Flood News

Flood of Noah proves climate change is not man made

Republican congressman Joe Barton of Texas has stated that the Biblical flood of Noah was proof that climate change was not man made.

In the Media by Sami Zaatari

Video: Toddler, 2 women airlifted as flood waters quickly rise

Biloela - As many throughout Australia were celebrating "Australia Day" or watching the finals of the Australian Open, Queensland rescuers were busy rescuing a toddler and two women from a nearly submerged vehicle, catching the dramatic rescue on film.

In the Media by Greta McClain - 2 comments

Photo Essay: Ibadan — The Ogunpa River Channelization Project Special

Ibadan - The Ogunpa stream takes its source in Bodija/Ashi, in the north-eastern part of Ibadan, Nigeria, and flows south through the eastern side of the city. The stream is heavily polluted being the favorite refuse dumping site of the inner city residents.

Digital Journal Report by JohnThomas Didymus - 5 comments

Photo Essay: Eleyele Dam — Painful memories of flood disasters Special

The Eleyele Dam is the source of drinking water for the parts of the city of Ibadan the Water Corporation of Oyo State's water pipe lines serve, and this is a dwindling section of the city whose growth has outpaced WCOS's extension of its water pipelines.

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Typhoon death toll rises to 322 as Bopha exits Philippine area

At least 322 people have been reported dead as super typhoon Bopha moves away from the big islands of Mindanao in southern Philippines on its way to the Luzon area of the West Philippine sea toward the direction of China or Vietnam.

In the Media by Leo Reyes - 2 comments

Bodies found of children denied shelter from Hurricane Sandy

Staten Island - The bodies of two Staten Island boys, swept away by raging flood waters from Hurricane Sandy after being denied shelter by a homeowner, were recovered on Thursday.

In the Media by Greta McClain - 12 comments

Romney's stance on FEMA questioned after Hurricane Sandy

While state and local governments and citizens begin the enormous task of assessing the damage left in Hurricane Sandy's wake, many are thankful the federal government and FEMA are there to help them with the process. Romney once questioned funding FEMA.

In the Media by Greta McClain - 16 comments

Hurricane Sandy: 5 million without power, NYC hospitals evacuate

Hurricane Sandy ravaged New Jersey and New York Monday night with heavy rain and 80 mph winds, causing 5 million power outages spanning from North Carolina to Maine. It's just been reported a New York hospital is moving 215 patients to other hospitals.

In the Media by David Silverberg - 3 comments

UK residents brace for more rain from worst storm in 30 years

Parts of southern England and Wales are being battered by what officials are calling "the most intense September storm for 30 years", displacing hundreds of residents as more then 300 homes are evacuated.

In the Media by Greta McClain - 2 comments

Nigeria: Floods kill 137, thousands displaced (Video)

Abuja - The Red Cross in Nigeria says floods have killed 137 people and affected 15 local governments and displaced 36, 331 since this year's July peak of the rainy season.

In the Media by JohnThomas Didymus - 1 comment