Chad – Thousands Affected by Floods in Five Regions
Flooding in Chad has affected thousands of people across the regions of Tandjilé, Mandoul, Ennedi-Ouest, N’Djamena and Batha over the last few weeks. More rain is forecast, increasing fears of…
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India – 7 Dead, 19 Missing After Cloudburst Triggers Floods in Jammu and Kashmir
At least 7 people have died after torrential rain in India administered Jammu and Kashmir on 28 July 2021 caused flash floods. Local officials said a “cloudburst” dumped torrential rainfall…
Afghanistan – Dozens Feared Dead After Floods in Nuristan Province
Dozens of people are feared dead after flash floods in Nuristan Province in eastern Afghanistan. Flooding struck in Kamdesh district (also Kamdeish or Kamdish) in Nuristan Province late on 28…
Mexico – Flash Floods Cause Damage and Casualties in Sonora
Storms and rain affecting parts of South West USA has also caused severe flooding in border areas of Mexico over the last few days. Authorities in Sonora State reported flooding…
Pakistan – Deadly Flash Floods Hit Islamabad After ‘Cloudburst’
Flash floods swept through parts of Islamabad, capital city of Pakistan on 28 July 2021 after what officials described as a “cloudburst” dumped heavy rainfall. Deputy Commissioner of Islamabad Muhammed…
Myanmar – Thousands Displaced by Floods in 4 States
Days of heavy rain have caused flooding in Shan, Rakhine, Kayin and Mon states in Myanmar. Myanmar’s Department of Meteorology and Hydrology (DMH) reported heavy rain from 25 July. Mawlamyine…
Italy – Evacuations After Floods and Landslides Near Lake Como
More heavy rainfall has caused flooding in Western Europe, this time in northern Italy. Heavy rainfall raced down slopes around Lake Como, triggering landslides and flash floods on the communities…
USA – State of Emergency After Flash Floods in Utah, Nevada; 3 People Missing in New Mexico and Arizona
Heavy rain and flash flooding affected several states in America’s Southwest. A local state of emergency was declared for communities in southern Utah and Nevada. Both areas recorded between 40…
Bangladesh – Deadly Floods and Landslides in Cox’s Bazar
Heavy rainfall in the Cox’s Bazar refugee camps in Bangladesh caused deadly floods landslides on 27 July 2021. Shelters were damaged in the camps which house as many as 900,000…
China – 69 Dead, 5 Still Missing in Henan Floods
The Henan Provincial Government in China recently provided an update on the flooding that has affected the province since 20 July 2021. As of 26 July, heavy rain and floods…
India – Maharashtra Floods and Landslides Death Toll Climbs to 192
Disaster authorities in India report that 192 people have now died in floods and landslides in the western state of Maharashtra since record heavy rainfall from 22 July 2021. The…
Costa Rica – Floods Leave 2 Dead, 2 Missing, Thousands Displaced
More than 3,000 people have evacuated their homes after floods in Costa Rica. Two fatalities have been reported and a further 2 people remain missing. Heavy rain has affected the…
Philippines – Thousands Evacuate Floods in Manila and Northern regions
Over 80,000 people have evacuated their homes in the Philippines after severe weather brought by the southwest monsoon, enhanced by Typhoon Fabian (international name “In-fa”) from 22 July 2021. According…
Western Europe – Storms Cause Floods in Switzerland, Germany and UK
Thunderstorms affected parts of western Europe over the weekend 24 to 25 July 2021. Flooding caused traffic chaos on roads in London, UK and Berlin, Germany. Vehicles were swept away…
Panama – Thousands of Homes Damaged by Floods in Bocas del Toro Province
Disaster authorities in Panama reported severe damaged after floods and heavy rain in Bocas del Toro province. The country’s National Civil Protection System (SINAPROC) said flooding had affected 27,175 people…
India – 9 Dead as Floods Hit Karnataka, Hundreds Evacuate Floods in Telangana and Goa
While a massive rescue effort is ongoing in the state of Maharashtra, teams from the Air Force, Army, Navy and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) in India have also been…
