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Morocco: Deadly Flash Floods in Safi After Heavy Rainfall, Dozens Killed

Flash floods caused by sudden rainstorms hit the Moroccan coastal town of Safi on Sunday, December 14, resulting in at least 37 deaths, according to local authorities. The fierce downpour also caused significant property damage, affecting around 70 houses and shops in the town. While rescue teams continue to search for other possible victims, the weather service has forecast more heavy rains for Tuesday, December 16, across the country.

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At Least 41 Killed In Flash Floods - Morocco

Rescuers from the local security and civil defense department work in a flood-hit area in Safi province, Morocco, on December 14, 2025. At least 41 people were killed in flash floods caused by heavy rainfall in Morocco on Sunday, authorities said on Monday. In the Atlantic coastal province of Safi, local authorities said in a statement that the death toll had risen to 37, with 14 injured people receiving treatment at local hospitals. In the southern province of Tinghir, four people were killed after their vehicle was swept away by strong currents and overturned into a river between the areas of Fezou and El Hafira, local news outlet Hibapress reported. Photo by Saouri Aissa /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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At Least 41 Killed In Flash Floods - Morocco

Rescuers from the local security and civil defense department work in a flood-hit area in Safi province, Morocco, on December 14, 2025. At least 41 people were killed in flash floods caused by heavy rainfall in Morocco on Sunday, authorities said on Monday. In the Atlantic coastal province of Safi, local authorities said in a statement that the death toll had risen to 37, with 14 injured people receiving treatment at local hospitals. In the southern province of Tinghir, four people were killed after their vehicle was swept away by strong currents and overturned into a river between the areas of Fezou and El Hafira, local news outlet Hibapress reported. Photo by Saouri Aissa /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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At Least 41 Killed In Flash Floods - Morocco

Rescuers from the local security and civil defense department work in a flood-hit area in Safi province, Morocco, on December 14, 2025. At least 41 people were killed in flash floods caused by heavy rainfall in Morocco on Sunday, authorities said on Monday. In the Atlantic coastal province of Safi, local authorities said in a statement that the death toll had risen to 37, with 14 injured people receiving treatment at local hospitals. In the southern province of Tinghir, four people were killed after their vehicle was swept away by strong currents and overturned into a river between the areas of Fezou and El Hafira, local news outlet Hibapress reported. Photo by Saouri Aissa /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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At Least 41 Killed In Flash Floods - Morocco

Rescuers from the local security and civil defense department work in a flood-hit area in Safi province, Morocco, on December 14, 2025. At least 41 people were killed in flash floods caused by heavy rainfall in Morocco on Sunday, authorities said on Monday. In the Atlantic coastal province of Safi, local authorities said in a statement that the death toll had risen to 37, with 14 injured people receiving treatment at local hospitals. In the southern province of Tinghir, four people were killed after their vehicle was swept away by strong currents and overturned into a river between the areas of Fezou and El Hafira, local news outlet Hibapress reported. Photo by Saouri Aissa /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Record Flooding Wreaks Havoc in Washington, Emergency Status Continues

Days of record-breaking flooding in western and central Washington caused widespread evacuations, emergency rescues, and major infrastructure damage. The state remains under a state of emergency, with evacuation orders still in place for tens of thousands of residents. Footage filmed on Thursday, December 11, shows flooding on Old Snohomish Monroe Road.

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US: Record Flooding Wreaks Havoc in Washington, Emergency Status Continues 2

Days of record-breaking flooding in northern Washington caused widespread evacuations, emergency rescues, and major infrastructure damage. The state remains under a state of emergency, with evacuation orders still in place for tens of thousands of residents. Footage filmed on Tuesday, December 9, shows flooding at Aldarra Fields in Fall City.

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Floodwaters in Abbotsford - Canada

Flood waters surround train tracks in Abbotsford, B.C., Friday, Dec. 12, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns

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Canada: Abbotsford Declares Emergency as Atmospheric River Causes Severe Flooding in B.C.

