Colombia – Thousands Hit by Floods in Chocó
Several rivers broke their banks following heavy rain in Chocó Department, Colombia. Authorities reported almost 3,500 households have been affected, with flood water “up to neck height” in some areas.…
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Panama – Deadly Flash Floods in Panama Province
Disaster officials report at least 2 people have died and one is still missing after sudden flash floods in Panama on 21 November 2021. Heavy rain triggered sudden floods which…
India – Severe Floods and Landslides After Heavy Rain in Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh
A depression over the southwest Bay of Bengal brought heavy rainfall to parts of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Andhra Pradesh in southeastern India from 16 November 2021. At least 9…
Colombia – Floods and Landslides in Quindio, Antioquia, Risaralda and Cauca
As the rainy season continues in Colombia, several incidents of flooding and landslides have been reported over the last days in the departments of Quindio, Antioquia, Risaralda and Cauca. Disaster…
Bolivia – Deadly Flash Floods in La Paz Department
Seven people died after heavy rain caused rivers to overflow in La Paz Department of Bolivia. The incident occurred on 12 November 2021 after heavy rainfall caused the Mercke and…
Canada and USA – Hundreds Rescued or Evacuated After Floods and Landslides in West
Record rainfall fell in parts of British Columbia (BC) province, western Canada causing floods, mudslides and rockslides. Hundreds of people have evacuated their homes and emergency teams have rescued dozens…
Italy – 1 Dead, Many rescued After Floods in Sardinia
Heavy rain of over 100 mm in 4 hours caused flooding in Sardinia, the Italian island in the Mediterranean Sea. At least 1 person has died and several injured. As…
Egypt – 3 Dead, Hundreds Injured After Floods Trigger Scorpion Infestation
Violent storms struck in southern Egypt from late 12 November 2021. Heavy rain and hail caused some material damages but also brought thousands of scorpions into streets and homes. The…
India – Over 11,000 Displaced by Tamil Nadu Floods
Thousands of people have been displaced by ongoing floods in the state of Tamil Nadu, southern India. According to official reports, at least 14 people have now died in weather-related…
Sri Lanka – 20 Dead After Days of Severe Weather
At least 20 people have died in floods, landslides and lightning strikes in Sri Lanka following almost 2 weeks of heavy rain, disaster officials in the country said on 10…
India – Floods Hit Tamil Nadu, More Severe Weather Forecast
Heavy rain has caused flooding and damage in Chennai and areas of the state of Tamil Nadu in India over the last few days. Government officials report that 4 people…
Bosnia – Floods Prompt Evacuations and Cause Power Outages
Heavy rain caused flash flooding in areas of Bosnia and Herzegovina, prompting evacuations and causing power outages. Some schools have been closed. Heavy rain has been falling since 04 November…
Indonesia – Flash Floods in Batu City Leave at Least 6 Dead
Flash floods following torrential have killed at least 6 people in Batu City in East Java Province, Indonesia. Disaster authorities in Indonesia said flash floods hit Batu City after heavy…
Colombia – 11 Killed After Rain Triggers Landslide in Nariño, Many Still Missing
At least 11 people have died after heavy rain triggered a landslide in southern Colombia on 02 November 2021. Colombia’s disaster agency, Unidad Nacional para la Gestión del Riesgo de…
Sri Lanka – 2 Dead After Days of Heavy Rain and Floods
Severe weather affected parts of Sri Lanka from 25 October 2021. Two people died in flash floods in Badulla, while another died in a lightning strike in Mulaitivu. According to…
Peru – Deadly Flash Floods Sweep Through Jaén, Cajamarca
Flash flooding raged through streets of Jaén in Cajamarca Region of Peru after heavy rain from late 31 October 2021. According to Peru’s National Institute of Civil Defense (INDECI), one…
