rainstorms
Coverage of rainstorms in the Nexus archive.
- Coloradans begin cleanup after rainstorms caused Western Slope mudslides
Coloradans are beginning cleanup efforts after rainstorms triggered mudslides on the Western Slope. The mudslides stranded 21 people, blocked roads, and caused flooding at Main Street, a school, and a historic theater in Telluride.
- China’s AI weather warning system Mazu expanding across Global South
Seven developing countries are adopting China's AI-powered weather warning system, Mazu, to enhance disaster preparedness for typhoons and rainstorms. Pan Jinjun, chief engineer at the China Meteorological Administration, described the system as an international public good offering tailored early warnings for developing nations.
- Texas flooding surges from huge rainstorms as rescuers pull people from rising waters
Texas is experiencing severe flooding in southwest regions due to heavy rainstorms, prompting evacuations. Rescuers are actively retrieving residents from rising waters as authorities urge people to evacuate.
- Viral photos of heavy-duty drones rescuing China’s flood victims spark debate
Photos of heavy-duty drones rescuing flood victims in China's Guangxi region have gone viral, highlighting the country's shift from low-tech disaster response methods to advanced drone technology. The deployment of drones reflects China's rapid tech advancements in handling emergencies like rainstorms and floods.
- 8 dead, 1 missing in China tornado, days after warning of extreme weather ahead
Eight people have died and one remains missing in central China after tornadoes and rainstorms struck, with rescue efforts ongoing in the south amid flood warnings. Meteorologists warn of complex flood prevention challenges this year due to heavy rain, typhoons, and geological disasters.