Indonesia – Deadly Flash Floods Strike in Papua Province
Two people died after heavy rainfall caused houses to collapse in Papua Province in Indonesia. Flooding was also reported in several areas of the island of Sumatra over the last…
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Benin – 7,000 Displaced by Niger River Floods in North East
Civil Protection in Benin reports that around 7,000 people have been displaced by flooding in the communes of Kandi, Karimama and Malanville in the Alibori Department of northeastern Benin. Six…
Bangladesh – Tens of Thousands Hit by Floods in North
Flooding has affected tens of thousands of people in northern Bangladesh after days of heavy rain. Among the worst hit areas is Rangpur district in Rangpur Division, where a record…
Indonesia – 11 Dead After Landslides in North Kalimantan
Disaster authorities in Indonesia report that at least 11 people have died after heavy rainfall triggered landslides in North Kalimantan Province. Landslides occurred early on 28 September in the districts…
India – Third Wave of Floods Hits 300,000 Across 13 Districts
More flooding has struck in the state Assam in north eastern India, affecting over 300,000 people in 13 districts. Millions of people have been affected by monsoon flooding in the…
Pakistan – 300,000 in Need of Food Assistance After Floods in Sindh, Says WFP
The UN’s World Food Programme (WFP) says that ongoing monsoon flooding in Sindh Province in Pakistan has left 300,000 people in need of food assistance. As many as 136 people…
Vietnam – Deadly Floods and Landslides in North After 340mm of Rain in 24 Hours
The Disaster Management Authority in Vietnam reports that 2 people have died and 7 others injured in northern provinces following heavy rains and landslides from 26 September 2020. Hanh Cu…
Myanmar – Almost 3,000 Displaced by Floods in Kachin
Disaster authorities in Myanmar report that almost 3,000 people have been displaced by recent flooding in parts of Kachin State. Flooding struck in areas around Hpakant Township, Mohnyin District in…
Nepal – Heavy Rain and Floods in Southern Central Areas Leave 4 Dead, Houses Destroyed
Disaster authorities in Nepal report that heavy rain triggered flooding in southern central parts of the country from 24 September, leaving at least 4 people dead and 6 injured. The…
South Sudan – 625,000 Affected by Floods in 34 Counties
The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reports that an estimated 625,000 people have been affected by flooding in areas along the White Nile in South Sudan…
Ghana – Deadly Flash Floods in Ashanti Region
Flash floods hit parts of Ashanti Region in southern Ghana following heavy rain from 24 September. Local media reported severe flooding in the region including the capital, Kumasi. Flooding caused…
Chad – Floods Affect 300,000 Says UN
Flooding since August has affected almost 300,000 people the Republic of Chad in north-central Africa. In recent report, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said that…
India – Rain Triggers Deadly Floods in Meghalaya and Assam
Heavy rainfall over the last 5 days has caused deadly flooding and landslides in Meghalaya state in north eastern India. Also in the north east of the country, further flooding…
Sudan – 166,000 Houses Damaged or Destroyed by Floods
As many as 120 people have now died in Sudan in what the UN describe as the worst flooding in 30 years. Floods and landslides have destroyed or damaged 166,000…
Iran – Deadly Flash Floods in Gilan Province
At least 2 people died after flash floods struck in northern Iran. According to the Iranian Red Crescent, heavy rainfall triggered flash flooding in Talesh County in the northern province…
Nepal – 10 Dead, 6 Missing After Heavy Rain Triggers Landslides
At least 10 people have died and 6 are missing after heavy monsoon rainfall once again triggered landslides in Nepal. According to Nepal’s National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority…