An atmospheric river swept across southern B.C., leading Abbotsford to declare a state of local emergency as hundreds of properties were put on evacuation order. Flooding continued to affect parts of the area, on Friday, December 12, prompting expanded evacuation orders, school closures, the closure of a key stretch of Highway 1.

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US: Atmospheric River Brings Major Flooding in Western Washington 13

A powerful atmospheric river brought heavy rain to western Washington on Tuesday, December 9, causing rivers to surge and leading to significant flooding. The weather system continued to drench the region on Wednesday, December 10, pushing water levels even higher and forcing tens of thousands of residents to prepare for evacuation.

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US: Atmospheric River Brings Major Flooding in Western Washington 14

A powerful atmospheric river brought heavy rain to western Washington on Tuesday, December 9, causing rivers to surge and leading to significant flooding. The weather system continued to drench the region on Wednesday, December 10, pushing water levels even higher and forcing tens of thousands of residents to prepare for evacuation.

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RECAP: Washington State Slammed by Historic Floods as Rivers Shatter Records

Days of torrential rain from a strong atmospheric river caused historic flooding across Washington State, prompting a state of emergency and mass evacuations. Rivers including the Skagit, Snohomish, and Snoqualmie reached record or near-record levels, with Snoqualmie Falls transformed into a powerful, overflowing torrent. Communities were inundated, homes were swept away, major roads were washed out, and rescue operations continue as more rain is expected.

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US: Snoqualmie Falls in Washington Overflows After Heavy Rain 3

A strong atmospheric river brought heavy rain to the Pacific Northwest, causing major flooding across the region. The Snoqualmie River reached its highest level in 10 years, turning Snoqualmie Falls into a powerful, overflowing torrent.

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US: Atmospheric River Brings Major Flooding in Western Washington 12

A powerful atmospheric river brought heavy rain to western Washington on Tuesday, December 9, causing rivers to surge and leading to significant flooding. The weather system continued to drench the region on Wednesday, December 10, pushing water levels even higher and forcing tens of thousands of residents to prepare for evacuation.

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US: Snoqualmie Falls in Washington Overflows After Heavy Rain 2

A strong atmospheric river brought heavy rain to the Pacific Northwest, causing major flooding. The Snoqualmie River reached its highest level in 10 years.

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US: Atmospheric River Brings Major Flooding in Western Washington 10

A powerful atmospheric river brought heavy rain to western Washington on Tuesday, December 9, causing rivers to surge and leading to significant flooding. The weather system continued to drench the region on Wednesday, December 10, pushing water levels even higher and forcing tens of thousands of residents to prepare for evacuation.

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US: Atmospheric River Brings Major Flooding in Western Washington 11

A powerful atmospheric river brought heavy rain to western Washington on Tuesday, December 9, causing rivers to surge and leading to significant flooding. The weather system continued to drench the region on Wednesday, December 10, pushing water levels even higher and forcing tens of thousands of residents to prepare for evacuation.

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US: Atmospheric River Brings Major Flooding in Western Washington 9

A powerful atmospheric river brought heavy rain to western Washington on Tuesday, December 9, causing rivers to surge and leading to significant flooding. The weather system continued to drench the region on Wednesday, December 10, pushing water levels even higher and forcing tens of thousands of residents to prepare for evacuation.

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US: Atmospheric River Brings Major Flooding in Western Washington 8

A powerful atmospheric river brought heavy rain to western Washington on Tuesday, December 9, causing rivers to surge and leading to significant flooding. The weather system continued to drench the region on Wednesday, December 10, pushing water levels even higher and forcing tens of thousands of residents to prepare for evacuation.

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US: Atmospheric River Brings Major Flooding in Western Washington 7

A powerful atmospheric river brought heavy rain to western Washington on Tuesday, December 9, causing rivers to surge and leading to significant flooding. The weather system continued to drench the region on Wednesday, December 10, pushing water levels even higher and forcing tens of thousands of residents to prepare for evacuation.

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US: Atmospheric River Brings Major Flooding in Western Washington 6

A powerful atmospheric river brought heavy rain to western Washington on Tuesday, December 9, causing rivers to surge and leading to significant flooding. The weather system continued to drench the region on Wednesday, December 10, pushing water levels even higher and forcing tens of thousands of residents to prepare for evacuation.

