Venezuela – Deadly Floods Strike Again in Aragua State
At least 3 people have died after more flooding in the state of Aragua in northern Venezuela. This is the second major flood event in the state this month. Heavy…
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Nigeria – Floods Displace Thousands in Bayelsa State
The flood situation continues to worsen in Nigeria, in particular for southern areas. As many as 700,000 people have been displaced by flooding in Bayelsa State, according to the state…
Sri Lanka – 3, Dead, 5,000 Evacuated After Heavy Rain and Floods
Disaster authorities in Sri Lanka report that severe weather including heavy rain, strong winds and lightning strikes since 12 October 2022 has prompted evacuations and caused 3 fatalities. Sri Lanka’s…
Nigeria – Death Toll Rises, 1.3 Million Displaced, Floods to Continue Until End November
The government of Nigeria has warned state and local government areas to prepare for further flooding that could last until the end of November. Meanwhile flooding in the country, which…
Vietnam – Thousands Displaced By Floods After Storm Sonca Dumps 500mm of Rain
Further flooding has affected central provinces of Vietnam after heavy rainfall brought by Tropical Storm Sonca. Around 25,000 homes have been flooded and over 14,000 people displaced. Tropical Storm Sonca…
Greece – Deadly Flash Floods in Crete
At least 2 people have died in flash floods on the island of Crete, southern Greece. Torrential rain on 15 October triggered flash floods in Heraklion and Lasithi in Crete.…
Mexico – 1 Dead, Hundreds Evacuated After Tropical Storm Karl Dumps 380mm of Rain
At least one person has died in Mexico after heavy rainfall brought by the remnants of Tropical Storm Karl. Tropical Storm Karl weakened into a tropical depression late 14 October…
Australia – Major Floods Prompt Evacuations in Victoria, Tasmania and NSW
Rising rivers in south-eastern Australia have prompted authorities to issue flood evacuation orders for thousands of homes across the states of Victoria, Tasmania and New South Wales (NSW). Australia’s Bureau…
Cambodia – Weeks of Flooding Leaves 15 Dead, 5,000 Households Displaced
Weeks of flooding has caused damage and loss of life in Cambodia, with as many as 14 of the country’s 25 provinces affected. According to reports from the Cambodia Humanitarian…
Nigeria – Almost 800,000 Displaced, 500 Dead as Floods Worsen
Flooding continues to take its toll on the population of Nigeria, where 500 people have now lost their lives and almost 800,000 have been displaced, according to the latest government figures.…
Vietnam – More Than 850mm of Rain in 24 Hours Triggers Deadly Floods and Landslides
Heavy rain over the last few days has caused flooding and landslides in parts of Central Vietnam where at least 1 person has died and 2 were reported missing. Some…
South Sudan – Floods Affect Over 900,000 Says UN
Flooding in impacted the lives of over 900,000 people across 9 states in South Sudan and and in the southern part of the Abyei Administrative Area, the UN Office for…
Central America – Fatalities Reported After Hurricane Julia Brings Flooding Rains
Hurricane Julia swept past the Colombian islands of San Andrés and Providencia before making landfall as a Category 1 Hurricane near Laguna de Perlas, Nicaragua on 09 October 2022. The…
Venezuela – Over 20 Dead, 50 Missing After Flash Floods in Aragua State
Officials in the state of Aragua in north-central Venezuela reported that at least 22 people have died and 52 were missing after flash floods in the town of Tejerias. Torrential…
Chad – Floods Affect Almost 1 Million as Damage to Crops Increases Food Insecurity
Long-term flooding in the central African country of Chad has now affected almost 1 million people, according to the United Nations. Damage to crops has left many requiring food assistance.…
Indonesia – Deadly Floods in Jakarta, Thousands Evacuate in Aceh Province
Heavy rain caused severe flooding in parts of Jakarta, capital of Indonesia, on 06 October 2022, where authorities report 3 people have died. Meanwhile over 18,000 people were forced from…
