Caribbean – NASA Sees Maria Intensify Into a Major Hurricane
NASA and NOAA satellites have provided data on Maria as it strengthened into a major Hurricane headed toward the Leeward Islands. NASA’s Aqua satellite provided an infrared look at Maria…
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Japan – Typhoon Talim Causes Flooding and Landslides, Oita Sees 180mm Rain in 5 Hours
Typhoon Talim made landfall over the western coast of Kagoshima prefecture, Kyushu island, Japan, on 17 September with winds of up to 162km per hour. It then continued moving over…
Vietnam – 100,000 Evacuated as Cyclone Doksuri Brings Flooding Rain
Tropical Cyclone Doksuri tore across central parts of Vietnam on Friday, 15 September, bringing with it strong winds, heavy rain and floods. At least 4 people have died and over…
Nigeria – Thousands Displaced by Floods in Kogi State
Flooding in Kogi State, Nigeria, has displaced over 10,000 people since 07 September, according to state government sources. Heavy rainfall in river catchments over the last few weeks has increased…
Philippines – Floods in 3 Regions After Tropical Storm Dumps 500mm of Rain in 24 Hours
Tropical Cyclone Doksuri, known locally as Maring, cut across Luzon Island in the Philippines between 11 and 13 September, 2017, bringing with it heavy rain that caused flooding and some…
Croatia – Floods in Zadar After 280mm of Rain in 24 hours
Torrential rainfall of almost 280 mm in 24 hours fell in Zadar, Croatia, causing damaging floods in the city. Many roads schools and hospitals in Zadar were closed as a…
USA – Hurricane Irma Causes Major Flooding in Northern Florida
After causing devastating damage across the Caribbean, Hurricane Irma made landfall in the Florida Keys on 10 September and worked it’s way north, bringing with it strong winds, storm surge…
Italy – Deadly Floods in Livorno After 250mm of Rain in 2 Hours
Update, 13 September, 2017: ARPAT (Agenzia regionale per la protezione ambientale della Toscana) the Tuscany region’s environmental agency, has reported that leakages from the ENI oil refinery in Livorno have…
Mexico – Heavy Rain From Hurricane Katia Triggers Deadly Landslides in Veracruz State
The National Civil Protection Coordination in Mexico has declared a state of emergency for 29 municipalities of the state of Veracruz (full name: Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave) after…
Hurricane Irma – Storm Batters Caribbean Islands, Evacuations in Florida
Hurricane Irma has caused catastrophic damage in Barbuda, St Barthelemy, St Martin, Anguilla, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands between 06 and 07 September, as it continues on its path…
Mauritania – Deadly Storms in Brakna and Assaba regions
UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs says that at least 18 people have died and thousands affected by storms, rain and floods in Mauritania. The storms struck on…
Nigeria – Thousands Displaced by Floods in Benue State
The government in Nigeria says that thousands have been displaced by flooding in the state of Benue. It is thought that the Benue river overflowed last week after several days…
UK – Emergency Rescues After Flash Floods in South West England
Parts of south west England were once again under water after a period of heavy rainfall that began during the evening of 02 September 2017. This is the second flood…
Pakistan – Flash Floods and Heavy Rain Leave 20 Dead in Sindh and Punjab provinces
Disaster authorities in Pakistan report that 20 people have died as a result of recent flooding and heavy rain in Sindh and Punjab provinces. In their situation report of 01…
Sudan – Floods Displace Dozens of Families in Singa, Sennar
Extreme weather in Sennar (Sennar State, Sudan) has forced approximately 80 families from Singa out of their flooded homes since Friday (01 September). Rivers continue to flood in villages near…
USA – Hurricane Harvey Floods Seen From Space
Hurricane Harvey caused catastrophic flooding in south eastern Texas from 26 August, 2017. Over 40 deaths have been reported. As many as 7,000 homes were destroyed and as of 01…
