DR Congo – More Deadly Floods in North Kivu
Update, 20 November 2020: Further heavy rain affected areas of eastern DRC, in particular in South Kivu Province where 3 people died in Kalehe Territory, about 60km south of Sake.…
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Flooding in East Africa: The Impacts and Implications
The article below is provided by C40 Cities Finance Facility and refers to a report Flooding in East Africa: The impacts on and implications for cities in East Africa, with…
Somalia – 108,000 Displaced by Floods Says UN
Flooding has worsened in Somalia in the last few days, with over 200,000 people now affected. In an update of 16 November, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian…
Somalia – Over 13,000 Displaced by Floods
Recent flooding in Somalia has left 4 people dead and 13,000 displaced, according to the UN. In a report of 11 November, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian…
Congo-Brazzaville – Over 80 Villages Flooded in Likouala Department
The government in Republic of Congo (Congo Brazzaville) have declared a state of humanitarian emergency after ongoing floods in the north of the country. The Ministry of Social Affairs said…
Zimbabwe – Deadly Storms and Floods in Manicaland
At least 2 people have died in severe weather including flash floods in Manicaland Province, eastern Zimbabwe. Local media report that flooding struck from 04 November after 2 days of…
Uganda – Hundreds Hit by Floods in West
Update, 16 November 2020: On 09 November local media reported flooding from the White Nile river had prompted evacuations in Obongi District. Quoting local officials, media in Uganda reported that,…
Chad – Floods Hit N’Djamena Again
More flooding has once again struck in the city of N’Djamena, capital of the central African country, Chad. Meanwhile 60 schools remain closed after severe flooding in neighbouring Far North…
Uganda – Deadly Floods in Kasese
Red Cross in Uganda reports that 2 people have died after flash flooding in Kasese District. Floods struck in late October. Red Cross said a mother and child were swept…
Mozambique – Storms and Floods Leave 22 Dead, Thousands Affected
The government in Mozambique reports that 22 people have died and 12 injured after heavy rains, and strong winds in several regions of the country since the beginning of October…
Kenya – Lake Floods Displace Thousands, Damage Livelihoods
Almost 25,000 people have been displaced by flooding along the shores of Lake Turkana in Kenya, while 7,000 households have been severely affected by Lake Victoria backflows. According to the…
Nigeria – 155 Dead, 25,000 Displaced After Weeks of Flooding
The Red Cross reports that over 150 people have died and around 25,000 are displaced as a result of flooding in Nigeria that began in September. In a report of…
Kenya – Rain Triggers Deadly Landslide in West Pokot
Heavy rain triggered a deadly landslide in western Kenya on 14 October. According to local media, 2 people died in the landslide that struck in Weiwei, West Pokot County, burying…
Togo – Thousands Affected by Oti River Floods in North
Ongoing flooding along the Oti River has resulted in casualties and widespread damage in northern Togo, West Africa. In a statement of 21 September, 2020, Togo Prime Minister Dr Komi…
Tanzania – 12 Killed in Dar es Salaam Flash Floods
At least 12 people have lost their lives in flash floods in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Floods were triggered by heavy rain that began early on 13 October 2020. Dozens…
Uganda – Lake Floods Continue to Cause Hardship for Communities
Flooding from Lake Albert and Lake Kyoga continues to cause hardship for local communities in Uganda. Uganda Red Cross reported that rising flood waters from Lake Albert displaced around 1,400…
