the rate of all homes sold nationwide in that period. New Jersey is one hot spot. Here,

Science

The Federal Government Sells Flood-Prone Homes To Often Unsuspecting Buyers, NPR Finds

4:04pm September 13, 2021

The Department of Housing and Urban Development disproportionately sells homes in flood-prone areas, NPR finds. Housing experts warn that this can lead to big losses for vulnerable families.

An aerial photo shows the extent of flooding in Guzhen Town of Lu'an City in eastern China's Anhui province on July 20.

Roads Become Rivers: Nearly 4 Million Chinese Evacuated Or Displaced From Flooding

8:00am August 09, 2020

by Emily Feng

With at least 158 dead and thousands of homes collapsed after heavy rains, experts say it's time for China to rethink its water management.

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A flooded street in Orange, Texas in 2017. Climate-driven extreme rain and sea level rise, coupled with development in flood-prone areas, have led to more competition for limited federal flood mitigation dollars.

Science

States Prepare To Spend Millions To Address Flooding

10:55am July 06, 2020

by Rebecca Hersher

States including Virginia and Texas have set aside significant money to address flooding. Local officials hope it will help pay for flood prevention projects that the federal government won't fund.

A flooded road leading to the Arkema chemical plant near Houston, Texas in August 2017. Multiple employees including the plant manager are facing criminal charges for allegedly failing to adequately prepare for flooding that caused massive chemical fires

Texas Criminal Trial Highlights Climate Liability For Factories In Floodplains

4:58pm March 02, 2020

by Rebecca Hersher

A criminal case in Houston alleges that employees at a chemical company should have prepared for the record flooding caused by Hurricane Harvey.

Volunteers set up a footbridge across Venice's flooded Riva degli Schiavoni embankment on Nov. 13.

After Venice Floods, Volunteers Wade In To Help Salvage What They Can

7:17pm November 18, 2019

by Sylvia Poggioli

The Italian city is reeling from a week in which floodwaters damaged the city's cultural legacy, as well as homes and businesses. Volunteers are helping salvage precious books, among other items.

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People in front of St. Mark's Basilica wade in flood water in Venice on Wednesday.

Following Days Of Destructive Floods, Italy Declares A State Of Emergency In Venice

5:56pm November 14, 2019

by Paolo Zialcita

Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte said an emergency fund of 20 million euros ($22 million) was approved. The money will help the city cover the damages done to homes and businesses.