Ecuador – Fatalities After Flooding in 5 Provinces
Disaster authorities in Ecuador report that at least 6 people have died in recent flooding after a spate of severe weather in recent days. Eleven people have now died as…
Author: Richard Davies
Brazil – Death Toll Rises in Sao Paulo Floods and Landslides
At least 40 people have now lost their lives after torrential rain caused floods and landslides in the state of Sao Paulo, Brazil, on 19 February 2023. Sao Paulo Governor…
Philippines – 30,000 Displaced After Low-Pressure Area Causes Floods and Landslides
Disaster authorities in the Philippines report over 30,000 people have been displaced and 2 people have died after heavy rain brought by a low-pressure area (LPA) caused flooding and landslides…
Paraguay – Hundreds of Families Affected by Floods in Amambay
Overflowing rivers in the department of Amambay in northeastern Paraguay have damaged roads and bridges and affected 700 indigenous families in the area. Paraguya’s National Emergency Secretariat (SEN) said the…
South Africa – More Floods Leave 2 Dead, 5 Missing
More flooding has affected parts of South Africa in recent days. At least 2 people have died and 5 are still missing. Authorities warn that dam levels are extremely high…
Brazil – 680mm of Rain in 24 Hours Triggers Floods and Landslides in São Paulo, Dozens Killed
The governor of São Paulo state in Brazil has declared a state of emergency after torrential rain triggered flooding and landslides in areas of the north coast of the state.…
New Zealand – Police Say Over 6,000 People Still Uncontactable After Cyclone Gabrielle Floods
Police in New Zealand report that over 6,000 people are still reported as uncontactable following the devastation left by floods, strong winds and high waves brought by Cyclone Gabrielle. New…
Bolivia – Thousands Affected by Floods and Severe Weather in Chuquisaca Department
Weeks of severe weather including heavy rainfall and flooding have taken their toll on the Chuquisaca Department of Bolivia, where authorities say 308 communities have been affected in 21 municipalities.…
USA – Fatalities After Floods in Kentucky and West Virginia
At least 2 people have died after heavy rain caused flooding in several southern states in the USA from 16 February 2023. The governor of West Virginia declared a State…
Fiji – Floods in Western Division as More Severe Weather and Coastal Flooding Expected
At least one person died after heavy rain caused flooding in the Western Division of Fiji on 17 February. More severe weather is expected across the island group. Fiji’s National…
Zimbabwe – Floods Cause Hardship for Harare Communities
At least 6 people have died and dozens were made homeless after severe weather in Zimbabwe in January and February 2023. Local media reported severe weather affected Manicaland, Masvingo, Matabeleland…
Brazil – 1 Dead After Landslides and Floods in São Gonçalo
Heavy rain caused flooding and landslides in the municipality of São Gonçalo in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from 13 to 14 February 2023. Municipal authorities declared a…
New Zealand – 4 Killed in Cyclone Gabrielle Floods and Landslides
Police in New Zealand report that 4 people have lost their lives in flooding and landslides triggered by heavy rain brought by Cyclone Gabrielle. Police also reported over 1,000 people…
South Africa – Government Declares National State of Disaster Over Floods
The government in South Africa has declared a National State of Disaster to enable an intensive, coordinated response to the impact of floods that are affecting Mpumalanga, the Eastern Cape,…
New Zealand – State of Emergency as Cyclone Gabrielle Triggers Floods and Landslides
The Government in New Zealand has declared a National State of Emergency in response to Cyclone Gabrielle. The declaration will apply to the regions of Northland, Auckland, Tairāwhiti (Gisborne), Bay…
Malawi – 4 Dead as Floods Cause Major Damage in Blantyre
Severe flooding struck the city of Blantyre and surrounding areas in southern Malawi on 12 February. Authorities report 4 people have lost their lives and 3 are still missing. Malawi’s…
