Brazil – Flood Emergency Declared in Roraima
The government of the state of Roraima in northern Brazil has declared an emergency situation due to ongoing heavy rainfall and rising rivers. Long-term heavy rainfall in Roraima, particularly in…
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Brazil – Flash Floods in Santa Catarina After 280mm of Rain in 24 Hours
Torrential rain caused flooding and landslides in the state of Santa Catarina in southern Brazil from 08 June 2021. The government of Santa Catarina said teams from the Military Fire…
India – Monsoon Rains Cause Havoc in Mumbai, 11 Dead After Building Collapses
The Southwest Monsoon arrived in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, with dramatic effect on 09 June, 2021. More than 200mm of rain falling in less than 12 hours. Roads were inundated with…
Australia – Floods Prompt Evacuations and Rescues in Victoria
Severe weather including heavy rain and strong winds affected the state of Victoria, Australia, from 09 June 2021. Wind gusts of over 100 km/h were reported. More than 200mm of…
Turkey – Severe Flash Floods in Ankara
Flash floods swamped areas around the city of Ankara, Turkey, on 09 June 2021. Worst affected was the metropolitan district of Mamak, Ankara Province. Videos shared on Social Media showed…
Germany – Damaging Floods in Baden-Württemberg, 1 Fatality Reported
Heavy rain and flooding continue across parts of Germany. Tragedy struck in the southwestern state of Baden-Württemberg when a man died in a flooded basement apartment in Biberach district. Days…
Colombia – Deadly Landslide in Antioquia, Hundreds of Homes Flooded in Arauca
Heavy rain in several regions of Colombia has resulted in landslides and flooding, damaging hundreds of homes in the eastern department of Arauca and leaving 2 people dead in northwestern…
Guyana – 25,000 Households Affected by Floods
As many as 25,000 households have now ben affected by widespread flooding in Guyana since mid-May according to the country’s Civil Defence Commission (CDC). CDC has received reports of more…
Sri Lanka – Floods and Landslides Death Toll Rises to 17
As many as 17 people have now died and over 25,000 displaced as a result of the severe weather in Sri Lanka since 03 June 2021. According to the latest…
Europe – 1 Dead, Several Injured After Thunderstorms and Flash Floods
Storms brought strong winds, heavy rain and flash flooding to parts of Europe since last week. One weather-related fatality was reported in Germany. As reported earlier, flash flooding affected parts…
Somalia – 400,000 Affected by Floods says UN
In a recent report the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UN OCHA) said that flooding across Somalia has affected about 400,000 people and displaced 101,300 in 14…
Sri Lanka – Floods and Landslides Leave 3 Dead, 5,000 Displaced
Severe weather including heavy rain, flash floods, landslides and strong winds has affected Sri Lanka since 03 June 2021. According to the latest reported from the country’s Disaster Management Centre,…
Canada – Evacuations After Rivers Rise in British Columbia, 1 Fatality Reported
Evacuation orders were issued on 03 June 2021 for residents of Kitimat-Stikine district in northwestern British Columbia, Canada, due to rising water levels of the Skeena River. The district said…
Colombia – 1 Dead, Hundreds Affected by Floods and Landslides in Antioquia
Heavy rain in the department of Antioquia, Colombia, has triggered flooding and landslides over the last few days, affecting hundreds of people and causing 1 fatality. Antioquia’s Department of Risk…
France – Thunderstorms Trigger Flash Floods, 50mm of Rain Falls in 1 Hour
Thunderstorms and heavy rain crossed northern France and into Belgium from 01 June 2021, causing flash floods and mudslides. Météo-France reported 55mm of rain fell in 1 hour at Joigny…
Brazil – Rio Negro Reaches Record Highs in Manaus
The Negro River (Rio Negro) at Manaus, capital of the state of Amazonas in northwestern Brazil, reached a record high of 29.98 metres on 01 June 2021, the city government…
