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The Netherlands’ unique approach to water management can provide some key flood preparedness lessons for countries around the world, experts have told CNBC.

The Town of Pomfret continues to clean-up after a July 17 storm. Several roads were impacted from flooding that the town has not seen in years. “Usually, you have little washouts or you have to replace a pipe or something. Nothing ever like this,” said Bob Lohr, director of public works for the town. Taft Pond Road is undergoing about…

Zhengzhou, in China’s central Henan province, has been hit with torrential rain and intense flooding reportedly causing at least 12 deaths.

Intense rain left parts of northeastern CT under water this weekend. Clean-up continued across the region Monday. Public works crews in Ashford repaired a bridge on Cushman Road that was washed out by a raging brook. According to the town’s first selectman, Cushman Road, along with all other Ashford roads impacted by the storm, are now reopen. June Norcross...

While people in Somers were busy cleaning up after Sunday’s tornado, others in northeastern Connecticut were still dealing with the damage from flash floods from the weekend.

Emergency workers in western Germany and Belgium are rushing to rescue hundreds of people in danger or still unaccounted for as the death toll from devastating floods rose to more than 120 people

At least 100 people were killed in Germany and at least 12 in Belgium as of Friday morning.

More than 60 people have died and dozens are missing as severe flooding in Germany and Belgium turned streams and streets into raging, debris-filled torrents that swept away cars and toppled houses

Coastal cities across the U.S. are likely to see high-tide floods starting in the mid 2030s as rising sea levels align with a cyclical “wobble” in the moon’s orbit.

A boat launch recreation area in Barkhamsted will remain closed until further notice because of flooding caused of Tropical Storm Elsa, according to The Metropolitan District. MDC officials said Lake McDonough will be closed Sunday due to high water levels caused by recent storms. Officials said this step is necessary to ensure the safety and security of all staff and…

A water rescue in Columbia was caught on camera after police officers, state troopers and an Andover couple jumped into action to save a woman’s life. The rescue happened on Parker Bridge Road in Columbia just after 6:30 p.m., according to State Police. Michael and Stephanie Einsiedal happened to be at the right place at the right time when...

A couple jumped into action when they learned a woman was trapped by rising floodwaters in Columbia Friday.

Neighbors in Meriden were pumping out basements Friday night after quick rising waters flooded the downtown area.

A driver who had to be rescued when her car got stuck in floodwaters in Milford described those terrifying moments.

Meriden Police issued a warning to avoid the downtown area after flooding forced road closures Friday.

Neighbors in Berlin were waiting for the waters to recede after heavy rains from Tropical Storm Elsa Friday.

This video courtesy of the Meriden Police Department shows flooding in the area of Cook and Hanover avenues after heavy rains from Tropical Storm Elsa.

Many streets in New Haven were impassable Friday after heavy rains from Tropical Storm Elsa. Officials remind drivers not to go around barricades or drive into standing water.

Part of Mile Lane in Middletown was washed away during flooding from the remnants of Tropical Storm Elsa Friday.

Middletown city officials and the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection are investigating after heavy rains from Tropical Storm Elsa caused oil and creosote to leak into the Connecticut River. According to the mayor’s office, the oil and creosote have been accumulating under railroad tracks for years. The heavy rainfall and flooding caused those chemicals to release, leaking down...