Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan – 15 Killed in Floods and Mudslides
Floods and mudslides caused by heavy rains swept away houses in two villages in the Aksy district in Jalal-Abad Region of western Kyrgyzstan on 12 July, 2021, close the border…
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Japan – Evacuations in Kagoshima After 95mm of Rain in 1 Hour
Around 300 people evacuated their homes in Kagoshima after torrential rain in Japan. The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) issued the highest level warning for heavy rainfall for parts of southwestern…
Colombia – Over 5,000 Families Hit by Floods in Magdalena After Rivers Overflow
Severe flooding has affected parts of Magdalena Department in northern Colombia since early July 2021. According to the government of Magdalena Department, the Seville and Frío rivers overflowed on 03…
UK – Flash Floods Cause Chaos in Eastern England
Heavy rainfall in eastern England, UK on 09 July 2021 caused streets to flood, disrupting traffic and damaging homes and businesses. The city of Peterborough in Cambridgeshire was the worst…
USA – Rain From Storm Elsa Floods New York Subway
Heavy rain and strong winds caused damage in parts of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut in the USA as Tropical Storm Elsa made its way up the Northeast coast.…
Chad – 5 Dead, Thousands in Need of Shelter After Heavy Rains in Tandjilé, Says UN
The United Nations reports that 5 people died and thousands are in need of shelter after torrential rain in Chad in central Africa from late June 2021. The UN Office…
USA – Floods in South Texas After 460mm of Rain in 4 Days
The state of Texas is making preparations after torrential rain affected South Texas and Coastal Bend communities over the last few days. High water rescues were reported in Rockport where…
Indonesia – Over 70 Floods and Landslides Recorded in June 2021, Says Disaster Agency
BNPB, Indonesia’s disaster agency reported that 15,0000 homes were damaged in dozens of flood and landslide events throughout June this year. BNPB reported a total of 137 natural disasters across…
Japan – Many Still Missing in Atami Mudslide as Search and Rescue Operations Continue
Teams from police and fire departments alongside troops from Japan’s Self-Defence Force continue to search through mud and debris looking for the many people still feared missing in the mudslide…
South Korea – 2 Killed in Floods and Landslides After Heavy Rain
Two people have died and dozens evacuated as a result of landslides and flooding after torrential rain in South Korea. Heavy rain began on 05 July 2021. Ministry of the…
Indonesia – Floods Damage Over 2,000 Homes in Aceh Province
Disaster authorities in Indonesia report flooding and landslides in Aceh Province in the north of Sumatra Island have affected more than 6,000 people since 05 July 2021. Floods accompanied by…
Russia – State of Emergency After Floods in Krasnodar Krai
Authorities in Krasnodar Region of Russia declared a state of emergency after torrential rain caused flooding over the last 2 days. Strong winds and rough seas have also caused damage.…
Crimea – More Floods After Heavy Rain Leave 1 Dead, Dozens Evacuated
Dozens of people have evacuated homes after more flooding in Russian annexed Crimea after heavy rain caused rives to overflow. The Crimea section of Russia’s Emergency Ministry (EMERCOM) reported that…
Nepal – Floods and Landslides Leave 10 Dead, 4 Missing
Heavy rain, floods and landslides have caused fatalities and destroyed homes across Nepal during the first two days of July 2021. According to figures from NDMA, 10 people have died,…
China – Over 60,000 Evacuate Floods in Jiangxi
Over 60,000 people have evacuated their homes after several days of flooding in Jiangxi Province in southeast China. According to the official state-run press agency Xinhua, flooding began in the…
Japan – 2 Dead, 20 Feared Missing After Rain Triggers Mudslide in Shizuoka Prefecture
As many as 20 people are feared missing in central Japan after a huge landslide hit Atami city in the prefecture of Shizuoka following days of heavy rainfall. Videos showed…
