Burundi – Homes Destroyed After Heavy Rain in North
The Red Cross in Burundi reports that torrential rain on 23 March, 2019 caused severe damage to homes and crops in the provinces of Ngozi and Karuzi. Over 100 homes…
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New Zealand – Floods Destroy Roads and Bridge After Record Rain
Authorities have declared a state of emergency after record rainfall hit New Zealand’s South Island. Flooding has destroyed a bridge and several roads. At least one person is thought to…
Pakistan – Deadly Landslide in Balochistan Province
Days of heavy rain in Pakistan’s Balochistan Province caused a landslide on 24 March, 2019, killing at least 6 people. According to local media reports, the landslide struck in Harnai.…
Iran – Deadly Flash Floods Hit Shiraz
At least 19 people have died in flash floods that struck the southern city of Shiraz, Fars Province, Iran on 25 March, 2019. The disaster comes days after 50,000 people…
Afghanistan and Iran – Further Floods Leave 13 Dead, Thousands Affected
Further flooding has affected parts of Afghanistan and Iran over the last week. Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) reports it has provided relief and assistance to around 50,000 people affected…
Missouri – Evacuations in St Joseph After River Reaches Record Levels
Flooding along the Missouri River in the USA prompted evacuations in the city of St. Joseph, Missouri. The Missouri River in the city of St. Joseph reached record levels on…
Angola – 19 Dead After Floods in Benguela, Luanda, Huíla and Zaire Provinces
At least 19 people have died and 8 are still missing in Angola after a period of heavy rain brought flooding to the provinces of Benguela, Luanda, Huíla and Zaire.…
Indonesia – Deadly Floods and Landslides in Yogyakarta Region
At least 5 people have died in Indonesia’s Yogyakarta Region after heavy rain over the last few days triggered flash floods and landslides. The local Disaster Mitigation Agency (BPBD) said…
Paraguay – Thousands Affected by Flooding in Presidente Hayes, Concepción and Guairá
Heavy rain and flooding have affected thousands of people in Paraguay since 15 March, 2019. The worst affected areas are in the departments of Presidente Hayes, Concepción and Guairá. The…
USA – 3 Dead as Rivers Reach Record Highs in Iowa and Nebraska
The flood situation in upper mid-western states has worsened over the last few days. Wide areas of Nebraska and Iowa are under water, with many rivers reaching record levels. About…
Mozambique and Zimbabwe – Tropical Cyclone Idai Causes Death and Destruction
Tropical Cyclone Idai made landfall on 14 March in the district of Dondo, Sofala province in Mozambique, with heavy rain and winds of up to 177 km/h (106 mph). The…
UK – Flood Rescues After Rivers Overflow in England and Wales
Heavy rain brought flooding to parts of England and Wales from 16 March, 2019, damaging roads and homes and prompting several flood rescues. Wales The BBC reports that homes in…
Indonesia – More Than 50 Killed in Flash Floods in Papua Province
Indonesia’s disaster management agency BNPB reports that at least 50 people have died in flash floods in Papua Province. In a statement of 17 March, 2019, BNPB spokesman Sutopo Purwo…
USA – Floods in Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota as Rain and Melting Snow Push Rivers to Record Levels
A combination of rain, melting snow and ice jams has caused rivers to overflow in Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota, USA, prompting evacuations and dam releases. Via Social Media, NWS…
Brazil – Rain in São Paulo Causes Deadly Floods and Landslides
Authorities in the state of São Paulo, Brazil, have reported heavy rain, flooding and landslides affected the Metropolitan Region of São Paulo State from Sunday 10 March, 2019. São Paulo’s…
South Africa – Deadly Flash Floods in KwaZulu-Natal Province
The severe weather in parts of eastern and southern eastern Africa continues. Flooding began last week in parts of Mozambique and Malawi. According to the latest reports, over 500,000 people…
