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Thousands of water rescues across inundated Houston

USA

Trump takes on Hurricane Harvey

Trump said he wants the relief effort to be seen as an example of how to respond to a storm.

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Photos: Houston before and after Hurricane Harvey

India

Floods kill more than 1,200 in Asia as all eyes are on Hurricane Harvey

As Hurricane Harvey battered the US to devastating effect, another area of the world was stricken by flooding.

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A community comes together as more rain dumps on Texas

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Thousands transferred to shelters in Houston

Thousands of people have been transferred to rescue shelters in the aftermath of flooding in Houston.

USA

Storm Harvey flooding to worsen

President Trump to visit Texas after 'catestrophic' flooding as forecasters say things will get worse

USA

Fears of more flooding as emergency declared for Louisiana

President Trump declared a state of emergency for Louisiana as rains continue to pummel the region

USA

Man goes fishing in his flood-hit Houston house

A man in Houston, Texas, made the best of the flooding in his home caused by Hurricane Harvey on Saturday and captures a fish that swam inside the house.

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Panic in Texas as hurricane victims try to reach dry ground

Scores of people in Texas, many carrying pets in their arms, attempt to escape surging floodwaters

USA

Locals pull together in Texas rescue effort

With emergency services under strain, it's up to local residents to help their flooded neighbours to safety

USA

Houston braced for more floods in wake of hurricane Harvey

Houston, Texas, is expected to see a year's rainfall in just a week after hurricane Harvey passes over

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Harvey hits Houston with 'catastrophic flooding'

USA

Second death confirmed as floodwaters rise in Texas

Torrential rain from Tropical Storm Harvey has claimed a second life in Texas as floodwaters rise.

USA

At least one person killed as Hurricane Harvey moves inland

The most powerful storm to hit Texas in more than 50 years has killed at least one person and is now threatening catastrophic flooding in the region.

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Typhoon Hato rips into Hong Kong

A category 10 Typhoon, the strongest, is smashing into Hong Kong.

Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone mudslide survivors at risk of disease

Aid groups are rushing to distribute water filters and buckets across Sierra Leone's capital, in a bid to prevent an outbreak of waterborne disease after last week's deadly mudslide.

Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone declares a week of national mourning after mudslide

Aid workers fear decomposing bodies left out in heat may spark health crisis

Nepal

Man turns to elephant to get around flood-hit Nepal

Sierra Leone

Major search for victims of Sierra Leone mudslides

Hundreds have died in mudslides and floods near the capital Freetown and the number of victims is expected to rise.