US News Man's body discovered as floodwater recedes in South Yorkshire

A man paddles his kayak through a flooded road in Palavas-les-Flots following overnight storm on Nov. 23 in southern France.

People walk past debris of a house after flood and landslide hit Tanjung Raya, West Sumatra, Indonesia, on Nov. 21. Heavy rain triggered flood, and landslide hit some buildings at Tanjung Raya village.

Motorists maneuver their way along a rain soaked Interstate Highway 5 in Los Angeles on Nov. 20. Hail and heavy rain fell as powerful thunderstorms swept into Southern California, flooding roads and snarling rush hour traffic.

A road flooded due to bad weather in Castellazzo Bormida, region of Alessandria, Italy, on Nov. 19. As a result of the bad weather schools are closed in 36 municipalities.

Flooded roads are seen in the village of Cerney Wick on Nov. 16.

Venice Flooding Brings City to ‘Its Knees’

ROME — The mayor of Venice, who said that the city “was on its knees,” has called for a state of emergency and the closing of all schools after the Italian city was submerged under “acqua alta,” an exceptionally high tide — the highest in 50 years. ROME — The mayor of Venice, who said that the city “was on its knees,” has called for a state of emergency and the closing of all schools after the Italian city was submerged under “acqua alta,” an exceptionally high tide — the highest in 50 years.

After flood water started receding in Teok, massive erosion started damaging huge tracts of croplands, washing away poor roads in the area. Locals facing

Flood waters that have killed more than 450 people in Pakistan and India have begun to recede . In a bid to prevent further death and destruction

Floodwaters are seen after heavy rainfalls in Asturias on Nov. 15.

St. Mark's Squareis covered in water during a high tide on Nov. 15. More than 80 percent of the city has been flooded, leading the government to declare a state of emergency.

The village of Fishlake continues to suffer from flooding as residents start to salvage belongings from their homes and businesses on Nov. 14.

A flooded residential area is seen on Nov. 9.

A local resident is rescued from her home by boat after severe flooding on Nov. 8 

South Sudanese people walk in a flooded area that has been isolated for about a month and half due to the heavy rains in Boma state, on Nov. 6.

An aerial view taken from a helicopter shows flooding in Lukuangole in the Greater Upper Nile region on Nov. 1. 

An aerial view of flooding on Oct. 28.

This aerial photograph shows houses flooded by water, on Oct. 28.

 A damaged road is seen after heavy rain on Oct. 28.

A shopping street is totally overrun by water, on Oct. 28.

Michael J. Pollard, scene-stealing actor in ‘Bonnie and Clyde,’ dies at 80

He earned an Oscar nomination for the landmark film, playing a getaway driver even though he never learned how to drive.The cause was cardiac arrest, said a friend, Dawn Walker.

When floodwaters recede , affected areas are often blanketed in silt and mud. Residents of flooded areas can be left without power and clean drinking water , leading to outbreaks of deadly waterborne diseases like typhoid, hepatitis A, and cholera.

The flooding in Kazakstan has caused a lot of injunes to people and loss of Iivestock. in addition, many residential areas and people' s homes have been damaged by floodwaters . Some houses made from adobe were completely destroyed by floods and mudslides, leaving some people homeless.

Pakistani flood victims cross sea water after the passage of a cyclone Kyarr, on Oct. 28.

The River Ouse in York has broken its banks causing some flooding in the city centre after days of heavy rainfall, on Oct 27.

Two people stand on Bridge Street looking at the higher water levels in the River Usk, on Oct. 26.

Damaged trees move along a flooded river after heavy rain on Oct. 26.

A street is flooded by heavy rain on Oct. 25.

An elderly woman is evacuated by French rescue guards and firefighters from a flooded area following heavy rainfalls on Oct. 23.

Resident sit atop a roof in their submerged house at Walford in Nagaland, on Oct. 27.

82 Days Underwater: The Tide Is High, but They’re Holding On

KEY LARGO, Fla. — Before he leaves for work, Rick Darden, an accountant with his own firm, stuffs a long-sleeved shirt, slacks and dress shoes in a backpack. A colleague picks him up at the Winn-Dixie grocery store on the main road, Overseas Highway, and drives him to the office to change. In the afternoons, he puts his boots on again and catches another ride back.

A crane picks up damaged cars after floods caused by torrential rains on Oct. 23.

A man stands in the rain at his flooded house after heavy rains caused landslides and floods, on Oct. 22.

Passengers walk on waterlogged rail tracks at Ernakulam Junction station on Oct. 21.

Somali children wade through floodwaters after heavy rain on Oct. 21.

A public transport bus drives in a flooded Agege Motor Road in Mushin town on Oct. 20.

A jogger and her dog brave the flooded Kaipara Flats conditions on Oct. 15.

A flooded neighbourhood after heavy rains on Oct. 13.

