Malawi and Mozambique – Death Toll Rises After Widespread Flooding
The number of people killed in heavy rains and flooding in southern Malawi has risen to 30, while the number of people affected is now approaching 500,000 with an estimated…
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Malawi – Deadly Floods in Southern Region
Heavy rains in southern and central parts of Malawi have caused flooding and rivers to overflow, in particular the Shire River in Chikwawa, where local media say 6 people have…
Indonesia – Flooding and Landslides Leave 3 Dead, Thousands Affected
At least 3 people have died and six more are missing after torrential rain and severe flooding in parts of Indonesia since 06 March, 2019. Flores Island Heavy rain in…
Bolivia – 30 Killed by Floods and Landslides Since January
Civil Defence authorities in Bolivia report that 30 people have died, 27 are missing and 26,596 families have been affected by floods and landslides during the current rainy season in…
Afghanistan, Pakistan and Iran – Dozens Feared Dead After Devastating Flash Floods
Heavy rain has caused flash flooding and landslides in areas of Iran, Pakistan and Afghanistan over the last few days. Parts of Kandahar Province in Afghanistan recorded around half its…
Israel and Jordan – Evacuations and Rescues After Heavy Rain Triggers Flooding
Heavy rain in Israel and Jordan has caused flooding in areas around the cities of Jerusalem and Amman. Both cities recorded over one month’s worth of rain in 24 hours.…
USA -1 Dead As Flooding Continues in Northern California
Rivers in northern California are still high after record-breaking rain brought by an atmospheric river earlier this week. One man has died after being swept away by flood water from…
Peru – Heavy Rain Causes Floods and Landslides in 5 Regions
The government in Peru reports that 51 people have died and 79 injured people since the rainy season began in September 2018. Furthermore, 228 houses have been destroyed, 26 bridges…
USA – Over 520mm of Rain in 48 Hours, Evacuations As Rivers Rise in Northern California
Heavy rain brought by an atmospheric river caused river levels to increase dramatically in Northern California from 26 February, 2019. NWS Bay Area said that Venado in Sonoma County has…
Colombia – 15,000 Affected After Rivers Overflow in Chocó Department
The United Nations reports that thousands of people have been affected by flooding in the Chocó Department of Colombia over the last few days. In a report of 25 February,…
Greece – 1 Dead After Record Rainfall in Crete
The Greek island of Crete has experienced torrential rainfall and flooding for the second time in 7 days. Some areas of the island have now recorded over 1 metre of…
USA – Floods and Landslides Prompt State of Emergency in Tennessee
Storms in eastern and southern USA caused death and destruction over the weekend 23 to 24 February, 2019. Associated Press reported that one person died when a tornado smashed into…
Angola – 4 Dead After Heavy Rain Hits Luanda
Heavy rain in Angola‘s capital Luanda has left at least 4 people dead and hundreds of homes destroyed. Angola News Agency ANGOP said that the heavy rain fell from late…
Papua New Guinea – 70 Houses Destroyed, 2 Dead After Floods in East New Britain
Dozens of houses have been destroyed by flash flooding in Papua New Guinea’s East New Britain province. Flooding has also damaged or blocked roads, leaving several communities isolated. Two fatalities…
USA – Flash Floods and Landslides Hit South and Midwest
Heavy rain in southern and midwestern states of the USA has caused several landslides and widespread surface flooding. Local media reported high water rescues after people were stranded in vehicles…
Pakistan – Deadly Flash Floods Hit 3 Provinces
Heavy rain has brought flash flooding to several provinces of Pakistan over the last few days, with local media reporting over 25 fatalities. The provincial government of Balochistan has declared…
