Flash flooding has prompted mandatory evacuation orders in parts of the U.S. Southwest. Officials in Sedona, Arizona, on Sunday ordered residents in areas near Oak Creek to leave immediately as flood waters were rising rapidly and multiple people were already trapped in their homes. In southwestern Colorado, officials in Pagosa Springs warned in a Facebook post of potentially catastrophic flooding as the San Juan River is forecast to crest at more than 19 feet Sunday night. Pagosa Springs officials say anyone in low-lying areas along the San Juan, Rio Blanco, Navajo, and Piedra Rivers should head to a designated shelter at a local church.
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The National Weather Service says heavy rains are expected to bring a threat of flash flooding to already saturated areas of the U.S. Southwest. The rain was expected to start Saturday evening, with the flooding threat going into Monday. As much as 4 inches of rain could fall in parts the region, where a number of weather systems have brought a deadly autumn of soaking rains. In the Phoenix area Friday evening, emergency crews rescued people from several vehicles on flooded streets. Allison Santorelli, a meteorologist with the Weather Prediction Center in College Park, Maryland, said it won't take much rainfall to be impactful in some of the areas.
Chheku Lama ran uphill, urging people to flee when floodwaters hit his village, Khalte, in Nepal's Rasuwa district. None survived. Khalte was a temporary settlement after a 2015 earthquake destroyed nearby villages. It offered little protection from floods, with homes close to the Trishuli River. At least 375 people are missing. Nepal is still recovering from August floods that killed over 1,400 people. Khalte’s destruction highlights the risks of temporary settlements in vulnerable areas. Survivors face uncertainty about where to rebuild, as the government considers resettlement plans.
Survivors of the flash floods in Nepal in August this year wait to receive clothing for their children at a temporary holding center in Nepal's Nuwakot district, Sept. 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Niranjan Shrestha)
The Istanbul governor’s office has declared schools closed and placed some public sector workers on leave after heavy rainfalls caused flooding across the city. The downpour on Wednesday flooded homes and businesses and inundated roads and underpasses. Vehicles were stranded and there was traffic chaos. There have been no reports of any serious injuries. Bystanders rescued a woman swept down a street by floodwaters in one district. Firefighters rescued another person trapped inside a flooded basement. The governor’s office advised residents to stay home unless travel was absolutely necessary. Motorcycles have been barred from traffic.
Hurricane Simon and the remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel have led to six deaths along Mexico’s Pacific coast. Authorities report that Simon, a Category 1 storm, is bringing heavy rain to Nayarit and Sinaloa, with alerts for rising rivers and flooding. Over the weekend, the storm hit Guerrero, killing one person. The worst damage occurred in Ensenada, Baja California, where Rachel’s remnants caused flooding that killed at least five people. Five others remain missing. Floodwaters have swept away vehicles and damaged homes. Authorities are conducting search and rescue operations, including using helicopters to rescue stranded individuals.
Rescue helicopters and ground troops have been deployed to villages along the Budhi Gandaki River in Nepal following flash flooding. A government administrator in the area said more than 200 people have been rescued on Monday, with at least five people reported missing. Rescue teams are assisting residents and tourists and providing food and relief materials. Sunday's floods were caused by a landslide that blocked the river near Chumchure village in north central Nepal. A dam formed by the landslide was breached, triggering the flood which damaged bridges, construction sites, and homes. The affected area has trekking routes popular with foreign hikers.
Hurricane Isaias has left nearly 396,000 customers without power across the Florida Panhandle and southern Alabama. The storm, which hit as a Category 2 hurricane near Destin, Florida, has been linked to at least four deaths. Two people died when trees fell on homes in Florida and Alabama. The storm caused damage to buildings and infrastructure. President Donald Trump approved emergency declarations for Georgia, Florida, and Alabama. The National Weather Service warned of potential flash floods in Georgia and the Carolinas. Authorities continue to assess the damage and provide aid.
In this photo provided by the Nepal Army, residents affected by the flooding in Budhi Gandaki river in north central Nepal, are evacuated by a helicopter, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026. (Nepal Army via AP)
Residents in north central Nepal have evacuated after flash flooding on the Budhi Gandaki river. Nepal’s National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority issued a warning Sunday and evacuated villagers. The agency has warned others to move to safer areas. There have been no immediate reports of casualties. Videos posted on social media show houses and sheds near the river being swept away. The disaster management agency is trying to determine the cause of the flash flood. Nepal is still recovering from devastating flooding in August that killed over 1,400 people. The government estimates rebuilding and recovery in the affected areas will cost $4.77 billion.