Flood

A flood is an overflow of water that submerges land, often caused by heavy rainfall, river overflow, or storm surges. It is a natural disaster that can lead to widespread damage to property, infrastructure, and agriculture, and pose significant risks to human life and safety.

Why it’s in the news: Floods are in the news due to recent devastating events in the Mekong region, Myanmar, and India, which have displaced thousands, destroyed crops, and exacerbated existing crises like conflict and food insecurity.

Latest on Flood

• Fans flood streets, turn celebrations into midnight carnival after Vietnam reach ASEAN Cup final
• The floodgates are open after another Chinese company lands a reusable rocket
• As floods devastate Mekong communities, economic strain, conflict compound crisis
• How a 97-year-old escaped deadly Indian floods on a banana log raft
• At least 30,000 affected by Myanmar floods as conflict, crop losses threaten food security
• Typhoon Dolphin set to hit China's east coast, triggering flood warnings

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