Sudan – Homes Swept Away by Darfur Flash Floods
At least 770 homes have been completely destroyed and hundreds more damaged by flash floods that swept through some of the most vulnerable areas of North Darfur on Monday (10…
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(Updated) Europe – Evacuations, Rescues and Travel Disruption After Flash Floods
Report updated 13 June 2019 to include further information on flooding in Italy Update: 13 June 2019 Further heavy rain caused flooding in areas around Lake Como in northern Italy…
Indonesia – Over 35,000 Affected by Floods in Samarinda City, East Kalimantan
Flooding has affected over 35,000 people in Samarinda City in East Kalimantan Province in Indonesia, according to local disaster authorities. According to the country’s disaster management agency BNPB (Badan Nasional…
Turkey – Major Floods Hit Ankara
Major floods hit Ankara, Turkey on 09 June, 2019, damaging houses, businesses and roads. Ankara Metropolitan Municipality set up a Disaster Coordination Center (AKOM) soon after the flooding struck. AKOM…
Indonesia – Thousands Displaced by Floods on Sulawesi Island
Thousands of people have been displaced by flooding on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi over the last few days, according to the country’s disaster management agency BNPB (Badan Nasional Penanggulangan…
Yemen – Deadly Floods Hit After Torrential Rain
Strong winds, heavy rain and flash floods hit several parts of Yemen from 08 June, 2019, causing major damages and at least 3 deaths. Yemen Meteorological Services reported that Aden…
Tajikistan and Afghanistan – 5 Killed in Floods and Landslides
Heavy rain has caused flooding and landslides in parts of Tajikistan and neighbouring Afghanistan. Tajikistan Heavy rain from around 04 June to 07 June, 2019, caused mudslides and flooding in…
China – Thousands Displaced After Floods in Southern Provinces
As least seven people have died after heavy rain and flooding in the provinces of Jiangxi, Guangxi and Guizhou in southern China over the last few days. Jiangxi Severe weather…
Haiti – Flash Floods Turn Deadly in Ouest Department
Several people have died and some are still missing after flash floods in Haiti. According to the country’s Directorate of Civil Protection (DPC), heavy rain triggered flash flooding in Ouest…
Maldives – Hundreds of Homes Damaged by Floods
Local media in the Maldives are reporting that heavy rain has caused flooding in the northern islands of the country over the last few days. Maldives Independent, quoting National Disaster…
Romania – Flooding Prompts Emergency Rescues and Evacuations
The Ministry of Interior in Romania reports that 8 people were rescued from floods and over 260 people have been evacuated in 6 counties of the country. Fire services and…
Malaysia – Evacuations After Floods in Sarawak
Over 1,000 people have evacuated their homes in parts of Sarawak State, Malaysia, after flooding following heavy rain from 02 June, 2019. Belaga district in Kapit Division is by far…
Uganda – 5 Dead, Dozens Missing After Landslides in Eastern Region
At least 5 people have died after a series of landslides in the Eastern Region of Uganda. Uganda Broadcasting Coropration (UBC) said that multiple landslides were reported within Bududa district,…
Libya – 2 Dead, Thousands Homeless After Devastating Floods Hit South West
UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) in Libya reports at least 2 people have died and many are displaced after major flooding in Ghat District in south-western…
Mexico – 5 Dead After Massive Floods Hit San Gabriel, Jalisco
At least 5 people have died and more are missing after raging floods swept a deluge of mud, logs and debris through the town of San Gabriel in Jalisco state,…
Serbia and Bosnia – Floods Prompt Emergency Declarations
Several cities and municipalities have declared a state of emergency after heavy rain caused flooding and landslides in parts of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) and Serbia over the last few…
