Uzbekistan – Deadly Floods and Mudflows Strike After Torrential Rain
At least 4 people have died as a result of floods and mudslides in Uzbekistan after a month’s worth of rain fell in less than 2 hours. The country’s Ministry…
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South Africa – Death Toll in KwaZulu-Natal Floods Over 300
Over 300 people have lost their lives in catastrophic flooding in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Province in South Africa. The government declared a state of disaster in the province after “one of…
Updated: Philippines – Over 20 Killed in Floods After Rain from Tropical Storm Megi (Agaton)
Update, 14 April 2022: The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) in the Philippines has confirmed that 75 people have lost their lives as a result of floods…
South Africa – Heavy Rain Causes Floods and Mudslides in KwaZulu-Natal
Update, 12 April 2022: More flooding and fatalities were reported on 12 April after very heavy rain fell in the same areas. Margate, Durban, Sezela, Mount Edgecombe all received more…
Colombia – At Least 12 Fatalities After Floods and Landslides in Antioquia
Heavy rain in northwest Colombia has taken its toll on the population of the department of Antioquia where at least 12 people have died in landslides and floods over the…
Australia – Rescues and Evacuations in Sydney After Torrential Rain Causes Flooding
More torrential rainfall has fallen in parts of New South Wales (NSW), Australia, including in areas around Greater Sydney, causing floods and prompting further evacuation orders. Australia’s Bureau of Meteorology…
Philippines – 1 Dead, 2 Missing After Floods in Davao
Heavy rain that began around 03 April 2022 has caused flooding and landslides in several regions of the Philippines. Authorities report thousands of people have been affected and hundreds displaced.…
Thailand – Rain and Floods Affect 20,000 Households in South
The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) in Thailand reports that flooding in southern provinces over the last few days has affected over 20,000 households. DDPM said heavy rain…
Colombia – Rain Triggers Deadly Landslide in Nariño
Heavy rainfall in southern Colombia has caused fatalities and damage in Nariño Department. After intense rainfall that began in the early hours of this 02 April 2022, a landslide occurred…
Brazil – Deadly Floods and Landslides Strike in Rio de Janeiro State
At least 16 people have lost their lives after record rainfall of over 800 mm in 48 hours triggered flash floods and landslides in Baixada Fluminense and Costa Verde regions…
Australia – Evacuations After More Floods in New South Wales
Northern parts of New South Wales, Australia were hit with a second major flood on 30 March 2022 after a levee along the Wilsons River in Lismore was breached once…
Ecuador – Landslide in Azuay Leaves 4 Dead, Houses Destroyed
At least 4 people have lost their lives after heavy rain in southern Ecuador triggered floods and landslides in Azuay Province on 27 March 2022. Floods and landslides pushed rocks…
Mozambique – Death Toll From Cyclone Gombe Rises to More Than 50
Over 50 people have now lost their lives in Mozambique as a result of severe conditions brought by Tropical Cyclone Gombe. Satellite imagery shows over 500 km2 of land in…
Brazil – Deadly Floods and Landslides Strike Again in Petrópolis
Torrential rain from 20 March 2022 caused flooding and landslides once again in the metropolitan area of Petrópolis and surrounding areas of Fluminense Mountain Region, Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil.…
Indonesia – Floods Affect 50,000 in Java, Borneo and Sumatra
As many as 50,000 people have been affected by floods and landslides in Indonesia over the last 4 days. The ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance on disaster management (AHA…
DR Congo – Deadly Floods in South Kivu Province
At least 3 people have died in flash floods in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo following heavy rainfall on 16 March 2022. Flooding struck in Bukavu City and surrounding…
