Colombia – At Least 12 Fatalities After Floods and Landslides in Antioquia
Heavy rain in northwest Colombia has taken its toll on the population of the department of Antioquia where at least 12 people have died in landslides and floods over the…
Author: Richard Davies
Australia – Rescues and Evacuations in Sydney After Torrential Rain Causes Flooding
More torrential rainfall has fallen in parts of New South Wales (NSW), Australia, including in areas around Greater Sydney, causing floods and prompting further evacuation orders. Australia’s Bureau of Meteorology…
Philippines – 1 Dead, 2 Missing After Floods in Davao
Heavy rain that began around 03 April 2022 has caused flooding and landslides in several regions of the Philippines. Authorities report thousands of people have been affected and hundreds displaced.…
Thailand – Rain and Floods Affect 20,000 Households in South
The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) in Thailand reports that flooding in southern provinces over the last few days has affected over 20,000 households. DDPM said heavy rain…
Colombia – Rain Triggers Deadly Landslide in Nariño
Heavy rainfall in southern Colombia has caused fatalities and damage in Nariño Department. After intense rainfall that began in the early hours of this 02 April 2022, a landslide occurred…
Brazil – Deadly Floods and Landslides Strike in Rio de Janeiro State
At least 16 people have lost their lives after record rainfall of over 800 mm in 48 hours triggered flash floods and landslides in Baixada Fluminense and Costa Verde regions…
Australia – Evacuations After More Floods in New South Wales
Northern parts of New South Wales, Australia were hit with a second major flood on 30 March 2022 after a levee along the Wilsons River in Lismore was breached once…
Ecuador – Landslide in Azuay Leaves 4 Dead, Houses Destroyed
At least 4 people have lost their lives after heavy rain in southern Ecuador triggered floods and landslides in Azuay Province on 27 March 2022. Floods and landslides pushed rocks…
Mozambique – Death Toll From Cyclone Gombe Rises to More Than 50
Over 50 people have now lost their lives in Mozambique as a result of severe conditions brought by Tropical Cyclone Gombe. Satellite imagery shows over 500 km2 of land in…
Brazil – Deadly Floods and Landslides Strike Again in Petrópolis
Torrential rain from 20 March 2022 caused flooding and landslides once again in the metropolitan area of Petrópolis and surrounding areas of Fluminense Mountain Region, Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil.…
Indonesia – Floods Affect 50,000 in Java, Borneo and Sumatra
As many as 50,000 people have been affected by floods and landslides in Indonesia over the last 4 days. The ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance on disaster management (AHA…
DR Congo – Deadly Floods in South Kivu Province
At least 3 people have died in flash floods in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo following heavy rainfall on 16 March 2022. Flooding struck in Bukavu City and surrounding…
USA – Floods Cause Traffic Chaos in Alabama
Storms in Alabama, USA brought heavy rainfall and flash flooding on roads and highways in the Birmingham Metropolitan area on 16 March 2022. Jefferson County Emergency Management Agency reported flooded…
Australia – More Deadly Floods Hit New South Wales
Flash flooding in the outback city of Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia, on 15 March 2022 has prompted flood rescues and caused one fatality. While many areas of northern…
Ecuador – 1 Missing After Flash Floods and Landslides in Loja
One person is reported missing after heavy rain caused flash floods and landslides in the Province of Loja in southern Ecuador. Flooding struck in the city of Loja after a…
Peru – Heavy Rain Triggers Massive Landslide in La Libertad
Several people are missing and homes were destroyed after a massive landslide in La Libertad region in northwestern Peru on 15 March 2022. According to Peru’s National Civil Defense Institute…
