India – At Least 30 Dead in Uttarakhand Floods
A period of heavy rain in the Indian state of Uttarakhand, has left at least 30 people dead and several houses destroyed or washed away, according to local media reports.…
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Indonesia – Rivers Overflow in East Java Affecting 50,000
Over 50,000 people have been affected by recent floods in East Java Province, Indonesia after heavy rainfall on 30 June. A period of heavy rain forced several rivers to overflow…
Pakistan – $200 million Flood Protection and Irrigation Project in Balochistan
The World Bank has approved a $200 million credit to strengthen Balochistan government’s initiative for community-based water management for irrigation in the Pakistan province. The initiative will involve both flood…
Shortage of Safe Land Blocks Sri Lanka Disaster Relocation Efforts
To move families out of risk zones, the government may resort to building high-rise housing, even in rural areas, reports Amantha Perera. GAMTHUNA, Sri Lanka, June 28 (Thomson Reuters Foundation)…
Bangladesh Declares Lightning Strikes a Disaster as Deaths Surge
DHAKA, June 22 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Bangladesh has seen a near-record number of deaths this year from a phenomenon that appears to be worsening with climate change: lightning strikes.…
EU Steps Up Assistance to Victims of Tropical Storm Roanu in Sri Lanka
The European Commission is providing a further € 500 000 (LKR 81 640 000) in humanitarian funding to Sri Lanka to bring emergency assistance to communities affected by Tropical Storm…
Indonesia Floods and Landslides – 4 Dead in Sulawesi, Death Toll Rises in Central Java
Further floods and landslides in Indonesia, this time in North Sulawesi, have left at least 4 people dead, 1 missing and around 40 houses destroyed. The disaster in North Sulawesi…
Thailand – Bangkok Streets Flooded After 200mm of Rain
Wide areas of Bangkok, Thailand, were flooded on 21 June after a period of heavy rain across the city. The flooding brought traffic to a standstill forced some schools and…
Japan – Deadly Floods and Landslides in South After 180 mm of Rain in 2 Hours
Floods and landslides triggered by torrential rain have left at least 2 people dead and several missing in Kumamoto Prefecture, southern Japan. One man died in a landslides in Kamiamakusa…
Cyclone Roanu Exposed Sri Lankan Disaster Response Gaps
ICTs can help disaster response, so long as they are fully integrated into overall systems, says Nalaka Gunawardene, writes Nalaka Gunawardene for SciDevNet. When hazards turn into disasters, they challenge…
Indonesia – Floods and Landslides in Central Java Leave 43 Dead, 19 Missing
At least 16 districts in Indonesia’s Central Java Province were affected by floods and landslides after a period of heavy rain between 17 and 18 June, 2016. Disaster management officials…
Sri Lanka’s Investment in Disaster Risk Insurance Gives Fast Payoff
COLOMBO, June 13 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – On 01 April 2016, the Sri Lankan government paid 300 million rupees ($2 million) as a premium to buy its first national natural…
Myanmar – 14 Dead, 26,000 Affected After Monsoon Rain Causes Flooding in 5 Regions
The UN in Myanmar say that heavy monsoon rains since the beginning of June have caused flooding in several states and regions of the country, affecting at least 26,000 people.…
China – 15 Dead, 10 Missing as Floods Continue in South
Update (20 June 2016): Severe weather, including heavy rain, strong winds and hail, has continued to affect southern China, causing more damage and casualties. Ministry of Civil Affairs say that…
China – Hail, Storms and Floods Leave 2 Dead and 7 Missing
Heavy rainfall and floods since 09 June 2016 have affected southern parts of China, leaving 1 dead and 5 missing, destroying 1,100 homes and forcing 16,000 to evacuate. Ganzhou in…
Bangladesh – Vital Support to Improve Weather Forecasting and Education
The Weather and Climate Services Regional Project in Bangladesh aims to strengthen hydro-meteorological monitoring and forecasting and improve early warning systems, vital in a country where flooding is so prevalent.…
