More Evacuated in Malaysia Floods
The floods in Malaysia now affect 4 states. Over 50,000 people have now been evacuated from their homes and are staying in relief centres. Rain is still forecast for much…
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Malaysia Floods Update
Floods in Malaysia, which at first only affected Pahang and Johor states, have now spread to a wider area, including Terengganu, and since yesterday, Kelantan. Numbers evacuated so far: Kelantan…
Floods Worsen in Malaysia
The start of the northeast monsoon in Malaysia has left areas in Pahang, Johor and Terengganu suffering from severe flooding. Pahang As reported by FloodList yesterday, the area of Rompin…
Floods in Pahang and Sarwak, Malaysia
There have been 2 reports of recent flooding in Malaysia. On 26 November, there were flash floods in Kampung Long Busang in Sarawak, affecting an estimated 513 people from around…
Nine Dead After Floods and Landslide in Indonesia
Heavy rains and floods caused a landslide that killed 9 people, including four children, in Indonesia on Saturday 30 November 2013. The disaster occurred in Brastagi district, Karo Regency, North…
Ho Chi Minh High Tide
Yet again, residents of Ho Chi Minh City are facing severe flooding as a result of an unusually high tide of the Saigon River. Just a few weeks ago, FloodList…
Flood Warning for Southern Thailand
Thailand’s Meteorological Department warned yesterday that southern provinces face the possibility of flash floods over the next few days. The Meteorological Centre for the Southeastern region of Thailand said that…
Riyadh Flood Defence Plan
In the aftermath of the recent flooding in Riyadh in mid November where several people died, the Arriyadh Development Authority (ADA) have announced a three year plan to develop better…
Southern Thailand – More Rain to Come
A few days ago we reported on the floods currently affecting southern Thailand. Areas of the south have seen heavy rainfall for some time, with as much as 250mm over…
Tropical Cyclone Lehar, India
Battered by Phailin, grazed by Helen, Andhra Pradesh now is now bracing itself for yet another tropical cyclone. Lehar is expected to make landfall near Machillipatnam, Andhra Pradesh, in the…
Typhoon Haiyan Facts and Figures
Although the full extent of the damage is still being assessed, the Philippines Government today announced some updated figures regarding the impact of Haiyan (known locally as Yolanda). 5,500 dead…
Flash Floods in Izmir, Turkey
Heavy rainfall and strong winds which began around early on Monday 25 November, triggered flash floods in the province of Izmir, in the Aegean region of Turkey. The rain first…
Flooding hits Southern Thailand
Following several days of heavy rains, floods have struck in southern Thailand. Eight districts in the Songkhla province have been declared disaster zones after floodwaters wrecked homes, cars and fields.…
Haiyan: The Legacy Of A Supertyphoon
Supertyphoon Haiyan, known as “Yolanda” in the Philippines, has been classified the most powerful typhoon to make landfall in 2013. Haiyan hit Guiuan, on the Philippine island of Samar, at…
Cyclone Helen Update
The tropical cyclone that made landfall in Andhra Pradesh last week, Friday 22 November, has killed as many as 10 people in the state, affecting as many as 100,000 people.…
Cyclone Helen Makes Landfall
As predicted by India Meteorological Department, Cyclone Helen made landfall today near the city of Machilipatnam in Andhra Pradesh at around 13:30 local time. So far the storm has affected…
