2020 South Asian Floods
Warnings went ignored, cities lacked flood defences, and emergency response teams struggled to keep up with the growing crisis.
St. Lucia’s Flood Storm Surge 1287 Holy Roman Empire
Entire towns were swallowed by the sea, and communities were torn apart by the sheer force of the disaster.
1951 Manchuria Flood China
The 1951 Manchuria Flood left behind a trail of destruction that took years to overcome. Entire villages were wiped out, and the local economy…
September 1921 San Antonio Floods USA
Looking back, it is clear that the city's rapid growth without addressing its flood risks contributed significantly to the scale of the disaster.
Yellow River Flood 1887
Historically, the Yellow River basin has been vital for China’s agricultural economy, supporting crops like wheat and millet.
China Floods 1931
Cities like Wuhan and Nanjing saw their population submerged, with waters rising several feet in some areas.
North Sea Flood Storm Surge 1212 Holy Roman Empire
Torrential rains, brutal winds, and an unstoppable wall of water struck the coasts of the Holy Roman Empire with terrifying speed.
1935 Yangtze Flood China
The flood took place in a region already highly susceptible to heavy rainfall, yet the lack of effective flood control measures exacerbated…
2000 Mozambique Flood
Triggered by heavy rains, swelling rivers, and the effects of Cyclone Eline in February 2000, the flooding wreaked havoc on Mozambique.
Great Flood 1999 India
A Deep Dive into the Nation’s Most Devastating Natural Disaster.