Cameroon – Floods Affect Almost 40,000 in Far North Region
The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reports that flooding has affected 37,000 people in the Far North Region of Cameroon. Ongoing floods in the Far North…
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Mali – Hundreds of Homes Destroyed by Floods in Mopti Region
Overflowing rivers in Mali have caused widespread damage in Mopti Region, where the local government said one village had been completely submerged. The government of Mopti Region said the village…
Philippines – 5 Rescuers Die in Typhoon Noru Floods
Heavy rain brought by Typhoon Noru caused widespread flooding in several northern provinces of the Philippines on 26 September 2022. Authorities reported 5 rescuers workers died in the Province of…
Canada – 1 Killed in Newfoundland as Storm Surge From Hurricane Fiona Sweeps Homes Into the Ocean
At least one person has died and dozens have been displaced in Newfoundland, Canada, after huge waves and storm surge brought by Hurricane Fiona swept homes into the ocean. Environment…
Spain – 1 Killed in Murcia Flash Floods After 29mm of Rain in 10 Minutes
Torrential rain has caused devastation in parts of Murcia region in south-eastern Spain. Firefighters report one person died after floods destroyed a home, while emergency services responded to dozens of…
Venezuela – Flash Floods in Táchira Leave 7 Dead, 3 Missing
At least 7 people lost their lives and 3 are still missing after raging floods took a group of tourists by surprise in Táchira State, Venezuela. Táchira Civil Defence said…
Australia – Floods Turn Deadly in New South Wales
Parts of New South Wales (NSW) in Australia have seen heavy rain since 22 September 2022, triggering floods in several parts of the state. State Emergency Services (NSW SES) carried…
Niger – 168 Dead, 227,000 Affected as Flooding Continues
Long-term rainfall and flooding have taken their toll on the population of Niger, where as many as 168 people have lost lives as a result. The UN said the number…
Guinea – Deadly Floods Strike in Conakry, Thousands Affected in Kankan Region
At least 3 people have lost their lives after heavy rain and flooding in Conakry, capital of Guinea in West Africa. Meanwhile flooding in areas of the eastern Kankan Region…
Nigeria – 300 Dead, 100,000 Displaced as Government Warns of Worsening Floods
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) in Nigeria reports that more than 300 people have lost their lives in flooding in the country. Further heavy rain and dam releases are…
Central America – Floods and Landslides in El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua
At least 2 people have died and hundreds have been displaced after heavy rain triggered flooding and landslides in several countries of Central America from 17 September 2022. Previously FloodList…
Caribbean – Rain from Hurricane Fiona Triggers Deadly Floods and Mudslides
Hurricane Fiona dumped more than 25 inches / 635 mm of rain as it made its way across Puerto Rico. At least 2 people lost their lives in the storm…
Costa Rica – Floods and Landslides Leave at Least 9 Dead, Dozens Displaced
Prolonged heavy rainfall has caused flooding and landslides in Costa Rica, where at least 9 people have lost their lives and dozens have been displaced. Heavy rain triggered a landslide…
Spain – Floods in Catalonia and Valencia, Policeman Dies in Flood Rescue in Benissa
Stormy weather including heavy rain affected the regions of Catalonia and Valencia in eastern Spain from 16 September 2022. According to the Meteorological Service of Catalonia, 90 mm of rain…
USA – Hundreds Evacuate as “Unprecedented Storm” Causes Coastal Flooding in Alaska
The remnants of Typhoon Merbok caused widespread flooding in coastal areas of western Alaska, USA, from 17 September 2022. Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy issued a disaster declaration in response to…
Japan – Thousands Evacuate, 1 Dead After Typhoon Nanmadol Dumps Torrential Rain
Typhoon Nanmadol moved across Japan’s southwestern region of Kyushu from 18 September 2022. Torrential rainfall triggered flooding and mudslides. Nanmadol made landfall over southern Kyushu Island early on 18 September…
