Geographical

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Floods

RASUWA, NEPAL- August 31, 2026: devastating flood in the Bhotekoshi River on August 26 caused widespread destruction in Betrawati Bazar, located along the border of Nuwakot and Rasuwa districts in Nepal. The flood damaged homes, businesses, roads and other infrastructure, leaving the area severely affected.

Climate change a ‘likely contributing factor’ in deadly Nepal floods, new study reveals

ByVictoria HeathSep 17, 2026

Human-induced climate change played a role in the ‘preconditioning of the disaster’ that killed 1,400 and left 6,150 missing A…

Trishuli, Nepal - August 27, 2026: A drone view shows mud covering properties following a flash flood in Trishuli, Nepal. Thick layers of debris and mud blanket homes and surrounding areas, highlighting the severe destruction caused by heavy rainfall and sudden flooding in the affected community.

Nepal seeks $20million in climate compensation after devastating flash floods

ByVictoria HeathSep 8, 2026

Scientists believe the climate crisis played a role in deadly floods last month in a country responsible for less than…

Band-e Amir National Park, in Bamiyan Province, central Afghanistan's Band-e Amir National Park, in Bamiyan Province, central Afghanistan

Why does Afghanistan have a high risk of natural disasters?

ByVictoria HeathJul 21, 2026
Flash floods hit Afghanistan – the world's second-most prone country to natural disasters
Aerial view of Battery Park City and southern Manhattan’s financial district

Transforming New York City’s waterfront

ByJules StewartJun 25, 2026
New York's new coastal defences are designed to hold back future floods. But they are already transforming the city's parks, promenades, ferry terminals and public spaces
Shanghai, China 2021: The Huangpu river overflowed its banks after heavy rain

Coastal cities under threat as flood risks increase, study finds

ByAmber BryanDec 11, 2025
The combination of extreme climate events, sea-level rising and land subsidence could create larger floods in coastal cities in the future
Why are the world’s driest places getting wetter?

Why are the world’s driest places getting wetter?

ByVictoria HeathAug 7, 2025
From the Sahara to northern Pakistan and Death Valley, discover more about why some of the world's driest areas are increasingly wet
Flooding in Florida caused by tropical storm from hurricane Debby.

How is extreme weather impacting the US – and where is it getting worse?

ByVictoria HeathJul 14, 2025
From Florida to Texas, discover the US states where extreme weather – floods, droughts and high temperatures – is wreaking havoc
Sky rapids behind extreme flooding in the Middle East

Sky rapids behind extreme flooding in the Middle East

ByBryony CottamOct 1, 2024
Atmospheric river rapids are a little-understood phenomenon believed to be behind recent devastating rainfall in Iran
A flooded village in Mozambique

A year of drought, storms and floods across East Africa

ByGeographical ContributorJul 24, 2024
Discover the harsh reality of drought and floods in East Africa, and how communities are dealing with the aftermath.
Floods in Dubai froces drivers to abandbon cars

Dubai freak rainstorm was far too big to be caused by cloud seeding

ByGraeme GourlayApr 22, 2024
The Dubai downpour was a 'perfect storm', says scientist who worked on cloud seeding in the Gulf
Climate change affects rural women more than men

Climate change affects rural women more than men

ByStuart ButlerMar 6, 2024
A new report shows that the effects of climate change on people living in rural areas varies depending on gender, age and wealth.
A child being moved to a shelter before Cyclone Mocha hit Bangladesh

The nations successfully protecting themselves against disasters

ByBryony CottamFeb 23, 2024
With burgeoning populations facing ever more extreme weather patterns, mitigating the impact of natural hazards has never been more important
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