India – Second Spate of Floods Hit Assam
A second wave of flooding in India’s Assam state has affected over 16,000 people since 20 June. According to Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), 16,549 people had been affected…
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Côte d’Ivoire – At Least 13 Killed in Anyama Landslide
Heavy rain has caused further death and misery in Côte d’Ivoire. Days of heavy rain triggered flooding and a landslide in Anyama, a city in the northern outskirts of Abidjan,…
Nigeria – Damaging Flash Floods Hit Lagos
Streets were swamped and traffic halted after heavy rain in Lagos, Nigeria, on 17 June. Almost 90mm of rain fell in Lagos from 18 to 19 June. The Lagos State…
Indonesia – Hundreds Evacuated After Floods in North Aceh
Flooding has once again hit parts of Aceh Province in Indonesia after heavy rain caused several rivers to overflow on 16 June. Flooding affected the districts of Nisam, Pirak Timu,…
Guatemala and Honduras – Floods and Landslides Leave 2 Dead, Thousands Affected
Heavy rain has triggered flooding and landslides in parts of Guatemala and Honduras over the last few days. Honduras Two people have died after heavy rain triggered a landslide in…
China – Deadly Floods and Mudslides in Sichuan
Heavy rain and flooding continues to affect wide areas of China, in particular southern and central provinces. Over 8 million people have been affected by floods in the country since…
Thailand – Wind Storms and Flash Floods in North
The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) in Thailand reports that severe weather including wind storms, high waves and heavy rain has affected several provinces over the last few…
Côte d’Ivoire – Deadly Floods Hit Abidjan and South
Torrential rain over the last few days has caused flooding in parts of southern Côte d’Ivoire, including the country’s economic capital Abidjan. Local media report that at least one person…
Hungary and Czech Republic – 1 Dead, Dozens Evacuated After Storms Trigger Flash Floods
Severe weather including heavy rain caused wind damage and flooding in parts of Hungary and Czech Republic from 13 to 15 June. Hungary A massive storm swept across Hungary on…
Nigeria – 3 Dead or Missing After Flash Floods Destroy a Bridge in Kwara State
One person died and at least 2 are missing after flooding caused a bridge to collapse in Kwara State, western Nigeria. The incident follows recent flooding in Borno state in…
Nepal – Landslide in Parbat Leaves 8 Dead
At least 8 people have died in a landslide in Parbat District, central Nepal. The landslide struck on 13 June after a period of heavy rain. Nepal Police, Armed Police…
Nigeria – Dozens of Homes Destroyed After Floods in Akwa Ibom
Dozens of houses were destroyed and around 300 people displaced after flooding in Nigeria‘s Akwa Ibom state. According to News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), a downpour lasting around 9 hours…
Indonesia – Deadly Floods and landslides Hit South Sulawesi
Flooding and landslides triggered by heavy rain have caused widespread damage in Indonesia‘s South Sulawesi Province. Disaster authorities report at least 1 person has died and 3 are missing after…
France – Dozens Rescued After Flash Floods in Corsica
The equivalent of 2 months’ worth of rain fell in just a few hours on 11 June, causing severe flash flooding in Corsica, France. Flood waters swept through the city…
Turkey – Deadly Flash Floods in Ankara
Flash floods struck in Turkey‘s capital Ankara from 11 June, causing 1 fatality and widespread damages. Local media, quoting the Metropolitan Municipality of Ankara, said 250 buildings were damaged. Residents…
Pakistan – At Least 7 Killed in Flash Floods in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
At least 7 people have lost their lives in rain-elated incidents in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province since early June. On 10 June, flash flooding struck in Bajaur District, where one…
