Guatemala – Deadly Landslide in Alta Verapaz Department
At least 7 people have died after heavy rain caused a landslide in Alta Verapaz Department of Guatemala following heavy rainfall. The landslide struck in the village of Los Pinos,…
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Brazil – Homes Destroyed, Hundreds Displaced by Floods in Pernambuco, Alagoas and Paraíba
Heavy rain in north-eastern Brazil over the last few days has caused flooding and landslides in the states of Pernambuco, Alagoas and Paraíba. At least one person has died, several…
Vietnam – Deadly Flash Floods and Landslides in Northern Provinces
Disaster authorities in Vietnam report at least 3 people have died after severe flooding and landslides in northern provinces following days of heavy rain, with more expected. Over 900 mm…
Bangladesh – Millions Hit by Floods in North East
Ongoing flooding in north-eastern Bangladesh has affected over 4 million people, including 1.6 million children, according to the United Nations. Flooding began following a prolonged period of heavy rainfall in…
Brazil – Rising Rivers Affect 300,000 in Amazonas State
Rising rivers in Brazil’s Amazonas state have affected over 300,000 people according to state officials. Rivers including the Negro, Amazon, Jurua, Purus, Madeira and Solimões have been rising for some…
Colombia – Floods and Landslides Affect 5,000 in Meta Department, Airport Flooded in Villavicencio
Officials in the department of Meta, Colombia, report at least 5,000 people have been affected by recent heavy rainfall caused flooding and landslides including in areas of the department capital,…
Indonesia – Floods and Landslides Leave 4 Dead, Thousands Affected
Heavy rainfall has caused flooding and landslides in Indonesia where authorities say at least 4 people have died in and thousands have been affected. A landslide triggered by heavy rain…
South Africa – Evacuations After More Flooding in KwaZulu-Natal
More heavy rain has caused flooding and landslides in parts of KwaZulu-Natal Province in South Africa. Areas of the province saw devastating flooding last month which left over 400 dead…
India – Over 400,000 Affected as Floods Worsen in Assam
The flood situation has worsened in the state of Assam, India, where authorities report over 400,000 people are now affected across 1,089 villages in 26 districts. Rivers are at record…
Thailand – Floods Affect Hundreds of Households in Northern Provinces
Update, 23 May 2022: Further heavy rain fell in northern parts of Thailand from 20 May 2022. Disaster authorities reported some flooding in the provinces of Chiang Rai, Chiang Mai,…
Kazakhstan – Houses Destroyed After Landslide in Almaty Region
Disaster authorities in Kazakhstan say at least one person has died after heavy rain caused a landslide in the Almaty Region. Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Emergency Situations reported a landslide struck…
India – 5 Fatalities After Heavy Rain, Floods and Landslides in Assam and Meghalaya
At least 5 people have died and thousands affected after heavy rain, landslides and flooding in parts of Assam and Meghalaya states in northeastern India. Assam Assam State Disaster Management…
Canada – Thousands Evacuate Floods in Alberta and Northwest Territories
Ice jams, rain and melting snow have caused rivers to overflow in northern parts of Canada. Whole communities have been ordered to evacuate in Northwest Territories and hundreds have been…
Australia – More Floods in Queensland After Widespread Heavy Rainfall
At least one person has died and emergency services have rescued serval others from flood waters across the state of Queensland, Australia, after days of heavy rainfall from 09 April.…
Colombia – Thousands Affected as Floods Damage Homes in Antioquia
Flooding has affected over 5,000 residents and damaged around 1,000 homes in Apartadó in Antioquia Department, Colombia, local authorities report. Apartadó saw some heavy rainfall on 02 May, causing flooding…
Democratic Republic of the Congo – More Deadly Floods and Landslides in Eastern Provinces
More people have died as a result of heavy rain, landslides and flooding in eastern provinces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo). The region saw heavy rainfall…
