India – Deadly Landslide and Flash Floods in Guwahati, Assam
Heavy rain has once again taken its toll in the state of Assam in India, where at least 4 people have died in the last 24 hours. The state saw…
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USA – Evacuations and Rescues After Record Flooding in Southern Montana, Yellowstone National Park Closed
Communities in southern Montana were left isolated after flooding washed out roads and bridges. Yellowstone National Park officials closed all entrances to the park until further notice. Some areas have…
Updated: Turkey – 1 Dead, Several Injured After Floods in 5 Provinces
Update, 13 June 2022: Further heavy rain caused flooding in Ankara, Karaman and Yozgat provinces from 11 June 2022 prompting flood rescues and causing fatalities. Flooding in Ankara province affected…
China – Floods Affect Thousands in Hunan and Jiangxi
Heavy rain, flooding and landslides have affected over 2 million people in the provinces of Hunan and Jiangxi in China after days of heavy rainfall. Hunan Disaster management officials in…
Suriname – Ongoing Floods Threaten Health and Food Security
Ongoing floods in Suriname are causing concerns about the health and food security in communities in 7 districts of the country. As reported on 01 June, flooding has affected parts…
Argentina and Chile – Heavy Rain Causes Deadly Mudslide and Floods in South
Heavy rain has affected areas of southern Chile and southern Argentina since 06 June 2022. Flooding in Chile has damaged roads and homes, prompting evacuations. Meanwhile one person died and…
France – One Dead as Fierce Storms Wreak Havoc Across 65 Departments
Fierce thunderstorms, heavy rain and hail caused havoc across France from 03 June 2022. One person died in flood waters in Rouen. The Ministry of Interior reported on 04 June…
Cuba – Deadly Flash Floods After 300mm of Rain
At least 3 people have died and thousands have been displaced after heavy rainfall caused flash flooding and damage in Cuba. Cuba Civil Defence reported two fatalities in the province…
Sri Lanka – 1 Dead, Hundreds Displaced After Rain Triggers Floods and Landslides
Severe weather including strong winds, lightning and heavy rain has affected parts of Sri Lanka since 29 May 2022. As of 02 June, one person had died, over 600 were…
Guyana, Suriname and French Guiana – Overflowing Rivers Cause Widespread Flooding
Long-term rainfall has caused rivers to rise in northeastern South America, with flooding affecting communities in Guyana, Suriname and French Guiana. Guyana Civil Defence Commission (CDC) in Guyana reported flooding…
Mexico – Hurricane Agatha Leaves 11 Dead, Many Missing in Oaxaca
The governor of the state of Oaxaca in southern Mexico announced at least 11 people have died as a result of Hurricane Agatha. Hurricane Agatha weakened after it made landfall…
Brazil – 80 Killed in Floods and Landslides in North East
Authorities in Brazil report that at least 80 people have now died following severe flooding and landslides in the north east of the country. As reported on 26 May, days…
Guatemala – Deadly Landslide in Alta Verapaz Department
At least 7 people have died after heavy rain caused a landslide in Alta Verapaz Department of Guatemala following heavy rainfall. The landslide struck in the village of Los Pinos,…
Brazil – Homes Destroyed, Hundreds Displaced by Floods in Pernambuco, Alagoas and Paraíba
Heavy rain in north-eastern Brazil over the last few days has caused flooding and landslides in the states of Pernambuco, Alagoas and Paraíba. At least one person has died, several…
Vietnam – Deadly Flash Floods and Landslides in Northern Provinces
Disaster authorities in Vietnam report at least 3 people have died after severe flooding and landslides in northern provinces following days of heavy rain, with more expected. Over 900 mm…
Bangladesh – Millions Hit by Floods in North East
Ongoing flooding in north-eastern Bangladesh has affected over 4 million people, including 1.6 million children, according to the United Nations. Flooding began following a prolonged period of heavy rainfall in…