Cars are submerged in floodwater after Typhoon Mitag brought heavy rain and flood, on Oct. 3.

Heavy rains fell on, Oct. 2.

A woman and her dog wade through seawater as high tide floods roads in the village of Bosham, on Oct. 1.

A sick person is rescued from a flooded area following heavy rainfall, on Sept. 30. As many as 29 people have died since last week in Bihar.

Former X Factor contestant Ariel Burdett has died aged 38, friends say... 11-years after auditioning in front of Simon Cowell

Ariel Burdett, who appeared on the show in 2008, died earlier this month but her cause of death is not yet known.  Ariel, whose real name was Amy, had one of the most infamous auditions in X Factor history.  © Provided by Associated Newspapers Limited Former X Factor contestant Ariel Burdett has died at the age of 38, according to reports Her death, which was initially reported by the Daily Star, was announced by a friend on her Facebook page. She described herself in her audtion as a 'holistic vocal coach'.

A resident stands in his home flooded by a rain storm caused by Tropical Storm Karen, on Sept. 22.

Rescue workers navigate the flood waters on highway 124 on Sept. 20.

Residents wade through a flooded road on the outskirts of Manzanillo, on Sept. 19.

Rising flood waters from the Missouri River cover a road, on Sept. 18. The Iowa Department of Transportation warned drivers that if the river continues to rise they might have to close a portion of Interstate 29 north of Council Bluffs, Iowa.

Houses seen eroded by river, on Sept. 17.

Ramon Rodriguez throws away damaged furniture after torrential rains, on Sept. 17.

An aerial view of a flooded area in Warin Chamrap district, on Sept. 14.

A man pushes his bike on a flooded street on Sept. 14, as torrential rains hit country's southeastern region.

Filipino soldiers conduct a rescue mission at a flooded village, on Sept. 13.

Flooding affects main avenues, on Sept. 10.

Pyongyang to ‘deploy super-large rocket launcher’ after tests

Kim Jong Un expressed ‘great satisfaction’ over the results of the test-firing. “The volley test-fire aimed to finally examine the combat application of the super-large multiple launch rocket system proved the military and technical superiority of the weapon system and its firm reliability,” KCNA said.

The roads remain flooded as Hurricane Dorian makes landfall, on Sept. 6.

An aerial view of floods and damages from Hurricane Dorian, on Sept. 5.

Police officers prepare sand bags to fortify barriers to stop advancing water from overflowing from the Yom river, on Sept. 4.

People wade through a flooded road after heavy monsoon rains, on Sept. 3.

Since 1992, the frozen continent has lost more than 3.3 trillion tons of ice, resulting in rise in global sea levels by a quarter inch (0.63 centimeters), according to a study published in the journal Nature. Researchers estimate that the rate at which ice is lost has soared from 73 billion metric tons per year in 2007 to 219 billion tons in 2017 – a triple increase that could increase sea levels six inches (15.2 centimeters) by 2100. 

How North Korea Soured on Donald Trump

Kim Jong Un only wanted to engage with the president. Now he’s turning on him.The part where Donald Trump described Joe Biden as a step above a “rabid dog” got all the attention, but the president’s tweet to Kim Jong Un earlier this month had another significant message: Better seize the day, because tomorrow could bring a President Biden. “I am the only one who can get you where you have to be,” Trump wrote. “You should act quickly, get the deal done.

The west coast of the Antarctic Peninsula is one of the most rapidly warming parts of the planet. This has affected the distribution of penguin colonies along the coast as sea ice conditions have changed, reports Discovering Antarctica. Melting snow has seen increased plant coverage. Many glaciers have retreated and ice shelves have collapsed.

The world’s largest tropical rainforest (it covers approximately 40 percent of the continent) has not only experienced rising deforestation but also extreme drought that has left it susceptible to fires, says a report published by the United Nations Environment Program. Entire species of vegetation and animals are on the brink of extinction.

The saltwater lake has shrunk by a third over the last 40 years since development in the region started. Sinkholes are appearing where the water has receded, while mineral extraction by cosmetic companies has further eroded it. Rainfall in the region has declined and a study conducted by Columbia University's Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory found that thousands of years ago, when temperatures were similarly rising, the entire region suffered a megadrought worse than any ever recorded.

Popular with tourists, this coastal city came perilously close to literally running out of water early in 2018. The situation forced officials to restrict the amount of water an individual, home or building could use in a day. At their most extreme, these restrictions capped daily usage at a maximum of 50 liters per person.

As of December 2018, the mayor’s office has raised that limit to 105 liters but other rules, like the flushing of toilets (only with greywater or non-drinking water, and only when absolutely necessary) remain in force.

Locals have slowly come to accept the flooding of Piazza San Marco (pictured) and other low-lying areas of the city but, with ocean levels rising, Venice is inundating further. The city of canals is sinking fast enough to become uninhabitable by the end of this century, scientists at the Venice in Peril fund have warned.

