Ecuador – Floods in Los Ríos and Pastaza Provinces
Disaster authorities in Ecuador say that around 250 people have been affected by flooding in Los Ríos Province since 19 February. Several rivers have also broken their banks in Pastaza…
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Greece – 4 Missing After Flash Floods in Crete
Heavy rain and floods on the Greek island of Crete have left 4 people missing. According to WMO figures, 75mm of rain fell in Kissamos in 24 hours to Sunday…
Zimbabwe – Floods Leave 2 Dead in Masvingo Province
Local media in Zimbawe are reporting that at least 2 people have died in flooding in Chiredzi District in Masvingo Province. Meteorological Services Department of Zimbabwe (MSD) reported record rainfall…
Malawi – 1,000 Displaced by Floods in Central and Southern Regions (Updated)
Update, 19 February 2019 Further heavy rain in Malawi has affected areas of Southern and Central regions. Previously authorities had reported that around 1,000 people had been displaced after floods…
Chile – 6 Dead, Hundreds of Homes Destroyed After Floods in North
At least 6 fatalities have been reported as a result of severe weather in northern Chile since late January, 2019, first in Arica y Parinacota and later Tarapacá, and Antofagasta…
Peru – Thousands Affected by Flooding and Landslides in Five Regions
As many as 10 people have died after heavy rain, flooding and landslides in Peru since 07 February, 2019. President Martin Vizcarra said on 11 February that 8,000 people have…
Ecuador – Floods Affect Hundreds in Manabí Province
Emergency management authorities in Ecuador say that heavy rain in western parts of the country has caused severe flooding and landslides in Manabí Province from 09 February, 2019. National Risk…
Indonesia – Deadly Floods After Dam Breaks in West Java
As many as 4 people have died in flooding in West Java, Indonesia, after heavy rain that began 07 February, 2019. A disaster agency spokesperson said that the overflowing Cinambo…
Saudi Arabia – 2 Dead, 100 Rescued After Floods in Madinah Region
Further severe flooding has affected parts of Saudi Arabia, displacing around 100 people and leaving 2 dead. Saudi Civil Defence report flooding in Madinah Region from 08 February, 2019. Around…
Brazil – Deadly Floods and Landslides in Rio de Janeiro After 90mm of Rain in 1 Hour
Strong winds, torrential rain, flash flooding and landslides caused havoc in the Municipality of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, between 06 and 07 February, 2019. Officials said that some areas recorded…
USA – Flash Floods in Tennessee After Record Rain
At least one person has died in flash flooding in Tennessee after a storm system brought record-breaking rain to the Nashville area. National Weather Service Nashville reported around 40 instances…
Bolivia – 16 Dead After Landslides and Floods in La Paz Department
At least 16 people have died in landslides in La Paz Department, Bolivia. Heavy rain from 02 February caused 2 landslides along the Yolosita-Caranavi highway in Caranavi Province, burying several…
Bosnia – Evacuations After Rivers Overflow
Snow melt and heavy rain caused rivers in Bosnia to overflow from 05 February, 2019. Bridges, roads, homes and farm land have been damaged. Teams from Bosnia’s Federal Civil Protection…
Iran and Iraq – Hundreds Evacuated After Flooding
Flooding has affected areas of Iraq and Iran over the last few days, following the heavy rain and flooding in Saudi Arabia where Civil Defence reported that at least 12…
Chile – Evacuations After Rivers Overflow in Arica
On 30 January 2019 the Chile Ministry of the Interior and Public Safety (ONEMI) reported heavy rain in Arica y Parinacota Region on the border with Peru. Heavy rain had…
Australia – Flooding Continues in North Queensland, Disaster Declared in Townsville
The heavy rain has continued to fall in North Queensland, with flooding affecting areas around Townsville from 30 January, 2019. A few days earlier wide areas of the north of…
