Vietnam – Damaging Storms Hit Northern Provinces
At least 3 people have lost their lives after severe storms in Vietnam from 22 April, 2020. The storms brought strong winds, lightning and heavy rainfall, mostly affecting the northern…
Asia
Floods in Asia
Flood Prevention Could Bring ‘Huge’ Payoff as Global Risks Rise
LONDON, April 23 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Asia faces surging threats from coastal and river flooding as climate change brings more intense rainfall and rising seas – but investing now…
Indonesia – 4 Dead, 3 Missing After Floods in West Java and Central Kalimantan
Disaster authorities in Indonesia report that 3 people have died in recent flooding in West Java and Central Kalimantan Provinces. Indonesian National Board for Disaster Management (BNPB) said flooding hit…
Yemen – More Devastating Flash Floods in Aden After 125mm of Rain
The port city of Aden, Yemen, was hit by devastating flash floods after torrential rain on 21 April. According to Yemen Meteorological Services, as much as 125mm of rain fell…
Virus-Hit Asian Nations Brace for Double Disasters as Extreme Weather Looms
Countries from India to the Philippines, already struggling with the coronavirus pandemic, are likely to also battle weather-related crises, from heat waves to cyclones, in coming months, disaster experts warned…
Iran – 7 Dead, Thousands Rescued as Floods Hit 18 Provinces
UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reports that 18 provinces in Iran are currently experiencing floods, with 7 fatalities and 2,534 people rescued and over 300 displaced…
Yemen – Thousands Affected by Floods in Ma’rib, IDP Camps Severely Damaged
Humanitarian agencies and local government report that flooding has affected thousands of people in Ma’rib Governorate, Yemen, including in areas of the capital, Marib City, and several camps for Internally…
Pakistan and Afghanistan – More Fatalities After Heavy Rain and Floods
More heavy rain has caused buildings to collapse, landslides and flash floods in Pakistan‘s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, where at least 5 people have died as a result. Heavy rain has…
Yemen – Flash Floods Hit Sana’a
Flash floods were reported in Sana’a, Yemen, after heavy rain on 13 April, 2020. Saba news agency said 2 people died after being swept away by floods in the al-Sabeen…
Iran – Deadly Floods in North and Central Provinces
Several people have reportedly died and hundreds have been affected after more flooding in Iran. Wide areas of the country are still recovering from flooding in March. The Iranian Red…
Indonesia – Thousands Affected by Floods in Lamongan, East Java
Thousands of people have been affected by floods in Lamongan Regency of East Java, Indonesia, since 09 April. Around 7,500 houses have been flooded, directly affecting over 25,000 people across…
Papua New Guinea – Deadly Landslide in Chimbu Province
At least 10 people have died after more heavy rain caused damage and destruction in Papua New Guinea. Local media in Papua New Guinea report that heavy rain triggered landslides…
Papua New Guinea – Thousands Affected by Floods in Gulf Province
More flooding has been reported in Papua New Guinea, this time in Gulf Province. Governor of Gulf Province, Chris Haiveta, quoted by local media, said that as many as 60,000…
Indonesia – At least 3 Dead, 2 Missing After Floods and Landslides in 3 Provinces
Heavy rain triggered landslides and flooding in 3 provinces of Indonesia – South Sulawesi, East Kalimantan and West Sumatra – over the weekend 04 to 05 April, 2020. Disaster authorities…
(Updated) Papua New Guinea – Floods Hit Morobe Province
Update 06 April 2020: Local media in Papua New Guinea reported on 06 April that nearly 500 homes were damaged or destroyed by flooding from the Zokozoi River in the…
Indonesia – 1 Dead, 50,000 Affected After More Floods in Bandung
Disaster authorities in Indonesia report further flooding in Bandung Regency, West Java Province. This is the second major flood event in the regency in the last 10 days. Bandung was…
