Chongqing Floods Continue – Over 40 Killed
The flooding has continued in south western China since our report of 02 September here. On Saturday 06 September, China’s Civil Affairs Ministry said that 44 people have been killed…
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Pakistan Needs Political Will in Face of Climate Threats – Experts
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Pakistan’s vulnerability to climate change is being made worse by poor governance and the degradation of its natural resources, jeopardising the food security, health…
Massive Rainfall Brings Deadly Floods to Pakistan
The monsoonal low across northern India and Pakistan has produced extreme amounts of rainfall over the last 48 hours, causing deadly floods in both countries. Pakistan’s Meteorological department said that…
Jammu Kashmir Floods Continue
The flood situation in Jammu and Kashmir continues after 3 days of heavy rain fell in the region. Rescue teams are working to help move those in vulnerable areas to…
Deadly Flash Floods Strike in Jammu Kashmir
Local reports say that at least six people have been killed in flash flooding since yesterday, 02 September 2014, in the northern Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. Five of…
1 Killed, 4,000 Evacuated After Floods in Southern Philippines
Over 6,000 families have been affected an 1 person killed in recent flooding in Cotabato and Maguindanao provinces in the Philippines. The worst of the flooding occurred between 29 and…
Chi River Overflows in Chaiyaphum Province, Thailand
Thailand’s National News Bureau are reporting that heavy rainfall in north eastern Thailand has caused the Chi River to overflow, inundating over 300 nearby houses. The flooding has forced those…
11 Killed in Chongqing Floods, China
Several days of heavy rain in south west China has caused flooding and landslides which have left at least 11 people dead and 27 still missing. One of the worst…
Bangladesh Floods Test Disaster Response Improvements
DHAKA, 2 September 2014 (IRIN) – Floods triggered by two weeks of intense rain have affected two million people in northern Bangladesh and left up to half a million homeless.…
Thailand – 6 Dead after Widespread Flooding
Thailand’s Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) reported on Monday 01 September 2014 that at least 17 provinces have been affected by recent flooding. Six people have been killed…
Red Cross Launches Appeal for Nepal Flood Victims
The devastating landslide that struck in Sindhupalchowk, Nepal on 01 August 2014 was soon followed by severe flooding across western parts of the country. Over 200,000 people have been affected…
Floods in 20 Bangladesh Districts after Rivers Overflow
Heavy monsoon rainfall in Bangladesh and river catchment areas have pushed levels of several of the country’s major rivers. In some areas the Jamuna river is 65 cm above danger…
Nuclear Power Plant Shut Down after Floods in South Korea
The weather system that caused severe floods in Japan last week has also left parts of South Korea experiencing huge amounts of rainfall and flooding. At least 5 people have…
Bihar Floods Continue – 33,000 in Relief camps
According to the latest figures from Bihar’s Disaster Management Department, 24 August 2014, the current flood situation has now left 33,200 people displaced and living in 146 relief camps set…
Nearly 100,000 in Relief Camps after Assam Floods
Assam’s State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) said on Saturday 23 August 2014 that nearly 100,000 people are currently living in relief camps after being displaced by flooding in the state.…
Floods in Fukuoka, Japan after 11cm Rain in 1 Hour
Torrential rainfall has caused flooding and landslides once again in Japan. This time in the southern prefecture of Fukuoka, and across parts of the island of Kyushu. Local media reported…
