Venezuela – Flash Floods in Táchira Leave 7 Dead, 3 Missing
At least 7 people lost their lives and 3 are still missing after raging floods took a group of tourists by surprise in Táchira State, Venezuela. Táchira Civil Defence said…
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Australia – Floods Turn Deadly in New South Wales
Parts of New South Wales (NSW) in Australia have seen heavy rain since 22 September 2022, triggering floods in several parts of the state. State Emergency Services (NSW SES) carried…
Niger – 168 Dead, 227,000 Affected as Flooding Continues
Long-term rainfall and flooding have taken their toll on the population of Niger, where as many as 168 people have lost lives as a result. The UN said the number…
Guinea – Deadly Floods Strike in Conakry, Thousands Affected in Kankan Region
At least 3 people have lost their lives after heavy rain and flooding in Conakry, capital of Guinea in West Africa. Meanwhile flooding in areas of the eastern Kankan Region…
Nigeria – 300 Dead, 100,000 Displaced as Government Warns of Worsening Floods
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) in Nigeria reports that more than 300 people have lost their lives in flooding in the country. Further heavy rain and dam releases are…
Central America – Floods and Landslides in El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua
At least 2 people have died and hundreds have been displaced after heavy rain triggered flooding and landslides in several countries of Central America from 17 September 2022. Previously FloodList…
Caribbean – Rain from Hurricane Fiona Triggers Deadly Floods and Mudslides
Hurricane Fiona dumped more than 25 inches / 635 mm of rain as it made its way across Puerto Rico. At least 2 people lost their lives in the storm…
Costa Rica – Floods and Landslides Leave at Least 9 Dead, Dozens Displaced
Prolonged heavy rainfall has caused flooding and landslides in Costa Rica, where at least 9 people have lost their lives and dozens have been displaced. Heavy rain triggered a landslide…
Spain – Floods in Catalonia and Valencia, Policeman Dies in Flood Rescue in Benissa
Stormy weather including heavy rain affected the regions of Catalonia and Valencia in eastern Spain from 16 September 2022. According to the Meteorological Service of Catalonia, 90 mm of rain…
USA – Hundreds Evacuate as “Unprecedented Storm” Causes Coastal Flooding in Alaska
The remnants of Typhoon Merbok caused widespread flooding in coastal areas of western Alaska, USA, from 17 September 2022. Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy issued a disaster declaration in response to…
Japan – Thousands Evacuate, 1 Dead After Typhoon Nanmadol Dumps Torrential Rain
Typhoon Nanmadol moved across Japan’s southwestern region of Kyushu from 18 September 2022. Torrential rainfall triggered flooding and mudslides. Nanmadol made landfall over southern Kyushu Island early on 18 September…
Nepal – Over 20 Killed in Achham District Landslides
Officials in Nepal report over 20 people have lost their lives and one is missing after heavy rain triggered landslides over the last few days. Heavy rain has also caused…
Italy – 7 Dead, 3 Missing After Severe Flooding in Marche Region
At least 7 people have lost their lives after torrential rain triggered catastrophic flooding in the Marche Region of Italy overnight, 15 to 16 September 2022. Areas of the Province…
Portugal – Floods and Landslides Cause Severe Damage in Manteigas
Heavy rainfall in central Portugal caused severe flooding and debris flows in areas of Manteigas municipality, Guarda District on 13 September 2022. Heavy rain fell on burn scar areas of…
South Africa – Mining Dam in Jagersfontein Collapses Leaving 3 Dead, 4 Missing
A mining dam in the Free State Province of South Africa collapsed on 11 September 2022 flooding areas of Jagersfontein and Charlesville. A wall of a mining dam, also known…
Nepal – 5 Dead, 10 Missing After Floods in Darchula
At least 5 people have died and 10 are missing after severe flooding in the district of Darchula in Nepal. Meanwhile in neighbouring parts of Uttarakhand, India, at least one…
