The Australian Bureau of Meteorology has confirmed the development of La Nina weather pattern for the third consecutive year in the Pacific, upping the risk of rain and floods in different parts of the world.

Australia confirms rare ‘triple dip’ La Nina; rain, flood expected in some parts of world

Authorities in southern Pakistan plan to breach the country’s Indus Highway, a key transport link, to allow water to flow and prevent flooding in the town of Dadu.

WION Climate Tracker: Pakistan to breach main highway to protect town of Dadu from floods

The flood-stricken Pakistan, where an unprecedented monsoon season has killed hundreds and displaced many, the rains now threaten UNICEF world heritage site dating back 4,500 years- Mohenjo Daro.

Pakistan's flood threatens UNICEF world heritage site Mohenjo Daro

In pics - Heavy rains leave Bengaluru waterlogged, boats deployed in worst-hit areas

Pakistan is going through a major crisis. The incessant monsoon rains have submerged a third of the country. Now, the authorities on Sunday, in a pre-planned manner, breached the country’s largest freshwater lake in an attempt to save the densely populated areas even as more than 100,000 will be displaced due to the breach.

Sacrifice for greater good: Pakistan breaches largest freshwater lake to avoid overflow, save lives

Pakistan has been experiencing one of the worst floods in recent history and according to The News International, it has affected more than 5.7 million people in the country.

More than 5.7 million people affected by floods in Pakistan, over 1000 killed

The Pakistani government has declared a state of National Emergency after devastating floods that have led to almost about a 1000 deaths and have left almost over 30 million people without shelter across the country.

WION Climate Tracker: Pakistan appeals to world for help, rescue OPs underway across the nation

After cloud seeding activities were carried out to bring precipitation, some parts of China's Chongqing welcomed long-awaited rains recently, but experts warned that the city and the region should prepare for possible flooding and landslides.

After cloud-seeding activities in China's Chongqing, experts warn of possible floods

Pakistan's PM announces flood relief measures, Balochistan submerged amid heavy rains

Why does Karachi flood every year? One of the major reasons is the mismanagement of water and also the lack of necessary infrastructure to equip the city to face the heavy downpour.

Karachi Floods: Analysts link rain woes to misgovernance, at least 3 million people affected

In pics - Floods in Pakistan claim 982 lives, army called in to help in rescue operations

Pakistani Minister for Climate Change Sherry Rehman revealed that over 900 people were killed during monsoon rains across Pakistan since June this year.

WION Climate Tracker: Over 900 people killed in monsoon rains across Pakistan since June

Climate change has had severe impact on various countries across the world. In Pakistan, over 700 people have lost their lives due to heavy rains and flooding since mid-June; over a million people have also been affected due to rain-related incidents.

WION Climate Tracker: Floods wreak havoc in Pakistan, over a million people affected by rains

Floods, fires and storms brought chaos and destruction across the world on Thursday and Friday (August 18-19) in two days of extreme weather. Wildfires burned in eastern Spain as strong winds fanned up flames raging through parched bushland.

Fires, floods and storms: Two days of extreme weather around the world

In pics - Floods in Seoul cause major damage to life and infrastructure

A top Pakistani General and five other officers have died in a chopper crash. They were on a flood relief operation in Balochistan. Palki Sharma tells you how floods are wreaking havoc in Pakistan.

Gravitas: Top Pakistan General killed in chopper crash

A dramatic video depicts an unidentified "guardian angel" navigating rapids to assist a man in saving his elderly uncle and grandmother from floods that have wreaked havoc on Kentucky, US.

Watch | 'Guardian angel' saves family from drowning during Kentucky floods

In pics - Flash floods in southern Iran claims at least 21 lives, three missing

An Australian town was flooded on Monday, according to drone footage, as a local resident said that infrastructure damage from previous floods had not yet been repaired.

Drone footage of flooded Australian town

Defence forces were put on standby in Australia after a flood alert was sounded along the Nepean River. Australia is facing climate change woes.

Australia: Defence forces put on standby after a flood alert sounded along the Nepean River

The annual calamity steals away the necessities of life from flood victims in India's northeastern Assam state, leaving them to struggle every day to survive.

Flood victims in Assam struggle for livelihood

In pics - Floods and landslides as heaviest rain in 60 years hits southern China

According to reports, 100 vehicles were left stranded overnight in floodwaters as heavy rains brings flooding to Miami.

US: Storm inundates south Florida

Storm Alex has flooded the streets of Cuba. Western and central parts of the country have been most affected. Over 30 locations received rainfall over 4 inches.

Storm Alex floods Cuba: Western and central parts affected

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