Malaysia – Floods in Johor and Pahang After 430mm of Rain in 24 Hours
Over 4,000 people have been displaced by flooding in the states of Johor and Pahang in Malaysia. Flooding has also affected parts of Sabah State on the island of Borneo.…
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Indonesia – Sumatra Island Floods Leave 3 Dead and 15,000 Homes Damaged
Disaster authorities in Indonesia report severe flooding and landslides in areas of Sumatra island which began after heavy rainfall on 21 January 2023. As of 24 January, almost 100,000 people…
Philippines – Death Toll Rises After Further Floods and Landslides
Severe weather is continuing to affect wide areas of the Philippines, where the country’s National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reports that 38 people have lost their lives…
Mali – Flooding Rivers Destroy Homes and Livelihoods in Mopti and Tombouctou Regions
Overflowing rivers in Mali have caused severe hardship for communities in the Mopti and Tombouctou Regions. Flooding along the Niger river from early December affected the communes of Diré, Gourma-Rharous,…
Brazil – 3 Dead, 2 Missing in Floods and Landslides in Santa Catarina
Stormy weather over the last 2 days has caused fatalities and material damages in the state of Santa Catarina in southern Brazil. The state government said 26 municipalities have reported…
Australia – Assessments Reveal Extent of Damage as Floods Subside in Kimberley, WA
Residents of Western Australia’s Kimberley region are facing long-term homelessness following record flooding earlier this month. As the flood waters have started to recede, the full extent of the damage…
Madagascar – 700 Homes Flooded as Tropical Storm Cheneso Makes Landfall
Tropical Storm Cheneso made landfall in northern Madagascar on 19 January 2023. Disaster authorities report over 700 homes were damaged after heavy rain triggered flooding. One person was reported missing…
Serbia – Floods Leave 2 Missing, Dozens Evacuated
Days of heavy rain caused rivers to overflow in southwestern Serbia, where 2 people are missing and dozens have been displaced. Flooding has also been reported in other countries in…
Angola and Namibia – Homes Damaged by Floods in Border Region
Long-term heavy rainfall has caused flooding in areas of southern Angola and across the border in Namibia. Water flowing along rivers including the Cuvelai River in Angola flooding areas in…
UK – Government Declares Major Incident Over Flood Risk in Somerset
The government in the UK has declared a major incident over flood risk in the southwestern county of Somerset, England. England’s Environment Agency (EA) in partnership with local authorities has…
Colombia – Deadly Flash Floods in Medellín, Antioquia
Government officials in Medellín, capital of Antioquia Department in Colombia, report at least 2 people have died after stormy weather and flash floods struck the city on 14 January 2023.…
Philippines – 17 Dead, 70,000 Displaced After Days of Storms, Rain and Floods
Ongoing severe weather since the start of the year has caused at least 17 fatalities and displaced 71,442 people in the Philippines. The country’s National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management…
Colombia – Massive Landslide Destroys Homes, Cuts Major Road in Cauca
Long-term heavy rainfall caused a massive landslide in the department of Cauca, southwestern Colombia, on 09 January 2023. Homes were destroyed and hundreds of victims were displaced. The landslide occurred…
USA – Rescues and Evacuations in California After Atmospheric River Triggers More Floods
A powerful atmospheric river intensified over California, USA, on 09 January 2023 bringing yet more heavy rain which has triggered flooding and mudslides. The most recent storm is just one…
Indonesia – Deadly Flash Floods on Java Island
Disaster authorities in Indonesia report at least 2 people have died after flash floods in Central Java Province on the island of Java. Flooding has also affected parts of Banten…
Angola – Heavy Rains Cause Death and Damages in 5 Provinces
Severe weather including heavy rain and flooding has caused fatalities and damages in five provinces of Angola over the last few weeks. Several incidents of severe weather were reported in…
