In January 1953, a tidal surge shook the North Sea. The titanic waves flooded the Dutch coastline, killing almost 2,000 people. 54 years later, a similar storm threatened the region. But this time, they were ready. This was thanks to a...

With another atmospheric river and torrential rainfall on the way, low-lying communities such as Richmond, B.C., are working to strengthen dykes and drainage systems to keep flood waters at bay.

Mayor Eric Adams says the city has invested $1.2 billion in flood mitigation since he took office, with several completed and ongoing projects in the borough.