India – Bihar Floods Worsen Leaving 60 Dead and 380,000 Displaced
Over 20 people have died in the last 2 days as the flood situation in Bihar, India, worsened once again. The Department of Disaster Management in Bihar reported yesterday that…
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USA – Evacuations After Floods in Maryland and New Jersey
Update: Authorities have confirmed that 2 people died in separate incidents the floods in Ellicott City. Both were in vehicles at the time. Howard County officials estimate that around 250…
India – Home Minister Visits Assam Floods, Death Toll Rises to 26
Update, 05 August 2016 Assam State Disaster Management Agency (ASDMA) reported on 04 August that the flood situation in the state has improved considerably. The numbers affected is now 285,095…
Niger – Floods Leave 11 Dead and 1,700 Homes destroyed
The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) in Niger reported on 28 July that 11 people have died and 1,693 homes destroyed by floods in the country…
China – Yangtze River Floods from Space
NASA has released striking images showing China’s Yangtze River basin floods from space. High levels of rainfall began in June this year. By July 5, flooding and associated mudslides had affected…
Updated: India – 1.8 Million Now Affected by Floods in Assam, Number of Displaced increases to 230,000
Update, 29 July 2016 The number of people affected by floods in Assam now stands at almost 1.8 million. Twenty-two districts have reported flooding. The worst affected districts are Lakhimpur,…
India – 1,500 Villages Flooded in Bihar, 17 Dead
Nearly half a million people have been affected by the floods in 8 districts of Bihar, according to a statement from the Department of Disaster Management on Wednesday, 27 July,…
Updated: South Africa – 7 Dead, Thousands Affected by Floods in Cape Town and Durban
Update, 28 July 2016 The number of flood-related deaths in KwaZulu-Natal has increased to at least 5, with later reports claiming further victims, bringing the death toll to a possible…
Nepal – Dozens Dead After Floods and Landslides Across the Country
Landslides and floods triggered by days of monsoon rainfall affected parts of Western, Mid-Western and Central regions of Nepal. Local media report that over 30 people have died and over…
India – Over 50,000 Affected by Floods in West Bengal
Around 58,000 people have been affected by flooding in parts of West Bengal, India, over the last 2 days. Heavy rain in catchment areas, including in Sikkim and Bhutan, have…
China – Over 160 Dead as Floods in Northern Provinces Continue
China’s Ministry of Civil Affairs reports that the heavy rain, landslides and flooding in the north of the country since 18 July has now affected 10 provinces or regions including…
India – Floods Worsen in Assam and Arunachal Pradesh
Update, 26 July, 2016 Assam State Disaster Management Agency (ASDMA) report that over 1 million people are now affected by flooding in the state, as of 26 July. Over 2,000…
China – Floods Hit Northern Provinces, Over 100 Dead or Missing
Torrential rain in northern China since 19 July has caused major flooding, leaving nearly 100 people dead or missing, according to China’s Ministry of Civil Affairs (MCA). The latest disaster…
UK Floods – Over 200,000 Homes at Risk of Flooding in Wales
A report by the Welsh Audit Office says that 208,000 properties across Wales are at risk of flooding from the sea or rivers. Over 60 per cent of the population…
Afghanistan – Deadly Flash Floods in Khost Province
Flash floods in the south eastern Khost province, Afghanistan, have left at least 17 people dead. The floods hit on Monday, 18 July, after a period of heavy rain. “Rainstorms…
India – Over 120 Dead After Monsoon Rains Cause Floods and Landslides in 8 States
The National Disaster Management Division (NDMD) of the Ministry of Home Affairs in India reports that over 5 million people across 8 states are currently affected by flooding. In a…
