# Flash Flood

This year

2023

South Korea president vows to 'overhaul' extreme weather approach after 40 die in flooding

‘This kind of extreme weather event will become commonplace – we must accept climate change is happening,’ President Yoon Suk Yeol said today.

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Jul 17th 2023, 8:13 AM

Last year

2022

At least nine dead after flash flood in South Africa

Those killed were all part of a congregation conducting religious rituals along the Jukskei river in Johannesburg, officials said.

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Dec 4th 2022, 5:56 PM

Flash flood kills family and tour guide in Madagascar

They had turned back when it started to rain, but got caught up when the rain suddenly turned into a downpour.

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Mar 19th 2022, 4:10 PM

All time

Searches continue for survivors after 'avalanche of water' hits Italian park

Several hiking groups were caught yesterday afternoon by the torrential deluge.

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Aug 21st 2018, 2:36 PM

Five people, including seven-year-old girl, killed in flash flood in Corsica

The dead include a father and his young daughter.

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Aug 2nd 2018, 5:51 PM

350 dead, 400 missing in Philippine typhoon

At least 200 of the victims died in Compostela Valley alone, including 78 villagers and soldiers who perished in a flash flood.

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Dec 6th 2012, 10:00 AM

Unhappy Campers: Volvo Ocean Race team encounters massive wave

Check out this footage from the Volvo Ocean Race.

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Jun 17th 2012, 2:49 PM