Several days of torrential rains have inundated coastal towns in Queensland and New South Wales
Published Mar 2, 2022
A slow-moving rainstorm overwhelmed rivers and reservoirs, leading to deadly flooding in the province of Henan.
Published Jul 26, 2021Image of the Day Land Water Floods Severe Storms Human Presence
The Horn of Africa frequently sees heavy precipitation during El Niño periods. In late November 2006, southern Somalia and eastern Ethiopia were experiencing severe flooding that displaced hundreds of thousands of people. These two astronaut photographs show the same coastal region in Somalia, south of the capital of Mogadishu, providing a visual contrast between wet and normal conditions.
Published Mar 5, 2007
Acquired on December 31, 2010, and December 28, 2009, these images show part of Queensland, Australia, before and after flooding affected the state in late December 2010.
Published Dec 31, 2010
Acquired September 11, 2011, and September 10, 2010, these false-color images show the Indian state of Orissa, which experienced severe flooding in September 2011.
Published Sep 12, 2011
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