DR Congo – More Deadly Floods in South kivu
Several people have died after heavy rain triggered floods and landslides in the city of Bukavu in the far east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo). Heavy…
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Australia – Floods Leave Communities Isolated in Western Australia
Flooding in Western Australia has submerged homes and roads in the Kimberley region, prompting evacuations. Many communities are likely to be cut off for weeks, authorities warn. Rainfall Ex-Tropical Cyclone…
Indonesia – Deadly Flash Floods in East Nusa Tenggara
Flash floods and landslides in East Nusa Tenggara Province of Indonesia have caused damage and at least one fatality. Heavy rain triggered floods and landslides in Kupang Regency, on 25…
Congo-Brazzaville – Overflowing Rivers Displace Thousands in North
The Red Cross in the Republic of the Congo (also known as Congo-Brazzaville) reported severe flooding in northern parts of the country, where thousands of people have been displaced. Some…
USA – 2 Dead, Dozens Rescued After Atmospheric River Triggers Floods in California
An atmospheric river brought heavy rain and snow to parts of California on 31 December 2022. At least 2 people have died, dozens rescued and hundreds evacuated. More severe weather…
Malawi – Over 40 Dead as Rainy Season Takes Its Tolls
Disaster authorities in Malawi report that over 40 people have died as a result of severe weather in the country since the start of the rainy season in November 2022.…
Uganda – Deadly Floods in Central Region as Rivers and Lakes Overflow
At least 10 people have lost their lives and hundreds have been displaced after floods in southern parts of the Central Region in Uganda. Uganda Red Cross reported the Rwizi…
Philippines – Deadly Floods Leave 45,000 Displaced
Severe weather including floods in the Philippines has left at least 17 people dead and a further 27 feared missing, according to disaster authorities. The country’s National Disaster Risk Reduction…
Brazil – 2 Dead, Dozens Rescued After Floods and Landslides in Santa Catarina
Heavy rainfall caused flooding and landslides in the state of Santa Catarina in southern Brazil on 20 December 2022. State Civil Defence reported incidents of rain damage, flooding or landslides…
Thailand and Malaysia – Floods Leave 4 Dead, Thousands Displaced
Disaster authorities report severe flooding in 9 southern provinces of Thailand and 5 states in Peninsular Malaysia after heavy rain from 17 December 2022. Four people have died and thousands…
Malaysia – 16 Dead, 17 Missing After Landslide in Selangor
Massive search and rescue (SAR) operations are being carried out in the state of Selangor in Malaysia after a landslide buried a campsite in the early hours of 16 December…
(Updated) Namibia – Floods in Windhoek After 3 Months’ Worth of Rain in 24 hours
Update, 16 December 2022: Local media later reported that the bodies of 2 street children who were swept away by floods were found near Goreangab dam by joint Nampol and…
Spain – Flood Rescues After Heavy Rain in West and Central Regions
Storm Efraín brought heavy rain and flooding to parts of western and central areas of Spain on 13 December 2022. Flood damage was reported in Extremadura, Castilla-La Mancha and the…
Democratic Republic of the Congo – Over 120 Dead After Floods in Kinshasa
At least 120 people have lost their lives after torrential rain caused widespread damages, landslides and flooding in the city of Kinshasa, the capital and largest city of the Democratic…
Bosnia and Croatia – 1 Person Dead, Homes Damaged After Rain Triggers Floods and Landslides
At least one person died and dozens of homes were damaged after heavy rain caused flash flooding, landslides and rivers to overflow in northern areas of Bosnia-Herzegovina and parts of…
Turkey – Floods Hit Antalya for Second Time in 2 Weeks
Heavy rain of over 200 mm in 24 hours caused flooding in parts of Antalya Province in Turkey on 12 December 2022. Many of the areas affected saw severe flooding…
