India – Torrential Rain Causes Deadly Flooding in Tamil Nadu
The Northeast Monsoon brought heavy rain to parts of the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, including the state capital Chennai, from 30 October, 2017. Some street flooding was reported…
Author: Richard Davies
Thailand – 17 Provinces Still Affected After Three Weeks of Flooding
Flooding in Thailand that began around 10 October has continued in several provinces. As of 30 October, as many as 17 provinces were still affected by flooding according to Thailand’s…
Germany, Poland and Czech Republic – Deaths and Damage Caused by Storm Herwart
Severe weather, including strong winds and storm surge, affected parts of central Europe over the weekend 27 to 29 October 2017. Dubbed “Herwart” the storm caused severe damage in Poland,…
Central America – Flood Emergencies in Nicaragua, Honduras and Guatemala
Thousands of people have been affected by flooding and heavy rain in Nicaragua, Honduras and Guatemala over the last few days. Five fatalities have been reported in Nicaragua. Local meteorological…
Bulgaria – Deadly Floods in Burgas After Torrential Rain
At least 3 people died after torrential rain between 24 and 25 October triggered flooding in the province of Burgas, south east Bulgaria. Burgas provincial government announced a state of…
Japan – Evacuations as Typhoon Lan Causes Floods and Landslides
Typhoon Lan made landfall in Japan over Shizuoka Prefecture late on 22 October, 2017. Parts of the country recorded wind gusts of up to 198km/h, according to Japan’s Meteorological Agency…
Ireland and UK – Storm Brian Causes Flooding
Storm Brian brought strong winds, high waves and rain to parts of Ireland and UK from Saturday, 21 October, 2017. Some minor flooding was reported in several cities in Ireland…
Spain – Severe Floods in Cadiz After Torrential Rain
Emergency teams in Southern Spain carried out flood rescues on 18 October, 2017, after torrential rain in parts of Andalusia. Severe flooding was reported in parts of Cadiz province, along…
Philippines – 12,000 Displaced by Floods in Zamboanga
Heavy rain, strong winds and storm surge have caused flooding in areas around Zamboanga, Mindanao, Philippines. Zamboanga City mayor, Beng Climaco, said that at least one person has died. Over…
Australia – Deadly Floods in Queensland After 218mm of Rain in 6 Hours
Torrential rain in Queensland between 16 and 17 October led to the death of a man caught in floodwater near Gympie. Queensland Police said: “A 67-year-old man who went missing…
Ireland and UK – Storm Ophelia Brings Damaging Winds and Storm Surge
Ex-hurricane Ophelia brought 150 km/h winds, high waves and storm surge to parts of Ireland and UK on 16 October, 2017. At least 3 people have died in Ireland as…
Vietnam – Over 70 Killed in Floods, Further Warnings as Cyclone Khanun Approaches
The death toll from recent flooding and landslides in Vietnam now stands at 72, the country’s disaster prevention agency reported yesterday, 15 October, 2017. Parts of Thailand have also seen…
Vietnam – Dozens Killed as Tropical Depression Causes Floods and Landslides
Torrential rain brought by a tropical depression has caused landslides and floods in northern and central Vietnam, leaving 37 people dead, 40 missing and 21 injured. The fatalities occurred in…
UK – Floods in Cumbria After 211mm of Rain in 24 Hours
Heavy rain in northern England caused flooding in parts of the county of Cumbria. The Environment Agency said that some areas recorded 211 mm of rain in 24 hours. The…
South Africa – Storm Leaves 8 Dead, Record Rain in Durban
Severe weather including strong winds, hail and heavy rain, have left at least 8 people dead and caused severe damage in KwaZulu-Natal province in South Africa over the last 2…
China – 23 Dead, 5,000 Homes Destroyed After Days of Heavy Rain
China’s Ministry of Civil Affairs (MCA) reported earlier this week that 6 provinces of the country have been affected by storms and severe weather since 01 October. Flooding, landslides and…
