flooding

Eretz Yisrael in the Parsha:

The Flood in Israel: Olive branch and Tiberias springs

Young religious Zionist Torah scholars find connections in the weekly Torah reading to the Holy Land.

Parashat Noach:

The Psychological Guide to surviving a flood

This is a time when threats come from all sides - here is how to get through them.

Spain: Flash floods leave 52 dead

Emergency services working to rescue people from floods, some areas still inaccessible.

Jewish, Israeli, volunteers join relief effort as floods continue

As thousands evacuate their homes in Poland, soldiers and emergency workers rush to fortify riverbanks and buildings with sandbags, deliver food and drinking water, rescue residents, and supply medical aid.

Widespread flooding prompts Poland to declare state of emergency

At least 16 people have died from storm 'Boris' in Poland, Romania, the Czech Republic, and Austria.

60 dead after dam collapses in Sudan

Search operations underway after Arbaat dam in Port Sudan collapses, decimating villages and killing at least 60 people.

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Snow falls in northern Israel, day of rain expected

Cold temperatures and continual rain are expected for at least the next 24 hours in most parts of Israel.

Watch: Backhoe driver rescued from flooded road

Backhoe driver attempts to evacuate sinking vehicle, is rescued by firefighters.

New York City:

State of emergency declared amid heavy rain and flooding

Forecasts calling for heavy rain centered around the NYC area from Friday into Saturday morning. Flood watch in effect.

Tens of thousands missing or dead after Libya floods

Tropical storm Daniel has left sections of Libya heavily damaged and killed an estimated 3,000.

Foreign Ministry: All Israelis in India flood zone contacted

The Foreign Affairs Ministry reports on the dramatic operation to contact all Israelis trapped by flooding in northern India.

Israel sends food, water to Ukraine after dam attack

200,000 liters of drinking water, 10 tons of food sent to aid victims of flooding in Kerson region after destruction of Kakhova Dam.

Negev floods:

Two lives lost, dozens rescued in freak spring weather

'The water was up to my neck and all I could see around me was mud.'

Chilly Shabbat: More rains, chance of flooding

The weekend is expected to bring more windy weather, including occasional thunderstorms with a possibility of flooding.

Queens residents evacuating after massive overnight flooding

Severe rain leads to massive flooding in Queens, trapping residents inside homes, and leading to evacuations.

Watch: Flooding in the Ramon Stream

True to forecasters' predictions, the Ramon Stream in southern Israel began to overflow.

Hurricane Ian causes 'catastrophic' flooding in South Carolina

Storm touches down in state as Category 1 hurricane with torrential rain, high winds and severe flooding.

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Las Vegas hit with rare thunderstorm, severe flooding

Severe thunderstorm drenches Las Vegas in rain, with casinos and parking garages experiencing flooding.

Watch: 'Historic' waves crash over 2-story buildings in Hawaii

Video captured the moment a giant wave crashed a party on the seafront as it was about to get started.

Over 100 dead or missing in Brazil after heavy flooding

The 4th natural disaster in the last five months raises questions about climate change in the impoverished part of the country.

Watch: Flood saves Ukrainian town from Russian invasion

In a last-ditch attempt to stop Russia’s advance on the Ukrainian capital, a dam was intentionally lifted, flooding the town.

Chance of rain and flooding as haze lifts

Forecasters predict high temperatures, with rainfall and chance of flooding.

Death toll in South African floods surpasses 340

Officials declared a disaster emergency after catastrophic flooding ravaged entire communities in the Durban area.

Brazil:

14 killed in flooding caused by heavy rains

At least 14 killed, including seven children, after days of heavy rains trigger flooding and landslides in state of Rio de Janeiro.

Forecast for Wednesday: Occasional rain, chance of flooding

Wednesday is expected to bring more rain and a continued cold front along with possible flooding in the Judean desert.

Snow! Coming to a hilltop near you on Wednesday night

A week of wintry, stormy weather culminating in snow in the north & central peaks, with flooding likely in Negev & coastal areas.

Brazilian woman recounts finding devastation from floods

Brazil's Bahia state has suffered from floods for the past weeks.

Flooding feared as winter storm Carmel hits Israel

Heavy winds, rain mark beginning of Carmel storm in Israel, with storm expected to peak later on Monday.

Watch: Dead Sea area floods following weekend rains

First wave of post-preciipitation flooding hits southern Israel, Dead Sea area.

Canada: 18,000 stranded following 'disastrous' flooding

1 dead, 3 missing and 18,000 stranded as emergency declared in western Canada.

Israel: Winter weather brings flood risks

Temperatures remain high as forecasters predict light rainfall, warn of flood risk.

