Heavy rain and floods are unleashing chaos in at least two countries of Africa. The province of Kwazulu-Natal in South Africa is reeling from a catastrophic flood event that unfolded on Saturday evening. In the Democratic Republic Congo's capital Kinshasa. The rising waters of the swollen Congo river are displacing hundreds of people from their homes.

DR Congo's worst flooding in 60 years | 16 provinces suffering, 221 lives lost

It's been one year since Pakistan was struck by devastating floods impacting more than 33 million people across the country.

Pakistan: One year after devastating floods

2023 saw floods wreaking havoc in several parts of the globe. From Australia's heaviest rainfall in decades in December to the horrific scenes of destruction in Himachal Pradesh, India in July. Heavy rains are becoming more and more unpredictable and dangerous.

Nightmare floods: From Australia to India

Some 800 train passengers have been stranded in the state's Thoothukudi district. Villages, towns, highways and railroads in several regions of southern Tamil Nadu now resemble rivers.

India: Rescue operation underway in Tamil Nadu, IAF air-drops relief material

Delhi is submerged in floodwater. Thousands of lives are affected. Though the water level of Yamuna seems to recede. There are no signs of receding trouble for residents. Around 40,000 people in the city are displaced. The Delhi government announced measures to help the flood-affected regions & displaced families.

The cost of the flood: How much compensation is the Delhi government paying? Is it enough?

With Yamuna levels rising to a record high, several key areas in Delhi, including the secretariat which houses the offices of the chief minister as well as his cabinet colleagues, were flooded on Thursday. Videos of waterlogged streets in India's national capital showed areas like Supreme Court, Rajghat, ITO Road, Red Fort, among others, being impacted as Yamuna water level crossed the 208 metres mark, smashing the all-time record set 45 years ago.

India: IMD predicts more rains in national capital; issues 'yellow' alert amid severe waterlogging

A massive downpour in Delhi has left large swathes of the national capital submerged. On the 9th of July - Delhi received its highest amount of rain on a single day in July since the 1980s. Water from the swelling river has inundated several low-lying areas and roads. Even on the other side of India's border – in neighbouring Pakistan, monsoon rains have caused havoc.

Yamuna water level at all-time high, breaks 45-yr record

Monsoon rains in parts of northern India this last week broke 4-decade old records, causing havoc across 5 Indian states. Rivers in spate turned into ferocious torrents devouring all in their wake - cars, bridges, power stations, temples were all swallowed up. In the Indian capital New Delhi too massive administrational lapses showed as record rainfall hit road traffic, devastated buildings and trees and inundated neighbourhoods.

Inside India's deadly floods

Indian Monsoon rains continue to wreak havoc in Northern India, breaking rainfall records. Delhi experienced unprecedented rainfall, surpassing a 41-year-old record. Evacuation orders were issued for residential colonies, including the Diplomatic Enclave in Chanakyapuri.

Delhi Flood: Yamuna flows at record level, people in low-lying areas evacuated

One month after the Ukraine dam breach, villagers still living in homes destroyed by June 6 floods. Watch the video to know more.

Ukraine dam breach: Villagers in Russian-controlled areas still live in destroyed homes

Torrential rainfall in many parts of China is causing havoc in loss of life and damage to property and a host of disruptions. President xi jinping has amplified the urgency for enhanced measures to safeguard the public against relentless bouts of extreme weather. According to Chinese state media, at least 15 people have been killed in torrential rains in China's Chongqing. Many are reported missing. In Wanzhou district alone floods are estimated to have caused more than 31 million dollars worth of economic loss.

China Floods: Torrential rainfall leading to loss of life and damage to property

Thousands of residents fled rising floodwaters in southern Ukraine, a day after a dam on the Dnipro River was destroyed.

Collapse of critical Ukrainian dam sparks evacuations

River flood risk in Europe could rise to unprecedented levels due to global warming and unabated development in flood-prone areas.

Floods in Europe set the alarm bells ringing

Bihar: Death toll due to incessant rains, flood rises to 29

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