USA – Flash Floods Cause Chaos in Alabama
Flash flooding occurred in Birmingham metropolitan area and surrounding Jefferson County in Alabama, USA, after heavy rain on 19 July 2021. Roads were blocked and fire fighters carried out rescues…
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Colombia – Floods in Antioquia Leave 3 Dead, Thousands Affected
Overflowing rivers and flash floods have affected parts of Antioquia Department in northwest Colombia since mid-July 2021. The department’s Administrative Department of Risk Management of Antioquia (DAGRAN) said 2 people…
Iran – 8 Dead as Flash Floods and Storms Affect 15 Provinces
Flash flooding, storms and heavy rainfall have affected 15 provinces of Iran over the last week, causing fatalities, displacements and emergency rescues. The recent spate of severe weather began on…
Austria – Photos of Floods in Salzburg
Rivers broke their banks in northern Austria on 17 July, causing widespread damage in several towns in the state of Salzburg. Flood waters raging through the streets of the town…
China – Thousands Affected by Floods After Inner Mongolia Dams Fail
China’s Ministry of Water Resources reports that two reservoir dams failed in locations near Hulunbuir City in the autonomous region of Inner Mongolia, on 17 July 2021. The dams failed…
New Zealand – Emergency Declared as Hundreds Evacuate Floods in Marlborough Region
Hundreds of people evacuated their homes after severe flooding in the Marlborough Region of New Zealand from 16 July 2021. The District of Marlborough has declared a state of emergency.…
Austria and Germany – More Deadly Flash Floods After Heavy Rain
More heavy rain has caused deadly flash flooding in western Europe, this time in the Alpine Region along the border between southern Germany and Austria. Meanwhile the number of people…
India – At Least 20 Killed in Mumbai Landslides and Floods
Heavy Monsoon rainfall in western India has caused widespread damage and triggered flash floods and several landslides in part of the country’s largest city, Mumbai. Mumbai International Airport recorded 235…
Oman – Floods After 200mm of Rain Leave 4 Dead, Dozens Rescued
At least 4 people have died, 3 are missing and dozens have been rescued by emergency services after flash floods in Oman following days of heavy rainfall. Authorities issued warnings…
Luxembourg – Dozens Evacuated After Record Rainfall Causes Rivers to Break Banks
Dozens of people were evacuated and emergency services responded to more than 1,000 calls for help after flooding in Luxembourg following heavy rain on 14 July 2021. The government said…
USA – Emergency Declared After Deadly Flash Floods in Arizona
The state of Arizona declared a state of emergency for areas affected by Monsoon storms and flash flooding. Flooding has damaged roads and homes, while one person has died in…
Uganda – Rivers Overflow in Western Region, Lake Floods in Northern Region
Rivers have overflowed in Western Region of Uganda, flooding wide areas of Kasese District. Meanwhile rising levels of Lake Kyoga has caused hundreds of households to evacuate in Northern Region.…
Germany – More Than 100 Fatalities Reported After Floods in Western States
The official death toll from flooding in western Germany has now increased to more than 100 people, with many more still missing. Flooding after torrential rain caused widespread damage in…
Turkey – 6 Dead After Floods and Landslides in Rize Province
Heavy rain on 14 July 2021 triggered flash floods and landslides in the Province of Rize in the Black Sea Region of northern Turkey. As of 15 July authorities in…
Belgium – Thousands Evacuate Floods as Death Toll Rises
At least 14 people have died and 4 are missing following catastrophic flooding in Belgium that struck after torrential rain on 14 July 2021. The worst affected areas are in…
Germany – Fatalities, Evacuations, Dozens Feared Missing After Severe Flooding
Flooding after torrential rain has caused widespread damage in Germany. Four people have died and dozens are thought to be missing after buildings collapsed in flooding in Rhineland-Palatinate. Flood-related fatalities…
