Guyana Floods – Over 100mm of Rain in 24 Hours in Georgetown
Authorities in Guyana are reporting that excessive levels of rain have fallen in parts of the country since 18 June 2015, resulting in floods in the regions of East Berbice-Corentyne…
Author: Richard Davies
New Zealand North Island – 100s Evacuated as Wanganui Sees Worst Ever Floods
More than 400 people were evacuated from their homes after major floods hit areas of lower North Island, New Zealand between 20 and 21 June 2015. The floods were caused…
Heavy Rain and High Tide Combine to Flood Mumbai – 300 mm of Rain in 24 Hours
Heavy monsoon rain in Mumbai, India, has brought wide areas of the city to a standstill. Roads have been blocked, rail services interrupted and flights delayed. Some power generating plants…
Remnants of Tropical Storm Bill Cause Deadly Floods in Central USA
Floods hit parts of Oklahoma, Texas and Louisiana on Thursday, 18 June 2015 after heavy rainfall from the remnants of Tropical Storm Bill. Two people have died in the floods…
18 Dead as Floods Continue in China
Flooding has affected parts of southern, central and eastern China over the last 4 days. According to China’s Ministry of Civil Affairs, 18 people have been killed in storm and…
Two-Thirds of UK Households Fail To Check Flood Risk Levels
A recent survey by Know Your Flood Risk, the campaign to raise awareness of the risk of flooding in the UK, indicates that two-thirds of UK households fail to check…
Bangladesh Delta Plan 2100 – Netherlands and Bangladesh Joint Plan for Flood Protection
The Bangladesh Delta Plan 2100, a joint venture between the Netherlands, Bangladesh and the World Bank, was announced yesterday. The plan will focus on developing sustainable flood protection in Bangladesh.…
Floods in Nicaragua and Honduras after Days of Heavy Rain – 8 Dead, 2 Missing
Local authorities say that Nicaragua and Honduras have experienced heavy rainfall during the first two weeks of June, causing floods which have left a total of 8 people dead and…
Tbilisi Floods – Death Toll Rises, EU Sends Aid to Georgia
Monday was a day of mourning to commemorate the victims killed in Tbilisi as a result of the floods that struck on 13 and 14 June 2015. Flags on public…
Disaster Risk Reduction a Priority for World Meteorological Organization
The recent World Meteorological Organization’s (WMO) Congress ended with the adoption of a new strategic plan prioritising disaster risk reduction. The strategic plan sets out WMO’s priorities for the post 2015…
Sri Lanka’s Comprehensive Mangrove Protection Project
Last month Sri Lanka announced a scheme to protect all of its mangrove forests. This pioneering project, which also includes replanting nearly 4,000 hectares of mangrove, makes Sri Lanka first…
12 Killed in Tbilisi Flash Floods, Georgia
Officials say that at least 12 people were killed in the flash floods that struck in Tbilisi, Georgia, between 13 and 14 June 2015. Latest figures say that around 24…
India – Assam Floods Worsen – 700 Villages Affected as Brahmaputra Levels Rise
The flood situation in Assam in north-east India has now affected 15 districts, as levels of the Brahmaputra and tributaries continue to rise. With heavy rains continuing in Arunachal Pradesh…
Dozens Feared Dead after Floods and Landslides in Taplejung, Nepal
Reports from Nepal say that over 40 people have been killed and over 80 injured in floods and landslides in the Taplejung district of eastern Nepal. Many more are thought…
Red River Floods in Louisiana – River at Highest Levels for 70 Years
Northern parts of Louisiana, in particular the city of Shreveport and the parishes of Bossier and Caddo, have experienced major flooding after the Red River overflowed. May 2015 was the…
USA, UK, NASA and Google Team Up to Improve Flood Warning Systems
A new partnership was announced today to develop better early warnings systems for floods and other natural disasters for countries in the developing world. The UK government and the UK…
