The Flood

States of emergency have been declared in several US states as a strong nor'easter strikes the East Coast. ABC World News Tonight with David Muir led its September 25, 2026 broadcast with the storm, drawing heavy public attention. Coverage focuses on coastal flooding, damaging winds and preparations as officials urge residents in affected areas to stay off the roads and brace for power outages.

Hurricane Polo is approaching the Pacific off Mexico, and Southern California is preparing for residual effects such as rain, flooding and dangerous surf. Local news outlets, including KTLA, are covering emergency preparations as officials warn residents in coastal and flood-prone areas to stay alert. The storm's exact track and how much impact it will have on the region remain uncertain.

More than 60 million people along the US East Coast are bracing for severe weather as a Nor'easter is forecast to strike over the weekend. Forecasters warn of strong winds, coastal flooding and heavy precipitation across major population centres from the Mid-Atlantic to New England, with residents urged to prepare for travel disruptions and possible power outages as the storm approaches.

Southern France has raised its weather warning to the highest level as a severe autumn storm hits the region. Authorities warn of heavy rain, strong winds and possible flooding, with residents advised to stay indoors and avoid travel. The storm is drawing wide attention in Germany as well, with many following the situation for travel and safety reasons.

An India News live broadcast is tracking climate change and weather developments in Mumbai, asking on air whether destruction has begun in the city. The Hindi-language question mark framing suggests heavy rain, flooding or extreme weather affecting Mumbai, and the broadcast is drawing large audiences following the coverage. Viewers are watching for updates on conditions in the city and across India.

Heavy rain and thunderstorms are moving through the Horta Nord area north of Valencia, Spain, prompting firefighters to monitor riverbeds and water channels for possible flooding. Local media including La Vanguardia are reporting on the storms, with residents alert to the risk after past flooding episodes in the region.

Japanese hometown tax and donation platforms are expanding disaster relief efforts after a typhoon and heavy rains. Furunavi has begun accepting donations for three municipalities affected by the Reiwa 8 September typhoon and floods, while the Chiba Lotte Marines launched a charity fundraising drive through its MARINES LINKS social contribution project for damage from Typhoon No. 25. Interest in disaster-related giving on furusato platforms is rising as communities seek support.

Barcelona has been hit by torrential rain, causing flooding and major disruption across the city. Rail services were disrupted, and more than 100 flights were cancelled at El Prat airport. Streets were submerged as the storm moved through the Catalan capital, with residents sharing images of flooded roads and transport chaos.

Hurricanes Polo and Odalys are expected to send powerful swells toward the Southern California coast, hitting beaches and shoreline communities that have already been battered by recent storm activity. Forecasts warn of dangerous surf, coastal flooding and strong rip currents. Officials and residents are watching closely as the back-to-back Pacific systems raise concerns about further erosion and damage along the battered coastline.

Around 100 million Americans are under flood alerts as remnants of Tropical Storm Polo, which struck Mexico, push heavy rain northward into the United States. Forecasters have issued flood watches and warnings across a wide area, with forecast maps showing the storm's moisture spreading over multiple states and raising concerns about flash flooding and travel disruptions.

New reporting by Mongabay outlines a growing body of research suggesting climate change may be intensifying El Niño events, the periodic warming of the Pacific Ocean that drives droughts, floods and heatwaves worldwide. Scientists are examining whether warmer ocean temperatures are making these episodes more frequent or more extreme, with major implications for global weather patterns.

A powerful nor'easter has slammed into New York, flooding parts of Coney Island and Long Island. The storm brought heavy rain, strong winds and coastal flooding to the region, with residents sharing images of water-logged streets and damaged shoreline areas. Updates continue as officials assess the damage and respond to flooding across low-lying neighborhoods.

Google is using AI to mine historical flood details from news reports in 80 languages to train its Flood Hub forecasting model, which can predict urban flash flood risk up to 24 hours ahead. Critics note the approach has blind spots, since news coverage skews toward heavily reported events: a flooded city centre may generate dozens of reports while rural flooding goes undocumented.

Météo-France has placed Paris and the Île-de-France region under a yellow thunderstorm warning as a storm front brings heavy rain and a sharp temperature drop of up to 10°C across Spain and France. Forecasts warn of warm nights near 25°C followed by 200 to 400 mm of rain, and flooded fords and bridges have been closed in the Cèze-Cévennes area due to immediate road danger.

The UK government says half a million trees will be planted in England over the next three years. Environment Secretary Angela Eagle is set to announce the pledge, presenting it as part of efforts to protect communities against extreme weather such as flooding. The commitment adds to ongoing debate about whether England is planting enough trees to meet its climate and nature targets.

Governor Gavin Newsom has proclaimed a state of emergency in California to bolster statewide preparedness for El Nino conditions, aimed at protecting communities from severe storms and flooding. The move comes as weather becomes a major talking point across multiple countries, with the topic also trending in France. Officials are urging residents to prepare for heavy rain and potential disruptions in the weeks ahead.

An explainer published by The14 examines why a single El Niño event can simultaneously trigger drought in some regions and severe flooding in others. El Niño shifts warm water and rainfall patterns across the tropical Pacific, redistributing storms worldwide: some areas receive far less rain while others get prolonged downpours. The piece highlights how this one climate pattern drives extreme weather extremes on opposite sides of the globe at the same time.

Attention on El Niño is rising as meteorologists explain a 'planetary-scale Kelvin wave' — a massive pulse of warm water moving eastward along the equatorial Pacific. The Weather Network reports the phenomenon is strengthening the El Niño pattern and is fueling concern in California, where it can drive heavy winter storms and flooding, while also altering weather patterns worldwide.

Businesses are being urged to prepare for the arrival of El Niño, the climate pattern that can bring heavy rainfall and disruptive weather to Southern California and other regions. The warning encourages companies to review emergency plans, protect premises from potential flooding, and consider supply chain impacts as forecasts point to a strong El Niño event in the months ahead.

New analysis maps how climate extremes are threatening dietary quality and nutrition worldwide, highlighting the risks extreme weather poses to food systems and human health beyond simple food supply. The research points to growing concern that floods, droughts and heat events are degrading the nutritional value and diversity of diets globally, with consequences for public health policy and climate adaptation planning.

Forecasters are tracking a severe storm system expected to move through Oklahoma on Wednesday, bringing the risk of tornadoes and flash flooding. Weather officials are urging residents to monitor updates throughout the day and have a safety plan ready in case warnings are issued for their area.

A Flood Watch has been issued across parts of Central and South Texas, including the San Antonio area, ahead of heavy rain expected later this week. Forecasters warn that repeated rounds of rain could lead to flash flooding, and residents are being urged to monitor forecasts and avoid low-water crossings.

The remains of Hurricane Polo, now a tropical depression, are dumping heavy rain on southern Arizona and New Mexico. With the landscape already saturated, flash flood warnings have been issued across the region. Further north around the Four Corners, conditions remain cloudy with light winds, but more rain is expected as the system moves through.