South Africa – 1 Dead, 3 Missing After Floods in Gauteng
Heavy rain and flash flooding caused severe damage in Gauteng Province, South Africa. One person died and 3 people are reported missing. Flooding struck areas of Ivory Park close to…
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Brazil – Evacuations After Floods Hit Espírito Santo
Rising rivers and landslide threats have forced dozens of people to evacuate their homes in the state of Espírito Santo, Brazil, over the last few days. At least 2 flood-related…
Madagascar – Storm Dumako Leaves 6 Dead, Homes Damaged
The National Office for Disaster Management (BNGRC) in Madagascar reports that at least 6 people have lost their lives after the passage of Tropical Storm Dumako across the country. Meanwhile…
Brazil – Floods and Landslides Death Toll Rises to 94 in Petrópolis
As many as 94 people have now died in the catastrophic floods and landslides that struck in Petrópolis in Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil, on 15 February 2022. A huge…
Brazil – Deadly Floods and Landslides in Petrópolis, Rio de Janeiro
More than a month’s worth of rain fell in a few hours in the city of Petrópolis in Brazil on 15 February, causing widespread flooding and dozens of landslides. Climatempo,…
Honduras – Hundreds of Families Evacuate Floods in Atlántida
Hundreds of families have evacuated their homes after flooding in Atlántida department on the north Caribbean coast of Honduras. Yellow alerts were issued on 14 February 2022 for heavy rainfall…
Indonesia – Over 16,000 Affected by Floods in West Kalimantan
Disaster authorities in Indonesia report widespread flooding in Ketapang Regency, West Kalimantan Province from 12 February 2022. Indonesia’s National Agency for Disaster Management (BNPB) said flooding affected 6 villages in…
Brazil – Floods Affect Thousands in Minas Gerais and Rio de Janeiro States
A series of storms in bordering parts of Minas Gerais and Rio de Janeiro states in Brazil caused flooding over recent days which has affected over 15,000 people and left…
Oman – Dozens Rescued After Flash Floods in Muscat
Heavy rain has caused flash flooding in Oman, prompting several flood rescues. Police reported one person has died after a vehicle was trapped in flood water. According to local media…
Madagascar – Death Toll From Tropical Cyclone Batsirai Rises to 121
As many as 121 people have now lost their lives in Madagascar since Tropical Cyclone Batsirai swept over the country from 05 February 2022. Batsirai made landfall near Mananjary as…
Colombia – Heavy Rains Trigger Deadly Mudslide in Risaralda
At least 14 people have died after heavy rain triggered a massive mudslide in the department of Risaralda, Colombia. Disaster authorities said the heavy rain fell in the early hours…
South Africa – 3 Missing, Dozens Evacuated After Floods in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal
At least 3 people are missing and dozens have evacuated their homes after severe flooding in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal Provinces in South Africa. Gauteng Province Heavy rainfall overnight, 04 to…
DR Congo – Thousands Displaced by Floods in Maniema
Over 13,000 people were forced from their homes after storms and floods caused damage in parts of Maniema Province in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) in late January.…
Haiti and Dominican Republic – Thousands Displaced After Flash Floods Damage Homes
Thousands of people have been forced from their homes after flooding in parts of Haiti and Dominican Republic following a period of heavy rainfall. Haiti A cold front brought heavy…
Ecuador – Catastrophic Flash Floods in Quito Leave 11 Dead, 9 Missing
At least 11 people have died and 9 are missing after catastrophic flash flooding swept through parts of Quito, capital of Ecuador, on 31 January 2022. Heavy rainfall, floods and…
Ecuador – Thousands Affected After Floods in 4 Provinces
Authorities in Ecuador report severe flooding and landslides in the provinces of Guayas, Cotopáxi, El Oro and Los Ríos after heavy rainfall from 28 January 2022. According to the country’s…
