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Floods happen when land which is usually dry is occupied by large amounts of water. Discover the latest news, research studies and articles about flooding in this section. 

08/10/2025 · Smart Water Magazine
Dubai launches landmark subsea project to tackle rising groundwater and boost urban resilience
Dubai launches landmark subsea project to tackle rising groundwater and boost urban resilience
06/10/2025 · European Commission
Close to €1.6 billion of EU funds will help Spain recover from Valencia's devastating floods 
Close to €1.6 billion of EU funds will help Spain recover from Valencia's devastating floods 
22/09/2025 · Kisters
Forecast is in: Legacy water systems are holding us back
Forecast is in: Legacy water systems are holding us back
18/09/2025 · Smart Water Magazine
Thames Water launches major sewer mapping procurement across greater London and Thames Valley
Thames Water launches major sewer mapping procurement across greater London and Thames Valley
18/09/2025 · PUB Singapore's National Water Agen...
First applied research grant call for coastal protection: 14 projects worth $22 million awarded
First applied research grant call for coastal protection: 14 projects worth $22 million awarded
27/08/2025 · SIWI
German students awarded 2025 Stockholm Junior Water Prize for flood warning innovation
German students awarded 2025 Stockholm Junior Water Prize for flood warning innovation
10/07/2025 · Northeastern University
What made the Texas flash flood so deadly and how AI could improve forecasting
What made the Texas flash flood deadly and how AI could improve forecasting
10/07/2025 · World Meteorological Organization
Texas flash floods highlight hazard dangers and warning challenges
Texas flash floods highlight hazard dangers and warning challenges
07/07/2025 · Smart Water Magazine
Environment Agency completes £75m flood protection scheme at Canvey Island in the Thames Estuary
Environment Agency completes £75m flood protection scheme at Canvey Island in the Thames Estuary
04/07/2025 · Penn State
Novel model improves predictions of flood severity, place and time in continental U.S. with AI
Novel model improves predictions of flood severity, place and time in continental U.S. with AI
27/06/2025 · PUB Singapore's National Water Agen...
PUB launches tender for Risk Assessment Study on impact of sea level rise
PUB launches tender for Risk Assessment Study on impact of sea level rise
27/06/2025 · The World Bank
World Bank $426M program will advance water security for over 4 million people in Bengaluru, India
World Bank $426M program will advance water security for over 4 million people in Bengaluru, India
24/06/2025 · Smart Water Magazine
Environment Agency launches market engagement for £81m Hebden Bridge Flood Alleviation Scheme
Environment Agency launches market engagement for £81m Hebden Bridge Flood Alleviation Scheme
17/06/2025 · Ofwat
Ofwat's £600m innovation drive backs pioneering projects tackling floods, pollution and climate
Ofwat's £600m innovation drive backs pioneering projects tackling floods, pollution and climate
16/06/2025 · Desert Research Institute
New study looks at drivers of flooding during atmospheric river storms
New study looks at drivers of flooding during atmospheric river storms
06/06/2025 · Uppsala University
Heat waves, droughts and fires may soon hit together as 'new normal,' study finds
Heat waves, droughts and fires may soon hit together as 'new normal,' study finds
05/06/2025 · Smart Water Magazine
Spain unveils €335 million plan for new flood prevention projects after DANA storms
Spain unveils €335 million plan for new flood prevention projects after DANA storms
05/06/2025 · Smart Water Magazine
EIB launches €15 billion drive to combat Europe's water crisis
EIB launches €15 billion drive to combat Europe's water crisis
04/06/2025 · GOV.UK
Reforms to bolster flood protection for communities across the UK
Reforms to bolster flood protection for communities across the UK
02/06/2025 · NC State University
Flooding in coastal communities is happening far more often than previously thought, shows study
Flooding in coastal communities is happening far more often than previously thought, shows study
27/05/2025 · European Commission
European Commission proposes €280 million to support recovery from 2024 Central European floods
European Commission proposes €280 million to support recovery from 2024 Central European floods
22/05/2025 · Smart Water Magazine
Oman secures US$631 million from Islamic Development Bank for flood protection dams
Oman secures US$631 million from Islamic Development Bank for flood protection dams
22/05/2025 · NASA
NASA-French satellite spots large-scale river waves for first time
NASA-French satellite spots large-scale river waves for first time
21/05/2025 · Smart Water Magazine
Italy allocates €1b for flood recovery and prevention in Emilia-Romagna, Tuscany, and Marche
