If you haven't been keeping track of major flooding disasters around the world, here are a few videos of them from Mexico; Spain; New York City, US; North Korea; London, England; and China. A warmer world holds more moisture in the atmosphere, leading to storms that generate more and heavier rainfall. Look at these big flood events around the world in the last couple of months. Videos are all from BBC News.
On September 7th, in central Mexico, northeast of Mexico City- Heavy rainfall in central Mexico has sparked flash floods in Ecatepec and Nezahualcóyotl municipalities, sweeping away vehicles and turning this street into a river. On September 3rd, A state of emergency has been declared in New York after it was hit by record rainfall and deadly flash floods as a result of Tropical Storm Ida.Videos showed floodwater pouring into a subway station, as well as passengers on a flooded bus and cars being swept away.
(Image: The GeoEye-1 satellite captured this image of flooding in New Brunswick, New Jersey, on Sept. 2, 2021 from the remnants of Tropical Storm Ida). (Image credit: Satellite image ©2021 Maxar Technologies/LIVESCIENCE)
On September 2nd, northeast of Barcelona, Spain - Thousands of homes are without electricity, and roads and rail links have been forced to close. Coastal towns in the north-eastern region of Catalonia bore the brunt of the storm, as well as parts of central Spain near Madrid.
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On August 8th, The east of North Korea was struck by severe flooding after heavy rain, leading to homes being destroyed and thousands of people being evacuated. The state broadcaster said some regions had seen over 50cm (20in) of rain in three days.
On July 25, Flash flooding after heavy rain sweeps across London / Flash flooding after heavy rain sweeps across London Close. The fire brigade said it had taken about 300 calls - mostly about flooded basements or roads - on Sunday afternoon. Officials have advised against travelling in the hazardous conditions. An amber thunderstorm warning is in place for much of south-east England, with 75 to 100mm (3in to 4in) of rainfall forecast in some areas. On July 22, drone footage captured the scale of floods in China's Henan province, showing stranded cars and a highway still substantially under water. And as aerial pictures show the extent of damage, BBC China correspondent Robin Brant reports on the situation on the ground in the city of Zhengzhou
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