15 Killed, 9 Missing in China Floods

Three feared dead as flood sweeps through Onitsha after heavy rainfall

By Chimaobi Nwaiwu NNEWI — No fewer than three persons were reportedly killed after a heavy downpour triggered severe flooding across parts of Onitsha, Anambra State, on Saturday evening. The victims were said to have been swept away by raging floodwaters that overwhelmed drainage channels and major roads within the commercial city. Residents said two [] The post Three feared dead as flood sweeps through Onitsha after heavy rainfall appeared first on Vanguard News.

Rescuers search for survivors of China storms as super typhoon nears

LIULAN, China: Rescuers scoured flooded parts of China for survivors on Wednesday after storms killed 17 people and caused dozens of rivers to overflow and a reservoir dam to burst...

Severe storms in China leave 15 dead, 9 missing and thousands evacuated

Severe storms in China leave 15 dead, 9 missing and thousands evacuated

6 killed in building collapse in Cameroon's commercial hub

At least six people were killed and six others injured after a part of a three-story residential building collapsed amid heavy rains in Cameroon's commercial hub of Douala, authorities said on Saturday, reported Xinhua. The building, located in the Bonamoussadi neighborhood, collapsed overnight into Saturday. In a statement, the Douala City Council said three of the victims were children and the six injured were taken to the hospital for treatment. Officials said the exact cause of the collapse remains under investigation. Rescue and debris-clearing teams continued search and recovery operations while engineers assessed nearby buildings for potential structural risks. Heavy rains lashed Douala from Thursday through Saturday, triggering flooding in several neighborhoods and disrupting business activities across the city. Earlier this week, Cameroon's Ministry of Transport warned of heavy rainfall in five regions, including the Littoral Region, where Douala is located, citing the risks of flooding and landslides.

8 dead, 1 missing in China tornado, days after warning of extreme weather ahead

Eight people have died and one remains missing after rainstorms and tornadoes hit central China, while rescue parties in the south are continuing to evacuate residents amid flood warnings. Meteorologists warn that China faces “complex” flood prevention challenges this year, with heavy rain, typhoons, flooding and other geological disasters happening across the country. Parts of the central province of Hubei were hit with strong winds and rain on Monday night, according to the provincial...

900 Snakes Escape After Massive Floods

VCG / VCG via Getty ImagesNearly 900 snakes have escaped from a farm in China after it flooded during Typhoon Maysak. At least 17 people have died, with more than 331 injured, after powerful storms carrying 160mph winds tore through parts of southern and central China, ripping apart homes, overturning vehicles, and damaging farmland. More than 4,800 houses were damaged. In the southern region of Guangxi, at least six people were killed in severe flooding that also saw around 900 snakes escape from a snake farm that was washed away, state-owned media Red Star News reported. Videos showed residents wading through knee-deep floodwaters to capture the escaped snakes. One villager was hospitalized after being bitten, while around a dozen locals joined forces to round up the reptiles. Officials said most of the escapees were harmless water snakes and rat snakes, but the group also included several highly venomous cobras.Read it at ABC AustraliaRead more at The Daily Beast.

Lebih 130,000 dipindahkan akibat banjir di China

BEIJING: Pasukan penyelamat terus menjalankan operasi mencari mangsa yang terselamat di kawasan dilanda banjir di China selepas ribut kuat mengorbankan 21 nyawa, menyebabkan puluhan sungai melimpah dan empangan takungan pecah. Di wilayah selatan Guangxi, sekurang-kurangnya enam orang dilaporkan maut manakala lebih 130,000 penduduk dipindahkan berikutan hujan lebat berterusan dan banjir besar akibat Taufan Maysak. Pihak ... Read more The post Lebih 130,000 dipindahkan akibat banjir di China appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Firefighters become a human bridge to save trapped residents

Shoulders became steps, backs became a bridge. After severe flooding hit Guigang City, south China's Guangxi, firefighters from Liuzhou rushed in to rescue three stranded residents, including two pregnant women who urgently needed medical care. #EverydayHero

4 Dead, 8 Missing After Heavy Rains Hit Guangxi Region in Southern China

4 Dead, 8 Missing After Heavy Rains Hit Guangxi Region in Southern China

17 killed, 9 missing as Typhoon Bavi triggers deadly flooding in Philippines

17 killed, 9 missing as Typhoon Bavi triggers deadly flooding in Philippines

World :  11 Dead, 1 Missing After Thunderstorms, Gales Hit Central China's Hubei

WUHAN (China), July 7 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- Eleven people were killed and one remains missing after thunderstorms and gales brought by severe convective weather hit the eastern part of central China's Hubei Province on Monday night, according to the provincial authorities, reported Xinhua.

Central Region floods kill 18, displace dozens

A total of 18 deaths have so far been recorded following torrential rains that swept across 13 districts within the Central region over the weekend. Also 58 buildings have collapsed due to the heavy rains and floods. The Central Regional Director of NADMO, Mr Kwesi Dawood, said the deaths were caused by flooding, drowning, fallen The post Central Region floods kill 18, displace dozens appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

China battered by extreme weather: Floods, tornadoes & landslides kills over 20, videos capture destruction

Torrential rain and tornadoes killed at least twenty people across China. Over 330 others sustained injuries from extreme weather events in several provinces. A landslide in Gansu Province buried thirty-three people, with twelve still missing. Record rainfall triggered severe flooding in Guangxi, affecting over 93,000 residents. President Xi Jinping ordered all-out efforts for rescue and disaster relief operations.

