Somalia – 4 Dead After Heavy Rain Floods Mogadishu
Heavy rain and flooding have caused more problems in Somalia, this time in the capital Mogadishu. The city recorded heavy rain from 10 to 11 May. According to WMO figures,…
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Floods in Africa
Somalia – Over 200,000 Displaced by Floods
Over 200,000 people have been displaced by recent flooding in Somalia, according to the United Nations, with more rain expected in the Juba and Shabelle river basins. In a report…
Uganda – Thousands Affected by Floods in Western Region
As many as 100,000 people have been displaced by massive flooding in western Uganda. The government of Uganda said “All the rivers in Kasese and Bundibugyo Districts burst their banks…
Ethiopia – 12 Killed in Landslide Triggered by Heavy Rain
As many as 12 people are thought to have died in a landslide triggered by heavy rain in Ethiopia. Local media said the landslide struck in Ale Special Woreda in…
Rwanda – Torrential Rain and Floods Leave over 60 Dead
Emergency authorities in Rwanda report that at least 65 people have died in floods and landslides in Rwanda after torrential rain over the last few days. Rainfall and Warnings Meteo…
Kenya – Flood Death Toll Rises, 100,000 Displaced
Almost 200 people have now died in flooding in Kenya since April. Meanwhile the Turkwel Gorge and Masinga dams have filled to maximum capacity. In a statement on 06 May,…
Ethiopia – 107,00 Displaced by Floods, Says UN
Flooding has affected over 200,000 people in Ethiopia since late April, according to the United Nations. In a report of 06 May, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian…
DRC – Hundreds Displaced in Ituri Province As Lake Overflows
Strong winds and heavy rain combined to cause a lake to overflow in Ituri province, Democratic Republic of the Congo on 02 May. Local media said flooding from Lake Albert…
Kenya – More Than 100 Dead As Floods and Landslides Continue
As many as 164 people have lost their lives in floods and landslides in Kenya since April, a government minister has said. The flood situation continues to worsen, with as…
Uganda – Floods Affect Thousands in Western and Northern Regions
Local media in Uganda report that thousands of people have been affected by flash flooding and landslides in Western and Northern Regions after heavy rainfall from around 01 May. Western…
Rwanda – Heavy Rain Leaves 8 Dead, Homes Destroyed
The Ministry of Emergency Situations (MINEMA) in Rwanda reports that heavy rain fell across the country from 01 May causing severe damages. As of 03 May 8 people had died,…
Somalia – Deadly Flash Floods in North East
Heavy rain has affected wide areas of Somalia since 20 April, causing rivers to rise and flash flooding. According to reports from the United Nations, tens of thousands of people…
Ethiopia – Deadly Flash Floods in Dire Dawa
Deadly flash flooding has struck in eastern Ethiopia, with flooding also reported in southern areas. Flash flooding has affected parts of neighbouring Somalia over the last few days. Authorities warn…
Chad – Floods in South Destroy Shelters in Displacement Camps
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) reports that heavy rain and floods in Moyen-Chari Province, Chad, damaged or destroyed shelters in displacement camps on 21 April, 2020. IOM said: “Following…
Kenya – Thousands Displaced by Floods as Heavy Rain Continues
The ongoing “long rains” in Kenya continue to cause flooding in western and eastern counties. Kenya Red Cross says as many as 30,0000 people have been displaced since March. Meanwhile…
Tanzania – Deadly Floods and Mudslides Hit Northern Regions
Thousands of people have been affected by flooding and mudslides in Arusha and Kilimanjaro, northern Tanzania, over the last few days. Two fatalities were reported in Arumeru District, Arusha Region,…
