Angola – Deadly Flash Floods in Luanda
Severe flash floods triggered by heavy rain affected areas of Luanda Province, Angola from 16 March 2021. National Civil Protection and Fire Service quoted by local media said at least…
Author: Richard Davies
Congo-Brazzaville and DR Congo – Damaging Flash Floods in Kinshasa and Brazzaville
Heavy rainfall on 16 March 2021 caused severe flash flooding in the neighbouring cities of Kinshasa, capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo), and Brazzaville, capital of…
Colombia – 15 Dead, Thousands Affected After Weeks of Severe Weather
Colombia’s National Unit for Disaster Risk Management (UNGRD) reported that 15 people have lost their lives due to severe weather so far this year (01 January to 12 March 2021).…
Colombia – Heavy Rain Triggers Flooding and Deadly Landslide in Cali
Two people have died after heavy rain triggered a landslide in the city of Santiago de Cali, capital of Valle del Cauca Department in Colombia. Heavy rain fell overnight 10-11…
Bolivia – Hundreds Evacuated After Floods in Pando
Flooding in Pando Department of Bolivia has prompted hundreds of people to evacuate their homes. Rivers in the department, including the Madre de Dios and Tahuamanu, have been high since…
Brazil – Storm in Espírito Santo Leaves 1 Dead, Houses and Hospitals Damaged
At least one person has died as a result of stormy weather in the state of Espírito Santo, southeastern Brazil over the last few days. Media reported more than 11,000…
USA – Evacuations After Dam Breach in Maui, Hawaii
Update 10 March 2021: The Governor in Hawaii declared a state of emergency on 08 March 2021,after heavy rains and flooding had caused extensive damage to public and private property,…
Spain – Dozens Rescued After Flash Floods in South
Heavy rain from 05 March caused flash flooding in Andalusia and Murcia regions of southern Spain. According to AEMET, in a 24 hour period to 05 March, 127.2mm of rain…
Algeria – 10 Dead or Missing After Flash Floods in Chlef Province
At least 10 people died or are missing after flash floods in Chlef Province of Algeria on 06 March 2021. Civil Protection said that the Chlef Province experienced heavy rainfall…
Peru – Thousands Cut Off by Floods in Piura Region
Heavy rainfall over the last few days has caused flooding in parts of Piura Region in norther Peru. The country’s National Institute of Civil Defence (INDECI) reported on 02 March…
Colombia – Deadly Floods and Landslides in Huila and Antioquia
Recent heavy rainfall in Colombia has caused flooding and landslides in which at least 4 people have died. In Huila Department, emergency teams recovered 3 bodies from a vehicle that…
Brazil – Floods in Grande do Sul After a Month’s Worth of Rain in 2 Hours
Heavy rainfall hit the municipality of Lagoa Vermelha in the state of Grande do Sul, southern Brazil, from late 01 March 2021. Strong winds and lightning were also reported. Flooding…
Argentina – Damaging Flash Floods in Catamarca
A severe storm brought torrential rainfall to Catamarca Province, Argentina, on 01 March 2021. Severe damages were reported in the city of Catamarca. Warnings for severe weather were issued and…
Morocco – Vehicles Swept Away by Flash Floods in Tétouan
Heavy rain caused dramatic flash flooding in the city of Tétouan in northern Morocco on 01 March 2021. Roads and infrastructure were damaged and fast flowing flood waters and debris…
USA – High Water Rescues After Flash Floods in Kentucky
A flash flood emergency has been declared for parts of Kentucky, USA, after heavy rainfall from 28 February. Several locations in the state saw more than 5 inches (127mm) of…
Burundi and Tanzania – Floods Leave Homes Destroyed, Hundreds Displaced
Dozens of homes were destroyed after recent flooding in Burundi. Meanwhile around 300 households have been displaced by flooding in north western Tanzania. Burundi Burundi Red Cross says it has…
