torrential rains
Coverage of torrential rains in the Nexus archive.
- 2 dead in flash floods caused by heavy rain in West Virginia, governor's office says
Two people died in flash floods caused by heavy rain in West Virginia, according to the governor's office. Torrential rains led to submerged vehicles and extensive damage, with rescues required for those trapped. Governor Patrick Morrisey reported some areas received 4.5 inches of rain in 37 minutes.
- National Guard deployed after West Virginia flash floods dump 7 inches of rain
The National Guard was deployed to West Virginia after flash floods caused by heavy rainfall inundated homes and businesses. The torrential rains dumped 7 inches of rain, leading to severe flooding.
- Chinese man swims 3 hours clutching tyre to check on parents in flooded village
A Chinese man swam three hours through floods in southern China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region to check on his parents after torrential rains and dam collapses caused 39 deaths and affected nearly 400,000 residents. The floods, from July 3 to 6, included over 800 mm of precipitation in Qinzhou city.
- Floods in Ghana and Ivory Coast leave at least 24 dead following torrential rains
Heavy rains triggered flooding and landslides in the capital cities of Ghana and Ivory Coast, resulting in at least 24 deaths. Authorities confirmed the fatalities following the torrential rains.
- Ghana: Eight Houses Collapse, 4 Died in Cape Coast Heavy Downpour
Eight mud houses collapsed in Cape Coast South Constituency, Ghana, due to heavy weekend rains, killing four people. The incident occurred in the Cape Coast Metropolis following torrential downpours.
- Ghana: Over 1,700 Displaced As Floods Ravage Western Region
Over 1,700 people have been displaced in Ghana's Wassa Amenfi West Municipality following severe flooding caused by a week of torrential rains in the Western Region.