Somalia – Homes Destroyed as Tropical Cyclone Pawan
Tropical Cyclone Pawan made landfall in Puntland State of Somalia on 07 December, 2019. Heavy rain and wind gusts of 80 km/h were reported. Somalia’s Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and…
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Uganda – At Least 16 Killed in Floods and Landslides in Western Region
At least 16 people have died and others are missing after flash flooding and landslides in mountainous areas of Bundibugyo district, Western Uganda on 07 December. Government officials said 12…
Thailand – 60,000 Affected by Floods in Narathiwat Province
Disaster authorities in Thailand report that almost 60,000 people were affected by recent flooding in Narathiwat Province. Flooding began in Narathiwat around 30 November, 2019 and continued for several days.…
New Zealand – Flooding Prompts State of Emergency in Canterbury Region
A local state of emergency has been declared in the Timaru District in Canterbury Region, New Zealand, due to the flooding in the Rangitata area. Timaru Distrct Council warned that…
Namibia – 1 Dead After Flash Floods in Northern and Central Areas
Heavy rain in south western Africa has now affected parts of Namibia. Several areas recorded daily totals over 60mm of rain, more than the monthly average in some cases. Previously…
Eastern Africa – Over 2.8 Million Affected by Floods Says UN
Flooding in Eastern Africa has now affected over 2.8 million, according to a report by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). Unusually heavy rain since…
Burundi – Heavy Rain Triggers Deadly Landslides in Cibitoke Province
At least 26 people have died and more are missing after heavy rain triggered landslides Cibitoke province, northwestern Burundi. Burundi’s Ministry of Public Safety and Disaster Management said in a…
USA – Atmospheric River Storms Create $1 Billion-a-Year Flood Damage
Atmospheric rivers pose a $1 billion-a-year flood risk in the West, according to a new study. Researchers at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California San Diego and…
Uganda – Deadly Floods and Landslides in Eastern Region (Updated)
Update, 05 December 2019: The Uganda Red Cross reports that 4 deaths have been confirmed in the landslides in Bududa district. One further death was reported as a result of…
Angola – Homes Destroyed and Families Displaced After Heavy Rain in South
Homes have been damaged and families displaced after heavy rain in Cunene Province in southern Angola. Angola Press News Agency said that hours of rain on 03 December caused flooding…
Spain – Flash Floods in Murcia After 120mm of Rain in 24 Hours
A storm in southern Spain has caused flash flooding in parts of Murcia Region, prompting high water rescues and some evacuations. Emergency services in Murcia said they received 534 calls…
Philippines – Typhoon Kammuri Leaves Trail of Destruction
Typhoon Kammuri (known locally as Tisoy) has left a trail of destruction after making landfall in the Philippines several times between 02 and 03 December. Wind gusts of over 200…
India – 27 Dead in Tamil Nadu After Days of Heavy Rain
Days of heavy rain have caused havoc in parts of South India, claiming the lives of at least 27 people. The worst affected areas are in the state of Tamil…
France – More Deadly Floods in South After 109mm of rain in 3 Hours
Heavy rain has once again caused deadly flooding in southern France. This follows the devastating floods in the region a week ago where at least 5 people died. The Var…
Malaysia – 2 Dead, 15,000 Displaced as Floods Worsen in Kelantan and Terengganu
At least 2 people have died and over 15,000 people are now displaced after flooding has worsened in the states of Kelantan and Terengganu in Malaysia over the last 24…
NASA Training Course – SAR for Disasters and Hydrological Applications
As part of their range of Applied Remote Sensing Training Program, NASA have introduced a further online course: SAR for Disasters and Hydrological Applications. This training, designed specifically to build…
