Flash flood

Flash flood in Southeast Asia kills 162, hundreds of tourists missing, including one Israeli

Some 384 travelers, including 341 foreign nationals, were reported missing after torrential floods in Nepal. The Foreign Ministry said there is no concern that any Israeli tourists were killed.

Damaged houses following a flash flood at Trishuli in Nuwakot district, Nepal, August 26, 2026.
People gather at a landfill after a landslide, triggered by heavy overnight rains, killed several people in Dar es Salam in Conakry, Guinea, August 23, 2026.

30 dead after landslide at landfill in Guinea, govt. decided to close site due to danger week prior

People walk in the rain in Jerusalem, August 15, 2026.

August disguised as fall: Thunderstorms, extreme heatwave expected as Israel nears end of summer

Bnei Yisrael reservoir in the Golan Heights flowing with water after rains; illustrative.

WATCH: Funnel cloud seen in Golan Heights amid widespread thunderstorm, flash flood warnings


Unseasonal thunderstorms, high temps and rain sweep Israel

High temperatures and dust and haze coming from the south are expected throughout the day.

 Rainy summer weather in Tel Aviv. June 9, 2023

Eight dead and thousands evacuated as floods batter northern Italy

Eight bodies had been retrieved from various locations, according to Italian politicians.

Emilia-Romagna, Italy

Why is it hailing in Israel in April?

"Everyone is talking about democracy, but we must react to the climate change crisis," said Professor Hadas Saaroni.

 Heavy rainfall in Tel Aviv, on December 22, 2021.

Israeli winter: Ahead of expected thunderstorms, MDA is helping you stay safe

MDA CEO Eli Ben said: "The [MDA] teams are prepared to provide medical treatment to any [person in need] even in complex weather conditions."

 A man drives his car at the Refaim Stream, in the Jerusalem Mountains, on February 26, 2022.

Dozens missing after Venezuela floods, death toll rises

The death toll continues to rise as Las Tejerias, Venezuela was struck with devastating flooding.

 Devastating floods following heavy rain, in Las Tejerias

Sydney records wettest year since 1858 as Australia braces for more floods

Though Australia has experienced an excessive amount of flooding in the last two years, this nation down-under has experienced a drastically wetter year.

 Flooding from heavy rains affects western suburbs in Sydney

Flood-hit Pakistan breaches lake to avert overflow

Up to 100,000 people have been displaced from their homes in Pakistan due to the major flooding.

Pakistan Flood 1A

Climate change could lead to increased extreme rainfall, flooding - study

An hour of 30 mm of rain is considered the threshold that triggers flash flood warnings and often leads to flash foods in general.

Lightning strikes over the Mediterranean sea during a rain storm near the city of Ashkelon

Floods, landslides, kill dozens in Indonesia and East Timor

At least 49 families were hit on Flores, in the east of Indonesia's sprawling archipelago, Raditya Jati, a BNPB spokesman said in a statement.

Homes sit in flood waters after leaving casualities and causing hundreds of millions of dollars in damages, with waters yet to crest in parts of the U.S. midwest, in Peru, Nebraska, U.S., March 19, 2019

Philippines scrambles to rescue thousands after Typhoon Vamco

Vamco, the 21st cyclone to hit the Philippines this year, has killed at least 42 people. It tore through the main island of Luzon late on Wednesday.

Philippine Coast Guard conduct a rescue operation, after Typhoon Vamco resulted in severe flooding, in the Cagayan Valley region in northeastern Philippines, November 13, 2020. Picture taken November 13, 2020.