Sudan – North Darfur Town Devastated by Rains, Flash Floods
At least 367 homes collapsed and a large number of livestock were killed after heavy rains and flash floods hit Um Kedada in North Darfur at the weekend (04 to…
Africa
Floods in Africa
Senegal – Thousands Displaced by Floods in Dakar and Kaolack Regions
At least 6 people have died and over 4,000 displaced after flooding in Senegal. The International Federation of Red Cross And Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) reported on 02 October, 2019,…
Algeria – 2 Dead As Floods Hit Algiers and Souk Ahras
Two people have lost their lives after more flooding in Algeria. Flooding also caused widespread material damage in the capital Algiers and parts of Souk Ahras Province. This is the…
West Africa – Death Toll Rises in Niger, Homes Destroyed in Nigeria, Hundreds Displaced in Chad
Further flooding has been reported in parts of Nigeria, adding to the long list of flood events that have affected countries in west and north west Africa over the last…
Mali – Floods Destroy Hundreds of Homes
According to a report of 09 September, 2019, by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRCS), flooding in the west African country of Mali during late…
Ethiopia – Deadly Landslide After Heavy Rains in South East
According to media reports at least 7 people have died in a landslide in southern Ethiopia. The disaster occurred after heavy rain during the afternoon of 07 September, 2019, which…
Morocco and Algeria – More Flash Floods Leave 11 Dead
At least 11 people have died and 1 is missing after more flooding in the north African countries of Morocco and Algeria. Morocco At least 11 people died in Morocco…
Niger – Floods Leave 42 Dead and 5,000 Homes Destroyed
Over 40 people have died and thousand affected by flooding in Niger, West Africa. Other countries of the region have also seen major flooding over the last few weeks, including…
Morocco – 2 Dead in Khenifra Floods, Massive Debris Flow in Imlil
More flooding has affected areas of Morocco, this time in the regions of Marrakesh-Safi and Béni Mellal-Khénifra. Local media report that 2 people died after a storm, heavy rain and…
Algeria – Dozens Rescued After Flash Floods in North
Almost 40 people have been rescued from flood waters in northern Algeria after torrential rain. In a 24 hour period to 01 September, 127.3mm of rain fell in the city…
Central African Republic – Deadly Floods in North West
At least 1 person died and almost 300 homes were severely damaged or destroyed as a result of flooding in Central African Republic in late August. Flooding affected areas in…
Kenya – Deadly Flash Floods in Hell’s Gate National Park
At least 6 people died and more are thought to be missing after flash floods in the western Kenya. The incident occurred on 01 September, 2019. The victims are thought…
Sudan – Floods Death Toll Rises to 78
Sudan’s Deputy Commissioner for Humanitarian Aid, Ahmed Fadlallah reported new figures on the size of damage and losses due to rain and floods in the country on Friday (30 August…
Uganda – Deadly Floods and Landslides in Eastern Region
Heavy rain caused a river to overflow triggering a deadly landslide in Bulambuli District is a district in Eastern Uganda. Uganda Red Cross said landslides and flooding had affected several…
Mauritania – Flooding in South Leaves 5 Dead
At least 5 people have died in recent flooding in southern Mauritania according to media reports. Mauritania news agency AMI said that dozens of homes were damaged or destroyed in…
Morocco – Deadly Flash Floods in Taroudant Province
At least 7 people died in flash floods in Morocco on 28 August, 2019 after heavy rain in the south of the country. More people are feared missing and search…
