2023 Flooding in the Northern Hemisphere

The melting of frozen rivers and snowpack, and the heavy rains of late spring and summer, can send rivers out of their banks.
Storm Aftermath in Derna, Libya
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Storm Aftermath in Derna, Libya

Flash floods in the port city destroyed roads and swept neighborhoods out to sea.

Published Sep 20, 2023

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Torrential Rain Wreaks Havoc in Libya
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Torrential Rain Wreaks Havoc in Libya

A Mediterranean cyclone contributed to deadly flooding along the country’s coastline.

Published Sep 13, 2023

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Greece’s Agricultural Heartland Underwater
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Greece’s Agricultural Heartland Underwater

Record rainfall inundated towns and farmland in the country’s Thessaly region.

Published Sep 11, 2023

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A Deluge in Greece
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A Deluge in Greece

A stalled storm dropped three feet of rain over four days on the Thessaly region, triggering extensive flooding.

Published Sep 8, 2023

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Storm Drenches Spain
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Storm Drenches Spain

An isolated low-pressure system produced torrential downpours in Spain and carried Saharan dust along its path.

Published Sep 5, 2023

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Flooding Along the Sutlej River in Punjab
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Flooding Along the Sutlej River in Punjab

Heavy rains inundated villages and farmland in India and Pakistan during the summer monsoon.

Published Aug 25, 2023

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A Tumultuous Spring Breakup
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A Tumultuous Spring Breakup

Rapid thawing in Alaska caused damaging river floods in May 2023.

Published May 23, 2023

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A Deluge in Italy
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A Deluge in Italy

Heavy rains caused destructive flash flooding in the Emilia-Romagna region.

Published May 10, 2023

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