Wildfire-ravaged West now faces thunderstorms, possible flooding

Monsoon rains lead to dangerous flooding in the southwest.

SAN FRANCISCO – Western states besieged by numerous forest fires could face a new threat this week as thunderstorms loom and the possibility of flash floods increases. The National Weather Service said the storms are expected to hit the western states, particularly the area from the Great Basin to the Rocky Mountains, and could help … Read more

Flooding in Europe, in Pictures

Flooding in Europe, in Pictures

[Follow our live coverage of the floods in Europe] The heavy rains and floods that began in Europe on Wednesday have continued, with 106 people killed in Germany and at least 20 in Belgium as of Friday. Hundreds of people are still missing, and the dire expectation is that many of them did not survive. … Read more