USA – Deadly Flash Floods in Wisconsin
Officials in St. Croix County in western Wisconsin declared a state of emergency on 29 June after major flash flooding. In a statement, county officials said: “On June 28 and…
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Malaysia – Over 1,000 Displaced by Floods in Sabah State
Update, Sarawak State, Malaysia, 01 July 2020: More flooding has affected parts of East Malaysia after heavy rain in the state of Sarawak. Local media report around 1,000 people are…
Poland – Hundreds Evacuate After Floods in South East
Update, 30 June 2020: Further severe weather including storms and heavy rain affected parts of Poland on 29 June. IMGW report that several locations recorded more than 50mm of rain…
India – Almost 30,000 Displaced by Assam Floods
Recent flooding in Assam, north eastern India, has worsened, with disaster authorities reporting that over 900,000 people are now affected. This is the second wave of flooding in the state,…
China – More Deadly Floods in Sichuan
More flooding has affected parts of Sichuan province, southwestern China, leaving over 20 people dead or missing. Flooding struck in Sichuan’s Mianning county in Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture after storms…
Nigeria – Buildings Damaged After Flash Floods in Ikorodu, Lagos
Dozens of buildings have been damaged after more flash flooding in Lagos State, Nigeria. Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) reported that teams responded to distress calls in flooding in…
Cote D’Ivoire – More Deadly Floods in Abidjan After 240mm of Rain in a Few Hours
At least 5 people have died and one is missing after flash flooding in Abidjan District, Cote D’Ivoire (Ivory Coast), 25 June 2020 after 240mm of rain fell in a…
China – Flooding Worsens in Guizhou and Chongqing
The flood situation has worsened in Guizhou Province, southwest China, with 74,000 people now affected in 12 counties or cities, including Tongzi and Huishui Counties, Zunyi, Tongren and Qiandongnan. Three…
Uruguay – Hundreds Evacuate After Storms and Flash Floods
Heavy rain 22 to 24 June caused flash floods, cutting roads and prompting evacuations in Uruguay. Strong winds have downed power lines leaving hundreds without electricity. According to disaster authorities,…
Ukraine – 3 Dead After Severe Flooding in Western Regions
Overflowing rivers have caused severe damage in parts of western Ukraine after heavy rain over the last few days. According to a statement from the country’s Interior Ministry, flooding has…
Turkey – Deadly Flash Floods in Istanbul
At least one people was killed and eight others injured after severe weather in Istanbul, Turkey on 23 June 2020. Torrential rain caused flash flooding in the city, inundating streets…
Mongolia – 2 Dead, Hundreds of Homes Damaged After Floods in Tuv and Govisümber Provinces
Emergency authorities in Mongolia report that 2 people have died and hundreds of homes were damaged or destroyed after floods in central areas of the country. According to the country’s…
Serbia – State of Emergency After Floods Prompt Evacuations
Emergency officials in Serbia have declared an emergency after days of heavy rain caused widespread damage as rivers overflowed. The Interior Ministry said in a statement: “A state of emergency…
Bolivia – Torrential Rain Floods Santa Cruz
Hours of heavy rain from 21 June caused flooding in Santa Cruz City, Bolivia. Interim mayor Angelica Sosa declared an emergency after heavy rain caused flooding in 62 neighbourhoods across…
Nicaragua – 3 Dead After Heavy Rain Triggers Chinandega Mine Collapse
Three people died when heavy rain caused a gold mine to collapse in north west Nicaragua. The heavy rain triggered a landslide onto the Rincón de García mine in Villanueva,…
Romania – 1 Missing After Heavy Rain and Floods
Emergency authorities in Romania report that one person is missing after being swept away by flood waters in Dimitrie Cantemir, Vaslui County on 22 June. The General Inspectorate for Emergency…
