Flood

People work to clear a mud-covered street with piled up cars in the aftermath of torrential rains that caused flooding, in Paiporta, Spain, October 31, 2024. REUTERS/Eva Manez
Europe

Spain sends thousands more troops to flood-hit region

Hopes of finding survivors more than three days after torrents of muddy water submerged towns and wrecked infrastructure were slim in the European country's deadliest such disaster in decades

People work to clear a mud-covered street with piled up cars in the aftermath of torrential rains that caused flooding, in Paiporta, Spain, October 31, 2024. REUTERS/Eva Manez
Europe

Spain flood death toll hits 205 as Valencia opens temporary morgue

Damaged cars are seen along a road affected by torrential rains that caused flooding, on the outskirts of Valencia, Spain, October 31, 2024. REUTERS/Eva Manez
World+Biz

What caused deadly floods in Spain? The impact of DANA explained

Damaged cars are seen along a road affected by torrential rains that caused flooding, on the outskirts of Valencia, Spain, October 31, 2024. REUTERS/Eva Manez
World+Biz

Spain searches for bodies after flood of the century claims at least 95 lives

Real Madrid match at Valencia set to be postponed due to floods
Sports

Real Madrid match at Valencia set to be postponed due to floods

A river flows under a partially collapsed bridge affected by torrential rains that caused flooding in the town of Carlet, Valencia region, Spain, October 30, 2024. REUTERS/Eva Manez
World+Biz

Spain's deadliest floods in decades kill at least 64 people

During a visit to Comilla Medical College Hospital today (24 October), the hospital's outdoor dermatology department was found overwhelmed with long queues of patients. Photo: TBS
Bangladesh

Flood aftermath: Pneumonia and diarrhoea cases drop, skin diseases rise in Cumilla

Disaster Management and Relief Adviser Farooq-e Azam talks to reporters after an event at the Fire Service and Civil Defence Multipurpose Training Complex at Purbachal on Saturday, 19 October, 2024. Photo: TBS
Bangladesh

Flood damaged 60 lakh hectares of crops: Adviser Farooq

Building the knowledge and capacity of communities is critical, as they often serve as first responders during disasters. Photo: TBS
Thoughts

Communities: Bangladesh's path to flood resilience

Flood in Sherpur in October 2024. File photo
Bangladesh

Mymensingh flood victims receive free medicine, cash assistance from Army

Homes remain waterlogged with nearly 3 lakh residents in southwestern Bangladesh facing severe challenges. Decades of efforts to resolve the waterlogging issue, including over 21 projects, have failed to provide relief, with river siltation and ineffective drainage adding to the crisis. The photo was taken recently in Abhaynagar, Jashore. Photo: TBS
Bangladesh

SOS from southwest: Severe waterlogging causes widespread misery in four districts

Recent flooding in Sherpur has caused a loss of Tk600 crore. Photo: UNB
Bangladesh

Sherpur flood causes Tk600 crore losses in agriculture, fisheries

Flooding in the desert town of Merzouga. Extratropical storms may change weather conditions in the region in the coming months and years. Photo: AP/UNB
Climate Change

Rare image shows first floods in Sahara in 50 years