Ghana must rethink drainage systems or face worsening floods — GhIE warns
The Ghana Institution of Engineering (GhIE) has called for an urgent overhaul of the country’s stormwater management policies.
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Two men believed trapped in cave for nearly two weeks as rescue mission turns to vertical tunnels
Rescue efforts for two remaining men believed to be trapped in a cave in central Laos have shifted to investigating deep vertical tunnels in the jungle.
Weather warning for abnormally high tides along entire SA coastline
South Australia's State Emergency Service warns people not to risk their safety as abnormally high tides are set to lash the state's coastline.
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Flood warnings and evacuation alerts issued for B.C.’s Southern Interior
B.C.'s River Forecast Centre says warm weather has led to increased snowmelt rates and rising river levels throughout the region.
National
Minority MP demands briefing on recurring floods on Accra-Cape Coast Highway
Member of Parliament for Okaikwei Central, Patrick Yaw Boamah, has called on Parliament to summon the Minister for Works and Housing to brief the House on the recurring flooding along…
Laos
Rescuers in Laos Scramble to Reach 7 People Trapped in Flooded Cave
The group, which was searching for gold, has been trapped for almost a week. Divers who were involved in the 2018 rescue of a Thai youth soccer team have joined…
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FT dept to expedite gazettement of flood retention ponds
This is to ensure the wellbeing of city residents after recent flash floods.
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Rising water levels will engulf New Orleans, study says
Relocation must start now as water levels rise, experts say
Weather
Storms Expected Across Eastern U.S. Through Memorial Day
Rain and thunderstorms were forecast from the Gulf Coast northeastward through the Southeast and into parts of the Northeast.
Environment
Endangered turtle found to have survived record-breaking flood
Experts are relieved to see the number of endangered Manning River turtles holding steady, a year after devastating flooding in northern New South Wales.
Weather
NOAA’s 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Forecast Sees Fewer Storms, but There’s a Catch
El Niño may keep the Atlantic quieter, but it could bring more storms to the Pacific.
Floods
Heavy Rain and Floods in China Kill at Least 22
China’s most intense storm this year set off damaging flash floods in seven provinces, forcing tens of thousands of people to evacuate their homes.