Somalia – Deadly Flash Floods in North East
Heavy rain has affected wide areas of Somalia since 20 April, causing rivers to rise and flash flooding. According to reports from the United Nations, tens of thousands of people…
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Ethiopia – Deadly Flash Floods in Dire Dawa
Deadly flash flooding has struck in eastern Ethiopia, with flooding also reported in southern areas. Flash flooding has affected parts of neighbouring Somalia over the last few days. Authorities warn…
Colombia – Heavy Rain Causes Deadly Landslide in Cauca
At least 3 people have died in a landslide in Cauca Department, Colombia. A landslide caused by heavy rain struck in the municipality of Argelia in southern Cauca early on…
Chad – Floods in South Destroy Shelters in Displacement Camps
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) reports that heavy rain and floods in Moyen-Chari Province, Chad, damaged or destroyed shelters in displacement camps on 21 April, 2020. IOM said: “Following…
Colombia – Prompt Evacuations Keep Hundreds Safe From Floods in Antioquia
Update, 02 May 2020: On 30 April media reported around 200 homes were damaged and 200 families affected in Istmina, Chocó, after by the overflowing San Pablo stream, a tributary…
Kenya – Thousands Displaced by Floods as Heavy Rain Continues
The ongoing “long rains” in Kenya continue to cause flooding in western and eastern counties. Kenya Red Cross says as many as 30,0000 people have been displaced since March. Meanwhile…
Indonesia – Hundreds of Homes Damaged by Floods in Banten, Bengkulu and East Kalimantan
Over 2,000 people have been affected by flooding in several provinces of Indonesia over the last 5 days. Recent flooding also triggered evacuations in Penang State, Malaysia. Indonesia In Serang…
Canada – Evacuations After Ice Jams Cause Rivers to Rise in Alberta
Update, 29 April 2020: As of 28 April, almost 13,000 people had evacuated their homes in Fort McMurray and surrounding area (Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo). Media reported 1 flood-related…
Tanzania – Deadly Floods and Mudslides Hit Northern Regions
Thousands of people have been affected by flooding and mudslides in Arusha and Kilimanjaro, northern Tanzania, over the last few days. Two fatalities were reported in Arumeru District, Arusha Region,…
Vietnam – Damaging Storms Hit Northern Provinces
At least 3 people have lost their lives after severe storms in Vietnam from 22 April, 2020. The storms brought strong winds, lightning and heavy rainfall, mostly affecting the northern…
Indonesia – 4 Dead, 3 Missing After Floods in West Java and Central Kalimantan
Disaster authorities in Indonesia report that 3 people have died in recent flooding in West Java and Central Kalimantan Provinces. Indonesian National Board for Disaster Management (BNPB) said flooding hit…
Djibouti – 8 Killed in Flash Floods
At least 8 people have died in flash flooding in Djibouti. Djibouti city and surrounding areas were the worst affected after flash flooding struck on 21 April after overnight heavy…
Yemen – More Devastating Flash Floods in Aden After 125mm of Rain
The port city of Aden, Yemen, was hit by devastating flash floods after torrential rain on 21 April. According to Yemen Meteorological Services, as much as 125mm of rain fell…
Kenya – More Floods and Landslides Leave 8 Dead, Hundreds Homeless
More flooding and landslides have affected parts of western and central Kenya over the last 2 days, causing at least 8 fatalities. Heavy rain has been falling in the region…
Burkina Faso – IDP Camps Flooded in Kongoussi
UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reports that heavy rainfall in parts of Burkina Faso on 19 April led to localized flooding in the commune of Kongoussi,…
Rwanda and Burundi – 9 Dead, Thousands Affected After Floods and Landslides
Local media are reporting that at least 9 people have died as a result of landslides and flash flooding in Rwanda. Meanwhile in Burundi, around 27,000 people have been affected…
