For the first time, maps have been prepared by a consortium consisting of IWMI, the Disaster Management Centre of the Ministry of Disaster Management (MoDM) and the UN’s space based information service for disaster management and emergency response (UN-SPIDER).

A new initiative launched in Uttar Pradesh could revolutionize flood management while at the same time boost groundwater stocks for dry season irrigation.

New mobile connected device can transform data collection say experts.

Experts meet in Delhi to discuss a new initiative to "future-proof" livelihoods of one million smallholder farmers in South Asia

And when it comes to adapting to climate change, knowledge is power, which is why a new programme to gather continent-wide information on water could be a game-changer.

New rounds of pilot testing and post-flood recovery in India.

And when it comes to adapting to climate change, knowledge is power, which is why a new programme to gather continent-wide information on water could be a game-changer.

Rains continue to rage as the rivers keep swelling and breaking out in flashfloods leaving a trail of death and destr

New study finds a positive association between childhood undernutrition and exposure to excessive monsoon precipitation in India. The findings of the

This publication applies the lessons from the OECD’s analysis of disaster risk financing practices and the development of guidance to the specific case of floods. This report provides an overview of the approaches that economies facing various levels of flood risk and economic development have taken to managing the financial impacts of floods.

‌07/09/2017 - Flooding is one of the most common, wide-reaching and destructive natural perils, affecting on average about 250 million people around the world each year. OECD work on the financial management of flood risk has identified a number of ways that policy makers can improve the way they manage the financial implications of floods.

A major flooding of the Seine River similar to the flood disaster of 1910 could affect up to 5 million residents in the greater Paris area and cause up to 30 billion euros worth of damage, according to a new OECD report.

The Paris floods are another call to action for the international community. Preventing such shocks from happening and limiting the damage they cause should be a public policy priority.

Can Dutch expertise in holding back flood waters help us survive rising sea levels?

Global warming is set to cause a significant rise in sea levels as the world's polar ice melts. The Netherlands is the best-protected delta in the world, with centuries of experience in holding back the floods. As climate change takes its toll, can Dutch expertise help save the world’s cities that are most at risk? Simon Kuper looked into this question for the FT's weekend magazine and he tells Esther Bintliff what he discovered. Read Simon's magazine article here

Contributors: Simon Kuper, FT columnist, and Esther Bintliff, FT Weekend Magazine deputy editor. Producer: Fiona Symon

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Mata invited fans to take part in the video on his social media channel but he was inundated with questions about whether United should sign the England international.

The golden retriever was celebrated at Guisachan House in Tomich, Inverness-shire. The well-loved canine was first bred on the estate in the 19th century by estate owner Lord Tweedmouth.

Dubbed 'Sheeranville' the 16-acre Framlingham, Suffolk, pad has been growing month by month with the star snapping up five properties in the area for a total of £37 million.

It's Nigella Lawson week on MasterChef and on Monday's episode the cook had audiences swooning. 

According to Women's Day , the duo 'weren't hiding their love at the food fest'.

Tamia Robinson, 19, has been charged with criminal damage to property and disorderly conduct over a wild fracas inside off-campus student housing in Atlanta that caused a massive flood.

Tropical Cyclone Sarai began brewing off the coast of Fiji on Friday and has threatened the plans of thousands of tourists who flock to the South Pacific island for the holidays.

Tributes have been made for the late Norman Hunter from Sir Geoff Hurst, Robbie Fowler, Peter Reid, Jamie Carragher, Gary Neville and others who remember the Leeds legend.

Josie Harris, 40, has been praised for her 'great spirit' after she was found dead in a car outside her home on Tuesday night. She was suing her ex Floyd Mayweather for $20million in a defamation lawsuit.

The public hospital lost power when Hurricane Sandy hit on Monday and electricity was spotty as the facility relied on generators, with members of the Army National Guard hiking up to the hospital's roof with fuel throughout the week to power the generators.

The X Factor star, 32, revealed that she and her wife Meri were in floods of tears as they tied the knot at their 'bittersweet' lockdown wedding which had no guests or fancy wedding dress.

The Holiday Guru is always on call to answer your questions. This week's topics also include visiting Carcassonne in France and tips on sharing a cabin with a snorer on a cruise.

The sudden onslaught of floods and torrential rain brought by Matthew over the weekend to Florida's east coast has destroyed areas of contained water where the species which carry the disease thrives.

Erdogan made the threats today by saying: 'If there is no support for the projects we are developing for between one and two million refugees, we will have no option but to open our doors.'

Heavy showers may cause travel disruption across the north of England and Scotland with a chance of power cuts.

A 'danger to life' severe flood warning remains in place near Whaley Bridge this morning and the Environment Agency is warning that flooding is possible at eight other locations around the UK.,

Heavy rain across parts of Britain may coincide with peak travel times during the afternoon and early evening leading to difficult driving conditions, meteorologists warned.

The Met Office earlier issued a severe 'yellow' warning for rain in Northern Ireland and Scotland and warned that the wet weather could cause travel disruption.

After a month's worth of rain hit London on Tuesday, forecasters are warning that more storms and potentially deadly floods could batter the UK up until next month.

Floods caused chaos on Sunday as rivers burst their banks and roads overflowed as parts of England and Scotland as the Met Office issued a yellow weather warning for heavy rain.

Heavy rain is set to disrupt roads, trains and buses across Britain today, just days after the country was struck by extensive flooding.

Up to two inches of rain will hit Britain during 36 hours of torrential downpours from noon on Friday to late on Saturday, triggering possible travel chaos in Wales and northern England.

Severe weather is predicted to hit large swathes of southern England and Wales from around 6am on Saturday affecting cities including Cardiff, Plymouth, Bristol, and London.

Those across the UK looking to go for a Sunday stroll today should pack an umbrella as rain and showers are expected for most parts.

Boris Johnson was given a rough ride by locals in Fishlake as desperate families across the country brace for more downpours.

Britain has endured severe conditions in recent days with a week's worth of rain falling over the South West in six hours this morning, after the coldest night of autumn so far yesterday bringing -10C (14F) lows.

The Met Office is expecting heavy rain and strong winds throughout Saturday and into Sunday, with weather warnings currently in place for the south-west of England as of this morning.

A flooding risk remains for England with the Environment Agency imposing 22 alerts and three warnings, while the Met Office has warned Scotland could see 65mph winds and up to 4in of rain.

But first the country will have to battle through horrendous flooding plunging much of the UK under water.

Following four deaths during Storm Ciara last week, the Met Office raised the alert to amber for Dartmoor and south Devon, most of Wales, the Pennines and large swathes of Yorkshire.

Communities battered by torrential wind and rain are warned that a tiny amount of rainfall could cause further flooding as Britain is hammered by terrible weather for the third weekend in a row.

The Met Office has warned a month's worth of rain could fall across an already soaked Wales today as yet another wave of torrential rain moves over the country. Pictured: Worcester.

More than 170 Environment Agency flood alerts or warnings are still in place for England with further rain and hill snow on the way for some areas after temperatures fell to -3C (27F).

Kevin Lorryman's home is just one of dozens in the East Yorkshire communities of Snaith and East Cowick which were inundated a week ago when the River Aire spilled out of its washlands.

136 flood alerts have been put in place - mostly in the South - while the north has large yellow rain warnings for today before some respite on Sunday.