Massachusetts 6 days ago Massachusetts Gov. Healey urges FEMA to reconsider disaster aid request after severe flooding Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey is appealing FEMA's decision to deny the state's request for a major disaster declaration following severe flooding last September.
Asia March 11 26 dead, 11 missing in Indonesia after flash floods and landslides on Sumatra island Flash floods and landslides triggered by torrential rains in Indonesia's Sumatra island have led to at least 26 deaths, with 11 people still missing, officials say.
Floods January 25 Texas driver rescued from floodwaters after standing on roof of vehicle, video shows A video has captured the moment first responders saved a man in Harris County, Texas, who was trapped on top of his vehicle with floodwaters raging around him.
Asia January 19 Philippines landslide kills 10, including 5 children, officials say Heavy rains in the southern Philippines triggered a landslide that buried a house, killing at least 10 people on Friday. The landslide occurred in a remote mountain village.
Connecticut January 15 Connecticut receives emergency federal aid as severe flooding triggers dam breaches Connecticut has received emergency federal aid following severe flooding that caused dam breaches and road closures after President Joe Biden approved an emergency declaration.
Africa January 12 Hundreds of thousands in urgent need of assistance as severe flooding hits Congo The Republic of Congo has been affected by regional flooding caused by rainfall twice the average of the past two years. Hundreds of thousands of people are in need of assistance.
Massachusetts January 5 Flooding at Massachusetts hospital disrupts fertility treatment services for 200 patients A burst water main at Boston's Brigham and Women’s Hospital on Christmas Eve has disrupted services for approximately 200 patients seeking fertility treatments.
DISASTERS December 22 Biggest natural disasters of 2023: Earthquakes, snowstorms, fires and more Floods, earthquakes, and deadly wildfires raged around the world in 2023. Here is a retrospective look at some of the deadliest disasters in the U.S. and across the world.
Africa December 14 At least 170 dead, thousands displaced as floods sweep Kenya Kenya's military is working to evacuate hundreds of people stranded by severe floods. The Red Cross reports at least 170 deaths since heavy rains began in November.
Africa December 7 Seychelles declares state of emergency amid deadly flooding, explosives depot blast Seychelles declared a state of emergency Thursday after a large blast at an explosives depot further complicated the country's response to deadly flooding.