Why Storm Surges Are Worse Than Normal Flooding
A hurricane’s category only tells you about its wind speed, but much of its devastation comes from flooding. With Hurricane Hilary approaching the West Coast, some areas could see as…
Every Step You Should Take Now to Prepare for a Climate Disaster Evacuation
It has never been so important for every household to have a last-minute evacuation plan. Our actions—and/failure to act—are worsening climate change, bringing different types of climate disasters and unprecedented…
How to Tell Whether Water Damage Is New or Old
Whether you’re dutifully attending open houses looking for your next home, or have lived in the same one for decades, you should always be on the lookout for water damage.…
These Interactive Tools Reveal Your Home’s Future Flood, Heat, and Wind Risk
Photo: 2M media (Shutterstock) Floods are the most expensive natural disaster in the United States, costing over $1 trillion since 1980 (when you take inflation into account), according to Flood…
Everything You Need to Do If Your Home Has Water Damage
Photo: michelmond (Shutterstock) A burst pipe or leaky water heater can cause water damage just as well as a flood, and either spells bad news for your home. If your…
Rajasthan Floods: Over 4,000 Rescued In Two Days, Army Deployed
The situation was better on Wednesday as the water started recedingJaipur: More than 4,000 people have been shifted from flood-hit areas to safer places in the past two days while…
Amid Dam Collapse Danger In Madhya Pradesh, Villagers Returning Home
Water has to be released from the reservoir only after which the under-construction dam can be repaired.Bhopal: Villagers shifted out to shelter camps due to the danger of a dam…
Heavy Rain Alert In 8 States Today, Flood Situation May Worsen
Rain alert: There is a yellow warning in Hyderabad which is receiving light to moderate rains.New Delhi: The weather office has predicted heavy to extremely heavy rainfall today in eight…
What to Do With a Car That’s Been Flooded
Photo: Piyawat Nandeenopparit (Shutterstock) The day before Superstorm Sandy slammed into my neck of the woods a decade ago, my wife asked if we should move our car off the…
78 Killed In Flash Floods In Brazil
Around 300 people were being housed in shelters, mostly in schools, officials said. (Representational)Petrpolis, Brazil: At least 78 people were killed in devastating flash floods and landslides that hit the…