India – 1 Dead, Several Reported Missing After Floods in Maharashtra
At least one person has died and many more reported missing after heavy rain caused flash floods in parts of Maharashtra state in India. Meanwhile in the north of the…
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Floods in Asia
Thailand – Flooding Affects Thousands in Central Provinces
Disaster authorities in Thailand report that heavy rainfall and flooding has affected 10 provinces over the last few days, affecting over 320,000 people mostly in central areas of the country.…
Indonesia – Floods in Sulawesi Affect Over 60,000
Widespread flooding has affected over 60,000 people across 4 regencies of South Sulawesi, Indonesia, after heavy rainfall over the last few days. Indonesia’s disaster agency Badan Nasional Penanggulangan Bencana (BNPB)…
Indonesia – 5 Killed in North Sumatra Landslides and Mudflows
Five people lost their lives after heavy rain caused landslides and mudflows in North Sumatra Province of Indonesia. Two landslides struck in areas of Kabanjahe District in Karo Regency late…
India – Over 250,000 People Affected Across 700 Villages as Floods Worsen in Assam
Disaster management authorities in the state of Assam, northeastern India, report that flooding has worsened over the last few days with 16 of the state’s 34 districts now affected. Rovers…
Myanmar – 11 Killed in Landslide in Mandalay Region
A landslide struck in the Mandalay Region of Myanmar on 24 August 2021 burying 4 homes in Mogok Township. Fourteen people were buried under the collapsed houses. Teams of search…
Cambodia – One Killed in Sihanoukville Flash Floods
One person was killed after hours of torrential rain caused flash flooding in the coastal city of Sihanoukville in southern Cambodia. On 24 August, Cambodia’s Ministry of Water Resources and…
South Korea – Typhoon Omais Dumps 98mm of Rain in 1 Hour
Typhoon Omais made landfall in South Korea late on 23 August 2021. Heavy rain flooded roads, railways and homes and threatened landslides which prompted some evacuations but there were no…
Singapore – Roads Swamped, Cars Stranded After 114mm of Rain
Over 100 mm of rain fell in a few hours in Singapore on 20 August 2021, flooding dozens of roads and causing severe disruption to traffic. According to Meteorological Service…
Malaysia – 4 Dead, 2 Missing After Flash Floods in Kedah
At least 4 people have died and 2 are still missing after powerful flash floods and landslides swept down the steep hillsides of Gunung Jerai in the Yan District of…
Sri Lanka – Floods in Central Provinces Displace 1,500
Sri Lanka‘s Disaster Management Centre (DMC) reports that heavy rain and flash flooding damaged homes and displaced over 1,500 people in the districts of Kandy and Kegalle. In Kandy, areas…
India – 20,000 Affected by Floods in 5 Districts of Assam State
Flooding has affected over 20,000 people across 5 districts of Assam, northeastern India over the last few days. According to the latest report from Assam State Disaster Management Agency (ASDMA),…
Turkey – 77 Dead, 34 Still Missing in Floods
A week after flooding struck, rescue workers in Turkey are continuing their search for people missing in the northwestern Black Sea provinces of Kastamonu, Sinop and Bartın. Flooding began after…
India – 12 Dead, Thousands Displaced by Floods in Bihar
Officials in the state of Bihar in eastern India report flooding in 15 districts has affected 2.7 million people. The Ganges River is at record levels in Bhagalpur and Patna…
Japan – Dozens Rescued From Floods, 3 Killed in Mudslide after More Heavy Rain
Three people died and dozens were rescued after torrential rain in Japan caused further flooding and mudslides on 15 August 2021. Heavy rain has been falling in the country since…
Turkey – Death Toll Reaches 59 in Black Sea Region Floods
The death toll from the catastrophic floods in the Black Sea Region of Turkey has reached 59 according to disaster authorities in the country. Torrential rain of more than 300mm…
