Portugal – More Flooding Hits Lisbon After 65mm of Rain in 3 Hours
The city of Lisbon, the capital of Portugal, is on red alert after more heavy rain and flooding overnight, 12 to 13 December 2022. The city saw extreme flooding just…
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Democratic Republic of Congo – 300,000 Exposed to Flood Waters in Northern Provinces
Surface water detected by satellite shows that dozens of communities along the Congo River and tributaries in the Democratic Republic of Congo have been exposed to flood waters over recent…
Brazil – Deadly Flash Floods in Minas Gerais After 70mm of Rain in 1 Hour
Further heavy rain has fallen in Brazil, this time causing damages and 1 fatality in the state of Minas Gerais. Civil Defence in the state reported that one person died…
Portugal – Deadly Floods in Lisbon
Flash flooding swept through the streets of Lisbon, capital of Portugal, after heavy rainfall on 07 December 2022. At least one fatality was reported and further heavy rain is expected.…
Peru – Flood Destroy Homes and Bridges in Ucayali Department
Bridges and homes were destroyed after severe floods struck in areas of Padre Abad Province, Ucayali Department, Peru, on 02 December 2022. Peru’s National Civil Defense Institute (INDECI) reported flooding…
(Updated) Colombia – 3 Dead, Many Missing After Landslide Buries Bus in Risaralda Department
Update, 06 December 2022: In an update of 05 December, UNGRD reported that the tragedy in Risaralda left 34 dead. UNGRD confirmed that the landslide had buried a public transport…
Vietnam – Deadly Floods in North Central Coast Region
Disaster authorities in Vietnam report that 3 people have died after heavy rain caused flooding and landslides in Thua Thien Hue, Quang Tri and Quang Nam provinces in the North…
Brazil – Thousands Displaced, 10 Dead After Rain, Floods and Landslides in 5 States
Heavy rain has caused damage, flooding and landslides across the states of Espirito Santo, Santa Catarina, Paranà, Rio de Janeiro and Bahia in Brazil since late November 2022. According to…
Italy – Dozens Rescued From Flooding in South
More severe weather has struck in southern Italy, just days after heavy rain triggered massive landslides on the island of Ischia. Heavy rainfall from 03 December 2022 has affected southern…
South Africa – 9 Dead, 8 Missing After Flash Floods in Johannesburg
At least 17 people are thought to have been swept away by flash flooding along a river in a Johannesburg suburb in South Africa on 03 December 2022. According to…
Brazil – 2 Dead, 30 Missing After Rain Triggers Massive Landslide in Paranà
Very heavy rainfall has affected several states in south-eastern Brazil since late November 2022. Two people have died and 30 are thought to be missing after a massive landslide buried…
Angola – Floods Leave 2 Dead, Hundreds of Homes Damaged
Heavy rain, floods and landslides have caused damage and fatalities in 3 provinces of Angola over the last few days. Flooding and landslides struck areas of the province of Luanda…
DR Congo – More Landslides in East Leave at Least 9 Dead
More heavy rainfall in eastern parts of Democratic Republic of the Congo has triggered yet another deadly landslide. At least 57 people have now died as a result of landslides…
Cameroon – Deadly Landslide in Yaoundé
A massive landslide struck in the city of Yaoundé, capital of Cameroon, on 27 November 2022. Media report at least 14 fatalities. The landslide occurred late on 27 November in…
Italy – 2 Dead, Several Feared Missing in Landslides and Floods on the Island of Ischia
Update, 28 November 2022: Italian rescue services confirmed that 8 bodies have now been recovered from landslides in Ischia. Original report, 27 November 2022: Heavy rainfall triggered massive landslides and…
Saudi Arabia – Severe Floods Hit Jeddah After 179mm of Rain in 6 Hours
Severe flash flooding struck in western parts of Saudi Arabia after torrential rain on 24 November 2022. The city of Jeddah in Mecca Province recorded 179 mm of rain in…
