Flooding disaster declared in Bangkok as 80,000 trapped
Thailand has declared a flooding disaster across Bangkok after 300mm of rain hit the city, trapping more than 80,000 people in their homes.
Category : Floods
Cardiff roadworks begin as £35m flood defence scheme starts
Five months of roadworks have begun on Lamby Way in Cardiff for a £35m coastal defence scheme, with residents urged to put bins out earlier due to disruption.
Much of Wales remains in drought despite September rain
Much of Wales remains officially in drought despite recent rainfall, with south-east, north Wales and upper Severn still affected, while south-west Wales moves into recovery.
Bangkok floods: thousands in shelters after disaster declared
Thousands of Bangkok residents awoke in shelters on Sunday after floods triggered by heavy rain inundated homes and roads, prompting a disaster declaration across the capital.
Kelvin Fletcher hopes Cheshire farm stays in family for generations
Kelvin Fletcher says his Cheshire farm means everything and hopes it stays in the family for generations, despite losing six of the first 10 lambs in the worst lambing start yet.
York flooding: River Ouse bursts banks as torrential rain batters UK
York's River Ouse bursts its banks, flooding pubs and streets, as torrential rain and gales bring flood warnings across the UK.
Spain flood warnings: Brits in Benidorm, Ibiza, Magaluf on alert
Spain braces for more flooding as orange warnings cover Benidorm, Ibiza, and Magaluf after flash floods hit Catalonia and Valencia, with a search underway for a missing woman.
Easy Way to Banish Lawn Moss with One Simple Item
Moss can plague lawns in September, but iron sulphate offers a gentle, chemical-free way to kill it and feed grass for a greener autumn lawn.
Grand Canyon braces for storms after fatal flash flood
Grand Canyon officials brace for more storms after a flash flood killed one man and left about 15 missing, with water pipeline destroyed.
Nepal flood survivors return to rebuild after disaster
People are returning to their damaged homes in Devighat, Nepal, after severe floods along the Trishuli River, as recovery efforts begin.
Water pours through ceiling of Bridgend McDonald's and floods restaurant
Water gushed through the ceiling of a Bridgend McDonald's on Saturday, forcing a partial closure amid a yellow thunderstorm warning and flash flooding in the town.
Man shares wife's final words before Nepal flood disappearance
A British man reveals his last phone call with his newlywed wife before she went missing in Nepal flash floods. 90% of the village was washed away.
Australians missing in Nepal floods rises to 41
The number of Australians missing in Nepal's catastrophic floods has risen to 41, with four rapid response teams set to arrive in Kathmandu to support consular efforts.
Nepal floods: survivors pulled from mud after deadly landslides
Rescuers in Nepal pulled survivors from thick mud after flash floods and landslides killed at least 14 people and destroyed homes.
Flood warnings issued as rain hits drought-hit England
Fresh flood warnings and alerts issued after heavy rain damaged homes, while 71.3% of England remains in drought.
Nepal Tibet Flash Flood: How Deadly Disaster Unfolded
A deadly flash flood struck Nepal and Tibet, leaving dozens dead and many missing. Here is how the disaster unfolded and the latest updates.
Met Office warns of flooding as month's rain to hit UK in hours
Dozens of flood alerts are in place across the UK as the Met Office issues yellow thunderstorm warnings for parts of England and Wales, with up to 75mm of rain possible in a few hours.
Nepal flash floods kill dozens near Tibet border, many missing
Flash floods near Nepal's Tibet border have killed dozens and left many missing, with search and rescue operations ongoing in the Himalayas.
Birmingham floods: Emergency services rescue stranded cars near Asda
Firefighters, police and council staff are responding to significant flooding in Birmingham, with cars stranded near Perry Park and warnings to avoid the area.
Birmingham floods: Six crews tackle significant flooding
West Midlands Fire Service deployed six crews to tackle significant flooding on three Birmingham roads, with police and council support, after heavy rain stranded cars.
16 flood alerts as month of rain to hit parts of UK
The Environment Agency has issued 16 flood alerts across England and Wales as thunderstorms threaten to bring a month's rainfall in 12 hours, with yellow warnings in place.
Nepal-Tibet flash floods: 95 dead, hundreds missing
At least 95 people have died and hundreds are missing after flash floods hit the Himalayan border areas of Nepal and Tibet, with 384 tourists unaccounted for.
Scarisbrick restaurant flooded again after pipe burst
Nellie at Scarisbrick has flooded for the second time in three years after a burst water pipe submerged the Indian restaurant in the early hours of Tuesday, August 25.
Onion shortage warning as extreme weather hits UK crops
Farmers warn severe heat and drought could lead to onion shortages in supermarkets this Christmas unless retailers relax size requirements.
Cornish village faces collapse threat as quay cracks
Gorran Haven's 19th-century quay is cracking, threatening the village. The trust needs £120,000 for repairs, with £63,000 raised so far. Failure would be 'devastating'.
Freezer hack saves woman £1,000 a year on food waste
Kate Hall, a self-styled 'Home Food Waste Expert', shares her freezer organisation method that she says saves her over £1,000 a year by reducing food waste.
Stourbridge Fire: Multiple Houses on Fire as Blaze Erupts
A wildfire in Stourbridge has caused multiple houses to burst into flames, with smoke billowing above the town as emergency services respond.
Last Words of Girl Trapped in Volcanic Mudflow Revealed
Heartbreaking final words of Omayra Sánchez Garzón, 13, who died after 60 hours trapped in volcanic mudflow.
Michael Ball urges support for regional theatre as Chichester announces Barnum revival
Michael Ball backs regional theatre as Chichester announces Barnum revival in temporary park auditorium.
Six dead as landslide buries bus on Vietnamese mountain pass
At least six people are dead and 19 injured after a landslide hit a passenger bus on Khanh Le pass in central Vietnam, with heavy rain hampering rescue.
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