Indonesia – Deadly Floods and Landslides in Java and Sulawesi Islands
At least 9 people have died in floods and landslides in Indonesia over the last few days, according to reports from local authorities and the United Nations (UN). The UN…
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Australia – More Fatalities and Evacuations in New South Wales as Floods Continue
Communities in New South Wales (NSW), Australia, are facing evacuation orders after heavy rainfall of over 200 mm in 24 hours. Areas of the state, in particular in the north,…
Colombia – Thousands Isolated After Rivers Overflow in Antioquia
Overflowing rivers in northern parts of Antioquia Department in Colombia have damaged homes, swamped roads and left thousands of people isolated. Authorities said the Apartadó, Grande, Vijagual and Murindo rivers…
Australia – Weather Forecasts Should Include Clearer Warnings on Impacts
People could’ve prepared for the floods better if the impacts of weather forecasts were clearly communicated, write Kate R Saunders, Queensland University of Technology; Kate Helmstedt, Queensland University of Technology,…
Haiti and Dominican Republic – 2 Dead, Hundreds Displaced After Rain Triggers Flash Floods
Heavy rain from 05 March 2022 caused severe flash flooding in northern parts of Hispaniola island in the Caribbean Sea. Damages were reported in Puerto Plata Province, Dominican Republic, and…
Australia – Thousands Evacuate as Floods Worsen in Queensland and New South Wales
Flooding in eastern Australia that began last week has worsened after further heavy rain. Authorities now report extensive flooding in areas of Queensland and New South Wales, with thousands of…
Malaysia – Thousands Evacuate Floods in Kelantan and Terengganu
Flooding has forced thousands of families to evacuate their homes in Malaysia after days of heavy rainfall. Flooding was also reported in several provinces of neighbouring southern Thailand where authorities…
Bolivia – 20 Feared Missing After Floods in Tarija
As many as 20 people are feared missing after flash floods in Tarija department in south-eastern Bolivia. Civil Defence reported heavy rain caused the overflow of the Itayuro stream in…
Australia – Deadly Flash Floods in Queensland After 300mm of Rain in 6 Hours
Torrential rain of 300 mm in 6 hours has caused severe flash flooding in parts of south-east Queensland, Australia. Parts of Queensland received heavy rainfall from 22 February with the…
UK – Hundreds of Homes Damaged After Storm Franklin Causes Rivers to Rise
Hundreds of homes have been flooded in England and Wales after heavy rainfall from Storm Franklin caused rivers to rise from 20 February 2022. Authorities say flood defences have protected…
Colombia – 1 Missing After Flash Floods in Nariño
One person is missing after flash floods swept through areas of San Pablo in in the department of Nariño, Colombia. Heavy rain fell from around 18 February 2022, affecting the…
Brazil – Search Continues for Dozens Missing in Petrópolis Floods and Landslides
Emergency workers desperately continue to search for those still missing after the catastrophic floods and landslides that struck in Petrópolis in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil after record…
Brazil – Flooding Rivers Displace Thousands in Rondônia
Overflowing rivers in the state of Rondônia in Brazil have forced hundreds of families to leave their homes. According to the state government, heavy rain from early 18 February 2022…
South Africa – 1 Dead, 3 Missing After Floods in Gauteng
Heavy rain and flash flooding caused severe damage in Gauteng Province, South Africa. One person died and 3 people are reported missing. Flooding struck areas of Ivory Park close to…
Brazil – Evacuations After Floods Hit Espírito Santo
Rising rivers and landslide threats have forced dozens of people to evacuate their homes in the state of Espírito Santo, Brazil, over the last few days. At least 2 flood-related…
Madagascar – Storm Dumako Leaves 6 Dead, Homes Damaged
The National Office for Disaster Management (BNGRC) in Madagascar reports that at least 6 people have lost their lives after the passage of Tropical Storm Dumako across the country. Meanwhile…
