Flooding

A man looks on outside a house in an area affected by floods caused by heavy rainfall in Bad Muenstereifel, Germany, July 19, 2021. REUTERS/Wolfgang Rattay/File Photo

World+Biz

Population percentage at risk from floods risen by almost a quarter in 20 years: Study

By 2030, millions more will experience increased flooding due to climate and demographic change, the authors say.Flooding is the environmental disaster that impacts more people than any other

Bangladesh

Heavy rainfall from depression in Bay causes flooding

A village in Kurigram submerged by flood water. Photo: TBS

Bangladesh

More catastrophic Brahmaputra flooding feared

The Kaziranga park is home to the world's largest population of one-horned rhinos. Photo: Getty Images via BBC

South Asia

Over 100 animals including rare rhinos die in Assam flooding

Bangladesh

WFP provides cash support to people in the flood zone

Women carry diapers as they cross an area flooded after heavy rains in Jakarta, Indonesia, January 2, 2020/Reuters

World+Biz

Jakarta flooding deaths rise to 53, nearly 175,000 displaced

A man looks at a flooded street after heavy rain fall in Le Muy, France, November 24, 2019. Photo: Reuters

Environment

Floods predicted to uproot 50 million a year as climate heats up

Bangladesh