Ethiopia – Heavy Rain Triggers Deadly Landslide in South
At least 10 people died in a landslide caused by heavy rainfall in southern Ethiopia. The landslide occurred early on 28 May in the Gamo Zone of the Southern Nations,…
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India – Floods and Landslides in North East Leave 5 Dead, 16,000 Displaced
At least 5 people have died and 16,000 are displaced by flooding and heavy rain in north eastern India over the last few days. Assam In Assam, heavy rain in…
UAE – Deadly Flash Floods in Sharjah
Flash floods in the United Arab Emirates have left 4 dead and several injured. Several people were reported missing on 26 May after at least 3 vehicles were swept away…
Honduras – 2 Dead After More Severe Weather
Further severe weather has affected parts of Honduras, where media report at least 2 people have died in the last 2 days as a result. Severe weather in the country…
Central African Republic – 3 Missing After Flash Floods in Bangui
At least 3 people are missing, presumed dead, after torrential rain caused flooding in Bangui, capital city of Central African Republic. Records show 39 mm of rain fell in just…
Cuba – Evacuations After Floods in Central Region
Heavy rainfall on 25 May caused flash flooding in central areas of Cuba prompting evacuations. Heavy rain was also reported in Florida, USA, where as much as 4 inches (100mm)…
Indonesia – Thousands Hit by Floods in Samarinda
Over 30,000 people have been affected by flooding in Indonesia‘s East Kalimantan Province. Flooding struck in areas of the city of Samarinda from around 22 May after a period of…
India – Heavy Rain in North East Triggers Floods in Assam, Landslides in Sikkim
Heavy rain has caused flooding and landslides in north-eastern India, leaving at least 1 person dead in Sikkim state and affecting around 10,000 people in Assam state. Assam In Assam,…
Uganda – 8 Dead After More Floods in Kasese
At least 8 people have died in flash floods in the Western Region of Uganda. Torrential rain on 21 May caused several rivers to overflow in Kasese district, in particular…
USA – President Approves Emergency Declaration for Floods in Midland, Michigan
Following the devastating floods in Midland County, Michigan, President Donald J. Trump has signed a federal emergency declaration opening the door for federal resources for the affected areas. The National…
India and Bangladesh – Torrential Rain from Cyclone Amphan Triggers Flooding
Storm surge and torrential rain brought by Cyclone Amphan caused flooding in parts of West Bengal in India and Bangladesh. Amphan made landfall in eastern India on 20 May, with…
Central America – Heavy Rain Triggers Floods in Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador
Hundreds of homes have been damaged after days of heavy rainfall in Central America caused flooding and landslides in Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador. Guatemala In Guatemala the National Coordination…
Sri Lanka – 2 More Fatalities as Thousands Affected by Floods and Landslides in Rathnapura
Heavy rain has continued to fall in Sri Lanka, causing 2 more fatalities, destroying homes and displacing around 1,100 people. The country’s Disaster Management Center (DMC) reported flooding and landslides…
USA – Thousands Told to Evacuate in Michigan After Dams Fail
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer declared an emergency for Midland County on 19 May after 2 dams failed. The Edenville and Sanford dams in Midland County were breached after heavy rain…
DR Congo – Hundreds Homeless After Kasai River Floods in Mai-Ndombe Province
Heavy rain has caused flooding in western Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo). The rain caused the Kasai river to break its banks in Mai-Ndombe province on 16 May.…
Côte d’Ivoire – Floods in Duékoué Department
Parts of Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast) have been flooded after heavy rain from 17 to 18 May. The country’s Civil Protection has issued warnings and advice on staying safe during…
