![FEATURE - Tuvalu preserves history online as rising seas threaten existence FEATURE - Tuvalu preserves history online as rising seas threaten existence](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/51709532048_hightides.jpg)
FEATURE - Tuvalu preserves history online as rising seas threaten existence
About 40% of the main atoll and capital district Funafuti is already underwater at high tide, forecast to be submerged by end of century.
Fri Mar 08 2024
![Hundreds dead as Congo River basin submerged by generational floods Hundreds dead as Congo River basin submerged by generational floods](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/71704964211_TBCongoRiverjpg.jpg)
Hundreds dead as Congo River basin submerged by generational floods
Flooding throughout the DRC and Congo Republic that has killed more than 300 people over the past months, according to authorities.
Thu Jan 11 2024
![Hundreds stranded as parts of India's Tamil Nadu flooded after heavy rain Hundreds stranded as parts of India's Tamil Nadu flooded after heavy rain](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/51703045555_TBFloodsinTamil.jpg)
Hundreds stranded as parts of India's Tamil Nadu flooded after heavy rain
Parts of several districts remained submerged, with houses appearing like lonely islands surrounded by murky, brown water.
Wed Dec 20 2023
![Why China, the Philippines keep fighting over tiny shoal Why China, the Philippines keep fighting over tiny shoal](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/81702259765_TBCoastGuardjpg.jpg)
Why China, the Philippines keep fighting over tiny shoal
China's repeated attempts to blockade Second Thomas Shoal, has made the submerged reef a flashpoint for conflict between Manila and Beijing.
Sat Dec 16 2023
![Floods, five killed as southern India braces for Cyclone Michaung Floods, five killed as southern India braces for Cyclone Michaung](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/71701727231_TBCHENNAI.jpg)
Floods, five killed as southern India braces for Cyclone Michaung
In Chennai, floodwaters swept away cars and submerged a runway, triggering the shutdown of one of India's busiest airports.
Tue Dec 05 2023
![Nearly two dozen Indian troops missing after flash flood Nearly two dozen Indian troops missing after flash flood](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/81696409288_flashflood.jpg)
Nearly two dozen Indian troops missing after flash flood
According to a spokesperson, twenty three personnel have been reported missing and some vehicles are reported submerged under the slush.
Wed Oct 04 2023
![Vermont capital submerged in floodwaters with dam on verge of capacity Vermont capital submerged in floodwaters with dam on verge of capacity](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/61689139415_flood.jpg)
Vermont capital submerged in floodwaters with dam on verge of capacity
The "catastrophic" flooding shut down roadways leading out of Montpelier and trapped people in their homes.
Wed Jul 12 2023
![Ships, planes search for sub that went missing on trip to Titanic wreckage Ships, planes search for sub that went missing on trip to Titanic wreckage](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/51687230515_Titanic.jpg)
Ships, planes search for sub that went missing on trip to Titanic wreckage
There was one pilot and four passengers on board and that the vessel had the capacity to be submerged for 96 hours, the US Coast Guard said.
Tue Jun 20 2023
![Venice recruits next generation in flooding fight Venice recruits next generation in flooding fight](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/61674733479_VENICE.jpg)
Venice recruits next generation in flooding fight
As rising waters fuel fears that Venice may one day be entirely submerged, local children are being educated on how to protect the lagoon.
Sat Jan 28 2023
![Pakistan to breach main highway to protect town of Dadu from floods Pakistan to breach main highway to protect town of Dadu from floods](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/41662946783_PAKISTAN.jpg)
Pakistan to breach main highway to protect town of Dadu from floods
There are at least three points in Dadu district where the Indus Highway is submerged, with traffic suspended for weeks.
Mon Sep 12 2022
![Women stranded in Pakistan floods take risky trips to give birth Women stranded in Pakistan floods take risky trips to give birth](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/71662602252_PAKISTAN.jpg)
Women stranded in Pakistan floods take risky trips to give birth
The roads leading to the clinic in the southern Pakistani city of Sehwan were submerged.
Thu Sep 08 2022
![Pakistanis protect homes against devastating floods; aid arrives Pakistanis protect homes against devastating floods; aid arrives](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/71661994686_PAKISTAN.jpg)
Pakistanis protect homes against devastating floods; aid arrives
Abnormal heavy monsoon rains and melting glaciers triggered floods that have submerged a third of Pakistan and killed at least 1,191 people.
Thu Sep 01 2022
![Record rain leaves at least 8 dead in South Korean capital Record rain leaves at least 8 dead in South Korean capital](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/61660098629_SEOUL.jpg)
Record rain leaves at least 8 dead in South Korean capital
Torrential rain knocks out power, caused landslides and left roads and subways submerged.
Wed Aug 10 2022
![China heatwaves drive up power demand to record levels, southern floods swamp cities China heatwaves drive up power demand to record levels, southern floods swamp cities](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/81655887233_CHINA.jpg)
China heatwaves drive up power demand to record levels, southern floods swamp cities
Floodwaters in the south submerged villages and trapped city residents.
Wed Jun 22 2022
![Brazilian authorities find boat of slain British journalist, indigenous expert Brazilian authorities find boat of slain British journalist, indigenous expert](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/51655782486_Boats.jpg)
Brazilian authorities find boat of slain British journalist, indigenous expert
The speedboat was submerged about 20 meters deep under the Itacoai river in the Amazon rainforest with the help of six sandbags.
Tue Jun 21 2022