The largest coral reef in the world, covering more than 132,973.5 square miles (344,400 square kilometers), has started showing signs of damage due to rising ocean temperatures. Vast regions have experienced coral bleaching – a condition where the coral turns white and is prone to mass death. A report by the ARC Center of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies found that around 93 percent has experienced bleaching to some degree.

The winemaking region has sprawling vineyards that are slowly being affected by increasing temperatures. In a profession where even a small degree change can cause differences in the produce, or even completely ruin it, a report published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences forecasts an 85 percent decrease in wine production in the combined Bordeaux, Rhone and Tuscany region.

Erratic rainfall and increasing desertification, accompanied by intense droughts, have pushed temperatures so high in the north African country that harvests are being ruined. Warming temperatures have rendered farmlands unsuitable and will continue to affect the country’s food security, according to a report published by the World Food Program and the UK Met Office. Gigantic dust storms called haboob (pictured) have also become more commonplace in recent years.

Floods during the Atlantic hurricane season have caused increasing damage in the archipelago. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers estimates sea levels will rise 15 inches (38 centimeters) over the next 30 years, submerging many parts of the city.

The coastal city is growing so quickly it has been unable to consider the harm it is causing to the ecosystem. With increased rainfall, it is increasingly prone to floods and downpours, causing $47.3 million worth of damages in just the area surrounding the Msimbazi River, according to the World Bank.

Researchers at the University of Exeter have found that elevated surface ocean temperatures during the 2016 El Niño led to a major coral die-off event in the Maldives. Further rise in temperatures due to global warming will only worsen the situation of the coral reefs, scientists warn.

In Russia’s far north, permafrost is melting as the weather has become increasingly unpredictable. Giant craters (pictured) are forming as frozen grounds start thawing. The winter season has shortened and unusually warm temperatures caused an outbreak of anthrax in 2016. “Such anomalous heat is rare for Yamal, and that’s probably a manifestation of climate change,” said Alexei Kokorin, head of WWF Russia’s climate and energy program.

Situated along the Atlantic Coast, the city’s coastline, and specifically the harbor areas, are experiencing high erosion rates, according to news reports. The Ebrie lagoon has also become increasingly polluted and this has led to the loss of fisheries. Heavy and untimely rains are also threatening cocoa growers in the region.

A mild 2007 winter in the region allowed Asian tiger mosquitoes to breed and when a tourist returned from India with chikungunya, the mosquitoes became the carriers of the new disease. According to the WHO, this was the first European outbreak of a tropical disease. The localized epidemic was repeated in 2017. In a study that year, researchers at the University of Bayreuth reported the spread of the virus was facilitated by climate change and that the "risk of infection will continue to increase in many regions of the world through the end of the 21st century. If climate change continues unchecked, the virus could even spread to southern Europe and the U.S."

The changing monsoon season that has caused intense flooding in the economic capital over the past decades has been attributed to climate change in a report published by global development research resource Eldis. The World Bank found that changing rainfall patterns in India was one of many impacts of climate change. "An extremely wet monsoon that currently has a chance of occurring only once in 100 years is projected to occur every 10 years by the end of the century," according to the report. 

The 2.69 million people of the city have been battered by unseasonable typhoons and torrential rains that cause extensive floods. If temperatures continue to rise, the entire commercial region of Osaka could go under water by the 2070s, predict the Union of Concerned Scientists.

One of the most famous skiing regions in the world, the Alps stretch across eight countries. Due to their low altitude, they have seen significant snow melt during shorter winter periods over the years. Around three percent of Alpine glacial ice is lost per year and experts from the University of Innsbruck in Austria believe the glaciers could disappear by 2050 if the melting continues.

One of the largest ice fields in the world is receding at shockingly fast speeds. A Nature Geoscience paper found that accelerated melting ice fields account for nearly 10 percent of the global sea-level change from mountain glaciers. Over the last few years, dozens of glacier lakes have virtually disappeared.

These Pacific island nations are slowly being submerged and, by 2100, many of the lower islands could be uninhabitable, news agencies have reported. The Pacific Climate Change Science Program study found Tuvalu (pictured) would not only see a rise in sea level but also more extreme rainfall and intense cyclones. Five reef islands in the Solomon Islands have already been lost, while another six are eroding quickly.

Once home to over 150 glaciers, Montana’s majestic park now has just about 26 left. Scientists, including those from the U.S. Geological Survey, believe rapid climate change could see that number shrink to zero between 2030 and 2080, which would not only leave the park without a glacier but also severely disrupt its ecosystem.

Flooding every rainy season is becoming a common event on the Caribbean island. The reefs around the area have been mined to build up the islands to prevent sinking, reported Reuters. A scientist from the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute quoted in the report said, “It’s another example that climate change is here, and it’s here to stay.” The report also cites natives are prepared to relocate if the rise in sea level continues.