Flash flood

Court rules seven years, NIS 200,000 for Nachal Tzafit school directors

Last November, the court convicted the two directors of negligent death, along with negligent injury.

 L to R: Aviv Berdichev, Yuval Kahan (illustration).
 Parents of two victims of the flood.

School directors convicted for negligence in Nahal Tzafit disaster deaths

Israeli rescue service personnel operate near the site where 10 Israeli youths were swept away by a flash flood south of the Dead Sea on April 26

Police issue weather and flood warnings for Israel

 Flooded roads and buildings are seen on a coastal road, due to rising sea levels, following a deadly earthquake in Iskenderun, Turkey, February 9, 2023.

Floods kill seven in Turkey's northwest


Tropical Storm Hilary unleashes flash floods in California

One person died in Mexico amid reports of flash flooding in the peninsula, where some roads were swept away.

 Strong winds and rain are seen from a residence as Tropical Storm Hilary approaches, in Cathedral City, California, U.S. August 20, 2023 in this screen grab obtained from social media video.

Ten dead, more than a 100 feared trapped in landslide in India after heavy rain

It was estimated that at least 225 people lived in the hamlet, the state's deputy chief minister, Devendra Fadnavis, told the state assembly.

Women react upon seeing the body of their relative at a hospital, after a road accident in Ahmedabad, India, July 20, 2023.

Unseasonal thunderstorms, high temps and rain sweep Israel

High temperatures and dust and haze coming from the south are expected throughout the day.

 Rainy summer weather in Tel Aviv. June 9, 2023

Eight dead and thousands evacuated as floods batter northern Italy

Eight bodies had been retrieved from various locations, according to Italian politicians.

Emilia-Romagna, Italy

Why is it hailing in Israel in April?

"Everyone is talking about democracy, but we must react to the climate change crisis," said Professor Hadas Saaroni.

 Heavy rainfall in Tel Aviv, on December 22, 2021.

Israeli winter: Ahead of expected thunderstorms, MDA is helping you stay safe

MDA CEO Eli Ben said: "The [MDA] teams are prepared to provide medical treatment to any [person in need] even in complex weather conditions."

 A man drives his car at the Refaim Stream, in the Jerusalem Mountains, on February 26, 2022.

Dozens missing after Venezuela floods, death toll rises

The death toll continues to rise as Las Tejerias, Venezuela was struck with devastating flooding.

 Devastating floods following heavy rain, in Las Tejerias

Sydney records wettest year since 1858 as Australia braces for more floods

Though Australia has experienced an excessive amount of flooding in the last two years, this nation down-under has experienced a drastically wetter year.

 Flooding from heavy rains affects western suburbs in Sydney

Flood-hit Pakistan breaches lake to avert overflow

Up to 100,000 people have been displaced from their homes in Pakistan due to the major flooding.

Pakistan Flood 1A

Climate change could lead to increased extreme rainfall, flooding - study

An hour of 30 mm of rain is considered the threshold that triggers flash flood warnings and often leads to flash foods in general.

Lightning strikes over the Mediterranean sea during a rain storm near the city of Ashkelon

Floods, landslides, kill dozens in Indonesia and East Timor

At least 49 families were hit on Flores, in the east of Indonesia's sprawling archipelago, Raditya Jati, a BNPB spokesman said in a statement.

Homes sit in flood waters after leaving casualities and causing hundreds of millions of dollars in damages, with waters yet to crest in parts of the U.S. midwest, in Peru, Nebraska, U.S., March 19, 2019