Burundi – Deadly Landslide in Bujumbura
A landslide triggered by heavy rain left at least 6 people dead and 3 injured in Burundi. The incident occurred early on 16 March near the Gasenyi river in the…
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Uganda – Floods in Mbarara Leave at Least 1 Dead
A short period of torrential rain during the evening of 14 March, 2018, caused severe flash floods in Mbarara District, western Uganda. At least 1 person had died in the…
Romania – Hundreds Evacuated as Rivers Overflow
In similar circumstances to those recently seen in Albania, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, rain and melting snow have caused flooding in Romania over the last few days. As of 15…
Kazakhstan – Hundreds Evacuated After Heavy Rain and Melting Snow Cause Flooding in East
Three days of heavy rain and melting snow have caused flooding in East Kazakhstan Region of Kazakhstan. Flooding has affected the regional capital, Oskemen, and the districts of Ayagoz, Glubokoe,…
Australia – Disaster Declared After Rivers Overflow in North Queensland
Several rivers have burst their banks in North Queensland after a 4 days of heavy rain. Many areas have recorded 500 to 700 mm of rain during that time. This…
Albania – Heavy Rain and Melting Snow Cause Flooding in North
Heavy rain and melting snow have caused flooding and landslides in Albania over the last few days. Shkodër County in the north west of the country is the worst affected…
New Zealand – Evacuations After Rivers Flood in Hawke’s Bay
Several people have been evacuated after flooding in Hawke’s Bay Region, New Zealand. Hawke’s Bay regional council said, “The rain has been pretty torrential and the river levels are high.…
Vanuatu – Tropical Cyclone Hola Brings Heavy Rain
Tropical Cyclone Hola formed over the South-West Pacific Ocean on 06 March, 2018. Heavy rain, strong winds and storm surge have been forecast for parts of Vanuatu and later New…
Malawi – Floods in Central and Southern Regions Affect 2,000
Flooding in Malawi has affected over 2,000 people in parts of Central and Southern regions since 03 March, with more heavy rain a possibility over the coming days. Chikwawa District,…
Indonesia – 3,000 Evacuated After Floods in West Nusa Tenggara
At least 3,000 people have been forced to evacuate their homes after flooding in the province of West Nusa Tenggara in Indonesia. The floods came after 2 hours of torrential…
Australia – Rivers Rise After Record Rain in Central Queensland
Heavy rain has continued to fall in parts of North West and Central Queensland, leaving farmland and some roads have been flooded. Just one week into the month and some…
Angola – 8 Dead, Thousands Displaced After Floods in 3 Provinces
Floods triggered by heavy rain have left at least 8 people dead and thousands displaced in three provinces of Angola, including around the capital Luanda. Luanda Province According to Angola…
Rwanda – Hundreds Displaced by Floods in Western Province
Heavy rainfall between 03 to 05 March triggered flooding in Western Province, Rwanda. Heavy rain caused the Sebeya River to burst its banks, flooding Kanama, Rugerero and Nyundo in Rubavu…
Madagascar – Heavy Rain Reported as Tropical Cyclone Dumazile Moves South
Tropical Cyclone Dumazile formed in the western Indian Ocean on 02 March and has continued a trajectory between the islands of Madagascar and Reunion. Meteo Madagascar reported earlier today that…
Kenya – Floods and Storms Cause Traffic Chaos and Leave 7 Dead
Days of heavy rain and thunderstorms in Kenya have caused flooding in several areas of the country, including the capital Nairobi. At least 7 deaths have been reported, including 3…
UK – Coastal Flooding in South West England After Storm Emma Hits
Coastal flooding has affected parts of south west England after high tides combined with strong winds and waves brought by Storm Emma. As of 04 March there were 16 flood…
