Uganda – 1 Dead, 800 Homes Damaged After Floods in Bundibugyo
Red Cross in Uganda reported that flash flooding caused severe damaged in Kasitu Sub County, Bundibugyo district early on 19 August, 2020. Heavy rainfall during the early hours of 19…
Africa
Floods in Africa
Floods on Record-High Lake Victoria Expose Need for Water Cooperation
BUDALANGI, Kenya, Aug 19 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Women dashed around open kitchens dotted across the playground of Bubango Primary School, preparing to feed the hundreds of children who now…
Sudan – Over 180,000 Affected by Floods in Across 17 States
Flooding in Sudan has affected over 180,000 people across 17 states, with over 40 fatalities reported. Recent flooding began in the country after heavy rainfall in late July. Damage was…
South Sudan – Thousands Displaced by Floods as Rivers Overflow
Rivers have broken their banks in South Sudan, leaving thousands displaced by flooding. In Jonglei State, the White Nile has caused flooding in Bor South, Twic East, Duk and Ayod…
Mali – Over 1,100 Homes Destroyed by Floods
The flood situation has deteriorated in Mali over the last 10 days according to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). Flooding began in the country in…
Nigeria – 4 Dead, 15,000 Displaced After Floods in North
The International Organization for Migration reported on 10 August that flooding has displaced almost 15,000 people in north west and north central Nigeria. Flooding affected the states of Kaduna, Katsina,…
Niger – Floods Leave 19 Dead, 50,000 Affected
Nineteen people have died and over 50,000 have been affected by flooding in Niger since June this year. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported that…
Ethiopia – 30,000 Displaced by Floods
The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reports that more than 30,000 people have been displaced due to floods in Ethiopia since late July, 2020 Flooding has…
Somalia – Thousands Displaced by Floods in South West State
Further flooding has struck in parts of Somalia, with over 10,000 people affected in South West State over the last few days. Wide areas of the country have seen unusually…
Sudan – 5 Dead, Thousands of Homes Damaged After Widespread Flooding
Floods across Sudan have left at least five people dead and over 2,300 homes damaged or destroyed. Blue Nile state is one of the worst affected, where heavy rainfall caused…
Sudan – Torrential Rains Flood Khartoum
Khartoum was hit by heavy rains on Friday (31 July) and Saturday (01 August 2020). Floods covered large parts of East Nile locality in Khartoum North. A number of houses…
West Africa – 9 Dead, Thousands of Homes Destroyed After Floods in Niger and Mali
The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reports that widespread floods triggered by heavy rain has been affecting parts of Niger and Mali since late June, resulting…
Nigeria – 7 Dead After Heavy Rainfall in Niger State
At least 7 people have died in flash flooding and heavy rainfall in Niger state in central Nigeria. Local media reported torrential rainfall lasting several hours late on 24 July…
Somalia – Floods Affect More than 100,000
The United Nations reports that heavy rainfall in Somalia triggered a new wave of flooding, affecting more than 100,000 people, and causing at least 4 fatalities. In a report of…
Nigeria – Buildings Damaged After Flash Floods in Ikorodu, Lagos
Dozens of buildings have been damaged after more flash flooding in Lagos State, Nigeria. Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) reported that teams responded to distress calls in flooding in…
Cote D’Ivoire – More Deadly Floods in Abidjan After 240mm of Rain in a Few Hours
At least 5 people have died and one is missing after flash flooding in Abidjan District, Cote D’Ivoire (Ivory Coast), 25 June 2020 after 240mm of rain fell in a…
