Namibia – Flooding in South as Rivers Overflow
Flooding in southern Namibia over the last few days has caused extensive damage to roads. Authorities have opened the flood gates of the Naute Dam near Keetmanshoop after levels jumped…
Author: Richard Davies
Indonesia – Deadly Floods in North Sulawesi and West Nusa Tenggara
Disaster authorities in Indonesia report at least 3 people have died in recent flood incidents in North Sulawesi and West Nusa Tenggara Provinces. Meanwhile flooding in Lhokseumawe City in Aceh…
Sri Lanka – Thousands Affected by Floods in Batticaloa
The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) in Sri Lanka reports severe weather, including high winds, lightning, heavy rain and flooding has affected over 50,000 people across the country since the start…
Bolivia – Hail and Flash Floods in Sucre Leave 4 Dead, 6 Missing
A short period of torrential rain and hail during the afternoon of 04 January 2021 caused flash flooding in parts of the city of Sucre in Chuquisaca Department, Bolivia. Authorities…
(Updated) Malaysia – Floods in Johor and Pahang Leave Thousands Displaced, 1 Dead, 1 Missing
Updated, 05 January 2021: Flooding has worsened in Peninsular Malaysia, with around 25,000 people now displaced across 7 states. Heavy rain and flooding has affected more states in the region…
Philippines – 3 Dead, 3 Missing After Floods in Bicol and Western Visayas
The Philippine News Agency (PNA) reported flooding in central areas of the country from 01 January 2021 following heavy rain brought by the tail end of a frontal system. Two…
Papua New Guinea – Deadly Landslide in Central Province
At least 15 people are feared dead after a landslide in a remote area of Central Province, Papua New Guinea on 28 December 2020. Robert Agarobe, Governor for Central Province,…
Ecuador – Flood Damage Leaves Thousands Without Drinking Water in Azuay Province
Thousands of people were left without drinking water after damaging floods Azuay Province in Ecuador from 25 December 2020. National Risk and Emergency Management Service (SNGRE) in Ecuador reported severe…
DR Congo – Deadly Floods Strike Again in Uvira
Media in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) reported another incident of severe flooding in Uvira in South Kivu Province, the city devastated by flooding in April this year…
Madagascar – Tropical Storm Chalane Triggers Minor Flooding
Tropical Storm Chalane made landfall in Madagascar on 27 December, bringing heavy wind and rains, but limited damage, according to preliminary reports. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian…
UK – Widespread Flooding After Storm Bella
Heavy rainfall brought by Storm Bella caused flooding across Central England over the last few days, prompting evacuation orders and high water rescues. Strong winds from the storm also caused…
Portugal – Evacuations After Floods and Landslides in Madeira
A storm brought strong winds and heavy rain to parts of the Portuguese island of Madeira on 25 December. Flooding and landslides were reported in the municipality of São Vicente.…
Algeria – Vehicles Swept Away by Flash Floods in Jijel Province
Floods struck in the province of Jijel in northern Algeria after heavy rain from late 20 December 2020. The weather station at Jijel-Achouat near Taher recorded over 140mm of rain…
Brazil – Deadly Flash Floods in Rio de Janeiro State
Southern Brazil has seen further heavy rain and flooding, this time in Rio de Janeiro State where at least 1 fatality was reported. The floods in Rio de Janeiro come…
Thailand – 1 Dead After Further Floods and Landslides in South
Thailand’s Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) reports that the strong northeast monsoon over the Gulf of Thailand caused further heavy rain and strong winds in southern provinces from…
Philippines – 8 Killed in Floods and Landslides, Thousands Evacuate
At least 8 people have died and thousands have evacuated their homes after floods and landslides in the Philippines over the last few days. Heavy rain affected the southern island…
