Uganda – 1 Dead, 800 Homes Damaged After Floods in Bundibugyo
Red Cross in Uganda reported that flash flooding caused severe damaged in Kasitu Sub County, Bundibugyo district early on 19 August, 2020. Heavy rainfall during the early hours of 19…
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Nepal – 6 Dead, 11 Missing After Floods in Achham
Authorities in Nepal report that at least 6 people have died and more are missing after flooding western parts of the country. A stream broke its banks in Ramaroshan Rural…
Bangladesh – 167,000 Families Still Displaced by Floods Says UN
In a report of 19 August, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), said that over 220 people have died and over 167,000 families remain displaced after…
China – Thousands Evacuate Floods in Sichuan Province
Heavy rain affected Sichuan Province in South West China from 15 August, causing flooding along the Yangtze river and its tributaries, and resulting in the evacuation of over 200,000 people.…
India – Thousands Evacuate as Floods Affect Andhra Pradesh and Worsen in Telangana
Flooding has worsened in Telangana state in southern India. Meanwhile the neighbouring state of Andhra Pradesh has also seen flooding over recent days. Almost 15 million people have been affected…
India – Floods in Telangana Prompt Evacuations and Rescues
Heavy rainfall has triggered flooding in several districts of the state of Telangana, southern India, forcing hundreds to leave their homes for safer ground. The Hyderabad, Telangana office of the…
India – Deadly Flash Floods in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Heavy rainfall in the state of Rajasthan, northern India, caused flash floods in the city of Jaipur, where 3 people have died. Images shared on Social Media showed flood waters…
North Korea – Over 16,000 Homes Damaged or Destroyed in Floods
Over 20 people have died in North Korea after two weeks of heavy rains and flooding. Thousands of homes and wide areas of farmland have been damaged or destroyed. In…
India – Bihar Floods Leave 25 Dead, Over 7 Million Affected
As many as 25 people have now died in flooding in the state of Bihar in north eastern India. As of 13 August, 7.7 million people were affected by flooding…
Sudan – Over 180,000 Affected by Floods in Across 17 States
Flooding in Sudan has affected over 180,000 people across 17 states, with over 40 fatalities reported. Recent flooding began in the country after heavy rainfall in late July. Damage was…
Yemen – 35,000 Families Affected by Floods
Ongoing rain and flash floods in Yemen continue to cause casualties and damage. Reports suggest over 130 have died in the flooding since late July, with 35,000 families affected. There…
South Sudan – Thousands Displaced by Floods as Rivers Overflow
Rivers have broken their banks in South Sudan, leaving thousands displaced by flooding. In Jonglei State, the White Nile has caused flooding in Bor South, Twic East, Duk and Ayod…
Mexico – Deadly Landslides and Floods in Veracruz
Heavy rainfall from 08 to 10 August caused flooding and landslides in the state of Veracruz in eastern Mexico. According to Mexico’s meteorological agency Servicio Meteorológico Nacional (SMN), 110.3 mm…
Mali – Over 1,100 Homes Destroyed by Floods
The flood situation has deteriorated in Mali over the last 10 days according to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). Flooding began in the country in…
Spain – Flash Floods in Andalusia After 46mm of Rain in 1 Hour
Severe weather, including heavy rainfall, hail and strong winds, caused damage in parts of southern and central Spain on 11 August 2020. In Andalusia, emergency services responded to over 130…
Nigeria – 4 Dead, 15,000 Displaced After Floods in North
The International Organization for Migration reported on 10 August that flooding has displaced almost 15,000 people in north west and north central Nigeria. Flooding affected the states of Kaduna, Katsina,…
