China evacuates tens of thousands as storms move north Tens of thousands of people were being evacuated from flood-hit regions of central China as officials raised the death toll from heavy rains that have ... World • 22 Jul 21
Further appeals to Govt over flood relief plans As flood waters continue to rise in the west there is growing criticism of the effort to deal with the issue. Weather • 26 Feb 20
Flooding likely to worsen as more rain forecast Flooding in parts of the country is likely to worsen over the coming days, the Minister of State for the Office of Public Works has ... Ireland • 25 Feb 20
Indonesia seeds clouds to prevent further flooding Indonesia's air force has seeded clouds with salt to try to stop rainfall reaching the slowly sinking capital after deadly flash floods and landslides triggered ... World • 03 Jan 20
Divers help clean Venice following floods A group of scuba divers came together to clean up the canals in Venice yesterday after record high waters hit the lagoon city in recent ... News Lens • 02 Dec 19
Two Germans held in France over flooded youth campsite Two Germans who brought a group of teenagers to a campsite in southern France, where an elderly man was swept away by floods, are being ... Europe • 10 Aug 18
At least 19 dead following flash floods in Vietnam At least 19 people have died following flash floods in Vietnam, officials said, as residents in affected areas sought safety on higher ground. Vietnam • 23 Jul 18
Death toll following Japan floods hits 199 The death toll following record rains that have devastated parts of Japan has risen to 199, with dozens still missing, a top government spokesman has ... Japan • 12 Jul 18
15 flood families still without accommodation solution Donegal County Council has said that 50 families have registered with it as being displaced following the floods last week, with 15 of the families ... Ulster • 01 Sep 17
€2m allocated for flood relocation scheme The Government has allocated €2 million for a voluntary relocation scheme for people whose homes were flooded between December 2015 and mid-January 2016 and who ... News • 11 Apr 17
€140m flood relief project for Cork city Details of a €140m flood relief project for Cork city have been revealed with construction of flood barriers due to begin next year. Floods • 12 Dec 16
23 dead, hundreds rescued in US floods At least 23 people in West Virginia have died in the US state's worst flooding in more than a century, while hundreds more have been ... News • 25 Jun 16
Cork city hit with further flooding at high tide Flood waters receded in many parts of Cork city but quayside flooding was reported again this evening at high tide. News • 10 Apr 16
Flood warning issued for Cork city A flood warning has been issued for Cork city ahead of an expected tidal surge, heavy rainfall and high spring tides. News • 10 Apr 16
Protest over River Shannon dredging 'refusal' Farmers have held a protest in Banagher, Co Offaly, over what they claim is the refusal of the National Parks and Wildlife Service to allowing ... News • 09 Apr 16
Kelly defends Govt record on homelessness Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government Alan Kelly has said the Government has used every avenue possible to ensure 13,000 keys were given ... Election 2016 • 27 Jan 16
Terms for Shannon management group being finalised The terms of reference for the proposed group that will coordinate the agencies with responsibility for the River Shannon are being finalised. News • 18 Jan 16
750,000 evacuated as typhoon hits Philippines Hundreds of thousands of people were evacuated from the central Philippines this morning as a typhoon with winds of up to 150km/h made landfall, dumping ... News • 14 Dec 15
Further flood fears as Shannon waters yet to peak The National Emergency Coordination Group has said water levels on the Shannon system are still rising and are expected to peak in the coming days. News • 13 Dec 15
Rain eases, but communities still on flood alert Several parts of the country are still on flood alert despite the rain becoming less intense. News • 12 Dec 15
Communities prepare for further flooding Communities are preparing for further flooding over the weekend as prolonged falls of very heavy rain are due. Ireland • 11 Dec 15
Cabinet to discuss emergency funding after floods Taoiseach Enda Kenny has said the Government will consider setting up emergency funding for those affected by flooding in the wake of Storm Desmond. News • 07 Dec 15
Court rules ESB must pay 60% of UCC costs The High Court has ruled that the ESB must pay 60% of University College Cork's costs of lengthy legal proceedings over extensive flood damage to ... News • 04 Dec 15
Japan evacuates 100,000 as floods hit Japan evacuated about 100,000 people from their homes today, after rare torrential rains unleashed floods that left at least two people missing and stranded many ... News • 10 Sep 15
10 dead, 19 missing in Chilean floods Chilean President Michelle Bachelet has said that the situation was "bleak" in the country's flood-hit north after 10 people were killed, 19 missing and hundreds ... News • 28 Mar 15
