South Africa – Deadly Floods Hit Eastern Cape
At least 7 people have lost their lives in severe flash flooding that struck parts of Eastern Cape Province in South Africa. Heavy rainfall on 08 January 2022 triggered the…
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Malawi – Houses Destroyed After Flash Floods in Blantyre
Dozens of homes were damaged or destroyed after flash floods swept through areas of the city of Blantyre, Malawi. The Nasolo River broke its banks in 03 January 2022, sending…
Congo-Brazzaville – Floods Leave 15 Dead, 9 Missing and Thousands Displaced
At least 15 people have died, 9 are missing and thousands have been displaced after weeks of flooding in Congo-Brazzaville (also Republic of Congo). Congo-Brazzaville’s ministry of Social Affairs (Ministère…
South Sudan – Over 800,000 Affected by Worst Flooding in 60 Years
Ongoing floods in South Sudan have affected more than 835,000 people across 8 states. Livelihoods, food production and drinking water supply have all been severely impacted. Humanitarian agency Concern Worldwide…
Kenya – Tragedy After Bus Swept Away by Floods in Kitui County
At least 32 people have died in tragic circumstances when a bus was dragged into a flooded river in Kitui County, Kenya on 04 December 2021. The Governor of Kitui…
Egypt – 3 Dead, Hundreds Injured After Floods Trigger Scorpion Infestation
Violent storms struck in southern Egypt from late 12 November 2021. Heavy rain and hail caused some material damages but also brought thousands of scorpions into streets and homes. The…
Algeria, Tunisia and Italy – Floods Leave 5 Dead, 2 Missing
A strong storm system in the Mediterranean, referred to as a ‘medicane’ (MedIterranean hurricane) has caused severe flooding in Algeria, Tunisia and southern Italy. At least 5 people have lost…
Cote d’Ivoire – Torrential Rain Triggers Deadly Floods in Abidjan
At least 4 people have died and several were injured after heavy rain caused flooding and severe material damage in parts of the city of Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast)…
Sudan and South Sudan – Floods Affect Over 700,000
Ongoing floods in the neighbouring countries of Sudan and South Sudan have affected more than 700,000 people since the start of the rainy season in July this year. Around 100,000…
Chad – Floods Affect 250,000 Across 400 Villages
Ongoing flooding in the country of Chad in north-central Africa has affected almost 250,000 people, according to a UN report. Flooding first struck parts of the country in late June…
Nigeria – Floods Affect 100,000 in Adamawa as Cholera Cases Rise, Says UN
The UN reports that over 100,000 people have been directly affected by flash floods in Adamawa State of northeastern Nigeria, including the state capital Yola. Flooding began in the state…
Uganda – Severe Floods and Landslides in Eastern Region
Severe flooding and damaging landslides struck in Eastern Region of Uganda after heavy rainfall from 17 September 2021. Uganda Red Cross reported flooding and landslides in Sironko, Kapchorwa, Mbale and…
Nigeria – Flash Floods Wreak Havoc in Abuja
At least 4 people lost their lives after flash floods swept through areas of Abuja and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) of Nigeria. Flooding struck after hours of heavy rain…
Guinea – Floods Leave 5 Dead, 800 Homes Destroyed and 2,500 People Displaced
At least 5 people have died and thousands left homeless after heavy rain and floods caused severe damage in areas of Guinea from late August. According to Guinea Red Cross…
Sudan – Floods Cause Devastation in White Nile State
Floods have caused what local authorities described as ‘catastrophic devastation’ in White Nile state, and extra boats have been deployed on the river to evacuate people who have been stranded…
Uganda – Hundreds Displaced After More Floods in Kasese
Around 270 people have been displaced from their homes after further flooding in Kasese District in Western Uganda. According to Uganda Red Cross, flooding has affected communities in Karusandara and…
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