Water shortage, landmine risk for Libya flood survivors
Bodies are still being pulled from the sea a week after the eastern Libyan city of Derna was hit by devastating floods as survivors face fresh water shortages.
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Landmine risk adds to Libya flood clean-up, toll rises
Many people in Libya have been left without fresh drinking water since the floods but there's a new danger: landmines displaced by strong currents.
Dozens of Syrians missing in catastrophic Libyan floods
A war monitoring group says dozens of Syrians who fled war at home are among the thousands killed and missing in disastrous flooding in Libya
Thousands missing as Libya flood survivors search ruins
The death toll from floods in Libya caused by Storm Daniel, which broke dams and swept away neighbourhoods, continues to rise as the sea washes bodies ashore.
Huge death toll from Libyan storm expected to climb
The death toll from floods in Libya caused by Storm Daniel, which broke dams and swept away neighbourhoods, is expected to rise as the sea washes bodies ashore.
Libya floods smash eastern city, 10,000 feared lost
Around 10,000 people are feared missing after devastating flooding in Libya following a fierce storm.
Flooding in Greece, Bulgaria, Turkey kills at least 22
The body of a missing man has raised the death toll from floods in central Greece to 11 with number of missing also increasing.
Five dead, three missing after storms damage Spain
Severe storms have left at least five people dead and caused widespread damage in Spain.
Floods from typhoon kill two in China’s Fujian province
More than 36,000 people have been evacuated In China's Fujian province with power and communication links damaged by Typhoon Haikui.
Eleven killed in floods in Greece, Turkey and Bulgaria
At least 11 people have died and several are missing after torrential rains and flash floods struck Turkey, Bulgaria and Greece.
More bodies recovered in Europe floods, toll up to 14
Heavy flooding causes damage to buildings, roads and bridges in Greece, Turkey and Bulgaria with more bodies recovered by rescue teams.
One dead as torrential rain follows wildfires in Greece
A man is dead and hundreds of houses and roads have been flooded in the Greek port city of Volos following Storm Daniel.
Tropical Storm Hilary unleashes flooding in California
Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency for much of southern California as Tropical Storm Hilary batters the state.
Death toll from mudslide in China’s Xian rises to 21
At least 21 people have died after a landslide hit a district of Xian in northwest China's Shaanxi province.
Thirty-three dead in Beijing flooding, 18 still missing
Unprecedented flooding in Beijing has killed at least 33 people, according to local media.
Fourteen dead in China floods after Typhoon Doksuri
At least 14 people have died in the city of Shulan following days of relentless rain lashing northern parts of China after flooding caused by Typhoon Doksuri.
Insurance costs, claims under microscope after floods
Insurance affordability and the handling of claims after devastating floods in several states in 2022 will be examined in a parliamentary hearing.
Doksuri claims 20 lives, China boosts recovery efforts
More than 52,000 people have been evacuated from Beijing where deadly Typhoon Doksuri has broken records.
A forever home ruined by floods and insurance battles
A federal parliamentary inquiry will examine insurance companies' handling of claims after historic floods ravaged most states and territories in 2022.
Murray crays and fish head home after flood rescues
More than 1500 crayfish and hundreds of native fish are back home after they were rescued from the Murray River flood and sent on unscheduled holidays.
At least 31 killed, 10 missing in South Korea floods
At least 31 people have been killed and another 10 are missing following flooding and landslides triggered by heavy rains.
Rescuers find bodies as S Korea floods toll rises to 33
At least 33 people have been killed following flooding and landslides in South Korea.
South Korea flood toll rises, eight bodies in underpass
Heavy flooding has claimed more lives in South Korea, with the toll now at 35, including eight people who died in a submerged road tunnel.
South Korea flood toll rises to 37, more bodies found
A total of 37 people have died and thousands have been evacuated after days of heavy rain in South Korea's central region.
South Korea flood toll hits 39, Yoon blames officials
At least 39 people have died and thousands have been evacuated after days of heavy rain in South Korea's central region.
South Korea flags major change in disaster response
South Korea's president says unprecedented abnormal weather caused by climate change means authorities must change the way they respond to natural disasters.
Insurers to face federal inquiry over floods response
A federal parliamentary inquiry will examine insurance companies' handling of claims after major floods ravaged most states and territories in 2022.
Flood-devastated homes miss out on buyback: advocates
A Lismore community group has criticised the time government has taken to release the maps that effectively ruled homes in or out of help for flood assistance.
Five dead after Ukraine dam disaster: officials
Five people have died following the destruction of the Kakhovka hydroelectric dam, the mayor of Nova Kakhovka says.
Flash floods follow front across Victoria
A low pressure trough and cold front are bringing heavy rains across Victoria, causing flooding in parts of the state.
Zelenskiy visits flood-stricken southern Ukraine
President Zelenskiy has visited Ukraine's flood-hit region, where 600 square kilometres - an area about 10 times the size of Manhattan - is underwater.