Peru – Thousands Affected by Flooding and Landslides in Five Regions
As many as 10 people have died after heavy rain, flooding and landslides in Peru since 07 February, 2019. President Martin Vizcarra said on 11 February that 8,000 people have…
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Ecuador – Floods Affect Hundreds in Manabí Province
Emergency management authorities in Ecuador say that heavy rain in western parts of the country has caused severe flooding and landslides in Manabí Province from 09 February, 2019. National Risk…
Indonesia – Deadly Floods After Dam Breaks in West Java
As many as 4 people have died in flooding in West Java, Indonesia, after heavy rain that began 07 February, 2019. A disaster agency spokesperson said that the overflowing Cinambo…
Saudi Arabia – 2 Dead, 100 Rescued After Floods in Madinah Region
Further severe flooding has affected parts of Saudi Arabia, displacing around 100 people and leaving 2 dead. Saudi Civil Defence report flooding in Madinah Region from 08 February, 2019. Around…
Brazil – Deadly Floods and Landslides in Rio de Janeiro After 90mm of Rain in 1 Hour
Strong winds, torrential rain, flash flooding and landslides caused havoc in the Municipality of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, between 06 and 07 February, 2019. Officials said that some areas recorded…
USA – Flash Floods in Tennessee After Record Rain
At least one person has died in flash flooding in Tennessee after a storm system brought record-breaking rain to the Nashville area. National Weather Service Nashville reported around 40 instances…
Bolivia – 16 Dead After Landslides and Floods in La Paz Department
At least 16 people have died in landslides in La Paz Department, Bolivia. Heavy rain from 02 February caused 2 landslides along the Yolosita-Caranavi highway in Caranavi Province, burying several…
Bosnia – Evacuations After Rivers Overflow
Snow melt and heavy rain caused rivers in Bosnia to overflow from 05 February, 2019. Bridges, roads, homes and farm land have been damaged. Teams from Bosnia’s Federal Civil Protection…
Iran and Iraq – Hundreds Evacuated After Flooding
Flooding has affected areas of Iraq and Iran over the last few days, following the heavy rain and flooding in Saudi Arabia where Civil Defence reported that at least 12…
Chile – Evacuations After Rivers Overflow in Arica
On 30 January 2019 the Chile Ministry of the Interior and Public Safety (ONEMI) reported heavy rain in Arica y Parinacota Region on the border with Peru. Heavy rain had…
Australia – Flooding Continues in North Queensland, Disaster Declared in Townsville
The heavy rain has continued to fall in North Queensland, with flooding affecting areas around Townsville from 30 January, 2019. A few days earlier wide areas of the north of…
Indonesia – Deadly Landslide in Bali
Heavy rain in the northern part of Bali triggered a landslide on 29 January, 2019. According to Bali’s disaster agency BPBD Bali, the landslide in Mengening Village, Kubutambahan district, Buleleng…
Peru – Heavy Rain Causes Building to Collapse in Apurímac Region
At least 15 people have died after heavy rain caused part of a hotel building to collapse in Apurímac region of Peru. National Institute of Civil Defense, (Indeci) in Peru…
Saudi Arabia – Dozens Rescued After Floods in North and West
Civil Defence in Saudi Arabia have rescued over 100 people from flash floods over the last few days. The flooding came after heavy rain and northern and western parts of…
Philippines – 20,000 Evacuate Floods in Davao Region
At least 1 person has died and 20,000 evacuated after flooding across Davao Region in the Philippines that began 26 January, 2019. Disaster management authorities said flooding and landslide incidents…
Australia – Queensland Rivers at Record Levels After 600mm of Rain in 48 Hours
Torrential rain and swollen rivers have left communities cut off and farmland inundated in parts of northern Queensland, Australia. According to figures from Australia’s Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) over 620…
