Torrential rains

US: Emergency declared in New York City as torrential rain floods subways, roads, basements

Roads were closed, subway services were disrupted and basements were overwhelmed in the New York City area after “dangerous and life-threatening” torr...

Saturday, September 30, 2023 11:54 AM

15 dead, 4 missing due to torrential rains in China's Chongqing

The latest round of torrential rains since Monday had killed 15 people and left four others missing in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality as of...

Wednesday, July 5, 2023 6:03 PM

Jordan: 18 killed in flash floods

At least 18 people including several children were killed after a school bus swept away in flash flood near the Dead Sea here.

Friday, October 26, 2018 9:30 AM

Super Typhoon Mangkhut makes landfall in the Philippines

Super Typhoon Mangkhut made landfall in the Philippines on early Saturday bringing torrential rains and battering winds up to 205 kilometres an hour.

Saturday, September 15, 2018 9:14 AM

Japan flood: Death toll mounts to 88

At least 88 people have died so far and over 50 others are still missing as torrential rains in parts of Japan unleashed flood and landslide.

Monday, July 9, 2018 9:48 AM

Several dead as torrential rains continue to lash Bengaluru

Several people have been reported dead as incessant rainfall continues to lash Bengaluru and other parts of south India.

Sunday, October 15, 2017 12:34 PM