Dominican Republic – Floods Leave 1,700 Displaced, 3 Missing
Disaster authorities in the Dominican Republic say that a period of heavy rain caused flooding in northern areas of the country from 23 March 2017. As of 25 March, 1,770…
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Angola – 11 Dead After Floods and Heavy Rain in Luanda Province
At least 11 people have died in the province of Luanda, Angola, after heavy rain and flooding on Tuesday 21 and Wednesday 22 March, 2017. Almost 80 mm of rain…
Peru’s Deadly Floods Ring Alarm Bell for Latin America Cities
Surging urban populations across cities in Latin America – a result of mass migration from rural to urban areas – make them vulnerable to floods. By Anastasia Moloney for Thomson…
USA – Homes Destroyed as Rain and Snowmelt Cause Flooding in Idaho
Parts of Idaho have seen flooding and landslides over the last few days, caused by persistent rainfall and snowmelt. At least 2 homes have been destroyed and around 100 damaged.…
Peru Floods Highlight Challenge of a Warming Planet Says UN
The United Nations Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction, Mr. Robert Glasser, said yesterday that current flood disaster in Peru highlights the challenges of a warming planet.…
Australia – Floods in New South Wales After 500mm of Rain in 1 Week
Some parts of New South Wales (NSW), Australia, have recorded over 500 mm of rain in the last 7 days as a low-pressure system drenched the region. Over the weekend…
Burundi – Floods and Landslides Leave 6 Dead, 160 Homes Destroyed
Torrential rain that began during the evening of 16 March has caused flooding and landslides in northern and western areas of Burundi, including parts of the capital Bujumbura. Local media,…
Peru – Thousands Affected by Floods and Landslides Across the Country
Yet another period of heavy rain has caused major flooding and landslides in several areas of Peru over the last few days. Floods and mudslides have affected parts of Lima…
Spain – Record Rainfall Causes Flooding in Alicante
Parts of south east Spain, in particular Alicante, saw torrential rainfall and some flooding earlier this week. As much as 137.4 mm of rain was recorded in Alicante in 24…
Colombia – Floods Affect 2,000 After Rivers Overflow in Urabá, Antioquia
Persistent heavy rain in the Urabá region of Antioquia has caused the Murindó River to overflow. Flooding has affected around 2,000 people in the municipality of Murindó. The smaller Chagerado…
New Zealand – Over 300 Homes Damaged as More Flooding Hits North Island
A further wave of torrential rain drenched areas around Auckland, Northland and Waikato Peninsula over the weekend 10 to 12 March 2017. The heavy rain was brought by a storm…
Brazil – State of Emergency Declared After Floods in Amazonas
The Juruá river in the northern state of Amazonas, Brazil, has overflowed affecting more than 6,000 families in four municipalities. Civil Defence officials have been monitoring the situation since heavy…
Philippines – Floods in Sarangani Province Leave 1 Dead, 100s Evacuated
Two rivers in Sarangani Province, southern Philippines, overflowed during the early hours of 09 March 2017 after a period of heavy rain. The Kalaong River in Maitum and the Tual…
New Zealand – Roads Closed, Campers Evacuated After Floods in Auckland and Coromandel
A storm and heavy rain overnight from 07 to 08 March caused flooding and power cuts across Auckland and the Coromandel Peninsula in New Zealand on 08 March 2017. Golden…
Madagascar – Homes Destroyed, Deaths Reported as Cyclone Enawo Makes Landfall
Tropical Cyclone Enawo made landfall in northern Madagascar on 07 March 2017. Winds and heavy rain have affected northern areas of the country over the last 24 hours. The UN…
Indonesia – 6 Killed in Floods and Landslides in West Sumatra
At least 6 people have been killed, 2 seriously injured and thousands displaced due to floods and landslides in Indonesia‘s West Sumatra province. According to the country’s disaster agency, four…