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US: Atmospheric River Brings Major Flooding in Western Washington 5

A powerful atmospheric river brought heavy rain to western Washington on Tuesday, December 9, causing rivers to surge and leading to significant flooding. The weather system continued to drench the region on Wednesday, December 10, pushing water levels even higher and forcing tens of thousands of residents to prepare for evacuation.

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US: Atmospheric River Brings Major Flooding in Western Washington

A powerful atmospheric river brought heavy rain to western Washington on Tuesday, December 9, causing rivers to surge and leading to significant flooding. The weather system continued to drench the region on Wednesday, December 10, pushing water levels even higher and forcing tens of thousands of residents to prepare for evacuation.

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US: Atmospheric River Brings Major Flooding in Western Washington 3

A powerful atmospheric river brought heavy rain to western Washington on Tuesday, December 9, causing rivers to surge and leading to significant flooding. The weather system continued to drench the region on Wednesday, December 10, pushing water levels even higher and forcing tens of thousands of residents to prepare for evacuation.

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US: Atmospheric River Brings Major Flooding in Western Washington 2

A powerful atmospheric river brought heavy rain to western Washington on Tuesday, December 9, causing rivers to surge and leading to significant flooding. The weather system continued to drench the region on Wednesday, December 10, pushing water levels even higher and forcing tens of thousands of residents to prepare for evacuation.

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US: Flooding Hits Oregon Coast as Atmospheric River Brings Heavy Rain

A strong atmospheric river brought heavy rain to the Pacific Northwest, causing major flooding on Tuesday, December 9.

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US: Atmospheric River Brings Major Flooding in Western Washington 4

A powerful atmospheric river brought heavy rain to western Washington on Tuesday, December 9, causing rivers to surge and leading to significant flooding. The weather system continued to drench the region on Wednesday, December 10, pushing water levels even higher and forcing tens of thousands of residents to prepare for evacuation.

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US: Snoqualmie Falls in Washington Overflows After Heavy Rain

A strong atmospheric river brought heavy rain to the Pacific Northwest, causing major flooding on Tuesday, December 9. This video shows the overflowing Snoqualmie Falls on the Snoqualmie River in Washington.

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Landslides Destroy Aceh Villages - Indonesia

Residents near a house crushed by falling logs after a flash flood in Aceh Tamiang, Aceh, Indonesia, on December 9, 2025. Floods and landslides have claimed nearly 1,000 lives, with 293 people still missing, according to the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB). At least 5,000 others suffered injuries ranging from minor to serious trauma from mud, collapsed buildings, and debris, as rescuers continue to search for survivors. Photo by Albert Ivan Damanik/Middle East Images/ABACPARESS.COM

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Landslides Destroy Aceh Villages - Indonesia

Residents stand among fallen logs after a flash flood in Aceh Tamiang, Aceh, Indonesia, on December 9, 2025. Floods and landslides have claimed nearly 1,000 lives, with 293 people still missing, according to the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB). At least 5,000 others suffered injuries ranging from minor to serious trauma from mud, collapsed buildings, and debris, as rescuers continue to search for survivors. Photo by Albert Ivan Damanik/Middle East Images/ABACPARESS.COM

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Landslides Destroy Aceh Villages - Indonesia

A medical worker inspects medical equipment covered in mud after a flash flood in Aceh Tamiang, Aceh, Indonesia, on December 9, 2025. Floods and landslides have claimed nearly 1,000 lives, with 293 people still missing, according to the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB). At least 5,000 others suffered injuries, ranging from minor to severe, from mud, collapsed buildings, and debris, as rescuers continue to search for survivors. Photo by Albert Ivan Damanik/Middle East Images/ABACPARESS.COM

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Landslides Destroy Aceh Villages - Indonesia

A soldier walks beside mud-covered medical equipment after a flash flood in Aceh Tamiang, Aceh, Indonesia, on December 9, 2025. Floods and landslides have claimed nearly 1,000 lives, with 293 people still missing, according to the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB). At least 5,000 others suffered injuries ranging from minor to serious trauma from mud, collapsed buildings, and debris, as rescuers continue to search for survivors. Photo by Albert Ivan Damanik/Middle East Images/ABACPARESS.COM

