Tanzania – Over 40 Dead After Floods and Landslides in Hanang District
Officials in Tanzania report over 40 people have lost their lives after severe flooding and landslides in the north of the country. The disaster struck in the Hanang District of…
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Floods in Africa
Kenya – 46 Dead and 58,000 Displaced as Floods Worsen
The worsening flood situation in Kenya has forced as many as 58,000 people from their homes, according to the latest reports from humanitarian organisations. In a recent interview with local…
East Africa – Heavy Rains and Floods Take Their Toll in Somalia, Ethiopia, Kenya, Burundi and Malawi
Heavy rainfall over recent weeks has caused widespread flooding in various countries of East Africa. Fatalities, displacements and material damages have all been reported in areas of Somalia, Ethiopia, Kenya,…
Cameroon – 30 Dead After Floods and Mudslides in Mbankolo District, Yaoundé
Days of heavy rain in the city of Yaoundé, capital of Cameroon, caused mudslides and flooding in hillside communities in Mbankolo district on the outskirts of the city. The disaster…
South Africa – Evacuations, Rescues and Road Chaos After Storms and Floods in Western Cape
Days of heavy rain have caused widespread flooding in Western Cape Province in South Africa, where hundreds of people have evacuated flooded homes and dozens of roads have been closed.…
Study Says Climate Change Made Libya Flood Catastrophe “50 Times More Likely”
In a recent report by the World Weather Attribution group, climate scientists have revealed that human-induced climate change amplified the ferocity of the devastating storm that struck the Libyan city…
Libya – 5,300 Lives Lost in Derna Floods, Thousands Still Missing
The death toll from massive floods that swept the city of Derna in eastern Libya rose to 5,300 people, according to statistics issued by the Ministry of the Interior of…
Libya – Thousands Feared Dead After Floods in Eastern Region
The death toll from the devastating floods in eastern Libya has surged significantly as the true extent of the catastrophe starts too unfold. As reported by FloodList on 11 September,…
Libya – Dozens Feared Dead After Storm Daniel Brings Flooding Rains
Dozens of people are feared dead after Storm Daniel brought torrential rain to parts of Libya from 09 to 10 September 2023. Details of the situation are still unclear. However,…
Algeria – Deadly Flash Floods Following Heavy Rain in North West
Severe flash flooding swept through areas of northwester Algeria after heavy rainfall from 02 to 03 September 2023. Authorities report at least 8 people have lost their lives as a…
South Africa – Homes Destroyed, Lives Lost After Floods in KwaZulu-Natal Province
Several people have lost their lives and dozens of homes have been destroyed after flash flooding in areas of KwaZulu-Natal Province in South Africa. Severe weather including strong winds and…
Ghana – Deadly Floods Strike in Southern Regions
At least 8 people have died as a result of flooding in several regions of Ghana over the last few days. Flooding affected parts of Greater Accra, Western and Ashanti…
Ivory Coast – Deadly Floods and Landslides in Abidjan
Heavy rain of 180 mm in 24 hours has caused flooding and landslides in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast) where at least 5 people have died. According to figures from…
Algeria – 6 Dead After Further Heavy Rain and Floods
Recent heavy rainfall has once again led to devastating flooding in multiple provinces of Algeria, marking the second occurrence of such incidents within a two-week period. Fatalities have been reported…
Algeria – 2 Dead After Flash Floods in 9 Provinces
At least 2 people have died and dozens have been rescued or evacuated after flash floods in 9 provinces of Algeria from 24 May 2023. Civil Protection teams carried out…
Somalia – Flooding Displaces Thousands, Prompts Urgent Humanitarian Response
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has reported that over 460,000 people have been affected by devastating floods in Somalia since March this year. Most…
