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  • Severe floods claim 11 lives in Madagascar

    At least 11 people have died in severe flooding that has affected parts of Madagascar, including the Analamanga region, over the past two weeks. Rising river levels since February 15, 2025, have led to widespread inundation, prompting school closures and emergency rescues in the affected areas.

  • Historic floods claim 21 lives in Kentucky

    A powerful storm system swept through Kentucky starting February 15, 2025, bringing heavy rainfall that caused historic flooding, widespread damage, and mudslides across the state. At least 21 people have died, and emergency crews have conducted more than 1 000 rescues.

  • Atmospheric river brings heavy rain to California and the Pacific Northwest

    A Pacific storm and atmospheric river will impact the Pacific Northwest states and northern Rockies this weekend, bringing locally heavy low-elevation rain and heavy high-elevation snow in the mountains. By Sunday over the Interior Northwest, rain combined with snowmelt will increase the risk of flood hazards.