Oman – Cyclone Shaheen Triggers Deadly Floods and Landslides
At least 4 people lost their lives and hundreds were displaced in Oman after severe weather brought by Cyclone Shaheen. The storm has also caused damage in Iran, where 5…
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India – Thousands Evacuate Floods in West Bengal, 400mm of Rain in 24 Hours
Disaster authorities report that more than 500,000 people have evacuated their homes after severe flooding in the state of West Bengal, eastern India. According to a report of 02 October…
Slovenia – Flash Floods in Ljubljana After 94mm of Rain in 1 Hour
Record rainfall of 94 mm in 1 hour caused flash flooding in Ljubljana, capital city of Slovenia, late on 29 September 2021. The Administration for Protection and Rescue of the…
Indonesia – Heavy Rain Triggers Floods and Deadly Landslides in West Sumatra
Seven people have died after heavy rain caused landslides and flooding in Pariaman Regency, West Sumatra Province, Indonesia. Severe weather including strong winds and heavy rain struck on 29 September…
Thailand – 7 Dead, 1 Missing as Continuing Floods Affect Over 220,000 Households
Flooding continues to affect wide areas of Thailand after heavy rainfall brought by Tropical Storm Dianmu from 23 September 2021. As of 30 September Thailand’s Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Department…
Colombia – Early Warning Saved Lives in Tolima Floods, Says Head of Disaster Agency
Many lives were saved by early warnings after flash floods swept through communities along the Combeima river in the Tolima Department of central-western Colombia. At least 40 houses were completely…
India – Severe Flooding in 4 States After Rain From Cyclone Gulab
At least 20 people have lost their lives after Tropical Cyclone Gulab and its remnants brought severe weather and flooding to parts of Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Maharashtra states…
Thailand – Tropical Storm Dianmu Brings Flooding to North and Central Regions
Disaster authorities in Thailand report dozens of provinces in the country have been affected by flooding after heavy rain over recent days brought by Tropical Storm Dianmu. Thailand’s Disaster Prevention…
Sudan and South Sudan – Floods Affect Over 700,000
Ongoing floods in the neighbouring countries of Sudan and South Sudan have affected more than 700,000 people since the start of the rainy season in July this year. Around 100,000…
Pakistan – Flood Chaos in Karachi, Monsoon Death Toll Rises to 187
Heavy monsoon rain caused severe traffic problems in parts of Karachi, Pakistan’s largest city on 23 September 2021. Roads were flooded and cars submerged. Rain began early on 23 September.…
Spain – Floods Wreak Havoc in Andalusia After 112mm of Rain in 1 Hour
Torrential rain of over 100mm in 1 hour caused damaging flash floods in Huelva Province on the coast of Andalusia, southern Spain, on 23 September 2021. According to Spain’s meteorological…
Colombia – Thousands Affected as Floods Continue in the North
Flooding continues to affect thousands of people across several departments of northern Colombia after rivers overflowed, dams and embankments failed and further heavy rain. Throughout late August and early September…
India – Flooding Affects Thousands in Odisha
Days of heavy rain, rising rivers and dam releases have caused widespread flooding in the state of Odisha in eastern India, where authorities report 26 districts affected. Many parts of…
India – 10 Killed in West Bengal Floods
At least 10 people have lost their lives as a result of severe flooding in the state of West Bengal, eastern India. National and State disaster authorities reported flooding struck…
USA – Severe Floods in Alabama Leave 1 Dead
Heavy rain caused flash flooding in Alabama, USA on 18 September 2021. Roads were closed and one person died in a vehicle caught in flood water in Tuscaloosa. Tuscaloosa County…
Chad – Floods Affect 250,000 Across 400 Villages
Ongoing flooding in the country of Chad in north-central Africa has affected almost 250,000 people, according to a UN report. Flooding first struck parts of the country in late June…