Building collapse: Two dead, 16 rescued alive in Lagos

No fewer than 16 persons have been rescued alive, while two others were recovered dead following the collapse of a two-storey residential building in the Satellite Town area of Lagos State. The latest update was provided by the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, LSFRS, on Thursday as emergency responders continued search and rescue operations [] Building collapse: Two dead, 16 rescued alive in Lagos

Nine people reportedly missing after severe flooding hit Awutu Senya East

Unconfirmed reports from the Awutu Senya East Municipality indicate that nine people are missing following severe flooding triggered by torrential rainfall on Monday.

Breaking: Flooding kills 13 people in Ghana as details emerge

Severe flooding in Accra has claimed 13 lives, prompting emergency rescues. Experts link crisis to climate change, poor drainage, and rapid urbanisation in Ghana.

Severe storms hit several Chinese provinces

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China storm death toll hits 15

Beijing, July 8: The death toll from devastating storms in parts of China rose to 15 on Tuesday, with hundreds more inju...

Death Toll From Venezuela Earthquakes Climbs To 1,450

Some 3,150 people were injured, 12,721 have been displaced, and 774 buildings have collapsed, said interim President Delcy Rodriguez.

Teen swept away at Palmachim Beach found in critical condition

Three teens were swept away at an unofficial beach. Two were rescued and treated by emergency medical personnel. Searches continued for the third, who was found in critical condition.

Heavy downpours cause flooding, damage, forcing over 600 to evacuate

Heavy monsoon rains pounded central and other parts of the nation Thursday, damaging more than 200 facilities and forcing over 600 people to leave their homes, authorities said. As of 5 p.m., the downpours had damaged 256 facilities and prompted 662 people to temporarily evacuate across the nation, particularly in the central provinces of South and North Chungcheong, according to the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters. Heavy rains battered the two Chungcheong provinces, wit

Four Britons feared dead as wildfires spread near Spanish holiday destination

At least 11 people have died and 19 are missing after a wildfire took hold in Almería province

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बेइजिङ। चीनका विभिन्न क्षेत्रमा आएको भीषण वर्षा, बाढी, आँधीबेहरी र पहिरोका कारण कम्तीमा ३८ जनाको मृत्यु भएको छ भने उद्धारकर्मीहरूले अझै प्रभावित क्षेत्रमा बेपत्ताको खोजी जारी राखेका छन्। अधिकारीहरूले आगामी दिनमा पनि वर्षा जारी रहने चेतावनी दिँदै जलाशय, नदी र तटबन्ध उच्च जोखिममा रहेको बताएका छन्। टाइफुन मेसाकका कारण परेको अविरल वर्षापछि दक्षिणी गुआङ्सी क्षेत्रमा []

13 dead as record-breaking rains batter Mumbai

13 dead as record-breaking rains batter Mumbai

Floods kill 12, displace hundreds in Ghana’s capital

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) on Wednesday confirmed the death of 12 persons following a severe flash flood that submerged major parts of Accra, the nation’s capital, and surrounding regions. The service, in an official update, revealed that the victims included eight men, three women, and a child, adding that emergency responders had successfully The post Floods kill 12, displace hundreds in Ghana’s capital appeared first on Dateline Nigeria.

Tripura floods displace 11,000 people, over 4,000 houses damaged in 3 districts

Tripura floods displace 11,000 people, over 4,000 houses damaged in 3 districts

Heavy rain leaves 3 dead, 1 missing

Taipei, June 27 (CNA) Three people have died and one remains missing after days of rain brought by a weather front and southwesterly winds, the Central Emergency Operation Center (CEOC) said Saturday.

20 reported dead, 16 missing as Bavi-enhanced monsoon triggers floods and landslides, Philippines

The combined effects of Typhoon Bavi, locally named Inday, and the enhanced southwest monsoon left 20 people reported dead and 16 missing across the Philippines as of 08:00 LT (00:00 UTC) on Monday, July 13, 2026, while the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) continued validating most casualty reports. About 654 000 people were affected nationwide, with flooding, landslides, damaged houses, disrupted roads, bridges and seaports, and about 20 100 people in evacuation centers. Source

13 Dead, Hundreds Rescued As Torrential Rains Trigger Devastating Floods In Accra

At least 13 people died as torrential rains triggered devastating floods in Ghana's capital Accra, with hundreds rescued and more rain forecast.

A funeral delayed, a mother uninformed: About two Kanpur friends who lost their lives in Lucknow fire tragedy

As many as 15 persons were killed after a major fire engulfed a three-storey commercial building in Lucknow's Aliganj area. Among those dead are two friends from Kanpur– 28-year-old Sanyam Vij and 25-year-old Surajbhan Singh. The two young men, colleagues at an animation studio and close friends for years, were among those trapped inside the building when the blaze broke out.

Accra floods: Fire service announces new death toll as rescue operation continues

Devastating floods in Greater Accra have claimed nine lives, with rescue operations underway as communities grapple with severe inundation and infrastructure failure