Madagascar – Death Toll From Tropical Cyclone Batsirai Rises to 121
As many as 121 people have now lost their lives in Madagascar since Tropical Cyclone Batsirai swept over the country from 05 February 2022. Batsirai made landfall near Mananjary as…
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Floods in Africa
South Africa – 3 Missing, Dozens Evacuated After Floods in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal
At least 3 people are missing and dozens have evacuated their homes after severe flooding in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal Provinces in South Africa. Gauteng Province Heavy rainfall overnight, 04 to…
DR Congo – Thousands Displaced by Floods in Maniema
Over 13,000 people were forced from their homes after storms and floods caused damage in parts of Maniema Province in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) in late January.…
Madagascar, Mozambique and Malawi – Tropical Storm Ana Death Toll Climbs
At least 70 people have now died after as a result of floods and severe weather in Madagascar, Mozambique and Malawi over the last few days. Flooding began after heavy…
Uganda – At Least 9 Killed in Western Region Flash Floods
At least 9 people have died and more are feared missing after heavy rain caused flash floods and mudslides in Kisoro District in the Western Region of Uganda. According to…
Madagascar and Mozambique – Fatalities Reported After Tropical Storm Ana Triggers Floods
More severe flooding has struck in Madagascar after Tropical Storm Ana passed over the country from 22 to 23 January 2022. Two people died in floods in Mozambique after heavy…
Zambia – Floods Affect Thousands in Southern Province
An estimated 15,000 people from 3,500 households have been affected by flooding in Southern Province in Zambia over the last few days. The country’s Disaster Management and Mitigation Unit (DMMU)…
South Africa – Dozens Evacuate Floods in KZN
Over 100 people have evacuated their homes after severe flooding in Ladysmith and Msinga in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Province of South Africa. Local media report one person has died in the…
Madagascar – 10 Killed After Heavy Rains Trigger Floods and Landslides in Antananarivo
Disaster authorities in Madagascar report at least 10 people have lost their lives after heavy rainfall caused floods and landslides in Analamanga Region, including the capital Antananarivo. According to the…
South Africa – Deadly Floods Hit Eastern Cape
At least 7 people have lost their lives in severe flash flooding that struck parts of Eastern Cape Province in South Africa. Heavy rainfall on 08 January 2022 triggered the…
Malawi – Houses Destroyed After Flash Floods in Blantyre
Dozens of homes were damaged or destroyed after flash floods swept through areas of the city of Blantyre, Malawi. The Nasolo River broke its banks in 03 January 2022, sending…
Congo-Brazzaville – Floods Leave 15 Dead, 9 Missing and Thousands Displaced
At least 15 people have died, 9 are missing and thousands have been displaced after weeks of flooding in Congo-Brazzaville (also Republic of Congo). Congo-Brazzaville’s ministry of Social Affairs (Ministère…
South Sudan – Over 800,000 Affected by Worst Flooding in 60 Years
Ongoing floods in South Sudan have affected more than 835,000 people across 8 states. Livelihoods, food production and drinking water supply have all been severely impacted. Humanitarian agency Concern Worldwide…
Kenya – Tragedy After Bus Swept Away by Floods in Kitui County
At least 32 people have died in tragic circumstances when a bus was dragged into a flooded river in Kitui County, Kenya on 04 December 2021. The Governor of Kitui…
Egypt – 3 Dead, Hundreds Injured After Floods Trigger Scorpion Infestation
Violent storms struck in southern Egypt from late 12 November 2021. Heavy rain and hail caused some material damages but also brought thousands of scorpions into streets and homes. The…
Algeria, Tunisia and Italy – Floods Leave 5 Dead, 2 Missing
A strong storm system in the Mediterranean, referred to as a ‘medicane’ (MedIterranean hurricane) has caused severe flooding in Algeria, Tunisia and southern Italy. At least 5 people have lost…
