Guatemala – Floods and Heavy Rain Affect 5,000
Civil protection in Guatemala (System of the National Coordinator for Disaster Reduction – CONRED) reported on 18 May that almost 6,000 people had been affected by heavy rain and flooding…
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Afghanistan – Over 30 Dead After Flash Floods in 11 Provinces
At least 34 people have died and 4 injured in flash floods in Afghanistan over the last 7 days. The Afghanistan Natural Disaster Management Authority (ANDMA) reported that the flooding…
USA – Deadly Storms Hit North East, Flash Floods in Maryland
Update: On 17 May, 2018, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) issued a flood alert notice for flooding in Frederick County and Washington County, Maryland. USGS said: “Intense rainfall (up to 10…
Canada – Thousands Evacuated After Snowmelt Floods in British Columbia
Thousands of people have evacuated their homes in British Columbia, Canada, after major flooding in the province that began on Thursday, 10 May 2018. British Columbia Premier John Horgan said,…
Sri Lanka – Thousands Hit by Floods in Galle and Kalutara
Heavy rain and flash floods in Sri Lanka affected areas Galle and Kalutara Districts on 12 May, 2018. As much as 166 mm of rain was recorded in Galle in…
China – Days of Heavy Rain Cause Deadly Floods in Guangxi
Flooding caused by days of heavy rain in south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region has left at least 3 people dead and 2 missing, local media report. According to Chinese…
Australia – Flash Floods in Hobart After 129mm of Rain in 24 Hours
Storms in Tasmania, Australia, have caused severe flash flooding in the capital Hobart and south eastern areas of the state. Australia’s Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) said that 129 mm of…
Germany – Rescues and Evacuations After Flash Floods in North
Severe thunderstorms, hail and heavy rain affected parts of Germany yesterday, 10 May, 2018. Flash flooding was reported in Hamburg and areas of Schleswig-Holstein, where emergency services received over 2,000…
Kenya – Dozens Killed After Dam Break in Nakuru County
The flood situation continues in Kenya, with more deaths reported after a dam broke its banks killing at least 38 people. The Patel Dam in Solai, Subukia Sub-County, Nakuru County,…
Ecuador – Floods and Landslides Hit Imbabura and El Oro Provinces
Heavy rain in Ecuador over the last few days has caused flooding in Imbabura Province and floods and landslides in parts of El Oro Province. According to the country’s risk…
Colombia – 200 Families Evacuated After Floods in Meta Department
Civil Defence in Colombia reported that heavy rainfall on 02 and 03 of May generated several emergencies in the department of Meta, especially in the municipalities of El Castillo and…
Italy – Floods in Tuscany After 50mm of Rain in 3 Hours
Homes and businesses were flooded yesterday in Tuscany, Italy, after an intense storm dumped over 50 mm of rain in about 3 hours. The storm hit during the afternoon of…
Rwanda – 18 dead After Massive Landslide in Western Province
At least 18 people have died in a landslide in Western Province of Rwanda. Heavy rain triggered a massive landslide in Rwankuba sector of Karongi district in Western Province, late…
Caribbean – 4 Dead After Floods and Landslides Hit Jamaica, Haiti and Dominican Republic
Rain, flooding and landslides in parts of the Caribbean have caused at least 4 fatalities and displaced around 4,000 people. Heavy rain has affected Jamaica, Haiti and Dominican Republic since…
Iraq Kurdistan Region – 4 Killed in Duhok Flash Floods
At least 4 people died in flash floods that hit the city of Duhok in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq on Saturday, 05 May 2018. Duhok Civil Defense said that…
Argentina – Floods in Entre Rios Leave 1 Dead and 30 Evacuated
Flooding in the province of Entre Ríos in Argentina, has left 1 person dead, more than 30 evacuated and 1,600 requiring assistance. Heavy rain affected parts of the province from…
