Floodwater
Coverage of Floodwater in the Nexus archive.
- After a Weekend of Heavy Rains, Chicago’s Deep Tunnel Is Almost Full
Chicago's Deep Tunnel system, designed to contain floodwater and protect rivers and Lake Michigan, is nearly full after heavy weekend rains. This has raised concerns about potential flooding in suburbs and sewer overflows into Chicago's waterways.
- Lagos warns of more heavy rains, demolishes shanties
Lagos is experiencing continued heavy rains that caused flooding, forcing residents to bail water out of their homes. The state has also begun demolishing shanties amid the weather crisis.
- Chest-deep in floodwater, Cyberabad constable pulls woman to safety from submerged car
A Cyberabad constable rescued a woman trapped in a submerged car during floods. Floodwater pressure prevented her from opening the car doors as water levels rose.
- Car swept away by floodwater after bridge collapses in China
A car was swept away by floodwater following a bridge collapse in China. The incident highlights infrastructure vulnerabilities amid severe weather conditions.
- Heroic moment baby is rescued from car trapped in waist-high flood water during torrential Texas storm
A baby was rescued from a car trapped in waist-high floodwater during a severe storm in Texas. The heroic rescue occurred as torrential rains caused flooding, highlighting the dangers of the weather event.
- Police officer lowered into crocodile-infested river to recover human remains
A police officer was lowered into a crocodile-infested river to recover human remains believed to belong to a businessman swept away by floodwater last week.