Yemen – Deadly Floods Hit Hajjah and Al Jawf
More severe flooding has caused damage and fatalities in parts of Yemen, in particular in Hajjah and Al Jawf governorates over the last few days. Heavy rain and flooding struck…
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Japan – Thousands Ordered to Evacuate After Record Rainfall Triggers Floods and Mudslides
Authorities issued evacuation orders to over 300,000 people in northern and central Japan after heavy rain caused flooding and mudslides. As of 04 August 2022, evacuation orders were in place…
Nigeria – Deadly Floods in Jigawa State
At least 7 people have lost their lives and hundreds of homes have been damaged or destroyed after severe flooding in parts of Jigawa State in northern Nigeria. Heavy rain…
The Gambia – Floods Leave Homes and Roads Damaged, Two Fatalities Reported
At least 2 people have died and over 230 households have been severely affected or displaced after the heaviest rainfall in over 20 years caused flooding in parts of the…
Sri Lanka – Over 2,000 Displaced and 3 Dead After Heavy Rain, Floods and Landslides
Heavy rain since the start of August has caused flooding and landslides in Sri Lanka. As of 03 August at least 3 people had lost their lives and 2,374 were…
Uganda – at Least 10 Killed in Catastrophic Floods in Eastern Region
Catastrophic flooding and landslides in the Eastern Region of Uganda have left at least 10 dead and hundreds homeless after heavy rain caused rivers to overflow. Uganda Police Force said…
USA – Emergency Declared After 15 Killed in Kentucky Flash Floods
At least fifteen people have died after flash flooding caused widespread damage across areas of eastern Kentucky, USA, from 27 July 2022. Many people are still unaccounted for and officials…
Iran – Deadly Floods and Landslides in Tehran Province
Heavy rain in Tehran Province in northern Iran has caused flash floods and landslides over the past few days resulting in severe damages and several casualties. According to the Iranian…
USA – Severe Flash Floods in Missouri After Record Rainfall
Record rainfall caused severe flash flooding in parts of Missouri on 26 July 2022. The Mayor of St Louis has declared a state of emergency, while emergency services have rescued…
Central African Republic – Floods Cause Fatalities, Hundreds of Homes Destroyed
Torrential rain in parts of Central African Republic caused damage and flash flooding in the capital Bangui and other regions of the the country from 21 July 2022. Strong winds…
Yemen – Casualties After Floods in Sanaa, Raymah, Ibb and Dhamar
Heavy seasonal rains have caused flash floods in several parts of Yemen including the capital Sanaa over the last few days. According to the Red Cross, at least 14 people…
Russia – Emergency Declared After Severe Floods Hit Sochi
Officials in Sochi, the popular resort city on the Black Sea in Russia, have declared a state of emergency after 3 days of severe weather including heavy rain, flash floods…
Iran – Deadly Floods Strike in Fars Province
Local officials in Fars Province southwest Iran report that at least 22 people have died as a result of flash flooding since 22 July 2022. Iranian Red Crescent said that…
Thailand – Flooding Affects 7 Provinces, 1 Fatality Reported
Authorities in Thailand report that heavy rainfall in the country since 17 July has caused flooding in at least 7 provinces, plus the country’s capital Bangkok. Flooding struck in Nakhon…
Nigeria – Floods Wreak Havoc in Yobe State
At least 4 people have died and hundreds have been displaced after severe flooding in the state of Yobe in northeastern Nigeria. Flooding has affected other areas of the country…
Niger – Heavy Rain and Floods Destroy Hundreds of Homes, 8 Fatalities Reported
Reports from the Civil Protection Directorate in Niger show at least 8 people have lost their lives as a result of heavy rain and flooding in the country since the…
