UK – Further Flooding Reported After Heavy Rain in Wake of Storm Angus
Update, 24 November 2016 It is thought that Storm Angus has claimed 2 lives. A woman after being swept out to sea off the coast of Folkestone, Kent, amid gale-force…
Author: Richard Davies
UK – Evacuations After Storm Angus Brings Flooding to Parts of Wales and South West England
Storm Angus – the first named UK storm of this winter – brought high winds, rain and waves to parts of southern England and Wales on Sunday, with further rain…
Italy – Floods in Licata, Sicily, After 160mm of Rain in 3 Hours
Over 160 mm of rain fell in just 3 hours yesterday, 19 November, 2016, causing major flooding in the city of Licata, Italy. The city is in the province of…
Panama and Costa Rica – Floods Prompt Rescues and Evacuations
Heavy rain and strong winds have affected parts of Panama and Costa Rica over the last few days with warnings of more rain and severe weather to come. Panama Yesterday,…
UK Survey Reveals Dangers of Floods Still Underestimated by Drivers
A recent survey revealed that 48% of drivers in the UK would put themselves in danger by driving through flood water. The survey of members of the Automobile Association (AA),…
Dominican Republic – 18,000 Remain Displaced by Floods, National Emergency Declared
Heavy rain continues to fall in parts of the Dominican Republic, where thousands remain displaced by floods and landslides that have affected the country since 07 November. Five locations recorded…
Indonesia – 6,000 Displaced by Floods in West Java
Over 6,000 people have been displaced by flooding in West Java Province, Indonesia. Indonesia’s national disaster agency (BNPD) said yesterday that flooding has affected 12 villages in five districts in…
New Zealand – Earthquake Followed by Landslides and Severe Weather Warnings
The earthquake in Kaikoura, New Zealand, along with numerous aftershocks, have caused rock- and landslides, one of which has blocked a stretch of the Clarence River to the north of…
South Africa – Gauteng Premier to Declare Disaster Following Floods, 6 Fatalities Confirmed
Gauteng Premier, David Makhura intends to declare some parts of Gauteng disaster areas following the recent fierce flash floods. Parts of Johannesburg, including OR Tambo International Airport, and Ekurhuleni experienced…
Saint Vincent – Floods Leave 1 Dead, 1 Missing
Flooding in the Caribbean country of St. Vincent and the Grenadines has left 1 person dead and 1 missing. Heavy rain resulting from a trough system triggered the floods late…
Dominican Republic – Over 20,000 People Displaced by Floods
Thousands of people have been displaced by flooding in the Dominican Republic over the last few days. Heavy rain began to fall in the country from 07 November, causing flooding…
Albania, Montenegro and Serbia – Floods Force Hundreds to Evacuate, 2 Dead in Albania
Two days of heavy rain has caused rivers to rise in Albania with flooding and landslides reported in several parts of the country. Areas of Tirana, the country’s capital, have…
Floods and Landslides Affect Thousands in Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand
Severe flooding has been reported in areas of Peninsular Malaysia, northern Indonesia and southern and central Thailand over the last few days. Over 7,000 people have been affected in Aceh,…
Vietnam – Death Toll Rises as Floods Affect 13 Provinces
The flood situation has worsened in parts of Vietnam over the last 2 days and the number of reported fatalities has increased to 15, with 6 people missing and thousands…
Haiti – Further Flooding Leaves 10 Dead
Heavy rain from 05 November has caused rivers to overflow, landslides and flash flooding in at least 15 municipalities of Haiti. A report from the Government of Haiti of 06…
Canada – Vancouver Sets Out Sea Level Rise Strategy
“The massive costs and damages to Vancouver resulting from climate change and sea level rise can’t be ignored,” says Mayor Gregor Robertson. “Sitting on the sidelines is not an option…