The Mystery of the Flood

How should we understand the notion of HaShem "changing His mind"?

Deadly Iran cyclone claims at least 9 lives, thousands uprooted

Armed troops said to be assisting residents stuck during the heavy flooding.

New York family drowns in ‘Death Trap’ basement apartment

In the wake of extreme flooding in NYC, tragic details are emerging of families stranded in their homes.

46 dead after Ida floods northeast USA

'Stay off the roads, we're not out of this yet,' NJ Gov. Murphy begs. Senior meteorologist: 'As far as the United States goes, it's gone.'

NYC mayor calls record flooding 'horrible and tragic'

New York Governor Kathy Hochul also speaks at press conference, addressing how to improve street level infrastructure against future floods.

NYC Hatzalah crew runs 1.2 miles to aid trapped woman in labor

A healthy baby was safely delivered by Hatzalah on a flooded NYC highway in the middle of Wednesday's historic rainfall.

At least 24 dead in New York, New Jersey floods

Authorities say many victims drowned in basement apartments which were flooded by remnants of Hurricane Ida.

Torah scrolls rescued from flooded NYC synagogue by Hatzalah

After being rescued from basement entrance, Torah scrolls were unrolled on tables to dry out and remove any chance of further damage.

At least 6 dead in NY, NJ flooding

Four people have drowned in NYC basements; another two people died, one after being trapped in a submerged car near Passaic River.

Tropical Depression Henri floods Chabad headquarters

Hurricane Henri downgrades to tropical depression, flooding '770' Chabad Lubavitch headquarters and leaving at least 135,000 without power.

N. Korea: COVID, flooding & sanctions but 'No' to outside help

North Korea’s cited a 'triple whammy' COVID-19 resurgence, economic sanctions, and major flooding but continues turning its back on help.

Watch: Strong winds tear roof off Chinese building

Severe storms ripped off the entire roof off a building in China as heavy rains and flooding swept the country.

Watch: Worst flooding in half a century leaves thousands missing

Thousands remain missing and hundreds dead after 3-months worth of rain falls in just 24 hours time.

30 missing, at least six dead, in Germany floods

Six homes collapse due to flooding in Germany, police say.

Watch: 150 feared dead in India after glacier crashes into dam

As many as 150 feared dead in India after glacier breaks apart, sweeping away a hydroelectric dam and causing mass flooding.

Flooding at Tel Aviv IDF bases

Floods damage buildings and IT systems; fire fighters dealt with 139 floods last night and today, most in central and Sharon areas.

Watch: Due to rains, Nahal Yaelim flows over

Rainfall led to flooding in Nahal Yaelim that flows from Arad through Judean Desert, spills into Dead Sea 5 km north of the Dead Sea hotels.

Flooding in southern Israel

Arava Regional Council closes schools due to heavy rainfall and flooding.

The floods at IAF base

Three aircraft will be non-operational for two to three months

Five of eight aircraft damaged by flooding at Hatzor Base will be back in service in the next few days, a senior IAF official says.

'Avoid riverbanks and entering streams'

Nature and Parks Authority warns of collapse of riverbanks after forecasters predict cold, rain, and flooding.

Air Force Commander sets up team to investigate Hatzor flooding

Major General Norkin notes incident did not coincide with expectations, stressing importance to research, learn, and apply lessons.

'We made a mistake not evacuating Air Force bases'

Senior IAF official says base which flooded should've been among those evacuated prior to storm.

IDF fighter jets damaged in winter flooding

Israeli Air Force fighter jets damaged after hangars flooded during winter storms. Damage could cost millions to repair.

Netanyahu: Motti was a great hero

Prime Minister and three senior government ministers pay condolence call to family of man who drowned while trying to save family from flood

Elevator drowning victims tried to call for help as water rose

Police reveal couple who drowned in Tel Aviv elevator attempted to call for help, but the call did not go through.

Man who drowned trying to rescue family laid to rest

Nahayiya mayor eulogizes Moti Ben Shabbat. 'He was a hero of our city and of the entire country.'

Rivlin to Ben Shabbat Family

Rivlin to Ben Shabbat Family: "There Are Heroes in Israel"

State President Reuven Rivlin, sent a letter of condolence to Ben Shabbat family. The late Moti Ben Shabbat drowned after attempting to resc

Heavy rainfall leads to flooding in Judean Desert, Dead Sea

Recent heavy rainfall causes flooding descending from the Judean Desert to the Dead Sea.

Flooding in Nahariya closes schools

Education Ministry closes local schools after kindergarten floods in northern Israel.