Category Flash Flooding Alert

Worst #Flooding in 7 Years in #Borno and #Adamawa, #Nigeria Says #UN

Flooding in Rann, Borno State, Nigeria. Credit: GISCOR Flooding has once again hit areas of northeast Nigeria, severely affecting thousands of people in Borno State. Meanwhile the flood situation in neighbouring Adamawa state continues, with almost 20,000 people displaced. The…

Houses Destroyed, Thousands Evacuate After #Rain From #Storm #Kalmaegi# #Ramon in the #Philippines

Tropical Storm Kalmaegi, Philippines, November 2019. Image: JTWC Disaster authorities in the Philippines report that heavy rain from Tropical Storm ‘Kalmaegi’ (known in the Philippines as Ramon), has caused flooding in Albay, Catanduanes, Camarines Nord and Camarines Sur provinces in…

1 Dead, Dozens Homeless After #Floods in #EspíritoSanto, #Brazil

At least one person has died and dozens have been displaced after days of heavy rain caused flooding and landslides in Espirito Santo state in south-eastern Brazil. The municipalities of Santa Leopoldina, Viana and Cariacica have all declared a local…

Floods Damage Over 100 Homes in Central Provinces in Panama

Landslides triggered by heavy rain blocked roads in central Panama, November 2019. Photo: Ministerio de Obras Públicas de Panamá Severe weather including flooding has affected parts of central Panama, including districts of the capital Panama City, over the last few…

#Storms Turn Deadly, Worst #Flooding in 50 Years in #Venice, #Italy

Floods in Venice, 12 November 2019. Photo: Commune of Venice Severe weather has affected wide areas of Italy since 11 November has caused the worst flooding in 50 years in southern regions. Strong winds, heavy rain and seasonal high tides…

Deadly Flash #Floods in North #Algeria

Flash floods in Bouzeguene, Algeria 12 November 2019. Photo: Civil Protection Algeria At least 1 person has died and 3 were rescued after flash floods in Algeria on 12 November. Severe weather affected wide areas of the country from 11…

4 Dead After #Storms and #Floods in #KwaZulu-#Natal, #SouthAfrica

Storms and heavy rain from 11 November caused flash flooding in areas of KwaZulu-Natal province in South Africa, including Durban and the eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality. Ethekwini Mayor Mxolisi Kaunda confirmed that 2 people died in their home in Inanda after…

#Cyclone #Bulbul Leaves 24 Dead in #India and #Bangladesh

Map of impact of Tropical Cyclone Bulbul in North East India and Bangladesh, November 2019. Image / map and data: DG-ECHO At least 24 people have died and more than 2 million displaced after Tropical Cyclone ‘Bulbul’ hit coastal areas…