Italy allocates €1b for flood recovery and prevention in Emilia-Romagna, Tuscany, and Marche
07/07/2025 · Hatim Sharif
Why Texas Hill Country, where dozens died in a flood, is a flash flood hotspot
Why Texas Hill Country, where dozens died in flood, is flash flood hotspot
18/06/2025 · Serena Fatica
Lower revenues, pricier loans: how flooding in Europe affects firms and the financial system
Lower revenues, pricier loans: how flooding in Europe affects firms and the financial system
22/05/2025 · Piet Filet
The deluge in NSW sounds a warning to rural and regional communities elsewhere
The deluge in NSW sounds warning to rural and regional communities elsewhere
24/04/2025 · Stephen Appiah Takyi
Flooding incidents in Ghana’s capital are on the rise. Researchers chase the cause
Flooding incidents in Ghana’s capital are on the rise. Researchers chase the cause
03/04/2025 · Steve Turton
Torrential rains created inland seas in outback Queensland, and will fill Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre
Torrential rains created inland seas in outback Queensland, and will fill Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre
28/03/2025 · Christopher Keneally
When a 1-in-100 year flood hit the Coorong, it made the vital microbiome of this lagoon healthier
When 1-in-100 year flood hit the Coorong, it made the vital microbiome of this lagoon healthier
25/03/2025 · Christina McCabe
Giving rivers room to move: how rethinking flood management can benefit people and nature
Giving rivers room to move: how rethinking flood management can benefit people and nature
21/03/2025 · Suzanne OConnell
Melting glaciers raise flash flood risk for millions - World Day for glaciers carries a reminder
Melting glaciers raise flash flood risk for millions - World Day for glaciers carries reminder
05/03/2025 · Kristina P. Brant
In many flood-ravaged parts of Appalachia, residents have little choice but rebuild in risky areas
In many flood-ravaged parts of Appalachia, residents have little choice but rebuild in risky areas
04/02/2025 · Steve Turton
What’s driving north Queensland’s deadly, record-breaking floods?
What’s driving north Queensland’s deadly, record-breaking floods?
13/01/2025 · Oliver Guglielminetti
Does Europe spend more on repairing flood damage than it would cost to prevent?
Does Europe spend more on repairing flood damage than it would cost to prevent?
20/12/2024 · Francisco García Sánchez
Valencia floods showed why coastal cities should restore their wetlands
Valencia floods showed why coastal cities should restore their wetlands
07/10/2024 · Russ Schumacher
Why are so many historically rare storms hitting the Carolinas?
Why are many historically rare storms hitting the Carolinas?
10/09/2024 · Mauricio Carvallo Aceves
New stormwater infrastructure is needed for Canadian cities to handle increased urban flooding
New stormwater infrastructure is needed for Canadian cities to handle increased urban flooding
22/07/2024 · Brendon Samuels
How nature-based solutions can promote effective flood management
How nature-based solutions can promote effective flood management
05/07/2024 · Roslyn Prinsley
Rising risks of climate disasters mean some communities will need to move
Rising risks of climate disasters mean some communities will need to move
17/05/2024 · Marcia Zilli
Floods in south Brazil have displaced 600,000 – this region is likely to see more extreme rain
Floods in south Brazil have displaced 600,000 – this region is likely to see more extreme rain
08/05/2024 · Franco Montalto
As climate change amplifies urban flooding, here’s how communities can become 'sponge cities'
As climate change amplifies urban flooding, here’s how communities can become 'sponge cities'
06/05/2024 · Richard B. (Ricky) Rood
Houston area's flood problems offer lessons for cities trying to adapt to a changing climate
Houston area's flood problems offer lessons for cities trying to adapt to changing climate
03/05/2024 · Sean Avery
Kenya's devastating floods expose decades of poor urban planning and bad land management
Kenya's devastating floods expose decades of poor urban planning and bad land management
22/04/2024 · Richard Washington
Don’t blame Dubai’s freak rain on cloud seeding – the storm was far too big to be human-made
Don’t blame Dubai’s freak rain on cloud seeding – the storm was far too big to be human-made
25/03/2024 · Jacob Napieralski
How ghost streams and redlining's legacy lead to unfairness in flood risk
How ghost streams and redlining's legacy lead to unfairness in flood risk
11/03/2024 · Michael Singer
East Africa must prepare for more extreme rainfall during the short rainy season – new study
East Africa must prepare for more extreme rainfall during the short rainy season – new study
08/03/2024 · Kate Sherren
Flood risk mapping is an essential tool to adapt to a warming world: Lessons from Nova Scotia
Flood risk mapping is an essential tool to adapt to warming world: Lessons from Nova Scotia
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