Flash Flooding

The Philippines is still reeling from the devastation wrought by Typhoon Kalmaegi, which has pushed the death toll into the triple‑digit range and left nearly two million people displaced. The powerful storm battered the central islands—especially Cebu and the surrounding provinces—bringing torrential rain, landslides, and widespread flooding that destroyed homes, knocked...

As New York City prepares to usher in its next mayor, the city’s new leader will be confronted with a pressing agenda: tackling the existential threat of climate change. With rising sea levels, sweltering heatwaves, and extreme weather events becoming the new norm, the city’s incoming mayor will have to...

As Tropical Storm Melissa continues to churn in the Caribbean, its slow speed is becoming a growing concern for residents in the region. The storm’s sluggish pace is expected to lead to a prolonged period of heavy rainfall in certain areas, potentially causing flash flooding and other hazardous conditions. Currently,...