Vietnam – Storm ‘Son Tinh’ Causes Deadly Floods and Landslides
Reports from Vietnam say that 5 people have been killed and 13 are missing after Tropical Cyclone Son Tinh swept over the north of the country, bringing heavy rain, floods…
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Mongolia – Floods Prompt Rescues and Evacuations
Emergency officials in Mongolia say that parts of the capital, Ulaanbaatar, and several provinces have been affected by flooding caused by heavy rain since 11 July, 2018. The flooding has…
USA – Severe Flooding in Massachusetts After Heavy Rain
Storms and heavy rain caused localised flooding in parts of Massachusetts on 17 July, 2018. Some areas recorded 4.52 inches (114.8 mm) of rain in less than 24 hours. Severe…
USA – 40 Rescued After Record Rain Causes Flash Floods in Washington DC
Record rainfall in the Washington DC area caused severe flooding and major traffic problems near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on 17 July, 2018. Over 2.63 inches (66.8 mm) of rain…
India – Deadly Floods Hit Gujarat
At least 2 people have died and 3,500 displaced after flooding and heavy rain in parts of the Indian state of Gujarat. The latest deaths bring the total number of…
India – Floods Leave 12 Dead and Over 34,000 Displaced in Kerala
A second spell of heavy monsoon rainfall has caused severe flooding in parts of the state of Kerala in southern India. Heavy rain that began around 09 July, 2018, has…
Philippines – Thousands Evacuate After Heavy Rain from Tropical Cyclone “Son-Tinh”
Tropical Cyclone “Son-Tinh” – known locally as “Henry” – brought heavy rain to parts of the Philippines between 15 and 17 July, with flooding reported in National Capital Region (Metro…
(Updated) Nigeria – Major Flooding Hits Two States
Update, 17 July 2018: The Governor of Katsina State, Aminu Bello Masari, has confirmed that 48 people have now died in the flooding in Jibia local government area of Katsina…
Côte d’Ivoire – Deadly Floods in Aboisso Department
Flooding in south eastern Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast) has left at least 2 people dead. Flooding first struck areas of Aboisso department on 13 July, 2018. Further flooding was reported…
China – Thousands Evacuated as Rivers Overflow in Sichuan and Gansu
Severe flooding since 12 July, 2018 in Sichuan and Gansu provinces in China has left at least 15 people dead and caused widespread material damage. Almost 1 million have been affected…
Afghanistan – Deadly Floods Wreak Havoc in Panjshir Province
At least 10 people have been killed and many others are missing after a landslide broke the banks of a natural dam in Panjshir province, north eastern Afghanistan. Reuters said…
Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico – Evacuations After Storm Beryl Causes Flooding
The remnants of Hurricane Beryl brought heavy rain and wind to Puerto Rico from 09 July, causing some flooding, and Dominican Republic from 10 July, where almost 8,000 people have…
India – Hundreds Rescued from Floods in Maharashtra
Authorities have rescued hundreds of people stranded in the state of Maharashtra after heavy rainfall and flooding. India’s National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) said that 1,500 passengers were evacuated from…
Japan – Floods and Landslides Leave 80 Dead, 28 Missing
Floods and landslides in Japan have killed at least 80 people and left 28 people missing, according to the country’s Fire and Disaster Management Agency (FDMA). Torrential rain in the…
Pakistan – More Fatalities After Heavy Rain and Storms in Punjab Province
Severe weather, including dust storms and further heavy rainfall, has affected parts of Punjab Province in Pakistan over the last few days. At least 6 people died after flooding in…
USA – Flood Rescues in Houston After 200mm of Rain in 24 Hours
Heavy rain caused surface flooding in Houston, Texas, on 04 July 2018, dampening Fourth of July celebrations in the city. At least 18 locations in Harris County recorded more than…
