France – One Dead as Fierce Storms Wreak Havoc Across 65 Departments
Fierce thunderstorms, heavy rain and hail caused havoc across France from 03 June 2022. One person died in flood waters in Rouen. The Ministry of Interior reported on 04 June…
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Cuba – Deadly Flash Floods After 300mm of Rain
At least 3 people have died and thousands have been displaced after heavy rainfall caused flash flooding and damage in Cuba. Cuba Civil Defence reported two fatalities in the province…
Sri Lanka – 1 Dead, Hundreds Displaced After Rain Triggers Floods and Landslides
Severe weather including strong winds, lightning and heavy rain has affected parts of Sri Lanka since 29 May 2022. As of 02 June, one person had died, over 600 were…
Guyana, Suriname and French Guiana – Overflowing Rivers Cause Widespread Flooding
Long-term rainfall has caused rivers to rise in northeastern South America, with flooding affecting communities in Guyana, Suriname and French Guiana. Guyana Civil Defence Commission (CDC) in Guyana reported flooding…
Mexico – Hurricane Agatha Leaves 11 Dead, Many Missing in Oaxaca
The governor of the state of Oaxaca in southern Mexico announced at least 11 people have died as a result of Hurricane Agatha. Hurricane Agatha weakened after it made landfall…
Brazil – 80 Killed in Floods and Landslides in North East
Authorities in Brazil report that at least 80 people have now died following severe flooding and landslides in the north east of the country. As reported on 26 May, days…
Guatemala – Deadly Landslide in Alta Verapaz Department
At least 7 people have died after heavy rain caused a landslide in Alta Verapaz Department of Guatemala following heavy rainfall. The landslide struck in the village of Los Pinos,…
Brazil – Homes Destroyed, Hundreds Displaced by Floods in Pernambuco, Alagoas and Paraíba
Heavy rain in north-eastern Brazil over the last few days has caused flooding and landslides in the states of Pernambuco, Alagoas and Paraíba. At least one person has died, several…
Vietnam – Deadly Flash Floods and Landslides in Northern Provinces
Disaster authorities in Vietnam report at least 3 people have died after severe flooding and landslides in northern provinces following days of heavy rain, with more expected. Over 900 mm…
Bangladesh – Millions Hit by Floods in North East
Ongoing flooding in north-eastern Bangladesh has affected over 4 million people, including 1.6 million children, according to the United Nations. Flooding began following a prolonged period of heavy rainfall in…
Brazil – Rising Rivers Affect 300,000 in Amazonas State
Rising rivers in Brazil’s Amazonas state have affected over 300,000 people according to state officials. Rivers including the Negro, Amazon, Jurua, Purus, Madeira and Solimões have been rising for some…
Colombia – Floods and Landslides Affect 5,000 in Meta Department, Airport Flooded in Villavicencio
Officials in the department of Meta, Colombia, report at least 5,000 people have been affected by recent heavy rainfall caused flooding and landslides including in areas of the department capital,…
Indonesia – Floods and Landslides Leave 4 Dead, Thousands Affected
Heavy rainfall has caused flooding and landslides in Indonesia where authorities say at least 4 people have died in and thousands have been affected. A landslide triggered by heavy rain…
South Africa – Evacuations After More Flooding in KwaZulu-Natal
More heavy rain has caused flooding and landslides in parts of KwaZulu-Natal Province in South Africa. Areas of the province saw devastating flooding last month which left over 400 dead…
India – Over 400,000 Affected as Floods Worsen in Assam
The flood situation has worsened in the state of Assam, India, where authorities report over 400,000 people are now affected across 1,089 villages in 26 districts. Rivers are at record…
Thailand – Floods Affect Hundreds of Households in Northern Provinces
Update, 23 May 2022: Further heavy rain fell in northern parts of Thailand from 20 May 2022. Disaster authorities reported some flooding in the provinces of Chiang Rai, Chiang Mai,…
