Somalia – Over 200,000 Displaced by Floods
Over 200,000 people have been displaced by recent flooding in Somalia, according to the United Nations, with more rain expected in the Juba and Shabelle river basins. In a report…
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Uganda – Thousands Affected by Floods in Western Region
As many as 100,000 people have been displaced by massive flooding in western Uganda. The government of Uganda said “All the rivers in Kasese and Bundibugyo Districts burst their banks…
Ethiopia – 12 Killed in Landslide Triggered by Heavy Rain
As many as 12 people are thought to have died in a landslide triggered by heavy rain in Ethiopia. Local media said the landslide struck in Ale Special Woreda in…
Rwanda – Torrential Rain and Floods Leave over 60 Dead
Emergency authorities in Rwanda report that at least 65 people have died in floods and landslides in Rwanda after torrential rain over the last few days. Rainfall and Warnings Meteo…
Indonesia – Rain Triggers Deadly Landslide in West Sulawesi Province
Heavy rain has continued to fall in parts of Indonesia, where disaster authorities report at least 3 people died landslides in West Sulawesi Province. Local disaster agency said 2 landslides…
Kenya – Flood Death Toll Rises, 100,000 Displaced
Almost 200 people have now died in flooding in Kenya since April. Meanwhile the Turkwel Gorge and Masinga dams have filled to maximum capacity. In a statement on 06 May,…
Ethiopia – 107,00 Displaced by Floods, Says UN
Flooding has affected over 200,000 people in Ethiopia since late April, according to the United Nations. In a report of 06 May, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian…
Panama – Deadly Landslide in Panama District
Two people have died and 13 homes severely damaged after a landslide in Panama on 05 May. Two houses were completely destroyed while 11 remain at risk. National Civil Protection…
Afghanistan – Damaging Floods in Northern Provinces
Heavy rain and flash flooding has caused widespread damages in Baghlan and Samangan provinces in northern Afghanistan. Houses, crops and infrastructure were damaged after flash flooding struck in Baghlan province…
French Guiana – Floods Prompt Evacuations After Heavy Rain
Torrential rain from 02 May caused flooding in French Guiana, prompting 139 people to evacuate their homes in Saint-Laurent du Maroni, according to the region’s government. Around 100 people were…
DRC – Hundreds Displaced in Ituri Province As Lake Overflows
Strong winds and heavy rain combined to cause a lake to overflow in Ituri province, Democratic Republic of the Congo on 02 May. Local media said flooding from Lake Albert…
Kenya – More Than 100 Dead As Floods and Landslides Continue
As many as 164 people have lost their lives in floods and landslides in Kenya since April, a government minister has said. The flood situation continues to worsen, with as…
Indonesia – 12,000 Affected By Floods and Landslides in Sumatra
Heavy rainfall since late April has caused flooding and landslides on the island of Sumatra, Indonesia, damaging homes and livelihoods and affecting over 12,000 people. Flooding was also reported in…
Indonesia – Thousands Hit by Floods in Bandung, West Java
Disaster authorities in Indonesia have reported flooding in Bandung Regency, West Java, a region blighted by flooding over the last few months. Recent heavy rainfall triggered flooding on 30 April,…
Uganda – Floods Affect Thousands in Western and Northern Regions
Local media in Uganda report that thousands of people have been affected by flash flooding and landslides in Western and Northern Regions after heavy rainfall from around 01 May. Western…
Rwanda – Heavy Rain Leaves 8 Dead, Homes Destroyed
The Ministry of Emergency Situations (MINEMA) in Rwanda reports that heavy rain fell across the country from 01 May causing severe damages. As of 03 May 8 people had died,…
