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The floods swept through Uttarkashi district on Tuesday, sending a torrent of water cascading down from the mountains into Dharali village, submerging roads and buildings along the way. Photo: UNB
South Asia

Over 100 missing after cloudburst triggers deadly floods in India

Rescue efforts have been hindered by thick sludge and debris, though helicopters have been deployed to assist

This map illustrates the extent of flooding, highlighting eastern Bangladesh. Data sources: ARIA Water Maps (from the OPERA Dynamic Surface Water Extent suite) and flood extent data from the UNOSAT SAR AI model for the August 2024 floods. Illustration: Arun Karki
Panorama

August 2024 floods in Bangladesh and Tripura: A nexus of erratic rainfall, vanishing waterways, and neglect

A drone view of vehicles partially submerged in flood water following torrential rains that unleashed flash floods along the Guadalupe River in San Angelo, Texas, US, June 4, 2025, in this screen grab obtained from a social media video. Courtesy: Reuters
World+Biz

27 people confirmed dead as flood waters recede in central Texas

Locals gathered to see the dead carcasses of cattle washed away by a flash flood in Munshiganj on 23 May 2025. Photo: UNB
Bangladesh

Over 100 cattle swept away by tidal surge in Munshiganj; 36 carcasses recovered

Flood protection embankments are at risk due to heavy pressure of water as Teesta was flowing 2cm above its danger level. Photo: UNB
Bangladesh

Flashflood: 25,000 people stranded in Lalmonirhat

A drone view shows houses damaged following flashfloods in Rua village, Ternate, North Maluku province, Indonesia, August 25, 2024, in this photo taken by Antara Foto. Photo: Antara Foto/Andri Saputra/via REUTERS
Asia

Floods kill 7 in Indonesia's North Maluku, some missing

Continuous rain has caused flash flood and submerged roads, villages in Khagrachhari and Rangamati, causing 600 tourists to get stranded in Sajek Valley. Photo: TBS
Bangladesh

Around 600 tourists stranded in Sajek as flash flood submerges roads in Khagrachhari, Rangamati

he bridge in Visletteo destroyed due to the storm, in Visletto, in the Maggia Valley, southern Switzerland, on Sunday. AP
Europe

Four dead, two missing after landslides, floods in southern Switzerland

A file photo of flood in Sylhet district in 2023. Photo: TBS
Environment

Flash floods likely in country's northeastern districts: FFWC

View of flooded streets in Sheikh Jalal district, Baghlan province, Afghanistan May 12, 2024. Photo: REUTERS/Sayed Hassib/File Photo
Middle East

Fifty dead in heavy rain, floods in central Afghanistan, official says

Men stand near a damaged house in an area affected by heavy rain brought flash floods in Tanah Datar, West Sumatra province, Indonesia, May 14, 2024. Photo: Antara Foto/Iggoy el Fitra/via REUTERS
Asia

Indonesia searches for 35 still missing in deadly Sumatra floods

A damaged car is seen in an area affected by heavy rain brought flash floods and landslides in Agam, West Sumatra province, Indonesia, May 12, 2024. Photo: Antara Foto/Iggo El Fitra/via REUTERS
Asia

Death toll from floods in Indonesia's West Sumatra rises to 52

The flash flood occurred due to a sudden cloudburst over Lhonak Lake in North Sikkim. Photo: HT
South Asia

23 Army personnel missing in flash flood triggered by cloudburst in Sikkim