3 Killed in Flash Floods in Amman, Jordan
A short downpour of heavy rain caused flash flooding in the Jordan capital, Amman, earlier today, 05 November 2015. PETRA, the Jordan News Agency, described the downpour as “a heavy…
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Yemen – Storm Chapala Leaves 3 Dead, 35 Injured and 40,000 Displaced
Tropical Cyclone Chapala has been affecting southern Yemen with heavy rainfall, strong winds, storm surge and high waves. The latest assessments say that as many as 40,000 people have been…
Deadly Floods and Storms Hit Iran, Iraq and Saudi Arabia
Severe weather, including thunderstorms, hail storms, heavy rains and floods over the last 3 days has affected parts of the Middle East. As many as 19 people are reported to…
Philippines – EU Aid for victims of Typhoon Koppu
In response to Typhoon Koppu that hit the Philippines on 18 October 2015, the European Commission is providing €124 000 in humanitarian funding to assist the most affected populations. This…
Afghanistan – New Flood Protection Walls in Nangarhar and Kunar Provinces
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) inaugurated flood protection walls in two provinces of Afghanistan this month. The walls will protect the homes and livelihoods of hundreds of families in…
In Tajikistan, Disaster Risk Reduction Begins in Schools
Weather-related disasters are increasing in strength and magnitude worldwide. Yet, if people and communities prepare for emergencies, they can reduce risk and damage, and save lives. In a small village…
UN Report – Floods in Myanmar had Devastating Impact on Agriculture
The floods that struck in July and August this year in Myanmar had a devastating impact on agricultural livelihoods and food security, according to a joint Government-United Nations report released…
Philippines Floods – Storm Koppu Death Toll Rises (Updated)
Update, 22 October 2015: As of 22 October 2015, The Philippines National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported that over 1 million people have been affected and over…
Philippines Floods – At Least 12 Killed as Storm Koppu Brings Torrential Rain
At least 12 people have died in the Philippines after Tropical Cyclone Koppu brought heavy rainfall, strong winds, storm surge of up to 1.5 metres along its path. Much of…
Floods Kill 7 People in Northern Oman
North Oman saw heavy rain during the period 14 to 17 October. The heavy rains caused flash floods in several areas including Nizwa, Ras Al Hadd and Bahla. Oman Civil…
Drones to Monitor Floods in Malaysia
Malaysia is to introduce the use of unmanned aircraft systems to monitor the extent of floods and other disasters. Late last year and early this year the country experienced massive…
Sri Lanka – Landslides and Floods in Central Province Leave 7 Dead
At least 7 people have died in a landslide triggered by torrential rain in Sri Lanka’s central hill. Three people have been injured in the incident. Sri Lanka’s Disaster Management…
Iran Floods – At Least 10 Killed in Tehran and Hormozgan Provinces
Iran state television is reporting that at least 10 people have died in flash floods in the provinces of Tehran in the north and Hormozgan in the south. Six of…
Japan Floods – 7 Dead, 15 Still Missing, 17,000 Homes Flooded
In a report from Japan’s disaster management agency, Fire and Disaster Management Agency (FDMA), earlier today, Monday 14 September 2015, it was confirmed that the number of those killed in…
Updated: Japan Floods – 50cm of Rain in 2 Days – 3 Dead, Dozens Missing
Update 11 September 2015: Local media, police and disaster management authorities in Japan are reporting that several people have died and many more are missing after torrential rain, raging floods…
At Least 2 Dead, 5 Missing, after Floods and Landslides in Vietnam and Laos
At least 2 people died and 5 are missing after floods and landslides in Laos and Vietnam after severe weather, including strong winds and heavy rainfall since Monday 07 September,…