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Landslides Destroy Aceh Villages - Indonesia

A patient's bed lies amidst mud after a flash flood in Aceh Tamiang, Aceh, Indonesia, on December 9, 2025. Floods and landslides have claimed nearly 1,000 lives, with 293 people still missing, according to the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB). At least 5,000 others suffered injuries ranging from minor to serious trauma from mud, collapsed buildings, and debris, as rescuers continue to search for survivors. Photo by Albert Ivan Damanik/Middle East Images/ABACPARESS.COM

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Landslides Destroy Aceh Villages - Indonesia

Residents stand among fallen logs after a flash flood in Aceh Tamiang, Aceh, Indonesia, on December 9, 2025. Floods and landslides have claimed nearly 1,000 lives, with 293 people still missing, according to the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB). At least 5,000 others suffered injuries ranging from minor to serious trauma from mud, collapsed buildings, and debris, as rescuers continue to search for survivors. Photo by Albert Ivan Damanik/Middle East Images/ABACPARESS.COM

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Landslides Destroy Aceh Villages - Indonesia

Residents stand among fallen logs after a flash flood in Aceh Tamiang, Aceh, Indonesia, on December 9, 2025. Floods and landslides have claimed nearly 1,000 lives, with 293 people still missing, according to the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB). At least 5,000 others suffered injuries ranging from minor to serious trauma from mud, collapsed buildings, and debris, as rescuers continue to search for survivors. Photo by Albert Ivan Damanik/Middle East Images/ABACPARESS.COM

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Landslides Destroy Aceh Villages - Indonesia

Residents stand among fallen logs after a flash flood in Aceh Tamiang, Aceh, Indonesia, on December 9, 2025. Floods and landslides have claimed nearly 1,000 lives, with 293 people still missing, according to the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB). At least 5,000 others suffered injuries ranging from minor to serious trauma from mud, collapsed buildings, and debris, as rescuers continue to search for survivors. Photo by Albert Ivan Damanik/Middle East Images/ABACPARESS.COM

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Landslides Destroy Aceh Villages - Indonesia

Residents stand among fallen logs after a flash flood in Aceh Tamiang, Aceh, Indonesia, on December 9, 2025. Floods and landslides have claimed nearly 1,000 lives, with 293 people still missing, according to the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB). At least 5,000 others suffered injuries ranging from minor to serious trauma from mud, collapsed buildings, and debris, as rescuers continue to search for survivors. Photo by Albert Ivan Damanik/Middle East Images/ABACPARESS.COM

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Landslides Destroy Aceh Villages - Indonesia

Residents near a house crushed by falling logs after a flash flood in Aceh Tamiang, Aceh, Indonesia, on December 9, 2025. Floods and landslides have claimed nearly 1,000 lives, with 293 people still missing, according to the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB). At least 5,000 others suffered injuries ranging from minor to serious trauma from mud, collapsed buildings, and debris, as rescuers continue to search for survivors. Photo by Albert Ivan Damanik/Middle East Images/ABACPARESS.COM

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Landslides Destroy Aceh Villages - Indonesia

Residents stand among fallen logs after a flash flood in Aceh Tamiang, Aceh, Indonesia, on December 9, 2025. Floods and landslides have claimed nearly 1,000 lives, with 293 people still missing, according to the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB). At least 5,000 others suffered injuries ranging from minor to serious trauma from mud, collapsed buildings, and debris, as rescuers continue to search for survivors. Photo by Albert Ivan Damanik/Middle East Images/ABACPARESS.COM

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Landslides Destroy Aceh Villages - Indonesia

A medical worker inspects medical equipment covered in mud after a flash flood in Aceh Tamiang, Aceh, Indonesia, on December 9, 2025. Floods and landslides have claimed nearly 1,000 lives, with 293 people still missing, according to the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB). At least 5,000 others suffered injuries, ranging from minor to severe, from mud, collapsed buildings, and debris, as rescuers continue to search for survivors. Photo by Albert Ivan Damanik/Middle East Images/ABACPARESS.COM

