Three killed in heavy rains in southern Iran
At least 900 houses were destroyed in the past two days in Iran due to floods caused by heavy rainfall. TEHRAN, Iran (AA) – At least three people have been…
Asia
Floods in Asia
Thailand Tests Floating Homes in Region Grappling With Floods
AYUTTHAYA, Thailand, March 5 2015 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Nestled among hundreds of identical white and brown two-storey homes crammed in this neighbourhood for factory workers is a house with a…
Bangladesh to Expand SERVIR Satellite Flood Warning System
Bangladesh officials have announced plans to expand a satellite-based flood forecasting and warning. Bangladesh Water Development Board (BWDB) Flood Forecasting and Warning Center (FFWC) have used the Jason-2 based flood…
Building with Nature to Prevent Coastal Floods in Java, Indonesia
The Indonesian and Dutch governments have launched a comprehensive five-year project to enhance coastal safety and flood prevention along Java’s north coast in Indonesia. It aims to build stable coastlines…
Asian Countries Urged to Team Up on Storm Science
Regional cooperation could protect against floods and landslides. Climate models could be developed to predict the risk of river floods. Joint monitoring should focus more on slow-onset disasters. By Mike…
25 Killed in Severe Weather in Pakistan – 161 mm of Rain in Islamabad
A total of 25 deaths have been reported in Pakistan over the last 7 days as a result of recent severe weather. At least 15 of the deaths came after…
Floods Return to Jakarta
Parts of Jakarta, Indonesia, were once again under water on 28 February 2015, just 2 weeks after severe flooding forced thousands to evacuate their homes. Jakarta’s Disaster Mitigation Office (BPBD)…
More Than 200 Killed in Avalanches and Floods in Afghanistan
At least 100 more people have been reported dead in avalanches in northern Afghanistan, bringing the total death toll since Wednesday to at least 230, Anadolu Agency report. Afghanistan’s Natural…
UN Report: 2014 Asia and Pacific Region Floods Cost US$16 Billion
A recent report by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) says that river-basin floods in the region during 2014 incurred economic losses of…
5 Dead as Floods hit Northern Pakistan
Five people were killed and several others injured in rain-related incidents across North west Pakistan. By Aamir Latif KARACHI, Pakistan (AA) – Torrential rains and flash floods have hit northern…
Malaysia Floods – Kelantan Politician Calls for Better Monitoring of Land Clearances
The role played by deforestation and land clearances in the December floods in Malaysia is at last gaining some recognition from political quarters. Speaking on 22 February 2015, and reported…
More Rain in Malaysia and Indonesia – Serawak Floods Again
Heavy rains are affecting the state of Sarawak in eastern Malaysia once again. WMO report that around 82 mm of rain fell in 24 hours in Bintulu between 11 and…
Jakarta Floods Force 6,000 Evacuations
The 2015 Jakarta floods continue as more heavy rain falls on the Indonesian capital. The National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) of Indonesia confirmed earlier today that 5,986 people have been…
Indonesia Floods – Jakarta Under 80cm Flood Water
Flooding has been reported in at least 40 different locations in Jakarta, Indonesia, after torrential rain that began to fall early on Sunday 08 February 2015. Some areas were said…
Indonesia Floods – Over 50 Evacuated in Gorontalo Province
Over 80 homes were damaged by floods in Gorontalo Province in the north of the island of Sulawesi on the Minahassa Peninsula, Indonesia, on 6 February 2015. Indonesia’s National Disaster…
2 Dead, 5,000 Homes Damaged after Floods and Landslides in Indonesia
Heavy rainfall across Indonesia has caused flooding and landslides, resulting in the death of at least 2 people and damage to over 5,000 homes. Bali Floods and landslides killed two…
