Tanzania – 3 Dead, 100s Displaced After Floods in Mbeya, Zanzibar and Kilimanjaro Regions
A week of heavy rain and flooding has left at least 3 dead and hundreds homeless in Tanzania. The worst hit areas are in the regions of Mbeya, Zanzibar and…
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Uganda – At Least 1,000 Displaced After Floods in Kasese and Kampala
Many people in parts of Western and Southern Uganda faced severe flood conditions as a result of a result of heavy rainfall that began on 13 April 2016. Further heavy…
Afghanistan – Over 30 Killed After Flash Floods Hit Northern Provinces
Local media in Afghanistan report that at least 31 people have been killed in flash floods that struck in northern parts of the country between 16 and 17 April, 2016.…
New Zealand – Floods in Coromandel After 124mm of Rain in 24 Hours
Heavy rain fell in parts of the Coromandel Peninsula, New Zealand, over the weekend, causing floods and landslides in several areas including Colville. New Zealand’s Met Service had issued warnings of…
Somalia – Flash Floods in 2 Regions Leave 9 Dead
Torrential rainfall in Somalia has triggered deadly flash floods in 2 regions of the country in the last week. Despite the recent rainfall, many parts of the country, in particular…
Malawi – Floods in Northern Region Leave Several Dead and Force Thousands to Evacuate
Heavy rains which have persisted in the Northern and Central regions of Malawi for several days have led to fatal floods in some low-lying areas. At least ten people are…
UK – High Tides and Huge Waves Bring Flooding to South West
A combination of high spring tides and winds of 65 mph (120 km/h) caused coastal flooding in parts of Cornwall and Devon in south west England yesterday, Sunday 10 April,…
Deadly Floods Strike in Oman and Saudi Arabia
Heavy rain and flash floods in Saudi Arabia and Oman between 08 and 10 April have left 5 people dead and several villages cut off. Weather forecasts suggest that a…
Las Vegas – Four Rescued From Floods After Record Rain
Record rain caused flash floods in the Las Vegas Valley area on Saturday, 09 April. Local fire fighters were called out to rescue at least 4 people who were trapped…
Argentina and Uruguay – Floods Displace Thousands After 4 Days of Heavy Rain
Heavy rain has affected Uruguay and northern provinces of Argentina, causing several rivers to overflow and prompting the evacuation of thousands of people. Some local media reports claim over half…
Ethiopia – Floods in Two Regions Leave Dozens Dead
Floods in two regions of Ethiopia have left dozens of people dead and caused the destruction of 100s of homes. The state broadcaster, Ethiopian Broadcasting Corporation, and the Associated Press…
Pakistan Floods – Death Toll Rises, 23 Missing in Landslide
Disaster management authorities in Pakistan say that the death toll from the continuing heavy rains and floods that began on 02 April 2016 has now increased to 92. As many…
Fiji (Updated) – Deadly Floods in Viti Levu as Tropical Cyclone Zena Approaches
Update: Local media in Fiji are reporting that 3 people died in the floods of 05 to 07 April, 2016 and the further severe weather brought by Tropical Cyclone Zena.…
Pakistan – At Least 46 Killed After Floods in North
In Pakistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) reported earlier today that 46 people had died and 41 were injured as torrential rain and floods hit the province on…
Kenya – Flooding in Nairobi After 96mm of Rain in 6 Hours
Residents of Nairobi, Kenya, woke up to flooded streets and blocked roads as a result of heavy rain that the city received for the better part of last night. The…
Spain – Hundreds Evacuated After Floods in Galicia
Hundreds of people were evacuated from their homes on Wednesday 30 March 2016 after floods in parts of Galicia, north western Spain. Sada, a municipality of around 12,000 people in…
