Georgia – Massive Mudflow Leaves 12 Dead, 25 Missing
Teams of emergency workers are carrying out intensive search and rescue (SAR) operations after a massive mudflow in the mountain resort town of Shovi in Oni municipality in Georgia, on…
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Slovenia – Record Rain and Floods Cause Widespread Damage
At least three people have lost their lives and thousands have evacuated their homes after severe storms and floods in Slovenia. According to Slovenia’s environmental agency ARSO, northern and central…
Canada – 4 Missing After Floods Cause Devastation in Nova Scotia
The government of Nova Scotia in Canada declared a State of Emergency on 22 July 2023 in response to severe flooding across the province after a slow-moving storm dumped more…
Afghanistan – 12 Dead, 40 Missing in Floods in Maidan Wardak Province
State news sources in Afghanistan report raging flash floods in Maidan Wardak Province have destroyed homes, killed at least 12 people and left a further 40 unaccounted for. Flooding struck…
Bhutan – 23 Dead or Missing After Flash Floods in Lhuentse
At least 6 people were killed and 17 others are still missing after flash floods triggered by heavy rains in Lhuentse, Bhutan on 20 July 2023. The victims included Druk…
India – 12 Killed in Landslide After Heavy Rain in Maharashtra
Heavy rain in the state of Maharashtra in India has caused severe flooding and landslides over the last 2 days. A massive search operation is continuing in Raigad district where…
USA – State of Emergency After Record Rain Triggers Severe Floods in Western Kentucky
The Governor of Kentucky declared a state of emergency after record heavy rainfall caused severe flooding in western areas of the state on 19 July 2023. The torrential rain raised…
Colombia – Houses Destroyed, Multiple Fatalities After Heavy Rain Causes Landslides in Cundinamarca
Heavy rainfall has caused several landslides in Cundinamarca Department in Colombia. According to the Governor of Cundinamarca, Nicolás García Bustos, 15 people died and 6 were injured after a massive…
South Korea – Over 30 Dead, Many Missing After Floods and Landslides in 4 Provinces
Torrential downpours in South Korea have resulted in devastating flooding and landslides, causing the death of over 30 individuals nationwide and leaving nine others missing, according to authorities. South Korea’s…
USA – 3 Dead, Several Feared Missing in Pennsylvania Flash Floods
At least 3 people have died and several are missing following flash floods in Bucks County in Pennsylvania, USA. Flooding occurred late 15 July 2023. Officials said 3 of victims…
India – Thousands Evacuate Floods in Delhi After Yamuna River Reaches Record High
Thousands of people have evacuated their homes in Delhi, India’s capital territory and home to some 30 million people, after the Yamuna River which runs through the city reached record…
USA – Disaster Declared After “Historic and Catastrophic Flooding” in Vermont
A State of Disaster has been declared for all 14 counties of the state of Vermont in the USA after two months of rain in two days triggered the worst…
Brazil – Severe Floods in Alagoas and Pernambuco, 14 Killed in Building Collapse
At least one person died and thousands were displaced after heavy rain caused flooding and landslides in the states of Alagoas and Pernambuco in northeast Brazil. Also in Pernambuco, a…
Turkey – One Dead, Hundreds Displaced After Floods in Black Sea Region
Heavy rain of over 250 mm in 24 hours caused flooding in Turkey‘s Black Sea region from 08 to 10 July 2023. The Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) reported…
Russia – Hundreds Evacuated After Floods Damage 200 Homes in Sochi
Update, 13 July 2023: Further heavy rain caused flooding in the Tuapse district of Krasnodar Krai on 12 July 2023. EMERCOM reported at least 290 houses damaged and 4 people…
Indonesia – Severe Weather in Bali Triggers Deadly Flooding and Landslides
Bali, Indonesia experienced severe weather conditions from 07 to 09 July 2023, leading to devastating impacts on the region. Heavy rainfall resulted in widespread flooding, while strong winds downed trees…
