Peru – Deadly Landslide in Junín Region
At least 1 person died and 11 homes were destroyed after a landslide in the Junín Region of Peru. The landslide occurred in the Perené district, Chanchamayo province, late on…
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Indonesia and Malaysia – Thousands of Homes Damaged in Floods
Thousands of homes have been damaged by flooding in parts Peninsula Malaysia and northern areas of the island of Sumatra, Indonesia, after heavy rainfall over the last few days. Indonesia…
Nigeria – Floods Hit Lagos, Situation Worsens in Niger and Adamawa States
Flooding has affected several states of Nigeria over the last few days, in some cases worsening a situation that first began in late August this year. Wide areas of the…
Japan – 10 Dead After More Floods and Landslides Hit Eastern Areas
Torrential rain has triggered more flooding and mudslides in eastern parts of Japan, just 2 weeks after devastating floods caused by Typhoon Hagibis. Japan’s public broadcaster NHK reported that at…
Ethiopia – 200,000 Displaced After Floods in 4 Regions
The UN reports that over 120,000 people have been displaced by flooding in Ethiopia this month. In a report of 20 October, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian…
France – Major Flooding in South After 120mm of Rain in 3 Hours
The government in France says three people have died in weather-related incidents over the last few days after severe storms and torrential rain hit southern parts of the country. France’s…
Central African Republic – Thousands Displaced by Flooding Rivers
Thousands of people have been displaced and dozens of homes destroyed after rivers overflowed in the Central African Republic. Over 6,000 people have been displaced by flooding in the capital,…
Spain – Deadly Floods in Catalonia After 287mm of Rain in 24 Hours
Severe weather has once again hit parts of Spain, with storms and flooding reported in the Catalonia Region. At least 2 people have died and 3 are missing. One person…
Egypt – Heavy Rain Causes Flood Chaos in Cairo
Update, 24 October 2019: According to media reports, flooding has also affected other parts of the country, causing further damage and fatalities. Three people died in Gharbia Governorate, 2 in…
India – Deadly Floods in Karnataka After Days of Heavy Rain
Torrential rain over the past few days has caused more devastating floods in the state of Karnataka in southwest India. Government officials said that 12 people have lost their lives…
Somalia – Over 70,000 Displaced as Rivers Overflow
UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reports that overflowing rivers in Somalia have forced over 70,000 people to relocate to higher ground. Levels of the Shabelle river…
Sri Lanka – Floods and Landslides Leave 5 Dead
Disaster officials in Sri Lanka report that at least 5 people have died after heavy rainfall, lightning strikes, floods and landslides in several provinces of the country. Disaster Management Centre…
South Sudan – 800,000 Affected by Floods, Says UN
The flood situation in South Sudan is worsening and, according to reports from the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), between 600,000 and 800,000 people have now…
Italy – Flash Floods and Landslides After 250mm of Rain in 12 Hours
Heavy rain in northern Italy has caused floods and landslides in the regions of Lombardy, Piedmont and Liguria. Italy’s fire department, Vigili del Fuoco, said they carried out 900 operations…
Vietnam – Deadly Floods in Central Provinces
Disaster management authorities in Vietnam report flooding in central areas of the country after severe weather including strong winds, lightning and heavy rain from around 15 October, 2019. Flooding affected…
Turkey – Flash Floods Hit Gaziantep
Heavy rain in southern Turkey caused flash flooding in areas around the city of Gaziantep on 20 October, 2019. Local media said dozens of people were evacuated from flooded homes…
