South Sudan – Floods Affect Over 900,000 Says UN
Flooding in impacted the lives of over 900,000 people across 9 states in South Sudan and and in the southern part of the Abyei Administrative Area, the UN Office for…
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Central America – Fatalities Reported After Hurricane Julia Brings Flooding Rains
Hurricane Julia swept past the Colombian islands of San Andrés and Providencia before making landfall as a Category 1 Hurricane near Laguna de Perlas, Nicaragua on 09 October 2022. The…
Venezuela – Over 20 Dead, 50 Missing After Flash Floods in Aragua State
Officials in the state of Aragua in north-central Venezuela reported that at least 22 people have died and 52 were missing after flash floods in the town of Tejerias. Torrential…
Chad – Floods Affect Almost 1 Million as Damage to Crops Increases Food Insecurity
Long-term flooding in the central African country of Chad has now affected almost 1 million people, according to the United Nations. Damage to crops has left many requiring food assistance.…
Indonesia – Deadly Floods in Jakarta, Thousands Evacuate in Aceh Province
Heavy rain caused severe flooding in parts of Jakarta, capital of Indonesia, on 06 October 2022, where authorities report 3 people have died. Meanwhile over 18,000 people were forced from…
Trinidad and Tobago – One Missing After Flash Floods
Flash flooding struck in the dual-island Caribbean nation of Trinidad and Tobago following heavy rain brought by a tropical disturbance. On 04 October 2022 Trinidad and Tobago Met Services issued…
India – 8 Killed, More Feared Missing After Flash Floods in Jalpaiguri, West Bengal
At least 8 people have lost their lives and many more are feared missing after sudden flash floods on the Mal River in the Jalpaiguri District of West Bengal, India.…
Thailand – Thousands Displaced by Floods as Rivers Rise
Flooding continues to affect areas of Thailand, where disaster authorities report over 13,000 people displaced and 41,324 households affected. Heavy rain brought by Tropical Storm Noru triggered floods in several…
Ghana – Hundreds of Homes Flooded in Greater Accra Region After Weija Dam Releases
The release of excess water from a dam has caused flooding in parts of in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana. The Weija Dam, situated on the Densu River is…
Nigeria – Floods in Kogi “Humanitarian Tragedy” Says Governor
Wide areas of the state of Kogi in the North Central region of Nigeria are underwater after the Niger and Benue rivers broke their banks. Flooding began in late September…
Central African Republic – Floods in 12 Prefectures Leave Thousands Displaced, 11 Dead
At least 11 people have died and thousands have lost their homes after weeks of flooding in Central African Republic (CAR). The United Nations reported that 11 people have died…
USA – Hundreds Rescued From Floods in Florida After Hurricane Ian
Hundreds of people have been rescued from flooded homes following the passage of Hurricane Ian in Florida, USA. As many as 27 fatalities have been reported as search and rescue…
Vietnam and Thailand – Tropical Cyclone Noru Leaves 4 Dead, Thousands Displaced
Disaster authorities in South East Asia report that heavy rain from Tropical Cyclone Noru has caused severe flooding and landslides across parts of Vietnam and Thailand after previously causing widespread…
Indonesia – 6 Killed in South Kalimantan Landslide
At least 6 people died after heavy rain triggered a landslide in South Kalimantan Province in Indonesia on 26 September 2022. Heavy rain falling on unstable ground near the site…
Croatia – Deadly Flash Floods in Rijeka
Police in Croatia report one person died in flash floods in the port city of Rijeka after torrential rain on 28 September 2022. Croatian Meteorological and Hydrological Service (DHMZ) said…
USA – Hurricane Ian Causes Catastrophic Storm Surge Floods in Florida
Hurricane Ian left a trail of destruction after it made landfall in southwest Florida, USA, on 28 September 2022. In a statement of 28 September, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said…
