Portugal – Rain From Storm Barbara Triggers Flash Floods
Civil Protection in Portugal have responded to over 1,300 calls for assistance after severe weather brought by Storm Barbara. Portugal saw strong winds and heavy rainfall from 19 October. The…
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Greece – Flood Rescues in Crete
Heavy rain was reported in the islands of southern Greece from 20 October. Heraklion, capital of the island of Crete, recorded 138.1mm of rain in 24 hours to 21 October,…
Vietnam – More Than 100 Lives Lost in Central Region Floods and Landslides
Updated information from disaster authorities in Vietnam reveals that floods and landslides have now claimed 102 lives in central provinces since the heavy rain began 2 weeks ago. As of…
Nigeria – 155 Dead, 25,000 Displaced After Weeks of Flooding
The Red Cross reports that over 150 people have died and around 25,000 are displaced as a result of flooding in Nigeria that began in September. In a report of…
Indonesia – Hundreds Displaced After Heavy Rain in West and Central Areas
Heavy rain in western and central parts of Indonesia that began around 15 October has caused flooding in 3 different provinces. Dozens of homes have been damaged and over 200…
India – Over 60 Dead After More Rain and Floods Hit Telangana
Further heavy rain from late 17 October has caused yet more flooding in parts of the state of Telangana, India, in particular in the capital, Hyderabad. Last week the city…
Vietnam – Death Toll Rises After More Flooding and Landslides
The death toll from floods and landslides in central Vietnam continues to rise as rivers reach record levels. The central region of Vietnam has experienced prolonged, heavy rains that have…
Thailand – Thousands Affected by Floods
The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) in Thailand reports that 28 provinces in the country have been affected by recent flooding, landslides and storm damage. One fatality was reported…
Cambodia – Floods Affect Over 240,000 in 19 Provinces
Flooding has worsened in parts of Cambodia after further heavy rain in the country and dam releases in bordering parts of Thailand. Cambodia’s National Committee for Disaster Management said on…
Kenya – Rain Triggers Deadly Landslide in West Pokot
Heavy rain triggered a deadly landslide in western Kenya on 14 October. According to local media, 2 people died in the landslide that struck in Weiwei, West Pokot County, burying…
Slovakia – Floods Cause Fatality and Prompt Evacuations
Days of heavy rain caused flooding in several areas of Slovakia, causing 1 fatality and prompting evacuations. The Slovak Hydrometeorological Institute (SHMÚ) said that the rain was brought by an…
Togo – Thousands Affected by Oti River Floods in North
Ongoing flooding along the Oti River has resulted in casualties and widespread damage in northern Togo, West Africa. In a statement of 21 September, 2020, Togo Prime Minister Dr Komi…
Indonesia – Thousands Hit By Floods in Central Sulawesi
Heavy rainfall hit parts of the island of Sulawesi on 15 October, 2020, causing floods in Central Sulawesi Province, Indonesia. Over 5,000 people have been affected and hundreds of homes…
Tanzania – 12 Killed in Dar es Salaam Flash Floods
At least 12 people have lost their lives in flash floods in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Floods were triggered by heavy rain that began early on 13 October 2020. Dozens…
Philippines – 3 Die in Flash Floods in Cebu City
A tropical depression brought heavy rain to parts of the Philippines from 13 to 14 October 2020. Disaster officials reported at least 2 people died and another was reported missing…
India – Deadly Floods in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Maharashtra
A deep depression in the Bay of Bengal has brought days of heavy rain to parts of southern and western India, causing flooding in the states of Telangana, Andhra Pradesh,…
