USA – Floods in Illinois and Michigan After Days of Heavy Rain
Days of heavy rain across the Midwest has caused rivers to rise and flash flooding in parts of Illinois and Michigan. National Weather Service (NWS) said Chicago has recorded 8.30…
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Algeria – Damaging Floods in Oran and Mostaganem Provinces
Heavy rain from 16 to 17 May caused flooding in northwest Algeria damaging homes and leaving at least 1 person dead. Tafraoui in Oran Province recorded 32mm of rain in…
Ecuador – Deadly Floods in Morona Santiago
Heavy rain and floods have left at least 2 people dead and 15 homes damaged in Morona Santiago Province, Ecuador. Flooding affected the cantons of Limón Indanza, Tiwintza and Logroño…
Sri Lanka – 2 Dead After Heavy Rain and Floods
At least 2 people have died in severe weather in Sri Lanka over the last few days According to the country’s Disaster Management Center (DMC), one person died and one…
Philippines – 80,000 Affected by Tropical Cyclone Vongfong
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) in the Philippines reports that 54 people have been injured and over 80,000 affected after Tropical Cyclone Vongfong (named Ambo in…
USA – Rescues After Floods Hit Louisiana
Flooding hit parts of southern Louisiana after heavy rain 14 to 15 May. NWS New Orleans said parts of Livingston Parish in Louisiana recorded more 9.11 inches / 231.39mm of…
Burundi – 10,000 Displaced by Floods Since Late April
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) reports that over 10,000 people were displaced from their homes after heavy rain and floods in several provinces of Burundi during the period 27…
Indonesia – Cars Dragged Through Streets as Flash Floods Hit Central Aceh
Flash floods and landslides damaged dozens of houses in Central Aceh Regency, Aceh Province, Indonesia, on 13 May. Several villages in Kebayakan District were affected, in particular Paya Tumpi where…
Indonesia – 1 Missing After Massive Landslide in Bogor Regency, West Java
One person is missing after heavy rain falling on unstable ground caused a massive landslide in West Java Province of Indonesia. The landslide occurred in Wangunjaya Village, Leuwisadeng District, Bogor…
Kenya – Floods Hit North and Central Regions as Death Toll Rises to 237
The death toll continues to rise as the flood situation worsens in Kenya. Government Minister Eugene L. Wamalwa, said on 13 May that 237 lives have now been lost due…
DR Congo – Hundreds Homeless After Floods in Maniema
The United Nations reports that hundreds of people are homeless after storms, heavy rain and floods in Maniema Province of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo). In a report…
Pakistan – 1 Dead After Heavy Rain and Landslides in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Heavy rain in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province of Pakistan has caused landslides and damage to buildings over the last 3 days. The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) reported on 11 May…
Colombia – Landslide Destroys Homes in Nariño
Heavy rain in southern Colombia triggered flooding and a major landslide in the municipality of Ricaurte, Nariño Department early on 12 May. Local media report that the landslide has completely…
Somalia – 4 Dead After Heavy Rain Floods Mogadishu
Heavy rain and flooding have caused more problems in Somalia, this time in the capital Mogadishu. The city recorded heavy rain from 10 to 11 May. According to WMO figures,…
France – Floods in Gironde and Landes After Rain Lashes South West
More than 130mm of rain fell in 36 hours in parts of southwest France, causing flooding in Gironde and Landes departments. Meteo France said Retjons and Belin-Béliet, both in Landes,…
Guatemala – 3 Dead After Heavy Rain Causes Landslides and Floods
Three people have died after days of heavy rainfall in Guatemala triggered flooding, landslides and caused buildings to collapse. The country’s National Coordination for Disaster Reduction (CONRED) said one person…
