Tag: flooding

Record rain leaves at least 8 dead in South Korean capital

  SEOUL—At least eight people died in and around Seoul overnight, South Korean authorities said on Tuesday, after torrential rain knocked out power, caused landslides and left roads and subways submerged. The southern part of the national capital received more than 100mm (3.9 inches) of rain per hour on late Monday, with some parts of…


3 Missing, Thousands Ordered to Evacuate as Rain Pounds Northern Japan

TOKYO—At least three people were missing and thousands in northern Japan were ordered to evacuate on Thursday after torrential rains pounded the area, flooding roads and causing rivers to burst their banks in some regions. More than 500 mm (19 inches) of rain had fallen in one part of Niigata prefecture in the 24 hours…


Foster Family Delivers Supplies to Kentucky Floods Victims

Volunteers have fanned out across eastern Kentucky to help residents displaced this week by severe flooding that swept away homes and vehicles, and killed at least 37 people, the governor said on Wednesday. Although the number of confirmed deaths has held steady at 37, Governor Andy Beshear said he expected the toll to increase by…


U.S. Kills Al-Qaida Leader in Drone Strike; House Speaker Nancy Pelosi Expected to Visit Taiwan | NTD Good Morning

The U.S. kills the leader of al-Qaida in Afghanistan. That’s according to President Biden. He authorized a drone strike that took out the terrorist leader. U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi met with members of Malaysia’s parliament today ahead of an expected visit to Taiwan. We talk to an expert from Taiwan on what her trip…


Infrastructure Damage Hampers Flood Recovery in Kentucky as Death Toll Rises to 28

HINDMAN, Ky.—Damage to critical infrastructure and the arrival of more heavy rains hampered efforts Sunday to help Kentucky residents hit by recent massive flooding, Gov. Andy Beshear said. As residents in Appalachia tried to slowly piece their lives back together, flash flood warnings were issued for at least eight eastern Kentucky counties. The National Weather…


Police: 2nd Death Discovered After St. Louis-Area Flooding

ST. LOUIS—A second person has been found dead after record rains swamped the St. Louis region earlier this week, police said. A man’s body was found Wednesday about a mile from his abandoned semi-trailer truck, which appeared to have been submerged in floodwaters that hit the area, the Hazelwood Police Department said in a Facebook…


Virginia Governor Declares State of Emergency after Severe Flooding Strikes State

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has declared a state of emergency after severe flooding hit his state. Heavy rainfall and floods impacted multiple counties in southwest Virginia, including Buchanan County. “We are deeply saddened to learn that another flood has impacted a community still recovering from last year’s flood,” Youngkin, a Republican, said in a statement….


Virginia Governor Declares State of Emergency After Severe Flooding

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has declared a state of emergency after heavy rainfall and severe flooding affected multiple counties in the southwest part of the state, including Buchanan County. “We are deeply saddened to learn that another flood has impacted a community still recovering from last year’s flood,” Youngkin, a Republican, said in a statement….


Over 40 People Unaccounted for After Flooding in Virginia; Biden Tours Middle East | NTD Good Morning

President Biden is in Israel on Thursday. Find out what the president is doing in an effort to prevent Iran from getting nuclear weapons. More than 40 people are still unaccounted for after Flooding in Virginia. Officials say over 100 homes were damaged or destroyed. With inflation at a record 41-year high, many are feeling the…


President Biden Visits Middle East; Truth Social CEO on Twitter Deal; 40 People Unaccounted for in VA Flooding | NTD Good Morning

President Biden is in Israel on Thursday. Find out what the president is doing in an effort to prevent Iran from getting nuclear weapons. More than 40 people are still unaccounted for after Flooding in Virginia. Officials say over 100 homes were damaged or destroyed. With inflation at a record 41-year high, many are feeling the…