India – Deadly Floods and Landslides in Karnataka
Heavy rains have battered parts of the southwest Indian state of Karnataka since 14 August, 2018, causing severe flooding and landslides. The worst hit area is Kodagu district, close to…
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India – Over 300 Dead in Kerala Floods Described as Worst in 100 Years
As many as 324 people have lost their lives and over 300,000 have been displaced in Kerala, south west India. The Chief Minister of Kerala, Pinarayi Vijayan, said the state…
Niger – Floods and Rain Leave 19 Dead and 65,000 Affected
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) reports that 19 people have died in flooding in Niger since July this year. As of 13 August, a…
Colombia – 30,000 Evacuated After Floods in Putumayo Department
More than 30,000 people were evacuated from several municipalities in Putumayo department, southern Colombia, after heavy rainfall between 11 and 12 August, 2018. The affected municipalities were Villagarzón, Puerto Guzmán…
Colombia and Venezuela – Thousands Displaced as Rivers Continue to Rise
Thousands in Colombia and Venezuela continue to be affected by flooding from several rivers including the Orinoco, Caroní and Inírida rivers. Flooding first struck in June but worsened after a…
India – More Fatalities as Kerala Floods Continue
After a lull of two days, heavy rain has once again hit parts of Kerala, western India, causing further landslides and flooding. Local media reported 5 more fatalities between 14…
USA – Emergencies Declared After Floods in New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania
Torrential rain and flooding have affected parts of eastern USA over the last few days prompting highwater rescues and evacuations. New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency…
India – Deadly Flash Floods in Jammu and Kashmir
Heavy rain has continued to fall in northern India, this time causing flash floods and landslides in the Jammu and Kashmir. According to Press Trust of India, at least 4…
India – 19 Dead After Torrential Rain in Himachal Pradesh
At least 19 people have died in floods and landslides in the state of Himachal Pradesh in northern India over the past few days. According to the Press Trust of…
Philippines – Thousands Displaced as Deadly Floods Hit Metro Manila
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) in the Philippines said that at least 2 people have died and thousands displaced by floods brought by rainfall from the…
France – 1 Missing, 1,600 Evacuated After Floods in South
An intense storm episode in the Rhône Valley, France, on 09 August 2018 dumped over 100 mm of rain in 1 hour, causing rivers to overflow. As many as 1,600…
India – Dams Open as Deadly Floods Hit Kerala
At least 20 people have died in the state of Kerala in south west India after torrential rain triggered floods and landslides from 08 August, 2018. Chief Minister of Kerala,…
Turkey – Hundreds Rescued After Floods in Ordu Province
Update, 10 August 2018: One person died in a landslide triggered by heavy rains in Ikizce district. The landslide occurred around 17:00 causing a road to collapse. Original report, 09…
Canada – Torrential Rain and Floods Hit Toronto
Over 70 mm of rain fell in just 2 hours in Toronto, Canada, during the evening of Tuesday, 07 August, 2018, causing power outages, disrupting public transport and flooding basements…
Algeria – Deadly Floods Hit Tamanrasset Province
At least 5 people died after floods hit the province of Tamanrasset in southern Algeria last week. Algeria Press Service (APS) reported on Sunday 05 August, 2018, that the victims…
India – Fresh Wave of Floods in Assam Leaves 3 Dead and 25,000 Displaced
A fresh wave of flooding in the north east Indian state of Assam began on 02 August, 2018. This follows an earlier wave of flooding that began in June which…
