Chile – Deaths and Evacuations After Floods in Atacama and Coquimbo
Disaster management authorities in Chile say that flooding in the regions of Atacama, and Coquimbo since Friday 12 May has left 2 people dead and forced almost 3,000 to evacuate…
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Canada – Over 4,400 Homes Flooded in Quebec
Urgence Québec have released further data regarding the ongoing flood situation that has affected the province since early May. The disaster agency said that, as of 11 May 2017, 4,485…
Kenya – Deadly Floods in Mombasa After 235mm of Rain, Thousands Displaced in Taveta
Update 11, May 2017: In a statement on 09 May, Kwale Governor Salim Mvurya said that 5 people had died in various parts of the county. He also said that…
China – Thousands Evacuate Floods in Guangzhou
China’s Ministry of Civil Affairs (MCA) says that heavy rain caused major flooding in parts of Guangdong Province yesterday, 07 May 2017. Quoting reports from Guangdong Provincial Civil Affairs Department,…
Canada – 2 Missing, 300 Evacuated After Floods and Mudslides in British Columbia
Two men are missing, presumed dead in the aftermath of severe flooding and mudslides caused by rainfall and snowmelt after warmer temperatures in southern British Columbia, Canada. On 05 May…
Canada – 100s Evacuate Floods in Quebec as More Heavy Rain Forecast
Update, 08 May 2017: A state of emergency was declared in Montreal on Sunday afternoon 07 May and will remain in place for 48 hours. In a statement, officials said:…
USA – Major Flooding in North Eastern Arkansas After Black River Levees Fail
The flood situation in north eastern Arkansas continues. Over 500 people have been evacuated in north eastern areas of the state as the Black River at Pocahontas in Randolph County…
Indonesia – Deadly Floods in Magelang, Central Java Province
At least 10 people have died in flash floods in Magelang Regency in Central Java province, Indonesia. The floods struck on 29 April after a period of heavy rain, according…
USA – Deadly Storms and Floods in South and Midwest
Update 03 May 2017: Two more flood related deaths have been reported in Missouri, according to Missouri State Highway Patrol. One man died after his vehicle was swept off the…
Dominican Republic – Floods Displace Thousands After 400mm of Rain in 24 Hours
Flooding has caused major problems in at least 6 provinces in the Dominican Republic after staggering amounts of rainfall over the last few days. According to the country’s meteorological office…
Haiti – Deadly Floods in Sud Department
Flooding in Haiti’s Sud Department has caused at least 2 deaths, damaged around 80 homes and forced over 50 families to evacuate. Heavy rainfall between 20 to 23 April resulted…
Jamaica – Hundreds of Homes Damaged After Floods in Clarendon
Heavy rain from Friday 21 April, 2017 caused flooding in parts of southern Jamaica. Images from news reports and Social Media showed cars submerged in flood water almost 2 metres…
Canada – Flooding in Quebec and Ontario Prompts Evacuations
Three municipalities in Quebec, Canada, declared a state of emergency last week after flooding from the overflowing Gatineau and Ottawa rivers. In Ontario, record heavy rain caused flash floods and…
India – Evacuations After Floods in Meghalaya
Heavy rain from Friday 21 April 2017 caused flooding in low-lying areas of the South West Garo Hills district of Meghalaya in north eastern India. Local media report that around…
Colombia – Landslides in Manizales Leave 16 Dead, 7 Missing
Officials in Colombia report that at least 16 people have been killed, 7 more are missing and over 20 injured after landslides in the city of Manizales, Department of Caldas.…
Kazakhstan – 7,000 Evacuated After Snowmelt Causes Floods in 7 Regions
Flooding has been reported in 7 regions of Kazakhstan over the last few days after snowmelt increased river levels across many parts of the country. The country’s Committee for Emergency…
