New Mexico and Arizona flooding update: Flash flood videos emerge as evacuations ordered

Flash flooding is underway in parts of New Mexico and Arizona. (Representational Image/ UnSplash)

Flash flooding is underway in parts of New Mexico and Arizona, with officials warning residents in some areas to evacuate as heavy rain continues across the Southwest. Flash flooding is underway in parts of New Mexico and Arizona. (Representational Image/ UnSplash) An evacuation order has been issued for parts of Doña Ana County, New Mexicoamid … Read more

Nor’easter turns dangerous across US Northeast as winds hit 70 mph, flights cancelled, flooding spreads – watch video

US Northeast under siege as powerful Nor’easter brings 70-mph winds, flooding, outages and flight chaos. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)

An unusually powerful Nor’easter turned dangerous across the northeastern United States on Sunday, with wind gusts reaching 70 mph, heavy rain triggering flooding concerns and hundreds of flights cancelled as New YorkBoston and Philadelphia faced severe weather. US Northeast under siege as powerful Nor’easter brings 70-mph winds, flooding, outages and flight chaos. (AP Photo/Robert F. … Read more

Nor’easter Massachusetts tracker: What we know about alerts, power outages, flight disruption and flooding

Nor'easter Massachusetts tracker: More than 40 million people in the northeastern United States braced September 25 for heavy rain and strong winds as an unusually powerful storm for the season was forecast to crash into the region. (AFP)

Over 4,000 residents experienced power disruptions on Saturday morning as a severe nor’easter swept across Massachusetts. Nor’easter Massachusetts tracker: More than 40 million people in the northeastern United States braced September 25 for heavy rain and strong winds as an unusually powerful storm for the season was forecast to crash into the region. (AFP) According … Read more

An ancient British farming craft faded after World War II; now 2,500 farmers want to revive 1,300km of mature hedgerows to help wildlife and reduce flooding

An ancient British farming craft faded after World War II; now 2,500 farmers want to revive 1,300km of mature hedgerows to help wildlife and reduce flooding

It’s seeing a revival and how. The ancient craft of hedge laying is back in trend among farmers as they are using the technique dating back to 18th and 19th centuries in order to boost wildlife, capture carbon and help tackle flooding. Hedge laying which restores and revives mature hedges to keep them fresh was … Read more

Nearly 4,000 New York City students planted more than 100,000 beachgrass stalks across 2.25 acres at Coney Island Creek Park to rebuild protective dunes and help protect 50,000+ people from flooding

Nearly 4,000 New York City students planted more than 100,000 beachgrass stalks across 2.25 acres at Coney Island Creek Park to rebuild protective dunes and help protect 50,000+ people from flooding

Nearly 4,000 public school students, more than 200 teachers and hundreds of community members have worked with NWF Nearly 4,000 New York City public school students have taken part in an effort to restore protective dunes at Coney Island Creek Park in Brooklyn. Since 2022, students, teachers and community members have planted more than 100,000 … Read more

In 2013, a UK beach began planting discarded Christmas trees to trap blowing sand; by 2026, the project had created 90 metres of new dunes that help defend homes from flooding

In 2013, a UK beach began planting discarded Christmas trees to trap blowing sand; by 2026, the project had created 90 metres of new dunes that help defend homes from flooding

More than 2,000 Christmas trees were planted at St Annes beach in February 2026. (Photo: .visitstannes.info) Discarded Christmas trees are being used to help protect homes and businesses along the Fylde Coast in Lancashire, UK. Since the project began in 2013, old Christmas trees have been placed on St Annes beach to trap wind-blown sand … Read more

Grand Canyon flash flood update: Phantom Ranch evacuated, 15 people unaccounted for after Bright Angel Creek flooding

Bright Angel Creek near the Phantom Ranger Station in the Grand Canyon, Arizona, is seen after flash flooding from storms. (AP)

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — A major flash flood at the Grand Canyon forced the evacuation of dozens of people and swept large boulders, metal structures and other debris into the Colorado River that runs through it, the National Park Service said. Bright Angel Creek near the Phantom Ranger Station in the Grand Canyon, Arizona, is … Read more

Grand Canyon flooding: Photos and videos show destruction after Bright Angel trail flash floods; several feared missing

Rescue teams evacuated dozens after a flash flood destroyed bridges and trails in the Grand Canyon's Bright Angel Creek area. (Unsplash/ representative image)

A major flash flood hit parts of the Grand Canyon, Arizona on Saturday, leaving heavy damage in the Bright Angel area. Photos and videos from the area show the destruction caused by the sudden flooding. Rescue teams evacuated dozens after a flash flood destroyed bridges and trails in the Grand Canyon’s Bright Angel Creek area. … Read more

In 2008, Czechia began flooding the lignite mine created after the old city of Most was demolished for coal; by 2014 the pit held 70.5 billion litres of water, forming a 309-hectare lake up to 75 metres deep

In 2008, Czechia began flooding the lignite mine created after the old city of Most was demolished for coal; by 2014 the pit held 70.5 billion litres of water, forming a 309-hectare lake up to 75 metres deep

The flooding started in 2008, and by 2014 the former mine had filled with about 70.5 billion liters of water, forming a lake 309 hectares in area and a maximum of 75 meters deep. Eventually the lake was opened for public recreation. What does it take to give a landscape carved by decades of coal … Read more

New York tornado warning: Queens, parts of Long Island on alert as severe weather brings flooding

Tornado warning issued for Queens County and Nassau County. (UnSplash)

The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning for parts of Queens County and Nassau County until 7:15 p.m. Thursday. Tornado warning issued for Queens County and Nassau County. (UnSplash) Nassau County is located on Long Island, New York. The warning comes as storms are expected to bring heavy rain and severe weather across … Read more