United Arab Emirates – Hundreds Rescued From Floods in Ras Al Khaimah
Police and emergency services rescued hundreds of people during a storm 13 to 14 April, 2019, which caused major flash flooding in Ras Al Khaimah, the northernmost emirate of the…
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China – Storm Causes Deadly Floods in South
Chinese news agency Xinhua reports that heavy rain from late on 11 April, 2019 caused severe flooding in the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen. According to WMO figures, Shenzhen recorded…
Pakistan – Deadly Storms Hits Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province
The Provincial Disaster Authority in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province (PDMA-KP), Pakistan, reported on 09 April, 2019, that strong winds and heavy rain have affected the districts of Peshawar, Mardan, Swabi, Kohat…
Iraq and Syria – Flooding Hits Syria Refugee Camps, Displaces Thousands Near Tigris River in Iraq
With the death toll still mounting from flash flooding in Afghanistan and Iran, the UN and relief agencies report that flooding has also affected thousands across parts of Iraq and…
Afghanistan and Iran – Deadly Flash Floods Strike Again
Parts of Afghanistan and Iran have once again been devastated by flash flooding and torrential rain. Over 80 people have now died in floods in the two countries since mid-March.…
Pakistan – Deadly Landslide in Balochistan Province
Days of heavy rain in Pakistan’s Balochistan Province caused a landslide on 24 March, 2019, killing at least 6 people. According to local media reports, the landslide struck in Harnai.…
Iran – Deadly Flash Floods Hit Shiraz
At least 19 people have died in flash floods that struck the southern city of Shiraz, Fars Province, Iran on 25 March, 2019. The disaster comes days after 50,000 people…
Afghanistan and Iran – Further Floods Leave 13 Dead, Thousands Affected
Further flooding has affected parts of Afghanistan and Iran over the last week. Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) reports it has provided relief and assistance to around 50,000 people affected…
Indonesia – Deadly Floods and Landslides in Yogyakarta Region
At least 5 people have died in Indonesia’s Yogyakarta Region after heavy rain over the last few days triggered flash floods and landslides. The local Disaster Mitigation Agency (BPBD) said…
Indonesia – More Than 50 Killed in Flash Floods in Papua Province
Indonesia’s disaster management agency BNPB reports that at least 50 people have died in flash floods in Papua Province. In a statement of 17 March, 2019, BNPB spokesman Sutopo Purwo…
Indonesia – Flooding and Landslides Leave 3 Dead, Thousands Affected
At least 3 people have died and six more are missing after torrential rain and severe flooding in parts of Indonesia since 06 March, 2019. Flores Island Heavy rain in…
Afghanistan, Pakistan and Iran – Dozens Feared Dead After Devastating Flash Floods
Heavy rain has caused flash flooding and landslides in areas of Iran, Pakistan and Afghanistan over the last few days. Parts of Kandahar Province in Afghanistan recorded around half its…
Israel and Jordan – Evacuations and Rescues After Heavy Rain Triggers Flooding
Heavy rain in Israel and Jordan has caused flooding in areas around the cities of Jerusalem and Amman. Both cities recorded over one month’s worth of rain in 24 hours.…
Pakistan – Deadly Flash Floods Hit 3 Provinces
Heavy rain has brought flash flooding to several provinces of Pakistan over the last few days, with local media reporting over 25 fatalities. The provincial government of Balochistan has declared…
Indonesia – Deadly Floods After Dam Breaks in West Java
As many as 4 people have died in flooding in West Java, Indonesia, after heavy rain that began 07 February, 2019. A disaster agency spokesperson said that the overflowing Cinambo…
Saudi Arabia – 2 Dead, 100 Rescued After Floods in Madinah Region
Further severe flooding has affected parts of Saudi Arabia, displacing around 100 people and leaving 2 dead. Saudi Civil Defence report flooding in Madinah Region from 08 February, 2019. Around…
