Haiti and Dominican Republic – NASA Records 300mm of Rain in 1 Hour
Haiti and Dominican Republic have suffered several major flood events over the last few weeks. Dozens of people have died and thousands forced from their homes after a series of…
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Ethiopia – 20,000 Families Displaced by Floods
The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported on 09 May that almost 20,000 families have been displaced by “exceptional and extensive flooding across Ethiopia from the…
Floods in Panama City After 100mm of Rain – Officials Say Garbage Caused Drainage System Failure
Torrential rainfall in Panama City on 10 May, 2016, triggered floods causing transport disruption and damage to more than 100 houses. At least 60 people have been forced to evacuate…
Ethiopia – Dozens Killed in Floods and Landslides
From drought to extreme rain, parts of Ethiopia are now battling deadly floods and landslides brought by the recent downpours. Ethiopian news service, Fana, reports that at least 41 people…
More Floods in Haiti and Dominican Republic – 5 Dead, 3,000 Displaced
At least 5 people have died in Haiti, over 3,000 people have been displaced in the Dominican Republic and hundreds of homes damaged in Nicaragua after a period of heavy…
Rwanda – At Least 49 Killed in Floods and Landslides, 500 Homes Destroyed
Landslides and floods hit several parts of Rwanda between 07 and 08 May 2016 after a period of heavy rainfall. Government officials say that at least 49 deaths have been…
Over 4,000 Displaced by Floods in Haiti and Dominican Republic After 257mm of Rain in 24 Hours
Severe weather has been affecting the island of Hispaniola over the last days, causing floods and major damage both in Haiti and the Dominican Republic. Over 4,000 people have been…
East Texas Floods Leave 6 Dead After 190mm of Rain in 1 Hour
Storms and torrential rain early on Saturday 30 April resulted in floods that have left at least 6 people dead in Palestine, 100 miles (160 km) south east of Dallas,…
Somalia – Three Killed After Floods in North
Officials have warned of heavy rainfall and increased river levels in Ethiopia and Somalia over the last few days. Flooding has been reported and at least 3 people have died…
Kenya Floods – 16 Dead, 75 Missing in Building Collapse as Search for Survivors Continues
Further heavy rainfall has been observed in various parts of the country over the last 48 hours. The country has already experienced severe flooding in several areas, including the counties…
Kenya Floods – Building Collapses in Nairobi, Thousands Displaced Across the Country
Ongoing heavy rain continues to cause panic and destruction in several parts of Kenya. Flooding has affected the counties of Wajir, Marsabit and Turkana, where thousands have been displaced. However,…
Argentina Floods – Thousands Remain Displaced as Military Carry Out Relief Efforts
As many as 7 provinces in Argentina remain affected by flooding that began in early April, 2016. Estimates suggest that there are still around 40,000 people affected by the floods,…
South Mississippi Hit by Flash Floods After 254 mm of Rain – Gulfport Declares Emergency
Parts of South Mississippi experienced flash flooding yesterday after a storm system struck in the early hours of Thursday, 28 April, 2016, dumping as much as 10 inches (254mm) of…
Tanzania – Floods in Morogoro Region Leave 5 Dead and Thousands Displaced
Tanzania News Agency (TNA) is reporting that 5 people have died and almost 14,000 people have been left homeless as a result of floods in the Morogoro Region in eastern…
Kenya – Flash Floods in Nairobi After 3 Hour Storm
Residents of Nairobi, Kenya, were caught up in flash floods late on 28 April, 2016 after a storm brought heavy rainfall that lasted for nearly 3 hours. It is not…
Houston Floods – Addicks and Barker Reservoirs Prevented $5 Billion Damage
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Galveston District officials estimate that the Addicks and Barker reservoirs prevented $5.1 billion in monetary damages during the major floods that hit Houston…
