Kenya – More Than 100 Dead As Floods and Landslides Continue
As many as 164 people have lost their lives in floods and landslides in Kenya since April, a government minister has said. The flood situation continues to worsen, with as…
Author: FloodList News
Indonesia – 12,000 Affected By Floods and Landslides in Sumatra
Heavy rainfall since late April has caused flooding and landslides on the island of Sumatra, Indonesia, damaging homes and livelihoods and affecting over 12,000 people. Flooding was also reported in…
Indonesia – Thousands Hit by Floods in Bandung, West Java
Disaster authorities in Indonesia have reported flooding in Bandung Regency, West Java, a region blighted by flooding over the last few months. Recent heavy rainfall triggered flooding on 30 April,…
Uganda – Floods Affect Thousands in Western and Northern Regions
Local media in Uganda report that thousands of people have been affected by flash flooding and landslides in Western and Northern Regions after heavy rainfall from around 01 May. Western…
Rwanda – Heavy Rain Leaves 8 Dead, Homes Destroyed
The Ministry of Emergency Situations (MINEMA) in Rwanda reports that heavy rain fell across the country from 01 May causing severe damages. As of 03 May 8 people had died,…
Kyrgyzstan – Homes Damaged After Flash Floods and Mudflows in South
The Ministry of Emergency Situations in Kyrgyzstan reported flash flooding and mudflows in parts of Leilek district in Batken Region in the south of the country on 02 May 2020.…
Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan – Thousands Evacuate After Dam Fails
Over 70,000 people have evacuated their homes in border areas of Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan after a reservoir dam failed. The Syr Darya river, which runs near the border between the…
Yemen – 150,000 Affected by Heavy Rain and Floods Since Mid-April
UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reports that almost 150,000 people have been affected by flooding and heavy rain in Yemen since mid-April. Flooding has damaged roads,…
Indonesia – Homes Damaged by Flooding in Aceh and Central Kalimantan
Heavy rain has continued to fall in parts of Indonesia, causing major flooding in Aceh and Central Kalimantan provinces over the last 2 days. Minor flood events were also reported…
Fiji – Floods Hit Central Division After Heavy Rainfall
Fiji’s National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) has reported flooding and landslides in the country following heavy rain over the last 2 days. The Fiji Meteorological Service said the heavy rain…
Laos – 3 Dead, 4 missing After Flash Floods in North
At least 3 people have died and 4 are missing after flash floods in northern Laos. Local media report that flooding struck in Xiengngeun district of Luang Prabang province early…
Malaysia – Communities Cut Off After Floods and Landslides in Sarawak
Update, 03 May 2020: On 02 May media reported 600 people cut off by floods in Baram district, Sarawak. Original report, 29 April 2020: Flooding and landslides affected around 2,000…
Somalia – Deadly Flash Floods in North East
Heavy rain has affected wide areas of Somalia since 20 April, causing rivers to rise and flash flooding. According to reports from the United Nations, tens of thousands of people…
Ethiopia – Deadly Flash Floods in Dire Dawa
Deadly flash flooding has struck in eastern Ethiopia, with flooding also reported in southern areas. Flash flooding has affected parts of neighbouring Somalia over the last few days. Authorities warn…
Colombia – Heavy Rain Causes Deadly Landslide in Cauca
At least 3 people have died in a landslide in Cauca Department, Colombia. A landslide caused by heavy rain struck in the municipality of Argelia in southern Cauca early on…
Chad – Floods in South Destroy Shelters in Displacement Camps
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) reports that heavy rain and floods in Moyen-Chari Province, Chad, damaged or destroyed shelters in displacement camps on 21 April, 2020. IOM said: “Following…
