Flash flood

August disguised as fall: Thunderstorms, extreme heatwave expected as Israel nears end of summer

The unusual forecast follows heavy rainfall in eastern Israel on Saturday, when large amounts of rain fell within a short period, causing flooding and flash floods.

|ByYOAV ETIEL
People walk in the rain in Jerusalem, August 15, 2026.
Bnei Yisrael reservoir in the Golan Heights flowing with water after rains; illustrative.

WATCH: Funnel cloud seen in Golan Heights amid widespread thunderstorm, flash flood warnings

Early flash flood warnings valid for Sunday were issued late Saturday afternoon by the Israel Meteorological Service, affecting the same regions as Saturday's warnings.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Rescuers work on the debris following a landslide near the Meenakshi Bridge close to a tunnel project site in Wayanad district, in the southern state of Kerala, India, July 7, 2026.

Heavy rains and deadly floods in southern India kill 14, displace thousands

The death toll in rain-related incidents rose to 11 by Sunday, and nearly 7,700 people were evacuated to around 275 relief camps across Kerala, a state government minister said.

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Workers clear fallen debris and obstacles from the road after Typhoon Noul, in Hong Kong, China, July 26, 2026.

China declares highest flash flood alert as Typhoon Noul hits land, forces thousands to relocate

The year's 12th tropical cyclone and China's third this month, Noul, which means the glow of sunrise or sunset in Korean, struck the coast of Huidong County at about 3:50 a.m.

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Iran orders evacuation of 70 villages in oil province due to flood risk

Floods have affected at least 23 out of Iran’s 31 provinces since heavy downpours began on March 19.

APRIL 2, 2019ByREUTERS
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani is seen during his visit after flooding in Golestan province, Iran March 27, 2019

Floods drown Nebraska as alarms are raised at the nuclear power plant

"Nebraskans should watch the forecast closely in the coming days and be prepared for severe weather events in conjunction with potential historic flooding," Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts said.

MARCH 16, 2019ByREUTERS
Cattle surrounded by water stand in Morse Bluff, Nebraska, U.S., March 15, 2019

WATCH: Firefighters rescue two cars swept away by Hilazon flashflood

Early Monday morning, two jeeps with three people inside were driving under Route 804.

JANUARY 14, 2019ByYVETTE J. DEANE
Firefighters and Police rescued three people from cars swept into the Hilazon River.