FLOODS

Cutting greenhouse gas emissions could save millions of pounds in flood damage cost.

China is affected by both extreme floods and water shortages, exacerbated by climate change. A landscape design house in China is advocating for the construction of "sponge cities" in the country by creating and expanding parks and ponds within urban areas to prevent flooding and absorb water for times of drought. (Nov. 15)

More than 1,000 people have died and millions have been displaced since June, government officials say.

One more day with showers and storms before sunny skies and seasonable highs

Queensland is enduring its second flood emergency in three months, with several regions on alert.

Hurricane Ida may not pack the strong winds it once had when it hit Louisiana, but it’s still dumping an insane amount of rain in its path, including on New York City.

U.S. President Joe Biden called Ida “very dangerous” and urged Americans “to pay attention and be prepared.” (Aug. 28)

Officials say people in Louisiana need to finish preparing for Hurricane Ida by nightfall Saturday. They warn the rapidly intensifying hurricane could be "life-altering" for those who aren't ready. (Aug. 27)

ROANOKE, Va. The flash flooding which put parts of Southwest Virginia at a standstill Wednesday is fading away, and it likely has not left much of a lasting impact on the areas major roads. Virginia Department of Transportation spokesperson Jason Bond believes the flooding did not cause any major damage on any highways. He said the biggest challenge is repairing roads severely damaged by Mays rainstorm, particularly Route 116 in Franklin County and Route 460 in Giles County. The Route 116 repairs are estimated to cost $2 million, while the Route 460 repairs have an estimated price tag of $1 million. It has pulled resources off of those repair jobs onto other flooded routes.Bond projects the Route 116 repairs could finish around Labor Day.

Parts of the South remain under flood watches and warnings after nearly a week of relentless rain. Six people died in the extreme weather. David Begnaud reports from Louisiana.

Record floods that killed at least five people in the South are not letting up. Torrential rains are spilling over into a fifth day. David Begnaud reports from Louisiana.

The remnants of Hurricane Patricia are heading east after drenching Texas, with flood warnings stretching into Louisiana and the Florida Panhandle. David Begnaud is traveling with the storm and has more.

Catastrophic floods claim at least 25 lives in the Balkans Massive floods in the Balkans have killed at least 25 and forced thousands more to evacuate. Some 95,000 homes in Serbia are without electricity as a new wave is expected to surge down the Sava River. Allen Pizzey reports.