India – Torrential Rain Causes Deadly Flooding in Tamil Nadu
The Northeast Monsoon brought heavy rain to parts of the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, including the state capital Chennai, from 30 October, 2017. Some street flooding was reported…
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Thailand – 17 Provinces Still Affected After Three Weeks of Flooding
Flooding in Thailand that began around 10 October has continued in several provinces. As of 30 October, as many as 17 provinces were still affected by flooding according to Thailand’s…
From Bhutan to Cambodia, Early Warning Saves Lives in Floods
“With extreme weather events becoming more frequent and erratic, access to real-time, accurate information can help build resilience among vulnerable communities” PHNOM PENH, Oct 25 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Floods…
India’s Water-Logged Farmers Try Out Revamped Flood Insurance
Insurance policies for farmers could stem losses – but getting them right has proved tricky in India. MADHURPATTI, India, Oct 24 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – When heavy rains swept through…
Japan – Evacuations as Typhoon Lan Causes Floods and Landslides
Typhoon Lan made landfall in Japan over Shizuoka Prefecture late on 22 October, 2017. Parts of the country recorded wind gusts of up to 198km/h, according to Japan’s Meteorological Agency…
Using Satellite Data to Respond to Environmental Disasters in Malaysia, Ethiopia and Kenya
The challenge of providing a rapid response to environmental disasters as varied as flooding, drought, illegal logging and oil spills is the focus of two new projects in which the…
Pakistan – Karachi Confronts Rising Flood Risk
A new plan aims to take a hard look at two big problems: Uncollected trash clogging sewers and construction on drainage systems. KARACHI, Pakistan, Oct 18 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) –…
Philippines – 12,000 Displaced by Floods in Zamboanga
Heavy rain, strong winds and storm surge have caused flooding in areas around Zamboanga, Mindanao, Philippines. Zamboanga City mayor, Beng Climaco, said that at least one person has died. Over…
Vietnam – Over 70 Killed in Floods, Further Warnings as Cyclone Khanun Approaches
The death toll from recent flooding and landslides in Vietnam now stands at 72, the country’s disaster prevention agency reported yesterday, 15 October, 2017. Parts of Thailand have also seen…
Vietnam – Dozens Killed as Tropical Depression Causes Floods and Landslides
Torrential rain brought by a tropical depression has caused landslides and floods in northern and central Vietnam, leaving 37 people dead, 40 missing and 21 injured. The fatalities occurred in…
China – 23 Dead, 5,000 Homes Destroyed After Days of Heavy Rain
China’s Ministry of Civil Affairs (MCA) reported earlier this week that 6 provinces of the country have been affected by storms and severe weather since 01 October. Flooding, landslides and…
China – 8 Dead, 4 Missing After Floods in Hubei, Chongqing and Shaanxi
Chinese civil defence authorities say that at least 8 people have died in floods and heavy rainfall in central areas of the country over the last few days. According to…
Philippines – Flash Floods Destroy Dozens of Homes in Western Visayas
An area of low pressure across central Philippines brought heavy rain and flash flooding to parts of Western Visayas Region. The city of Bacolod in Negros Occidental province was the…
India – Green Mini-Grids Support Disaster Relief During Bihar Floods
Decentralised solar mini-grids ensured that relief and rescue operations were not hampered during the Bihar floods, in addition to providing a regular and reliable source of electricity to power-starved villages,…
Typhoon Doksuri – Death Toll Rises in Vietnam, Flooding Hits Northern Thailand
Disaster officials in Vietnam say that 9 people have died, 4 are still missing and 112 injured after Typhoon Doksuri made landfall on 15 September, 2017. Doksuri has since weakened…
Japan – Typhoon Talim Causes Flooding and Landslides, Oita Sees 180mm Rain in 5 Hours
Typhoon Talim made landfall over the western coast of Kagoshima prefecture, Kyushu island, Japan, on 17 September with winds of up to 162km per hour. It then continued moving over…
