Somalia – Floods Affect Over 60,000
Parts of northern Somalia and areas along the Juba and Shabelle River basins in Somalia and in the Ethiopian Highlands have experienced heavy rains following the start of the Deyr…
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Brazil Floods – Over 200,000 Affected in Santa Catarina and Rio Grande do Sul
The flood situation in southern Brazil continues and is now affecting over 200,000 people across the states of Rio Grande do Sul and Santa Catarina. Rio Grande do Sul The…
Egypt – Floods in Alexandria Leave at least 6 Dead
At least 6 people died in floods that struck Alexandria in Egypt early on Sunday 25 October 2015. Five of the victims were electrocuted by a fallen power cable, thought…
Texas Floods – Transport Hit as Rain Moves East
Parts of Texas saw as much as 12 inches of rain fall over the last 3 days. No casualties have been reported as a result of flooding which affected areas…
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…
Flood Rescues in Odessa as Texas and Oklahoma Brace for Days of Heavy Rain
The National Weather Service in the USA has issued warnings for prolonged heavy rainfall for parts of Texas and Oklahoma. Some neighbouring areas of Arkansas and Louisiana may also see…
Floods in Athens, Greece, Leave 1 Dead
One person died after floods hit Athens, Greece, yesterday, 22 October 2015. Heavy rainfall was also recorded in southern Italy, Macedonia, Albania, parts of Turkey and Tunisia. Local media in…
EU Study – River Floods in Europe to Affect Over 1 Million Per Year by 2080
According to a study by the Joint Research Centre (JRC) – European Commission’s in-house science service – river floods in Europe could directly affect more than half a million people…
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…
Floods Affect 1000s in Guatemala, Belize and Mexico
A system of low pressure has left parts of central America experiencing heavy rainfall and flooding since 15 or 16 October 2015. Over 500 people have been displaced by floods…
Ghana Launches Flood Disaster Risk Maps
New, extensive flood and drought disaster risk maps have been developed for Ghana. It is hoped the maps will aid better decision making before and during disasters, and allow Ghana’s…
Uruguay Floods Worsen as Yaguarón and Uruguay Rivers Overflow
Levels of the Uruguay and Yaguarón rivers have continued to rise in northern parts of Uruguay, forcing more people from their homes. Heavy rainfall from 14 October 2015 had increased…
Brazil Floods – 1,500 Displaced in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul
Heavy rainfall in Brazil has caused flooding in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, displacing over 1,000 people in Porto Alegre. Flooding in Uruguay was also reported and almost…
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…
Deadly Floods in Honduras – 7 Killed in Comayagua
At least 7 people have died in floods in Honduras since heavy rain began to fall on 17 October. Elsewhere in Central America, flooding has also been reported in Guatemala,…
