Italy – Storms and Flooding Cause 11 Deaths
At least 11 people have died in Italy after storms and severe weather swept across parts of southern Europe, bringing strong winds, rough seas and heavy rain. Croatia, Slovenia, Bosnia,…
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Paraguay – 10,000 Displaced as River Overflows in Asunción
Authorities in Paraguay said that over 10,000 people from 2,100 families have been displaced by flooding from the Paraguay River in Asunción. People from the communities of Bañado Norte, Chacarita…
Sudan – Floods in East Leave One Dead, Hundreds Homeless
One man died and five others were wounded in major floods that have ravaged parts of Port Sudan, capital of Red Sea state. The torrential rains and ensuing floods that…
Middle East – Over 20 Dead, Hundreds Displaced After Floods in Syria, Iran and Jordan
Unusually heavy rain across parts of the Middle East has caused flooding in Syria, Iran and Jordan, where at least 21 people have died. Jordan Heavy rain began on 25…
Russia – Floods Leave 6 Dead in Krasnodar Krai
At least 6 people have died and one is missing in flooding that has affected parts of Krasnodar Krai region of south western Russia over the last few days. Fatalities…
Powerful Super Typhoon Yutu Hits Northern Marianas
NASA’s GPM Core observatory satellite captured an image of Super Typhoon Yutu when it flew over the powerful storm just as the center was striking the central Northern Mariana Islands…
Spain – Floods in East and South After Record Rainfall
Several days of torrential rain have caused flooding in eastern and southern Spain. At least one person has died and dozens rescued or evacuated. The heavy rain began on 18…
Trinidad – Hundreds Displaced by Floods
Flooding and landslides have affected parts of Trinidad and Tobago since Friday 19 October after a period of heavy rain. Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley said “This is a national…
Qatar – Flash Floods After Year’s Worth of Rain in One Day
Thunderstorms and rare torrential rain caused flooding across the Persian Gulf State of Qatar on Saturday 20 October, 2018. The desert state received a year’s worth of rainfall in one…
Colombia – Deadly Landslides in Caldas, Thousands Affected by Floods in La Guajira
At least 12 people have died after heavy rain triggered landslides in Colombia’s Caldas Department. Meanwhile in La Guajira Department in the far north of the country over 60,000 people…
Tunisia – Deadly Floods After Heavy Rain in Central and Northern Areas
Storms and torrential rain have caused flash flooding in parts of Tunisia since Wednesday 17 October. The governorates of Tunis, Sidi Bouzid, Kef, Kasserine and Siliana have all been affected…
Texas – Floods Prompt Disaster Declarations, 330mm of Rain Falls in 48 hours
Severe flooding in Central and South Texas has prompted Texas Governor Greg Abbott to declare a state of disaster in 18 counties. Some areas recorded more than 13 inches (330.2mm)…
Oman and Yemen – Tropical Cyclone ‘Luban’ Leaves 3 Dead
Heavy rain from Tropical Cyclone ‘Luban’ has caused severe flooding in coastal districts of Al Maharah Governorate in Yemen and parts of neighbouring Oman. Luban weakened into a tropical depression…
Indonesia – Deadly Floods and Landslides in Sumatra
Heavy rain has been affecting several areas of Sumatra Island in Indonesia since around 11 October, causing flash floods and triggering landslides. Areas of Aceh, North and West Sumatra Provinces…
France -Deadly Floods in South West After 244mm of Rain in 6 Hours
At least 6 people have died in floods affecting parts of southern France after extremely heavy rainfall over night, 14 to 15 October, 2018. The heaviest of the rain fell…
UK – Heavy Rain From Storm Callum Causes Major Flooding in Wales
At least 2 people died as Storm Callum swept across parts of the UK over the weekend, 12 to 14 October, 2018. The storm brought winds of over 70 mph…
