India – Over 400,000 Affected as Floods Worsen in Assam
The flood situation has worsened in the state of Assam, India, where authorities report over 400,000 people are now affected across 1,089 villages in 26 districts. Rivers are at record…
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India – 5 Fatalities After Heavy Rain, Floods and Landslides in Assam and Meghalaya
At least 5 people have died and thousands affected after heavy rain, landslides and flooding in parts of Assam and Meghalaya states in northeastern India. Assam Assam State Disaster Management…
Canada – Thousands Evacuate Floods in Alberta and Northwest Territories
Ice jams, rain and melting snow have caused rivers to overflow in northern parts of Canada. Whole communities have been ordered to evacuate in Northwest Territories and hundreds have been…
Democratic Republic of the Congo – More Deadly Floods and Landslides in Eastern Provinces
More people have died as a result of heavy rain, landslides and flooding in eastern provinces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo). The region saw heavy rainfall…
Thailand – Severe Flash Floods Hit Southern Provinces
At least one person has died and homes, roads and bridges have been damaged after flash floods in southern Thailand following days of heavy rain. Thailand’s Department of Disaster Prevention…
USA – Emergency Declared After Deadly Flash Floods in West Virginia
The Governor of West Virginia, USA, declared a state of emergency for 3 counties affected by heavy rain and flooding from 06 May 2022. Governor Jim Justice declared a state…
Brazil – Santa Catarina Floods and Rain Leave 3 Dead, 7,500 Displaced
At least 3 people have died and thousands have been displaced after days of heavy rain in southern Brazil caused flooding and landslides in parts of Santa Catarina state. Parts…
Afghanistan – Flash Floods Cause Fatalities and Severe Damage
Over 20 people have reportedly died in flash flooding in Afghanistan over the last few days. Detailed information on the current situation is difficult to find. However local and international…
Spain – Floods in Valencia After 260mm of Rain in 24 Hours
Firefighters and police rescued people from vehicles trapped in floods after a slow-moving storm brought very heavy rainfall to the Valencia Region in southeastern Spain on 03 May 2022. AVAMET…
Tanzania – Floods in South Leave 5 Dead, Thousands Displaced
A period of heavy rain from late April 2022 has caused severe flooding in the Mbeya and Songwe regions of southern Tanzania, where at least 5 people have died, 5…
Guadeloupe – Deadly Floods Strike After 300mm of Rain
At least 2 people have died and 1 is still missing after torrential rain caused severe flooding and landslides in Guadeloupe. The prefecture government said heavy rain began to fall…
Venezuela – Fatalities and Evacuations After Floods Hit Several States
Heavy rainfall since mid-April has caused flooding in several states in Venezuela. President Nicolás Maduro announced the activation of the country’s National Risk System on 26 April 2022 in order…
Brazil – Flooding Jari River Affects Thousands in Amapá
Flooding from the Jari river has affected thousands of people in communities in the state of Amapá in northern Brazil. Levels of the Jari river increased after heavy rainfall in…
DR Congo and Rwanda – 20 Killed in Floods and Landslides
At least 20 people have died after heavy rain caused floods and landslides in areas of Rwanda and neighbouring parts of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) over…
Colombia – Emergency Declared After Deadly Landslides and Floods in Cundinamarca
At least 8 people have died and 4 are missing after heavy rain caused landslides and flooding in parts of Cundinamarca department in central Colombia. Meanwhile national authorities report severe…
South Africa – Death Toll in KwaZulu-Natal Floods Over 300
Over 300 people have lost their lives in catastrophic flooding in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Province in South Africa. The government declared a state of disaster in the province after “one of…
