Mexico – Deadly Floods in South After Heavy Rain From Hurricane Eta
More heavy rain brought by Hurricane Eta has caused flooding and landslides, this time in southern parts of Mexico. In a 24 hour period to 06 November, 315mm of rain…
Author: Richard Davies
Zimbabwe – Deadly Storms and Floods in Manicaland
At least 2 people have died in severe weather including flash floods in Manicaland Province, eastern Zimbabwe. Local media report that flooding struck from 04 November after 2 days of…
Central America – Dozens Feared Dead as Hurricane Eta Triggers Landslides and Floods
Rain brought by the remnants of Hurricane Eta continues to caused destructive flooding and landslides in Central America, with dozens of people feared dead. Heavy rain and wind damage was…
Spain – Several Rescued, Train Derailed After Flash Floods in South
Torrential rain caused flash flooding in parts of southern Spain on 05 November 2020. Emergency services in the southern Andalusia region responded to 130 incidents due to heavy rainfall and…
Chad – Floods Hit N’Djamena Again
More flooding has once again struck in the city of N’Djamena, capital of the central African country, Chad. Meanwhile 60 schools remain closed after severe flooding in neighbouring Far North…
Brazil – Flash Floods in Pernambuco After Torrential Rain
Around 300 people have been displaced after torrential rainfall in the city of Sanharo in Pernambuco, a state in northeast Brazil. According to the state’s water and climate agency –…
Colombia – Thousands of Homes Flooded in Magdalena Department
Flooding has affected the departments of Magdalena and Norte de Santander in Colombia over the last few days. The country’s National Unit for Disaster Risk Management (UNGRD) reported that flooding…
Uganda – Deadly Floods in Kasese
Red Cross in Uganda reports that 2 people have died after flash flooding in Kasese District. Floods struck in late October. Red Cross said a mother and child were swept…
Nicaragua and Honduras – Rain From Hurricane Eta Causes Flooding
Hurricane “Eta” made landfall on 03 November in the North Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region (RACCN) of Nicaragua as a category 4 hurricane, with sustained winds of 220 km/h. ETA was…
UK – Flood Rescues in Northern England After Rivers Overflow
Heavy rain in northern England has led to rivers breaking their banks in parts of Yorkshire and Lancashire, leaving roads closed and motorists stranded. North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service…
Philippines – Thousands Evacuate Path of Powerful Typhoon ‘Goni’
Disaster authorities in the Philippines report that thousands of people have evacuated their homes as Typhoon ‘Goni’ ripped through areas south of Manila. Goni, known locally as ‘Rolly’ inthe Philippines,…
El Salvador – Over 40 Dead or Missing After Landslide in San Salvador Department
Heavy rainfall in El Salvador triggered a massive landslide in the municipality of Nejapa in San Salvador department late on 29 October 2020. As of 30 October, Civil Protection in…
Ecuador – Evacuations After Rivers Overflow in Sucumbíos
More flooding has affected parts of Ecuador, this time in the northern province of Sucumbíos. Around 600 people have been affected in the province in total, with 150 evacuated and…
USA – Over 520mm of Rain in 48 Hours, Evacuations As Rivers Rise in Northern California
Heavy rain brought by an atmospheric river caused river levels to increase dramatically in Northern California from 26 February, 2019. NWS Bay Area said that Venado in Sonoma County has…
Saudi Arabia – 2 Dead, 100 Rescued After Floods in Madinah Region
Further severe flooding has affected parts of Saudi Arabia, displacing around 100 people and leaving 2 dead. Saudi Civil Defence report flooding in Madinah Region from 08 February, 2019. Around…
Brazil – Deadly Floods and Landslides in Rio de Janeiro After 90mm of Rain in 1 Hour
Strong winds, torrential rain, flash flooding and landslides caused havoc in the Municipality of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, between 06 and 07 February, 2019. Officials said that some areas recorded…
