Vietnam Floods – Torrential Rain in North Leaves 3 More Dead
Flooding has continued in Vietnam over the last few days, resulting in the deaths of three people, bringing the total number of recent flood-related deaths in Vietnam to at least…
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Myanmar – Disaster Declared as Floods Affect 150,000
UN authorities in Myanmar are reporting that Cyclone Komen made landfall in neighbouring Bangladesh on 30 July, and with it brought strong winds and heavy rains to Myanmar which have…
India – Floods in 5 States Leave Over 80 Dead
In a statement made yesterday, the Indian Ministry for Home Affairs said that at least 86 people have died in flood-related incidents in India over the last few days. Further…
Paraguay – 8,000 Families Evacuated in Asunción after Paraguay River Overflows
Over 8,000 families have been evacuated from their homes in Asunción after the Paraguay river overflowed. Paraguay’s National Emergency Secretariat (SEN) in coordination with the local disaster authority, Consejo Municipal…
Guinea – 450mm of Rain in 3 Days – Floods in Conakry Leave 4 Dead
Parts of north-western Guinea have endured 4 days of heavy rainfall which have flooded areas of the capital, Conakry. Local media say that 450 mm of rain fell in Conakry…
India – Floods in Odisha After 3 Rivers Overflow – 2 Dead, 240,000 Affected
Local media are reporting that 2 people have been killed in recent flooding in the state of Odisha in eastern India. Flooding has affected 240,000 people across 282 villages in…
28 Killed by Floods in Western India – Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Gujarat
Parts of western India have seen over 400 mm of rain fall in the last 7 days. The states of Gujarat, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh have all been affected, and…
15 Dead after Floods and Landslides in Northern Vietnam
At least 15 people have died after 3 days of torrential rain, landslides and floods in Quang Ninh Province, northern Vietnam. Flooding has also been reported in Son La province,…
Pakistan Floods – Death Toll Rises to 69
According to the latest reports from Pakistan’s National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), 69 people have died in the flooding which has affected the six provinces of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, Balochistan,…
Myanmar – 19 Dead after Floods in Sagaing, Kachin, Mandalay and Shan
Heavy rain has continued to fall in Myanmar, causing severe flooding in at least 4 states or regions. According to latest media and official reports, at least 19 people have…
Afghanistan – 6 Dead as Flash Floods Hit Badakhshan Province Once Again
Flash floods have struck once again in the Badakhshan province of Afghanistan. According to reports from Chinese state news agency, Xinhua, flash floods struck in the Kofab district of Badakhshan…
Ecuador – Floods and Landslides Leave 5 Dead and 1 Missing
The European Commission’s Humanitarian aid and Civil Protection department (ECHO) are reporting that floods and landslides as a result of heavy rain in Ecuador have left 5 people dead, 1…
Oxfam and Deloitte Develop Innovative Framework to Deliver Disaster Relief Supplies to Pacific Islands
Oxfam and Deloitte in New Zealand have teamed up to develop a logistics framework and management plans for disaster support and relief in the Pacific region, using expertise and insight…
Kazakhstan Floods – 1,000 Evacuated after Glacial Lake Overflows in Almaty Region
Around 1,000 people were evacuated from areas around the city of Almaty, Kazakhstan, after floods and mudflow swept through residential streets on 23 July 2015. According to the committee of…
Pakistan – At Least 9 Dead as Floods Affect 5 Provinces
Floods in Pakistan have now affected 5 provinces. More heavy rain is expected over the coming days, and authorities have issued river and flash flood warnings. Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa,…
€16.2 Million in EU Aid for Floods in Greece and Bulgaria
The European Commission is set to grant an aid package worth €16.2 million (US$18 million) to Greece and Bulgaria following natural disasters that occurred in the winter of 2015. Greece…
