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Flooded railway tracks in Pekalongan, Indonesia, stranding a passenger train and commuters amid heavy rain.

Pekalongan floods cancel 11 trains from Jakarta

18 Mwezi wa kwanza, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI Picha iliyoundwa na AI

Floods in Pekalongan, Central Java, have led PT Kereta Api Indonesia to cancel 11 train journeys from Pasar Senen and Gambir stations on Monday. The flooding continues to disrupt rail lines despite partial clearance, to avoid greater delays. Passengers are eligible for full ticket refunds.

Pakistan returns seven Indians who crossed border during 2023 floods

Pakistan has handed over seven Indians detained after accidental border crossings during the 2023 floods to the BSF at Attari, ending months to years of custody across the border. The exchange occurred at the Attari-Wagah crossing.

Engineers claim NAIM would have withstood the floods

30 Mwezi wa kwanza, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

The debate over Mexico's New International Airport (NAIM) in Texcoco has reignited after a hydraulic engineer claimed the project's design included flood prevention measures. Aviation experts called for reviving the build at a recent forum. This challenges the 2018 cancellation arguments.

Afrika

Deadly floods in Limpopo and Mpumalanga prompt national disaster declaration

Europe

Four French departments on orange alert for heavy rains and floods

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Kruger National Park launches relief fund for flood damage

Northern KZN flooding worsens amid continued heavy rain warnings

Following earlier severe storm warnings across eastern provinces, the South African Weather Service has issued a Yellow Level 2 alert for disruptive rainfall in extreme northern KwaZulu-Natal until Sunday, with flooding already damaging over 160 homes in areas like Jozini and prompting Red Cross relief efforts.

Heavy rains trigger severe flooding in Limpopo and Mpumalanga

16 Mwezi wa kwanza, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

Persistent heavy rains from Mozambique have caused devastating floods in Limpopo and Mpumalanga, leading to at least 11 deaths, widespread infrastructure damage, and community isolations. President Cyril Ramaphosa visited affected areas in Limpopo, while Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa plans an assessment in Mpumalanga. Search efforts continue for missing individuals amid ongoing rescue operations.

Floods in corrientes leave over 300 evacuated in san luis del palmar

Heavy rains in Corrientes province have triggered severe flooding in San Luis del Palmar, forcing the evacuation of over 300 people after the Riachuelo overflowed. The downpours, exceeding 400 millimeters in 48 hours, have saturated the soil and prolonged the crisis for over ten days. Provincial and municipal authorities are coordinating aid in 12 shelter centers.

Rainstorm causes damage and one death in southeast Spain

28 Mwezi wa kumi na mbili, 2025 Imeripotiwa na AI

An intense rainstorm has battered southeast Spain, causing floods, evacuations, and one death in Andalucía, with red alerts in Murcia and Valencia. In Málaga, the Guadalhorce River recorded a historic flood, and two people remain missing. Authorities issue Es-Alert messages and suspend activities to mitigate risks.

Jumatano, 28. Mwezi wa kwanza 2026, 00:55:32