At least 44 dead as flash floods hit US northeast

New York, Sept 3 (AFP/APP):Flash flooding caused by the remnants of Hurricane Ida killed at least 44 people in four northeastern US states overnight into Thursday, including several who perished in basements during the “historic” weather event officials blamed on climate change. Record rainfall, which […]

Over 50 dead after flash floods in Indonesia and Timor Leste

Jakarta – More than 50 people were killed after flash floods and landslides swept through eastern Indonesia and neighbouring Timor Leste on Sunday, authorities said, warning the toll could rise further. Floods sparked by torrential rain wreaked havoc and destruction on islands stretching from Flores […]