Chile – Heavy Rain and Floods Leave at Least 2 Dead, 10 Missing
Days of heavy rain in Chile has caused widespread flooding and landslides and left at least 2 people dead and 10 missing. Wide areas of the nation’s capital, Santiago, are…
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Russia – Floods in 3 Regions Affect 10,000 and Damage 2,500 Homes
Major floods have been affecting central and northern areas of Russia since 12 April, 2016, mainly as a result of snow melt and ice jams. Over 2,500 homes have been…
Uruguay – Severe Weather Leaves 7 Dead, Over 3,000 Displaced
Severe weather has affected Uruguay since Friday 15 April 2016, with a tornado and several floods causing the deaths of at least 7 people. One person has been reported as…
Tanzania – 3 Dead, 100s Displaced After Floods in Mbeya, Zanzibar and Kilimanjaro Regions
A week of heavy rain and flooding has left at least 3 dead and hundreds homeless in Tanzania. The worst hit areas are in the regions of Mbeya, Zanzibar and…
Uganda – At Least 1,000 Displaced After Floods in Kasese and Kampala
Many people in parts of Western and Southern Uganda faced severe flood conditions as a result of a result of heavy rainfall that began on 13 April 2016. Further heavy…
Afghanistan – Over 30 Killed After Flash Floods Hit Northern Provinces
Local media in Afghanistan report that at least 31 people have been killed in flash floods that struck in northern parts of the country between 16 and 17 April, 2016.…
New Zealand – Floods in Coromandel After 124mm of Rain in 24 Hours
Heavy rain fell in parts of the Coromandel Peninsula, New Zealand, over the weekend, causing floods and landslides in several areas including Colville. New Zealand’s Met Service had issued warnings of…
Somalia – Flash Floods in 2 Regions Leave 9 Dead
Torrential rainfall in Somalia has triggered deadly flash floods in 2 regions of the country in the last week. Despite the recent rainfall, many parts of the country, in particular…
Malawi – Floods in Northern Region Leave Several Dead and Force Thousands to Evacuate
Heavy rains which have persisted in the Northern and Central regions of Malawi for several days have led to fatal floods in some low-lying areas. At least ten people are…
Civil Unrest, El Nino Hit Burundians Hard, Thousands in Need of Aid – Red Cross
LONDON, April 8 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Tens of thousands of Burundians are in need of humanitarian aid to help them cope with the consequences of civil unrest, flooding brought…
UK – High Tides and Huge Waves Bring Flooding to South West
A combination of high spring tides and winds of 65 mph (120 km/h) caused coastal flooding in parts of Cornwall and Devon in south west England yesterday, Sunday 10 April,…
Deadly Floods Strike in Oman and Saudi Arabia
Heavy rain and flash floods in Saudi Arabia and Oman between 08 and 10 April have left 5 people dead and several villages cut off. Weather forecasts suggest that a…
Las Vegas – Four Rescued From Floods After Record Rain
Record rain caused flash floods in the Las Vegas Valley area on Saturday, 09 April. Local fire fighters were called out to rescue at least 4 people who were trapped…
Argentina and Uruguay – Floods Displace Thousands After 4 Days of Heavy Rain
Heavy rain has affected Uruguay and northern provinces of Argentina, causing several rivers to overflow and prompting the evacuation of thousands of people. Some local media reports claim over half…
Ethiopia – Floods in Two Regions Leave Dozens Dead
Floods in two regions of Ethiopia have left dozens of people dead and caused the destruction of 100s of homes. The state broadcaster, Ethiopian Broadcasting Corporation, and the Associated Press…
Pakistan Floods – Death Toll Rises, 23 Missing in Landslide
Disaster management authorities in Pakistan say that the death toll from the continuing heavy rains and floods that began on 02 April 2016 has now increased to 92. As many…
