Flood risk awareness crisis: Only 7% feel threatened
Despite world-leading flood data, UK public awareness remains dangerously low. Experts call for radical reform to build community resilience and trusted relationships with authorities.
Category : Search result: flood rescue
Monmouth flood donations pass £100k mark
A community fundraiser for Monmouth flood victims exceeds £100,000 as devastated locals, including a couple who cashed in their pension, find their insurance doesn't cover flooding.
BASE jumper rescued in dramatic Moab helicopter operation
A BASE jumper was dramatically rescued after being pinned to a Utah cliff face by a parachute. Watch the perilous helicopter hoist operation that saved their life.
Man rescued from Manchester river in 2am emergency
Dramatic overnight rescue in Manchester as firefighters save a man from the River Medlock. Emergency services praised for swift response. Read the full story.
UK flood crisis deepens as political silence continues
As UK flood risks escalate with 8 million properties threatened by 2050, experts warn of uninhabitable towns and economic collapse. Discover why Britain sleeps through this growing crisis.
Alaska Governor rescues fishermen in Bering Sea emergency
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy turns rescuer during dangerous Bering Sea mission, helping save four fishermen from treacherous waters near Bethel in extraordinary emergency operation.
UK Flood Alert: Met Office Issues Urgent Weather Warnings
The Met Office has issued severe weather warnings across Britain as heavy rainfall threatens widespread flooding, travel chaos, and property damage. Stay informed with the latest alerts.
Manila flooded as torrential rains trigger emergency
Manila faces devastating floods after relentless rainfall, with emergency services conducting dramatic rescues across the Philippine capital.
NYC flash floods kill 8 in basement apartments
At least eight people perish in New York City basement apartments during catastrophic flash flooding, highlighting deadly housing crisis in major metropolitan areas.
British women stranded in Himalayas as army rescue fails
Exclusive: Three British and Irish women remain trapped in Nepal's treacherous Hidden Valley as military rescue teams face extreme weather and dangerous terrain in desperate bid to reach them.
SF cliff rescue: Dog saved from 300ft fall
A daring helicopter rescue operation saved a dog that fell 300 feet down a San Francisco cliff, with emergency crews working tirelessly through challenging conditions.
Met Office: Urgent flood warnings for Northwest England
Severe weather batters Greater Manchester and Merseyside as Met Office issues urgent flood alerts. Hundreds of homes at risk with more heavy rain forecast.
80,000 UK Homes Face Flood Risk as Met Office Issues Warnings
Severe flood warnings issued for Cumbria and Lancashire as heavy rainfall threatens thousands of properties. Met Office alerts residents to prepare for potential evacuation.
Human chain rescues woman from sinking car
Dramatic footage captures the moment quick-thinking strangers formed an impromptu human chain to save a trapped driver as her vehicle submerged in South Carolina waters.
Catholic Mass vessels miraculously survive Missouri River plunge
In an extraordinary act of faith and determination, a Catholic priest's vehicle containing sacred vessels was recovered from the Missouri River, with the contents remarkably preserved.
Flood Risk Crisis: 1 in 4 UK Homes Affected
New analysis reveals millions of British homeowners unaware of flood risk exposure as climate change drives insurance costs higher. Discover if your property is at risk.
Valencia Flood Survivors Demand Action One Year On
Exclusive investigation reveals how survivors of Spain's deadly Valencia floods are still fighting for justice and climate resilience one year after the disaster that claimed lives and destroyed communities.
Human remains may solve 3-year flood disappearance mystery
A family's agonising three-year wait continues as human remains discovered near where grandmother was swept away in devastating floods await formal identification.
Woman's miraculous survival after car swept into river
A 30-year-old woman miraculously survived after her car plunged into a river, clinging to branches before dramatic rescue by emergency services in Worcestershire.
NYPD officers execute dramatic Harlem River rescue
In a dramatic late-night operation, NYPD officers pulled a man from the treacherous waters of the Harlem River in a heart-stopping rescue mission caught on bodycam footage.
Family rescued from quicksand in Morecambe Bay drama
Emergency services pull four family members from dangerous quicksand during dramatic Morecambe Bay rescue operation near Silverdale. Coastguard and fire crews respond to coastal emergency.
Cat's adorable reaction to tree rescue goes viral
A viral video captures the emotional moment a ginger cat is rescued after 48 hours stuck up a tree, showing incredible feline gratitude that's melting hearts worldwide.
Driver's miracle survival after road collapses beneath car
A motorist miraculously survived a 20-foot plunge after a country road suddenly collapsed beneath their vehicle in dramatic scenes caught on camera.
British resort declares emergency after savage flash floods
Shocking footage captures the moment violent flash floods engulfed a popular British holiday destination, forcing authorities to declare a state of emergency as tourists flee rising waters.
England's Flood Crisis: Map Reveals Towns at Risk
Groundbreaking climate research exposes the alarming reality of England's coastal flood threat, with multiple towns identified as vulnerable to rising sea levels by 2050.
Florida and California Flood Emergency: Millions at Risk
Millions face flood alerts as torrential rains target Florida and Southern California, with Orlando and Los Angeles County preparing for potential devastation from converging storm systems.
Hero uses JCB digger to save man from drowning in river
In an incredible display of quick thinking, a construction worker used a JCB digger to rescue a man struggling in a swollen river in Bicester, Oxfordshire.
Owl rescued after 100-mile flight to North Sea oil rig
A remarkable rescue story unfolds as a short-eared owl survives Storm Amy, landing on a North Sea oil rig 100 miles from shore before being safely returned to land.
Heroic Rescue Saves Dog From California Storm Waters
Incredible rescue mission saves drowning dog from treacherous California river currents during severe storm, as emergency crews risk their lives in heart-stopping water operation.
1 in 5 UK properties now face flood risk
Shocking new analysis shows flood risk has escalated dramatically across Britain, with climate change and inadequate infrastructure creating a perfect storm for homeowners and communities.
Page 1 of 4