Flood

A flood is an overflow of water that submerges land, often caused by heavy rainfall, storm surges, or the failure of water containment systems. It results in significant damage to infrastructure, property, and displacement of populations.

Why it’s in the news: Floods are in the news due to their increasing frequency and severity globally, causing widespread disruption and damage in regions like Japan, Vietnam, Chile, and Thailand.

Latest on Flood

• Nepal urges villagers to evacuate after flood triggered by landslide
• Casting nets: floodwaters bring seasonal bounty to Vietnam's Mekong Delta
• Residents wade through half-meter floodwaters as year's highest tide swamps Ho Chi Minh City streets
• Extreme rain is testing Japan’s flood defenses
• HCMC battles flooding as aging infrastructure struggles against intensifying rains, tides
• Residents airlifted to safety after flooding in central Chile

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