Flood news

Here are the latest flood news updates from around the world:

Global

• The United Nations has warned that the world is facing a "flood of biblical proportions" due to climate change, with more than 100 million people displaced by floods in the past decade. (Source: BBC News)
• The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has reported that 2020 was the wettest year on record globally, with many regions experiencing severe flooding. (Source: WMO)

Regional

• Asia
  • Heavy rainfall has caused widespread flooding in India, with over 100 people killed and thousands displaced. (Source: Al Jazeera)
  • Floods in Bangladesh have affected over 1 million people, with many homes destroyed or damaged. (Source: The Guardian)
• Africa
  • Flooding in South Sudan has displaced over 100,000 people, with many more at risk. (Source: UN News)
  • Heavy rainfall has caused flooding in Nigeria, with many communities affected. (Source: BBC News)
• Americas
  • Flooding in the United States has caused widespread damage and displacement, particularly in the Midwest and Northeast. (Source: CNN)
  • Heavy rainfall has caused flooding in Mexico, with many communities affected. (Source: Reuters)
• Europe
  • Flooding in Germany has caused significant damage and displacement, particularly in the city of Hamburg. (Source: DW News)
  • Heavy rainfall has caused flooding in Italy, with many communities affected. (Source: The Local)

Recent Flood Events

• India: Heavy rainfall has caused widespread flooding in the states of Kerala and Karnataka, with over 100 people killed and thousands displaced.
• Bangladesh: Floods have affected over 1 million people, with many homes destroyed or damaged.
• South Sudan: Flooding has displaced over 100,000 people, with many more at risk.
• United States: Flooding has caused widespread damage and displacement, particularly in the Midwest and Northeast.
• Germany: Flooding has caused significant damage and displacement, particularly in the city of Hamburg.

Flood Prevention and Mitigation

• The United Nations has launched a new initiative to help countries prepare for and respond to floods, with a focus on early warning systems and flood-resistant infrastructure.
• The World Bank has announced a new program to help countries adapt to the impacts of climate change, including flooding.
• The European Union has launched a new flood risk management strategy, with a focus on reducing the risk of flooding and protecting communities.