Iran and Iraq – Hundreds Evacuated After Flooding
Flooding has affected areas of Iraq and Iran over the last few days, following the heavy rain and flooding in Saudi Arabia where Civil Defence reported that at least 12…
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Chile – Evacuations After Rivers Overflow in Arica
On 30 January 2019 the Chile Ministry of the Interior and Public Safety (ONEMI) reported heavy rain in Arica y Parinacota Region on the border with Peru. Heavy rain had…
Australia – Flooding Continues in North Queensland, Disaster Declared in Townsville
The heavy rain has continued to fall in North Queensland, with flooding affecting areas around Townsville from 30 January, 2019. A few days earlier wide areas of the north of…
Research Reveals Large Scale Global Patterns of Extreme Rainfall
An analysis of satellite data has revealed global patterns of extreme rainfall, which could lead to better forecasts and more accurate climate models. Extreme rainfall – defined as the top…
Indonesia – Deadly Landslide in Bali
Heavy rain in the northern part of Bali triggered a landslide on 29 January, 2019. According to Bali’s disaster agency BPBD Bali, the landslide in Mengening Village, Kubutambahan district, Buleleng…
Peru – Heavy Rain Causes Building to Collapse in Apurímac Region
At least 15 people have died after heavy rain caused part of a hotel building to collapse in Apurímac region of Peru. National Institute of Civil Defense, (Indeci) in Peru…
Saudi Arabia – Dozens Rescued After Floods in North and West
Civil Defence in Saudi Arabia have rescued over 100 people from flash floods over the last few days. The flooding came after heavy rain and northern and western parts of…
Philippines – 20,000 Evacuate Floods in Davao Region
At least 1 person has died and 20,000 evacuated after flooding across Davao Region in the Philippines that began 26 January, 2019. Disaster management authorities said flooding and landslide incidents…
Australia – Queensland Rivers at Record Levels After 600mm of Rain in 48 Hours
Torrential rain and swollen rivers have left communities cut off and farmland inundated in parts of northern Queensland, Australia. According to figures from Australia’s Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) over 620…
Brazil – Hundreds Missing After Tailings Dam Collapse in Minas Gerais
A mining dam in the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais collapsed on Friday, 25 January, causing a massive mudflow in the municipality of Brumadinho. In a report of 27 January,…
Indonesia – Deadly Floods Hit South Sulawesi
Heavy rain, strong winds and high tides caused rivers to overflow in South Sulawesi on 22 January. Some areas of the province recorded over 300mm of rain in 24 hours.…
South America – Further Flooding in Argentina, Uruguay and Bolivia
Further severe weather, including heavy rain and flooding, has affected Argentina and Bolivia over the last few days. Meanwhile more heavy rain in Uruguay has increased river levels further and,…
Caring for the Hills Protects Us From Flooding, Says New Research
A restoration scheme on the hills of the Peak District has the potential to reduce the level of flood risk to the towns and villages below, according to researchers. Professors…
Niger – Rising Rivers Cause Flooding in Tillaberi and Diffa Regions
Around 3,000 people have been affected by flooding in Niger over the last few weeks after rivers, including the Niger, overflowed. According to a report (pdf) by the UN Office…
Madagascar – Several Dead After Floods and Landslides Cause Buildings to Collapse in Antananarivo
Update, 23 January 2019 – Tropical Cyclone Desmond, Mozambique Tropical Cyclone Desmond made landfall in the province of Zambézia (Mozambique), near the border with the Sofala province, as a Tropical…
European Union Brings Relief to the Victims of Floods and Landslides in the Philippines
Following the widespread flooding brought by tropical depression Usman which hit central Philippines in late December, the European Union is allocating EUR 130,000 (PHP 7.836 million) in humanitarian funding to…
