Brazil – Deadly Floods and Landslides Strike in Rio de Janeiro State
At least 16 people have lost their lives after record rainfall of over 800 mm in 48 hours triggered flash floods and landslides in Baixada Fluminense and Costa Verde regions…
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Australia – Why can floods like those in the Northern Rivers come in clusters?
Margaret Cook, University of the Sunshine Coast, writing for The Conversation, asks: Why can floods like those in the Northern Rivers in New South Wales, Australia, come in clusters? Right now,…
Australia – Evacuations After More Floods in New South Wales
Northern parts of New South Wales, Australia were hit with a second major flood on 30 March 2022 after a levee along the Wilsons River in Lismore was breached once…
Ecuador – Landslide in Azuay Leaves 4 Dead, Houses Destroyed
At least 4 people have lost their lives after heavy rain in southern Ecuador triggered floods and landslides in Azuay Province on 27 March 2022. Floods and landslides pushed rocks…
Mozambique – Death Toll From Cyclone Gombe Rises to More Than 50
Over 50 people have now lost their lives in Mozambique as a result of severe conditions brought by Tropical Cyclone Gombe. Satellite imagery shows over 500 km2 of land in…
Brazil – Deadly Floods and Landslides Strike Again in Petrópolis
Torrential rain from 20 March 2022 caused flooding and landslides once again in the metropolitan area of Petrópolis and surrounding areas of Fluminense Mountain Region, Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil.…
Indonesia – Floods Affect 50,000 in Java, Borneo and Sumatra
As many as 50,000 people have been affected by floods and landslides in Indonesia over the last 4 days. The ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance on disaster management (AHA…
DR Congo – Deadly Floods in South Kivu Province
At least 3 people have died in flash floods in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo following heavy rainfall on 16 March 2022. Flooding struck in Bukavu City and surrounding…
USA – Floods Cause Traffic Chaos in Alabama
Storms in Alabama, USA brought heavy rainfall and flash flooding on roads and highways in the Birmingham Metropolitan area on 16 March 2022. Jefferson County Emergency Management Agency reported flooded…
Australia – More Deadly Floods Hit New South Wales
Flash flooding in the outback city of Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia, on 15 March 2022 has prompted flood rescues and caused one fatality. While many areas of northern…
Ecuador – 1 Missing After Flash Floods and Landslides in Loja
One person is reported missing after heavy rain caused flash floods and landslides in the Province of Loja in southern Ecuador. Flooding struck in the city of Loja after a…
Peru – Heavy Rain Triggers Massive Landslide in La Libertad
Several people are missing and homes were destroyed after a massive landslide in La Libertad region in northwestern Peru on 15 March 2022. According to Peru’s National Civil Defense Institute…
Malawi – 4 Dead After Cyclone Gombe Causes Floods in South
Disaster authorities in Malawi report that at least 4 people have died as a result of heavy rain brought by Cyclone Gombe. Authorities issued warnings for the districts of Mulanje,…
Mozambique – 12 Killed as Cyclone Gombe Brings Strong Winds and Torrential Rain
Disaster authorities in Mozambique report that at least 12 people have died after Cyclone Gombe swept across the country bringing winds of 165 km/h and rain of over 200mm in…
Malaysia – Deadly Landslide in Kuala Lumpur
At least 4 people have died after heavy rainfall caused a landslide in a residential area on the outskirts of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 10 March 2022. Part of a…
Ecuador – Hundreds of Homes Damaged, Communities Isolated After Floods in Cotopaxi
Flooding has caused severe damage in areas of Cotopaxi Province in Ecuador. Thousands of people are isolated after bridges were destroyed by overflowing rivers. Flooding has also caused damage to…
