The Cost of the Tamil Nadu Floods – 347 Lives, 3 Billion Dollars
The Tamil Nadu government confirmed in a statement today that 347 people died in floods in the state since 01 October 2015 and continued into November where 27 people were…
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Oregon Governor Declares State of Emergency as Storms and Floods Continue
Oregon Governor Kate Brown declared a state of emergency yesterday, 10 December 2015, as storms and floods that began on 07 December continue to affect wide areas of the state.…
Storms and Floods in Pacific Northwest Leave 2 Dead in Oregon, Washington Declares Emergency
Three days of heavy rain in parts of Oregon and Washington have caused widespread flooding and landslides, prompting flood rescues and forcing homes to be evacuated. Coastal areas are now also faced…
More Floods in Cumbria as UK Government Announces £51 Million Support for Flood Victims
Further flooding has struck in the county of Cumbria, northern England, after more heavy rain fell on Wednesday 09 December. Meanwhile the UK government has announced financial support of £15…
Australia – Flash Floods and Landslides Hit North East Victoria
Victoria State Emergency Service (SES) in Australia said they have responded to over 100 requests for assistance after a storm brought heavy rain, floods and strong winds to northern and…
Democratic Republic of Congo – Floods Leave at Least 20 Dead in Kinshasa
Floods in several areas of Democratic Republic of Congo, including the capital Kinshasa, have left at least 20 people dead since late November. Kinshasa BBC and Reuters are both reporting…
Storm Desmond – Minister Says 3,500 Properties Flooded in Cumbria
The UK’s Environment secretary, Liz Truss, has confirmed that the flooding in Cumbria triggered by rainfall from Storm Desmond has damaged over 3,000 homes and businesses. In a statement made…
Flood Rescues after Rivers Overflow in Portland, Oregon
Heavy rain in parts of Oregon and southern Washington has triggered widespread flooding and landslides. Roads are submerged in flood water, forcing many to abandon their cars. Around 50 people…
Norway – Record Rain Causes Flooding in South
Severe flooding has been reported in parts of southern Norway after heavy rain brought by storm Synne between 04 and 06 December 2015. Maudal in Gjesdal, Rogaland saw just under…
100s Evacuated after 3 Rivers Overflow in Honduras
Several rivers have overflowed in Atlántida Department of Honduras after a period of heavy rain. The Lean, Lancetilla and San Alejo have all overflowed according to the Disaster management agency…
Scant Aid for Low-Caste Villagers Hit by Chennai Floods in South India Say Charities
By Nita Bhalla and Sandhya Ravishankar CHENNAI/NEW DELHI, Dec 8 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Hundreds of poor lower-caste families who lost their homes and jobs after devastating floods swept southern…
UK Floods – Storm Desmond Dumps Record Rain, 1 Dead after Severe Flooding in Cumbria
Parts of northern England have seen severe flooding after rain brought by Storm Desmond between 04 and 05 December 2015. Thousands have been forced from their homes and one person…
India Blames Climate for Chennai Floods
As the southern Indian city of Chennai still struggles to cope after floods that have cost hundreds of lives and left thousands homeless, India says climate change is to blame.…
Sri Lanka – Floods in Puttalam and Amparam, 100mm Rain Forecast
Sri Lanka‘s Department of Meteorology has warned of heavy rainfall across parts of the country over the next few days. Forecasters say 100 mm of rain can be expected which…
Indonesia – Sumatra Floods and Landslides Leave 4 Dead and 15 Missing
Heavy rainfall triggered flooding and landslides over the last 2 days on the island of Sumatra, Indonesia. Indonesia’s Disaster Risk Reduction National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) say that at least…
Peru Floods – Hundreds Homeless after Rivers Overflow in San Martín
Several rivers in the San Martín department of Peru have overflowed after a period of heavy rain. Over 2,000 families have been affected by the floods. INDECI, Peru’s National Institute…
