Vietnam – Damaging Storms Hit Northern Provinces
At least 3 people have lost their lives after severe storms in Vietnam from 22 April, 2020. The storms brought strong winds, lightning and heavy rainfall, mostly affecting the northern…
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Indonesia – 4 Dead, 3 Missing After Floods in West Java and Central Kalimantan
Disaster authorities in Indonesia report that 3 people have died in recent flooding in West Java and Central Kalimantan Provinces. Indonesian National Board for Disaster Management (BNPB) said flooding hit…
Djibouti – 8 Killed in Flash Floods
At least 8 people have died in flash flooding in Djibouti. Djibouti city and surrounding areas were the worst affected after flash flooding struck on 21 April after overnight heavy…
Yemen – More Devastating Flash Floods in Aden After 125mm of Rain
The port city of Aden, Yemen, was hit by devastating flash floods after torrential rain on 21 April. According to Yemen Meteorological Services, as much as 125mm of rain fell…
Kenya – More Floods and Landslides Leave 8 Dead, Hundreds Homeless
More flooding and landslides have affected parts of western and central Kenya over the last 2 days, causing at least 8 fatalities. Heavy rain has been falling in the region…
Burkina Faso – IDP Camps Flooded in Kongoussi
UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reports that heavy rainfall in parts of Burkina Faso on 19 April led to localized flooding in the commune of Kongoussi,…
Rwanda and Burundi – 9 Dead, Thousands Affected After Floods and Landslides
Local media are reporting that at least 9 people have died as a result of landslides and flash flooding in Rwanda. Meanwhile in Burundi, around 27,000 people have been affected…
Angola – 11 Dead, 13 Missing After Floods in Luanda Province
Over 20 people are dead or missing after severe weather in western Angola. Angola news agency ANGOP reports that 11 people have died and 13 are missing after heavy rain…
New Caledonia – Flash Floods After 200mm of Rain in 6 Hours
Bridges and roads were submerged after torrential rain caused flooding in parts of New Caledonia, 19 to 20 April, 2020. Some areas recorded almost 200mm of rain in just 6…
DR Congo – Over 30 Killed in Uvira Floods, South Kivu Province
The UN reports that at least 36 people have lost their lives in flooding in South Kivu Province in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo). According to the…
Kenya – Many Missing After Heavy Rain Triggers Mudslides in West
Update 20 April 2020: On 20 April local media reported 4 dead, 24 missing and 4,000 displaced “following massive landslides on Saturday evening that hit Kipchumwa and Chesegon villages on…
Iran – 7 Dead, Thousands Rescued as Floods Hit 18 Provinces
UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reports that 18 provinces in Iran are currently experiencing floods, with 7 fatalities and 2,534 people rescued and over 300 displaced…
Yemen – Thousands Affected by Floods in Ma’rib, IDP Camps Severely Damaged
Humanitarian agencies and local government report that flooding has affected thousands of people in Ma’rib Governorate, Yemen, including in areas of the capital, Marib City, and several camps for Internally…
Colombia – Flash Floods Hit Cauca Department
Update: Heavy rain also triggered a landslide in La Union municipality in neighbouring Nariño Department on 16 April, where 1 person died and 1 was injured according to local media.…
Pakistan and Afghanistan – More Fatalities After Heavy Rain and Floods
More heavy rain has caused buildings to collapse, landslides and flash floods in Pakistan‘s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, where at least 5 people have died as a result. Heavy rain has…
Yemen – Flash Floods Hit Sana’a
Flash floods were reported in Sana’a, Yemen, after heavy rain on 13 April, 2020. Saba news agency said 2 people died after being swept away by floods in the al-Sabeen…
