Indonesia – Homes Damaged by Floods in West Kalimantan
More flooding has affected parts of Indonesia, this time in West Kalimantan province. Disaster authorities report that heavy rain over recent days caused the Adong River to overflow in Jelimpo…
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Ireland – Shannon River Floods After Wet February
An extremely wet February has left rivers high across wide areas of Ireland, in particular along the Shannon river basin, prompting some evacuations. Rain Met Éireann said the provisional rainfall…
Indonesia – 10,000 Displaced by Floods in Karawang
Further flooding has hit parts of West Java, Indonesia, where disaster officials report over 47,000 people have been affected in Karawang Regency. Meanwhile flooding has continued to affect wide areas…
Peru – Massive Flooding and Mudslides in Cusco Leave 3 Dead, 20 Missing
Massive mudslides and flooding in the Cusco Department of Peru have left at least 3 people dead, 20 missing and 300 homes destroyed. The tragedy follows weeks of severe weather…
Malawi – Floods in Lilongwe After Heavy Rain
Parts of Central Region in Malawi have seen heavy rain over the last few days, with flash flooding reported in the capital, Lilongwe, on 24 February. Streets of the capital…
Peru – 3 Killed in Tacna Flash Floods
At least 3 people have died, 23 were injured and 250 families displaced after flash flooding and mudslides in Peru‘s Tacna Department. Peru’s disaster authority, Centro de Operaciones de Emergencia…
South Africa – Deadly Flash Floods in KwaZulu-Natal
The government of KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) province in South Africa reports that thunderstorms have caused widespread damage in the province, and one person has died in flash floods. KZN Cooperative Governance…
Bolivia – Evacautions and Rescues After Flash Floods in Cochabamba
Heavy rain in Bolivia caused the Taquiña river to break its banks on 21 February, flooding areas of Tiquipaya in Cochabamba department. Mud, rocks and flood debris swept through several…
Indonesia – Deadly Flash Floods in Yogyakarta
At least 10 students have died in flash flooding on the island of Java, Indonesia. The tragedy occurred when a high school group of 249 students were trekking along the…
Ecuador – Rain Triggers Flooding in 3 Provinces
Disaster authorities in Ecuador report that heavy rain over the last few days has triggered flooding in Manabí, El Oro and Morona Santiago Provinces. Around 200 people have been affected…
Bolivia – Floods Affect Indigenous Communities in Cochabamba
The government in Bolivia reported on 20 February that heavy rain and flooding in eastern parts of Cochabamba Department, in particular Villa Tunari and Chimoré districts. A total of around…
UK – Over 1,600 Homes Flooded After Storm Dennis
Over 1,650 homes have been flooded in England and Wales after heavy rain from Storm Dennis. Rivers reached record levels and wide areas of England and parts of South Wales…
Peru – Homes Damaged in Arequipa After Flooding Rains
Disaster authorities in Peru report that around 200 homes have been damaged after heavy rain and flooding in Arequipa Department. Parts of Arequipa were hit by floods during January. Heavy…
Indonesia – Rain Triggers Deadly Landslide in Bogor
Disaster authorities in Indonesia have reported further death and damages as a result of heavy rain currently affecting wide areas of the country. The rain trigged a landslide in Ciawi…
Argentina – Hundreds Evacuate Floods in North
Update, 20 February 2020: Further flooding hit Salta Province after a storm on 18 to 19 February caused the San Antonio River to break its banks, inundating areas of San…
Indonesia – Heavy Rain, Floods and Landslides Hit 4 Provinces
Disaster authorities in Indonesia report that at least 2 people have died and hundreds of homes damaged after flooding and landslides in 4 provinces of the country. Indonesia’s National Board…
