South Sudan – Thousands Displaced by Floods as Rivers Overflow
Rivers have broken their banks in South Sudan, leaving thousands displaced by flooding. In Jonglei State, the White Nile has caused flooding in Bor South, Twic East, Duk and Ayod…
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Mexico – Deadly Landslides and Floods in Veracruz
Heavy rainfall from 08 to 10 August caused flooding and landslides in the state of Veracruz in eastern Mexico. According to Mexico’s meteorological agency Servicio Meteorológico Nacional (SMN), 110.3 mm…
Mali – Over 1,100 Homes Destroyed by Floods
The flood situation has deteriorated in Mali over the last 10 days according to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). Flooding began in the country in…
Spain – Flash Floods in Andalusia After 46mm of Rain in 1 Hour
Severe weather, including heavy rainfall, hail and strong winds, caused damage in parts of southern and central Spain on 11 August 2020. In Andalusia, emergency services responded to over 130…
Nigeria – 4 Dead, 15,000 Displaced After Floods in North
The International Organization for Migration reported on 10 August that flooding has displaced almost 15,000 people in north west and north central Nigeria. Flooding affected the states of Kaduna, Katsina,…
Panama – 11 Killed in Flash Floods
At least 11 people have lost their lives after heavy rainfall caused flooding in several province of Panama over the last few days. Panama’s National Civil Protection System (Sinaproc) said…
Pakistan – Homes Destroyed, 8 Dead After Floods in Balochistan and Sindh Provinces
Pakistan‘s National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) reported on 09 August that heavy monsoon rainfall has caused flooding and damages in Balochistan and Sindh provinces over the last few days. In…
India – Torrential Rains Trigger Deadly Landslide in Kerala
Torrential monsoon rainfall has triggered deadly flooding and landslides in the southern state of Kerala, India. At least 26 people died after heavy rain triggered a landslide buried houses in…
Greece – Deadly Flash Floods in Evia
At least 3 people have died in flash flooding in Central Greece. Torrential rain and thunderstorms from late 08 August triggered flash flooding on the island of Evia (also Euboea)…
Trinidad and Tobago – Floods and Landslides After 120mm of Rain in 9 Hours
At least 2 homes were destroyed after heavy rainfall caused flash flooding and landslides in Trinidad on 08 August, 2020. Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service said 120.6 mm of rain…
Niger – Floods Leave 19 Dead, 50,000 Affected
Nineteen people have died and over 50,000 have been affected by flooding in Niger since June this year. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported that…
Ethiopia – 30,000 Displaced by Floods
The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reports that more than 30,000 people have been displaced due to floods in Ethiopia since late July, 2020 Flooding has…
India – 5 Missing After Floods and Landslides in Karnataka; Torrential Rain Floods Mumbai
Heavy rain in western India has caused flooding and landslides, with at least 5 people reported missing. Further heavy rain is expected until around 10 August. Karnataka India’s National Disaster…
Somalia – Thousands Displaced by Floods in South West State
Further flooding has struck in parts of Somalia, with over 10,000 people affected in South West State over the last few days. Wide areas of the country have seen unusually…
Saudi Arabia – Over 70 Rescued from Floods After Days of Rain
Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Civil Defense (CDD) reports that ongoing heavy rain across the country has prompted dozens of high water rescues. Rescues were carried out in Makkah, Al…
USA – Storm Surge and Heavy Rain from Hurricane Isaias Triggers Flooding
Tropical Cyclone Isaias strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane on Monday, 03 August, prior to making landfall near Ocean Isle Beach in North Carolina, USA. Since then, at least 6…
