Sudan and South Sudan – Floods Affect Over 700,000
Ongoing floods in the neighbouring countries of Sudan and South Sudan have affected more than 700,000 people since the start of the rainy season in July this year. Around 100,000…
Author: Richard Davies
Pakistan – Flood Chaos in Karachi, Monsoon Death Toll Rises to 187
Heavy monsoon rain caused severe traffic problems in parts of Karachi, Pakistan’s largest city on 23 September 2021. Roads were flooded and cars submerged. Rain began early on 23 September.…
Spain – Flash Floods Wreak Havoc in Andalusia After 112mm of Rain in 1 Hour
Torrential rain of over 100mm in 1 hour caused damaging flash floods in Huelva Province on the coast of Andalusia, southern Spain, on 23 September 2021. According to Spain’s meteorological…
Colombia – Thousands Affected as Floods Continue in the North
Flooding continues to affect thousands of people across several departments of northern Colombia after rivers overflowed, dams and embankments failed and further heavy rain. Throughout late August and early September…
India – Flooding Affects Thousands in Odisha
Days of heavy rain, rising rivers and dam releases have caused widespread flooding in the state of Odisha in eastern India, where authorities report 26 districts affected. Many parts of…
India – 10 Killed in West Bengal Floods
At least 10 people have lost their lives as a result of severe flooding in the state of West Bengal, eastern India. National and State disaster authorities reported flooding struck…
USA – Severe Floods in Alabama Leave 1 Dead
Heavy rain caused flash flooding in Alabama, USA on 18 September 2021. Roads were closed and one person died in a vehicle caught in flood water in Tuscaloosa. Tuscaloosa County…
Chad – Floods Affect 250,000 Across 400 Villages
Ongoing flooding in the country of Chad in north-central Africa has affected almost 250,000 people, according to a UN report. Flooding first struck parts of the country in late June…
India – Fatalities After Floods and Severe Weather in Uttar Pradesh
Heavy rains from 15 September 2021 caused severe flooding in several districts of Uttar Pradesh state in northern India. Disaster authorities in the country reported as many as 58 people…
Nigeria – Floods Affect 100,000 in Adamawa as Cholera Cases Rise, Says UN
The UN reports that over 100,000 people have been directly affected by flash floods in Adamawa State of northeastern Nigeria, including the state capital Yola. Flooding began in the state…
Uganda – Severe Floods and Landslides in Eastern Region
Severe flooding and damaging landslides struck in Eastern Region of Uganda after heavy rainfall from 17 September 2021. Uganda Red Cross reported flooding and landslides in Sironko, Kapchorwa, Mbale and…
Italy – 10 Rescued From Floods Near Malpensa Airport
Firefighters rescued people from vehicles submerged in flooded roads around Malpensa Airport, northern Italy, 16 September 2021. A storm during the evening of 16 September brought heavy rainfall to parts…
Malaysia – Heavy Rain Causes Severe Floods and Landslides in Sabah
Severe flooding swept through parts of Sabah State in Malaysia after heavy rain on 15 September. The rain is also thought to have been the cause of a landslide where…
Guatemala – Rain Triggers Floods and Landslides in 4 Departments, 2 Fatalities Reported
Disaster authorities in Guatemala report floods and landslides in areas of San Marcos, Sololá, Guatemala and Santa Rosa Departments following heavy rainfall over the last few days. Two people have…
France – Dozens Rescued From Floods in Gard After 244mm of Rain in 3 Hours
Torrential rainfall of 244 mm in just 3 hours caused flooding in parts of Gard Department in southern France on 14 September 2021. Dozens of people were rescued and one…
India – Thousands Displaced by Floods in Gujarat After 500mm of Rain in 24 Hours
Severe flooding in the state of Gujarat on the western coast of India has affected over 1.6 million people according to disaster authorities in the country. Some areas of the…
