A parched Spain has emerged from drought only to face floods
Drought relief has come at a price in Spain, as flash floods forced hundreds of people to evacuate their homes, closed schools and highways and swept cars away.
What to do when it floods in Austin, Central Texas
After the Memorial Day flood of 1981, the City of Austin needed a better way to deal with a forecast of heavy rain and the ...
Giving rivers room to move: how rethinking flood management can benefit people and nature
Restraining rivers through stop banks and channels transfers and heightens flood risks downstream. Allowing them to roam free ...
Memes flood online as Bengalureans welcome heavy rain during summer
Bengaluru is Bengaluring! The city has been grappling with scorching heat for the last few weeks, with the temperature going ...
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Glacier Preservation and Free-Flowing Rivers: Protecting Communities from Dam Disasters
Today marks a historic confluence as we celebrate the first-ever World Glacier Day followed tomorrow by World Water Day. As ...
Severe Weather Awareness Week: The different types of flood alerts
A Flood Watch is issued when conditions are favorable for flooding within the next 36 hours. A Flood Advisory is issued when ...
As mountain glaciers melt, risk of catastrophic flash floods rises for millions
When mountain permafrost thaws and glaciers melt, glacial lakes can become lethal flood risks for anyone downstream.