Trinidad and Tobago – One Missing After Flash Floods
Flash flooding struck in the dual-island Caribbean nation of Trinidad and Tobago following heavy rain brought by a tropical disturbance. On 04 October 2022 Trinidad and Tobago Met Services issued…
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India – 8 Killed, More Feared Missing After Flash Floods in Jalpaiguri, West Bengal
At least 8 people have lost their lives and many more are feared missing after sudden flash floods on the Mal River in the Jalpaiguri District of West Bengal, India.…
Thailand – Thousands Displaced by Floods as Rivers Rise
Flooding continues to affect areas of Thailand, where disaster authorities report over 13,000 people displaced and 41,324 households affected. Heavy rain brought by Tropical Storm Noru triggered floods in several…
Ghana – Hundreds of Homes Flooded in Greater Accra Region After Weija Dam Releases
The release of excess water from a dam has caused flooding in parts of in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana. The Weija Dam, situated on the Densu River is…
Nigeria – Floods in Kogi “Humanitarian Tragedy” Says Governor
Wide areas of the state of Kogi in the North Central region of Nigeria are underwater after the Niger and Benue rivers broke their banks. Flooding began in late September…
Central African Republic – Floods in 12 Prefectures Leave Thousands Displaced, 11 Dead
At least 11 people have died and thousands have lost their homes after weeks of flooding in Central African Republic (CAR). The United Nations reported that 11 people have died…
USA – Hundreds Rescued From Floods in Florida After Hurricane Ian
Hundreds of people have been rescued from flooded homes following the passage of Hurricane Ian in Florida, USA. As many as 27 fatalities have been reported as search and rescue…
Vietnam and Thailand – Tropical Cyclone Noru Leaves 4 Dead, Thousands Displaced
Disaster authorities in South East Asia report that heavy rain from Tropical Cyclone Noru has caused severe flooding and landslides across parts of Vietnam and Thailand after previously causing widespread…
Indonesia – 6 Killed in South Kalimantan Landslide
At least 6 people died after heavy rain triggered a landslide in South Kalimantan Province in Indonesia on 26 September 2022. Heavy rain falling on unstable ground near the site…
Croatia – Deadly Flash Floods in Rijeka
Police in Croatia report one person died in flash floods in the port city of Rijeka after torrential rain on 28 September 2022. Croatian Meteorological and Hydrological Service (DHMZ) said…
USA – Hurricane Ian Causes Catastrophic Storm Surge Floods in Florida
Hurricane Ian left a trail of destruction after it made landfall in southwest Florida, USA, on 28 September 2022. In a statement of 28 September, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said…
Cameroon – Floods Affect Almost 40,000 in Far North Region
The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reports that flooding has affected 37,000 people in the Far North Region of Cameroon. Ongoing floods in the Far North…
Mali – Hundreds of Homes Destroyed by Floods in Mopti Region
Overflowing rivers in Mali have caused widespread damage in Mopti Region, where the local government said one village had been completely submerged. The government of Mopti Region said the village…
Philippines – 5 Rescuers Die in Typhoon Noru Floods
Heavy rain brought by Typhoon Noru caused widespread flooding in several northern provinces of the Philippines on 26 September 2022. Authorities reported 5 rescuers workers died in the Province of…
Canada – 1 Killed in Newfoundland as Storm Surge From Hurricane Fiona Sweeps Homes Into the Ocean
At least one person has died and dozens have been displaced in Newfoundland, Canada, after huge waves and storm surge brought by Hurricane Fiona swept homes into the ocean. Environment…
Spain – 1 Killed in Murcia Flash Floods After 29mm of Rain in 10 Minutes
Torrential rain has caused devastation in parts of Murcia region in south-eastern Spain. Firefighters report one person died after floods destroyed a home, while emergency services responded to dozens of…
