Indonesia – 5 Killed in North Sulawesi Floods and Landslides
At least five people died after flash floods swept through areas of Manado City in North Sulawesi, Indonesia, on 27 January 2023. Disaster authorities in the country reported heavy rain…
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Floods in Asia
Malaysia – Floods in Johor and Pahang After 430mm of Rain in 24 Hours
Over 4,000 people have been displaced by flooding in the states of Johor and Pahang in Malaysia. Flooding has also affected parts of Sabah State on the island of Borneo.…
Indonesia – Sumatra Island Floods Leave 3 Dead and 15,000 Homes Damaged
Disaster authorities in Indonesia report severe flooding and landslides in areas of Sumatra island which began after heavy rainfall on 21 January 2023. As of 24 January, almost 100,000 people…
Philippines – Death Toll Rises After Further Floods and Landslides
Severe weather is continuing to affect wide areas of the Philippines, where the country’s National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reports that 38 people have lost their lives…
Philippines – 17 Dead, 70,000 Displaced After Days of Storms, Rain and Floods
Ongoing severe weather since the start of the year has caused at least 17 fatalities and displaced 71,442 people in the Philippines. The country’s National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management…
Indonesia – Deadly Flash Floods on Java Island
Disaster authorities in Indonesia report at least 2 people have died after flash floods in Central Java Province on the island of Java. Flooding has also affected parts of Banten…
Indonesia – Deadly Flash Floods in East Nusa Tenggara
Flash floods and landslides in East Nusa Tenggara Province of Indonesia have caused damage and at least one fatality. Heavy rain triggered floods and landslides in Kupang Regency, on 25…
Philippines – Deadly Floods Leave 45,000 Displaced
Severe weather including floods in the Philippines has left at least 17 people dead and a further 27 feared missing, according to disaster authorities. The country’s National Disaster Risk Reduction…
Thailand and Malaysia – Floods Leave 4 Dead, Thousands Displaced
Disaster authorities report severe flooding in 9 southern provinces of Thailand and 5 states in Peninsular Malaysia after heavy rain from 17 December 2022. Four people have died and thousands…
Malaysia – 16 Dead, 17 Missing After Landslide in Selangor
Massive search and rescue (SAR) operations are being carried out in the state of Selangor in Malaysia after a landslide buried a campsite in the early hours of 16 December…
Turkey – Floods Hit Antalya for Second Time in 2 Weeks
Heavy rain of over 200 mm in 24 hours caused flooding in parts of Antalya Province in Turkey on 12 December 2022. Many of the areas affected saw severe flooding…
Vietnam – Deadly Floods in North Central Coast Region
Disaster authorities in Vietnam report that 3 people have died after heavy rain caused flooding and landslides in Thua Thien Hue, Quang Tri and Quang Nam provinces in the North…
Saudi Arabia – Severe Floods Hit Jeddah After 179mm of Rain in 6 Hours
Severe flash flooding struck in western parts of Saudi Arabia after torrential rain on 24 November 2022. The city of Jeddah in Mecca Province recorded 179 mm of rain in…
Devastating Floods Have Left Over 27 Million Children at Risk, UN Says
The United Nations Children’s Fund UNICEF warns this year has brought overwhelming flooding to at least 27.7 million children in 27 countries worldwide. Children are among the most vulnerable victims…
Indonesia – Fatalities After Floods and Landslides in 8 Provinces
Days of heavy rain, floods and landslides have caused damage and fatalities on Java, Sumatra and the Lesser Sunda Islands in Indonesia. Disaster authorities report at least 11 people have…
Philippines – Deforestation Fuelled Storm Nalgae Floods and Landslides, Says President
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. of the Philippines said deforestation and the effects of climate change fuelled the flooding and landslides in Maguindanao following heavy rain from Tropical Storm Nalgae…
