Philippines and Taiwan – 3 Dead As Tropical Storm ‘Bailu’ Hits
Two people have died in the Philippines and 1 in Taiwan after strong winds and torrential rain brought by Tropical Storm ‘Bailu’, known in the Philippines as ‘Ineng’. Philippines One…
Breaking News
Breaking News
USA – Deadly Flash Floods in Arkansas
Thunderstorms and heavy rain brought flash flooding to parts of Arkansas and Oklahoma from 24 August 2019. Among the worst hit areas was Fort Smith, north-west Arkansas, where police report…
Nigeria – Homes Destroyed or Damaged After Floods in North East
Flooding has been reported in numerous states in northeastern Nigeria since around 16 August, 2019, leaving houses and crops destroyed and causing fatalities. Flooding has also affected some central areas…
China – Dozens Dead or Missing After Floods in Sichuan
At least 9 people have died and 35 are missing after torrential rain caused flooding, mudslides and debris flows in Sichuan province, southwestern China on 20 August, 2019. More than…
Spain – Flash Floods in Valencia Region After 40mm of Rain in Less Than 1 Hour
A severe storm hit the Valencia Region of Spain on 20 August, 2019, causing flash flooding in parts of the provinces of Castellón, Alicante and Valencia. Some areas recorded more…
Laos – Flooding Hits Northern Provinces
Flash flooding in parts of northern Laos over the last few days has affected around 500 people (125 families) in Oudomxay Province. Vientiane Times, quoting government sources, said that flooding…
Guatemala – 25,000 Affected by Floods and Landslides
Heavy rain has caused flooding and landslides in several departments of Guatemala over the last few days. CONRED, the country’s disaster management authority, reported flooding and landslides triggered by heavy…
Sudan – Floods Leave 54 Dead, Over 170,000 Affected
UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UN-OCHA), reports that recent flooding in Sudan has affected an estimated 171,700 people with further heavy rainfall forecast. Sudan’s Humanitarian Aid Commission…
Yemen – UN Says Thousands Hit by Floods and Heavy Rain in Western Areas
Heavy rain has affected wide areas of western Yemen over recent weeks according to a UN report of 19 August, 2019. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs…
Pakistan – 12 Killed After Rain Triggers Floods and Landslides in North
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) in Pakistan reports that at least 12 people have died in flooding and landslides in northern parts of the country over the last few…
India – Dozens Dead or Missing After Floods Hit Northern States
Heavy rains in northern parts of India have left dozens dead or missing in the states of Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Punjab. Meanwhile levels of the Yamuna River have increased,…
Turkey – Deadly Flash Floods Hit Istanbul
Heavy rainfall caused flash floods in several districts of Istanbul, Turkey. According to local observers, the heavy downpour lasted just a few hours. Turkish State Meteorological Service reported 124.2 mm…
Sudan – Floods Leave Over 40 Dead and 10,000 Homes Damaged
Sudan news agency SUNA reported on 15 August 2019 that floods across the country have now left at least 46 people dead and damaged almost 10,000 homes. Flooding first hit…
Cambodia – Almost 1,000 Families Displaced as Floods Hit 5 Provinces
Cambodia’s National Committee for Disaster Management said on 15 August that floods over the past week left 4 people dead and displaced 962 families. In total the flooding affected about…
Taiwan – Deadly Flash Floods Hit South West
Torrential rain has caused severe flooding in southern and western areas of Taiwan. Some areas recorded around 300mm of rain in 24 hours to 13 August, 2019. Taiwan’s Central News…
India – More Flooding in Odisha After 600mm of Rain in 24 Hours
More heavy rain in India’s eastern Odisha state has forced around 45,000 people to evacuate and affected over 200,000. Odisha’s Special Relief Organization said flooding had affected the districts of…
