25 Killed in Severe Weather in Pakistan – 161 mm of Rain in Islamabad
A total of 25 deaths have been reported in Pakistan over the last 7 days as a result of recent severe weather. At least 15 of the deaths came after…
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Floods in Northern Spain as Ebro River Breaks its Banks
Levels of the Ebro River have been high for the last 3 to 4 days. By 28 February 2015, the overflowing river had flooded around 20,000 hectares in Aragon, north-eastern…
More Floods in Malawi as Outbreak of Cholera Reported
Updated: Our original report said that the cases of cholera had been reported in displacement camps for flood victims in Malawi. This is not the case. A map showing recent…
Madagascar Floods – 19 Dead and 37,000 Displaced
The flood situation in Madagascar is worsening. The latest report from Madagascar’s disaster management agency, the Bureau National de Gestion des Risques et des Catastrophes (BNGRC) said that further assessments…
Floods Return to Jakarta
Parts of Jakarta, Indonesia, were once again under water on 28 February 2015, just 2 weeks after severe flooding forced thousands to evacuate their homes. Jakarta’s Disaster Mitigation Office (BPBD)…
At Least 14 Killed in Madagascar Floods
In a statement made earlier today, Madagascar‘s disaster management agency, the Bureau National de Gestion des Risques et des Catastrophes (BNGRC) said that at least 14 people have died in…
More Than 200 Killed in Avalanches and Floods in Afghanistan
At least 100 more people have been reported dead in avalanches in northern Afghanistan, bringing the total death toll since Wednesday to at least 230, Anadolu Agency report. Afghanistan’s Natural…
Nashville’s $100 Million Flood Defences
Nashville plans to spend around $100 million on flood protection, the city’s Mayor Karl Dean said yesterday. In the future, West Riverfront Park will be protected by a 900 feet…
One Dead After Heavy Rain Causes Floods and Landslides in Italy
Heavy rainfall has been affecting parts of central and southern Italy over the last few days. One man was killed after heavy rain caused a landslide in Olmitello-Maronti on the…
UN Report: 2014 Asia and Pacific Region Floods Cost US$16 Billion
A recent report by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) says that river-basin floods in the region during 2014 incurred economic losses of…
Thousands Displaced by Floods in Northern Bolivia
Flooding has forced thousands from their homes in the department of Pando in the far north of Bolivia. Authorities say that 1,069 families have been affected. Heavy rainfall over the…
1 Hour of Rain Floods Sao Paulo, Brazil
Just 1 hour of heavy rain was enough to flood the streets of Sao Paulo, Brazil, yesterday 25 February 2015. One man is reported to have died as a result…
5 Dead as Floods hit Northern Pakistan
Five people were killed and several others injured in rain-related incidents across North west Pakistan. By Aamir Latif KARACHI, Pakistan (AA) – Torrential rains and flash floods have hit northern…
Malawi Floods – UN Provides Food Assistance for 288,000
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) said in a statement yesterday that the WFP, in collaboration with the Government of Malawi and humanitarian partners has provided the first round…
Malaysia Floods – Kelantan Politician Calls for Better Monitoring of Land Clearances
The role played by deforestation and land clearances in the December floods in Malaysia is at last gaining some recognition from political quarters. Speaking on 22 February 2015, and reported…
15,000 Evacuated after Floods in Dominican Republic
Heavy rain and floods have prompted emergency authorities in the Dominican Republic to evacuated over 15,000 people, mostly in the country’s north and eastern regions. Over 70 mm of rain…
