Canada – Floods in Manitoba Prompt Evacuations
Around 40 homes have been evacuated in Manitoba, Canada, amid fears a dam on the Little Saskatchewan River will fail. The Rivers Dam is facing unprecedented flows following heavy rains…
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Myanmar – Jade Mine Landslide Kills Over 160
Over 160 people have died after a massive landslide in a jade mine in Kachin State, northern Myanmar on 02 July. The Government of Myanmar reported that by the afternoon…
Brazil – Deadly Cyclone Hits Southern States
At least nine people died after a cyclone swept through parts of southern Brazil on 30 June. Winds of over 120 km/h were reported in the state of Santa Catarina.…
China – Deadly Floods in Yunnan
At least 3 people have died in flash flooding in Yunnan Province, southwest China. Heavy rain from 29 June caused flash flooding in the city of Zhaotong and the counties…
India – Over 1.4 Million Hit by Floods in Assam
The flood situation continues in the state of Assam, north east India, where diaster athorities say more than 1.4 million people are now affected. Rivers have been overflowing in the…
China – Over 1 Million Affected by Floods in Hubei
Over 1 million people have been affected by flooding and heavy rain in China’s Hubei province over the last few days. Local media reports, quoting information from the Hubei Provincial…
Bangladesh – Thousands Affected by Floods as Rivers Overflow in North
The Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (FFWC) in Bangladesh reports that rivers are above danger levels in 14 locations across the country, as of 30 June 2020. Seven locations are…
USA – Deadly Flash Floods in Wisconsin
Officials in St. Croix County in western Wisconsin declared a state of emergency on 29 June after major flash flooding. In a statement, county officials said: “On June 28 and…
Malaysia – Over 1,000 Displaced by Floods in Sabah State
Update, Sarawak State, Malaysia, 01 July 2020: More flooding has affected parts of East Malaysia after heavy rain in the state of Sarawak. Local media report around 1,000 people are…
Poland – Hundreds Evacuate After Floods in South East
Update, 30 June 2020: Further severe weather including storms and heavy rain affected parts of Poland on 29 June. IMGW report that several locations recorded more than 50mm of rain…
India – Almost 30,000 Displaced by Assam Floods
Recent flooding in Assam, north eastern India, has worsened, with disaster authorities reporting that over 900,000 people are now affected. This is the second wave of flooding in the state,…
China – More Deadly Floods in Sichuan
More flooding has affected parts of Sichuan province, southwestern China, leaving over 20 people dead or missing. Flooding struck in Sichuan’s Mianning county in Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture after storms…
Nigeria – Buildings Damaged After Flash Floods in Ikorodu, Lagos
Dozens of buildings have been damaged after more flash flooding in Lagos State, Nigeria. Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) reported that teams responded to distress calls in flooding in…
Cote D’Ivoire – More Deadly Floods in Abidjan After 240mm of Rain in a Few Hours
At least 5 people have died and one is missing after flash flooding in Abidjan District, Cote D’Ivoire (Ivory Coast), 25 June 2020 after 240mm of rain fell in a…
China – Flooding Worsens in Guizhou and Chongqing
The flood situation has worsened in Guizhou Province, southwest China, with 74,000 people now affected in 12 counties or cities, including Tongzi and Huishui Counties, Zunyi, Tongren and Qiandongnan. Three…
Uruguay – Hundreds Evacuate After Storms and Flash Floods
Heavy rain 22 to 24 June caused flash floods, cutting roads and prompting evacuations in Uruguay. Strong winds have downed power lines leaving hundreds without electricity. According to disaster authorities,…
