South Africa – Floods in North and East Leave 3 Dead, 2 Missing
At least 3 people have died and 2 are still missing in floods after more than a week of persistent, heavy rain, particularly in northern and eastern parts of South…
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NASA Measures Rainfall From Ex-Tropical Cyclone Dineo
NASA examined the heavy rainfall generated by Tropical Cyclone Dineo as it made landfall in Mozambique and NASA’s Terra satellite spotted the storm’s remnants over four countries. Late on Feb.…
Mozambique – More Deaths Confirmed as Ex Cyclone Dineo Moves West
Parts of Mozambique have been severely affected by strong winds and rainfall since 15 February 2017 as a result of Tropical Cyclone Dineo, leaving at least 9 people dead and…
Mozambique – Tropical Cyclone Dineo Leaves 4 Dead
Tropical Storm Dineo (TC 05S), which formed in the Mozambique Channel between southeast Africa and Madagascar earlier this week, was upgraded to Tropical Cyclone status just before it made landfall…
Mozambique – NASA Sees Tropical Cyclone Dineo Dump 132 mm Rain per Hour
When NASA’s Aqua satellite passed over Tropical Cyclone Dineo in the Mozambique Channel on Feb. 15, the storm was centered just off the coast of Mozambique and moving toward landfall.…
Mozambique – Building a Future Above the Floodwaters
For coastal residents of the east African country Mozambique, severe floods that endanger their health and lives are a frequent reality. Helping communities cope with extreme weather events is a…
Malawi – Hundreds Displaced, 2 Missing as Floods Hit Lilongwe
Floods hit the Malawi capital Lilongwe during the morning of Friday 10 February, after the Lingadzi River burst its banks following 6 hours of heavy rain on Thursday 09 February.…
Floating Architecture – Makoko Floating School
Over the last few weeks, FloodList has published a series of articles on floating architecture, looking at different ways designers and architects have approached the problem of providing homes and…
Zimbabwe – Floods in 4 Provinces Damage Crops and Houses, 7 Reported Dead in Gokwe
Further severe weather, including heavy rain, flooding, lightning and thunderstorms, has affected parts of Zimbabwe over the last few days. In mid January, flooding forced around 30 families to evacuate…
Mozambique – Heavy Rain Across South and Central Provinces, Flooding Affects Thousands in Sofala
Update: On 26 January Assessment Capacities Project (ACAPS) issued a report on the flood situation affecting Mozambique (pdf). The report said: “Since the beginning of January 2017, heavy seasonal rains…
Zimbabwe – Evacuations After Floods in Harare
Flooding forced around 30 families to evacuate their homes in near the Marimba River in Budiriro, a western suburb of Harare, Zimbabwe, on Friday 13 January, 2017. Meanwhile Meteorological Services…
Angola – 1,800 Homes Damaged by Floods in Luanda Province
Heavy rain since Thursday 05 January, 2017, has caused floods in parts of the province of Luanda, Angola. According to Angola News Agency ANGOP, the flooding damaged 1,800 homes in…
Tanzania – Drones Help Communities Map Flood Risk in Dar Es Salaam Slums
With almost 70 percent of its inhabitants living in informal settlements, Dar es Salaam is highly vulnerable to flooding, but drones can help communities map the flood risk, reports Kizito…
South Africa – Deadly Flash Floods in Limpopo and Mpumalanga
Parts of South Africa experienced heavy rain from 05 January to 08 January, 2017. As many as 7 people have died after being caught in the flood waters of swollen…
Democratic Republic of the Congo – Floods in Boma Leave 50 Dead, Thousands Homeless
A storm and torrential rain in the port city of Boma in the Democratic Republic of Congo earlier this week caused severe flooding after the Kalamu river to burst its…
Zimbabwe – Hundreds Evacuated After Floods in Matabeleland North Province
Heavy rain brought flooding to parts of western Zimbabwe on Wednesday, 14 December 2016. In the south east of the country, heavy rain increased river levels in parts of Masvingo…