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Landslides Destroy Aceh Villages - Indonesia

Residents stand among fallen logs after a flash flood in Aceh Tamiang, Aceh, Indonesia, on December 9, 2025. Floods and landslides have claimed nearly 1,000 lives, with 293 people still missing, according to the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB). At least 5,000 others suffered injuries ranging from minor to serious trauma from mud, collapsed buildings, and debris, as rescuers continue to search for survivors. Photo by Albert Ivan Damanik/Middle East Images/ABACPARESS.COM

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Landslides Destroy Aceh Villages - Indonesia

Residents check their health at a hospital after a flash flood in Aceh Tamiang, Aceh, Indonesia, on December 9, 2025. Floods and landslides have claimed nearly 1,000 lives, with 293 people still missing, according to the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB). At least 5,000 others suffered injuries ranging from minor to serious trauma from mud, collapsed buildings, and debris, as rescuers continue to search for survivors. Photo by Albert Ivan Damanik/Middle East Images/ABACPARESS.COM

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Turkey: Orange Alert Storm Hits Bodrum, Causing Massive Flooding

Heavy rainfall, issued with an orange alert by the meteorology department, caused severe flooding in Bodrum, Turkey, on Friday, December 5, leaving buildings inundated and vehicles stranded.

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Greece: Storm Byron Triggers Flooding and Severe Weather Alerts

Storm Byron brought heavy rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds, causing flooding and disruptions in several regions, including Laconia and Zakynthos.

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Indonesia Floods Death Toll Passes 600

People carry disaster relief supplies at a flood-hit village in North Tapanuli Regency, North Sumatra, Indonesia, December 2, 2025. The death toll from recent floods and landslides across three provinces on Indonesia's Sumatra Island has risen to 712, with 507 people still missing, the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) said on Tuesday. (Photo by Alberth Damanik/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Indonesia Floods Death Toll Passes 600

People carry disaster relief supplies at a flood-hit village in North Tapanuli Regency, North Sumatra, Indonesia, December 2, 2025. The death toll from recent floods and landslides across three provinces on Indonesia's Sumatra Island has risen to 712, with 507 people still missing, the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) said on Tuesday. (Photo by Alberth Damanik/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cyclone Ditwah Devastates All of Sri Lanka

Flood-affected people are transported to safe areas by boat in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on Dec. 1, 2025. The death toll from extreme weather conditions hitting Sri Lanka has risen to 410, while 336 people remain missing, the country's Disaster Management Center said Tuesday, on December 2, 2025. Photo by Gayan Sameera/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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RECAP: Hundreds Dead in Sri Lanka’s Worst Flooding in Decades

Sri Lanka has declared a state of emergency after Cyclone Ditwah triggered catastrophic flooding across the country. At least 410 people have been killed and 366 remain missing. Floodwaters in Colombo peaked overnight, and while levels have begun to recede, large parts of the capital and surrounding areas remain buried in mud, with the full extent of the damage still unclear. More than 148,000 people have been evacuated to temporary shelters, and the military has deployed helicopters and boats for rescue operations and aid delivery. The disaster is Sri Lanka’s worst since the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami.

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RECAP: Southern Thailand Hit by Deadly Floods, Hat Yai Records Record Rain

Catastrophic floods have battered southern Thailand, affecting more than 3 million people and causing over 100 deaths across the region. Hat Yai has experienced “the heaviest rain in 300 years,” prompting a disaster declaration.

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Cyclone Ditwah Aftermaths in Sri Lanka

Flood-affected people are transported to safe areas in Gampaha District, Sri Lanka, November 29, 2025. Sri Lanka's Disaster Management Center (DMC) on Saturday evening said 153 people have died due to floods and landslides caused by Cyclone Ditwah. The DMC said 774,724 people from 217,263 families across all districts have been affected by heavy rains, flooding, and landslides. It added that many areas remain inaccessible, complicating rescue efforts and relief distribution. Photo by Gayan Sameera/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM