South Africa – Deadly Floods Hit Eastern Cape
Torrential rain caused flash flooding in parts of the Eastern Cape in South Africa on 23 March 2023. In a recent statement, local authorities report at least 3 people lost…
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Somalia – 20 Killed in Jubaland Flash Floods
At least 20 people have lost their lives after sudden flash floods in the district of Bardhere, situated on the Jubba River in the Jubaland State of Somalia. The Jubba…
Cameroon – Severe Floods Hit Buea, South West Region
Powerful flash floods raced through streets in the city of Buea, the capital of the Southwest Region of Cameroon, on 18 March 2023. Dozens of buildings and homes were destroyed…
Malawi – 180,000 Displaced, 200 Still Missing in Cyclone Freddy Floods
As the full extent of the damage caused by Tropical Cyclone Freddy becomes clear, disaster authorities in Malawi report a steep increase in the number of fatalities, people missing and…
Malawi – 190 Dead, 37 Missing After Floods, Mudslides and Strong Winds from Cyclone Freddy
As many as 190 people have now died in Malawi as a result of floods, mudslides and strong winds brought by Tropical Cyclone Freddy. Meanwhile the search for 37 people…
Malawi and Mozambique – Dozens Dead After Storm Freddy Triggers Floods and Mudslides
At least 99 people have died after Tropical Cyclone Freddy caused floods, mudslides and wind damage in parts of Malawi. Earlier the storm had made a second landfall in Mozambique,…
Ghana – Accra Floods Cause Damage and Fatalities
A heavy downpour lasting several hours caused flooding in parts of Accra, the capital of Ghana, on 07 March 2023. Ghana Meteorological Agency wanted that, “Southeastern Ghana has been engulfed…
Mozambique – Thousands Displaced as Cyclone Freddy Brings Flooding Rain
At least 7 people have died and thousands have been displaced after Tropical Cyclone Freddy made its way across Mozambique. Prior to reaching Mozambique, the storm caused widespread wind damage…
Madagascar – Thousands Displaced by Tropical Cyclone Freddy
Over 8,000 people have been displaced in Madagascar after Tropical Cyclone Freddy made its way across the country from 21 to 22 February 2023. the storm is expected to make…
South Africa – More Floods Leave 2 Dead, 5 Missing
More flooding has affected parts of South Africa in recent days. At least 2 people have died and 5 are still missing. Authorities warn that dam levels are extremely high…
Zimbabwe – Floods Cause Hardship for Harare Communities
At least 6 people have died and dozens were made homeless after severe weather in Zimbabwe in January and February 2023. Local media reported severe weather affected Manicaland, Masvingo, Matabeleland…
South Africa – Government Declares National State of Disaster Over Floods
The government in South Africa has declared a National State of Disaster to enable an intensive, coordinated response to the impact of floods that are affecting Mpumalanga, the Eastern Cape,…
Malawi – 4 Dead as Floods Cause Major Damage in Blantyre
Severe flooding struck the city of Blantyre and surrounding areas in southern Malawi on 12 February. Authorities report 4 people have lost their lives and 3 are still missing. Malawi’s…
Mozambique – 6 Dead as Floods Worsen in Maputo Province
The flood situation has worsened in the city of Maputo, the capital of Mozambique, and the surrounding province of Maputo, according to an updated report from the National Institute for…
Mozambique – Floods Affect Thousands In Maputo Province
Storms and heavy rain affected the city of Maputo, the capital of Mozambique, and surrounding areas of Maputo Province on 08 February 2023. Local media reported that heavy rain caused…
South Africa – Flooding Displaces Hundreds in Eastern Cape, Fatalities Reported in Mpumalanga
Flooding has displaced hundreds of people in the town of Komani (also known as Queenstown) in the Eastern Province of South Africa. Further east, two people have died and one…
