Storm Jocelyn Sweeps Across UK with 97mph Gusts
Severe winds left thousands of homes powerless in Galloway, highlighting the destructive impact of the storm.
A flood is an overflow of water that submerges or inundates land that is usually dry. It can be caused by various factors, such as heavy rainfall, snowmelt, storm surges, or the failure of dams or levees. Floods can occur in both coastal and inland areas and can vary in scale, from localized flash floods to large and devastating river floods that cover vast areas.
Severe winds left thousands of homes powerless in Galloway, highlighting the destructive impact of the storm.
On Monday, January 22, a sudden onslaught of heavy rain triggered flash flooding in San Diego, causing chaos across the city.
Storm Isha unleashed its fury across the United Kingdom, leaving more than 55,000 homes without power overnight.
The recent catastrophic flooding in Rio de Janeiro has left entire neighborhoods submerged, cars and buses submerged on flooded streets, and rescue workers striving to reach trapped individuals.
In the United States, the Atlantic Ocean has overflowed its banks. A deep cyclone caused storm surge in Maine and New Hampshire.