Uganda – Dozens Killed in Landslides and Floods in Eastern Region
The Red Cross in Uganda has reported that at least 34 people have lost their lives in a massive landslide and flooding in the district of Bududa, Eastern Region, Uganda,…
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India – Rivers Overflow as Tropical Cyclone Titli Hits Odisha and Andhra Pradesh
Tropical cyclone Titli made landfall north of Mandasa, Andhra Pradesh, India on 11 October with maximum sustained winds of 165 km/h. Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services warned of…
USA – Hurricane Michael Storm Surge Causes Flooding in Florida
Hurricane Michael made landfall on Wednesday 10 October near Mexico Beach, Florida, with top sustained winds reaching 155 miles per hour (249 kph). Michael is one of the strongest hurricanes…
Spain – Deadly Flash Floods in Mallorca After 230mm of Rain
At least five people have died in flash floods on the island of Mallorca, Spain, local government officials said today. Some areas of Mallorca (also known as Majorca and part…
Sri Lanka – Floods and Storms Leave 9 Dead and 5,000 Displaced
At least 9 people have died and around 5,000 displaced in Sri Lanka after a period of heavy rain and storms which have caused flooding, landslides and wind damage. According…
Texas – 4 Missing After Floods in Junction
Heavy rain over the last few days has caused flooding in parts of West Texas. NWS say that more than 300mm of rain fell between 07 and 09 October. Texas…
Central America – Deadly Floods and Landslides After Torrential Rain
Heavy rain from two low pressure systems has caused flooding and landslides in parts of Central America. As much as 270 mm of rain fell in Puerto Barrios, Guatemala in…
Iran – 9 dead After Flooding and Severe Weather in 6 Provinces
Nine people have reportedly died in flooding in Iran over the last few days. This is the second spate of flooding and severe weather to hit the country in recent…
Italy – Floods in South Leave 2 Dead, 1 Missing
At least 2 people died in flash flooding in Italy after severe weather in southern parts of the country. Firefighters found the bodies of the victims in a swollen river…
Croatia – Flash Floods in Dubrovnik After Record Rainfall
A storm brought record rainfall and flooding to the historic city of Dubrovnik in Croatia on 02 October, 2018. According to Croatian public broadcaster HRT, 259.2 mm of rain fell…
USA And Mexico – Evacuations and Rescues After Flooding Rain from Storm Rosa
The remnants of Hurricane Rosa brought heavy rain and flooding to parts of Mexico and Arizona USA from 01 October 2018. Hurricane Rosa formed in the East Pacific and reached…
Uruguay – Flash Floods Leave 4 Dead, Dozens Displaced
Severe weather in Uruguay over the last few days has left 4 people dead, 1 injured and dozens displaced. The country’s disaster management authority, Sistema Nacional de Emergencias (SINAE), reported…
Greece – 3 Missing in ‘Storm Zorba’ Floods
Three people were reported missing in Greece on Sunday 30 September, after strong winds, heavy rain and flash flooding in several parts of the country. The severe weather was a…
Indonesia – Earthquakes and Tsunami Cause Devastation in Sulawesi
A series of earthquakes on the island of Sulawesi in Indonesia on 28 September, 2018, triggered a tsunami that flooded northern parts of the island, causing widespread damage and destruction.…
Venezuela – Flash Floods in Vargas Leave 2 Dead
Flooding in the state of Vargas in Venezuela has cause severe material damage and left at least 2 people dead. Torrential rain hit areas of the state on 25 September,…
USA – 1 Dead, Dozens Evacuated After Flash Floods in Mississippi, Alabama and Tennessee
Heavy rainfall affected areas of Mississippi, Alabama and Tennessee on 26 September, causing major flash floods. At least 1 person has died and dozens were evacuated or rescued from homes…
