Sources: BBC
The death toll from the flash flood and lahar in West Sumatra, Indonesia, increases to 43, with 15 others still missing. 2024-05-13
The United Kingdom issues a "red extreme heat warning" as temperatures are predicted to reach a record 41 C in parts of England. Wales reports a record temperature of 37.1 C near the town of Hawarden, Flintshire, and the island of Jersey reports a record temperature of 37.9 C. 2022-07-18
Flash flooding and landslides caused by torrential rains kill at least 19 people and leave hundreds more homeless in the Brazilian state of São Paulo. This brings the total death toll from flooding in the country to more than 50 people since the start of the wet season. 2022-01-31
Flash flooding continues for the fourth day in Kamdesh District, Nuristan Province, killing several more people and bringing the death toll to 113. 2021-08-1
Flash flooding kills at least 60 people and leaves several others missing in Kamdesh, Afghanistan, amid torrential rains. 2021-07-29
At least 45 people are killed and another 34 hospitalized following heavy rains and flash floods in the northwestern Pakistani province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. 2016-04-3
Wales becomes the first country in the UK to adopt a presumed consent system of organ donation after members of its legislative assembly vote in favour of the system. 2013-07-2
Thirteen areas of south-west England and Wales have been warned of possible floods as the United Kingdom prepares for heavy rain. 2012-12-14
The Met Office issues a storm warning for the entire United Kingdom, with Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland reportedly the worst-affected areas. Two people are later reported killed in separate weather-related incidents. 2012-01-3