Russia – Irkutsk Floods Leave 18 Dead, 8 Missing
Heavy rain and overflowing rivers and lakes have caused severe flooding in the Irkutsk Oblast region in the Siberian Federal District of Russia. Russian news agency TASS reports that 18…
Europe
Flooding and floods in Europe
Why People in a Flooded British Town Were Told to Stop Flushing the Toilet
The British town of Wainfleet in Lincolnshire is underwater. After two months rain in two days, the River Steeping burst its banks, and 580 homes were evacuated. Curiously, the advice…
France – Flash Floods and Evacuations in Normandy
Dozens of people have been evacuated in northern France after thunderstorms and torrential rain caused flooding and mudslides from 24 June, 2019. A downpour lasting around 6 hours from late…
UK – Rescues After Heavy Rain Causes Floods in Scotland
Hours of heavy rain on 24 June caused flash flooding in Scotland’s capital Edinburgh and other eastern and central parts of the country. The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa) said…
Serbia and Croatia – Roads Swamped After Torrential Rain
Parts of Serbia and Croatia were hit by heavy rain on 23 June, 2019, causing flash flooding. Croatia In Croatia, the country’s civil protection directorate (Ravnateljstvo civilne zaštite) said that…
Switzerland – Flash Floods Cause Major Damages in Neuchâtel
Flash flooding caused major damage in Val-de-Ruz district of Neuchâtel Canton in western Switzerland from 21 June, 2019. The villages of Villiers and Dombresson were the worst hit, with some…
Hungary – Rescues and Evacuations After Record Rain and Flash Floods
Thunderstorms caused wind damage and flash floods in Hungary from 19 June, 2019. The country’s National Meteorological Service (Országos Meteorológiai Szolgálat – OMSZ) reported record rainfall in some areas. Some…
Poland – Evacuations After Floods in Lublin
A heavy downpour caused severe flooding in parts of eastern Poland on 19 June, 2019, leaving communities cut off. Flooding affected areas of Janów Lubelski County, Lublin Voivodeship (province), in…
Turkey – Flash Floods and Landslides Hit Trabzon Province
At least three people have died in the north east of Turkey after heavy rain caused flash floods and landslides in Arakli district in Trabzon Province on 18 June, 2019.…
UK – Inland Flood Defences Save £1.1 Billion a Year
£1.1 billion a year of flood damage is being prevented by the UK’s current network of river barriers and defences, according to landmark research published by the UK insurance industry.…
Azores – Flash Floods Prompt Evacuations After 108mm of Rain in 24 Hours
Civil Protection of the Azores Islands (Serviço Regional de Proteção Civil e Bombeiros dos Açores – SRPCBA) reported over 30 incidents of flooding on the islands of Terceira and São…
Britain Is in the Middle of a Drought – So How Come There’s Flooding?
Parts of the UK had more than a month’s rain in one day on Monday June 10. More rain on the following Tuesday, particularly in the north of England and…
(Updated) Europe – Evacuations, Rescues and Travel Disruption After Flash Floods
Report updated 13 June 2019 to include further information on flooding in Italy Update: 13 June 2019 Further heavy rain caused flooding in areas around Lake Como in northern Italy…
Romania – Flooding Prompts Emergency Rescues and Evacuations
The Ministry of Interior in Romania reports that 8 people were rescued from floods and over 260 people have been evacuated in 6 counties of the country. Fire services and…
Serbia and Bosnia – Floods Prompt Emergency Declarations
Several cities and municipalities have declared a state of emergency after heavy rain caused flooding and landslides in parts of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) and Serbia over the last few…
Georgia – Homes and Crops Damaged by Rain and Floods in Kakheti Region
International Federation of Red Cross And Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) reported on 27 May that 1,272 families (5,088 people) have been affected by flooding, heavy rain and hail in Kakheti…
