Poland – Evacuations After Floods in Lublin
A heavy downpour caused severe flooding in parts of eastern Poland on 19 June, 2019, leaving communities cut off. Flooding affected areas of Janów Lubelski County, Lublin Voivodeship (province), in…
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Impacts From Extreme Weather Shape Climate Beliefs
New study finds that how our community or neighborhood fares in an extreme storm or flood may have a stronger, more lasting effect on climate beliefs than individual losses do.…
Turkey – Flash Floods and Landslides Hit Trabzon Province
At least three people have died in the north east of Turkey after heavy rain caused flash floods and landslides in Arakli district in Trabzon Province on 18 June, 2019.…
Philippines – Over 40,000 Displaced by Mindanao Floods
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in the Philippines says that over 45,000 people have been displaced by flooding on Mindanao Island. Most of those displaced (44,955 people…
Uruguay – Thousands Evacuate After Heavy Rain and Floods
Thousands of people have evacuated their homes in Uruguay after a period of heavy rain caused flooding in several departments. The country’s National Emergency System (Sinae) in Uruguay reported that,…
UK – Inland Flood Defences Save £1.1 Billion a Year
£1.1 billion a year of flood damage is being prevented by the UK’s current network of river barriers and defences, according to landmark research published by the UK insurance industry.…
Mongolia – Floods in Ulaanbaatar and Töv Province Leave 12 Dead
National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) in Mongolia reports that as many as 12 people have lost their lives in recent flooding in the country. Mongolia Red Cross said that heavy…
Brazil – 7 Dead After Floods and Landslides in Pernambuco
Civil Defence in Brazil’s northeastern state of Pernambuco report that 7 people died after flooding and landslides caused by heavy rain. A heavy downpour lasting around 6 hours hit parts…
Azores – Flash Floods Prompt Evacuations After 108mm of Rain in 24 Hours
Civil Protection of the Azores Islands (Serviço Regional de Proteção Civil e Bombeiros dos Açores – SRPCBA) reported over 30 incidents of flooding on the islands of Terceira and São…
China – Floods Leave 88 Dead and 388,000 Displaced
An update from China’s Ministry of Emergency Management of 17 June reveals that 88 people have now died as a result of heavy rain, floods and landslides in southern and…
(Updated) Europe – Evacuations, Rescues and Travel Disruption After Flash Floods
Report updated 13 June 2019 to include further information on flooding in Italy Update: 13 June 2019 Further heavy rain caused flooding in areas around Lake Como in northern Italy…
Indonesia – Over 35,000 Affected by Floods in Samarinda City, East Kalimantan
Flooding has affected over 35,000 people in Samarinda City in East Kalimantan Province in Indonesia, according to local disaster authorities. According to the country’s disaster management agency BNPB (Badan Nasional…
Turkey – Major Floods Hit Ankara
Major floods hit Ankara, Turkey on 09 June, 2019, damaging houses, businesses and roads. Ankara Metropolitan Municipality set up a Disaster Coordination Center (AKOM) soon after the flooding struck. AKOM…
Indonesia – Thousands Displaced by Floods on Sulawesi Island
Thousands of people have been displaced by flooding on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi over the last few days, according to the country’s disaster management agency BNPB (Badan Nasional Penanggulangan…
Yemen – Deadly Floods Hit After Torrential Rain
Strong winds, heavy rain and flash floods hit several parts of Yemen from 08 June, 2019, causing major damages and at least 3 deaths. Yemen Meteorological Services reported that Aden…
Tajikistan and Afghanistan – 5 Killed in Floods and Landslides
Heavy rain has caused flooding and landslides in parts of Tajikistan and neighbouring Afghanistan. Tajikistan Heavy rain from around 04 June to 07 June, 2019, caused mudslides and flooding in…
