Category Earth Subsistance Alert

Catastrophic flooding destroys hundreds of homes in South Darfur, Sudan

Heavy rainfall and floods destroyed hundreds of houses in Katila in South Darfur on Friday. Kalma camp for the displaced near the state capital Nyala has turned into a mud bath.   Abakar El Tom, Deputy Speaker of the South…

Severe flooding and landslide causes damage to 14 schools in Parbat, Nepal

The flood and landslide have caused damages to as many as 14 schools in Parbat district.   The continuous rain triggered flood and landslide has completely damaged seven schools whereas seven schools have sustain damages due to windstorm in the…

Rains trigger more landslides in northern Chin State, Myanmar

After five days of heavy rain, landslides struck northern Chin State yesterday, breaking down transportation in the area.   The landslides hit Hakha, the capital of Chin State, and some northern parts of Tiddim and Tonzang townships. Houses were damaged…

Bridge Collapse Onto Tracks Causes Rail Chaos In Leicestershire, UK

Network Rail says teams worked through the night to clear the tracks The partial collapse of a bridge has caused major disruption to train services between London and the East Midlands – and northern England.   Trains between St Pancras…

Landslides displace 118 families in rural Bajura, Nepal

A landslide poses threat to houses in Rajali, Badimalika Municipality-9 of Bajura district, in July 2016. Photo: Prakash Singh As many as 118 families have been displaced in a week due to landslides triggered by incessant rainfall in Badimalika Municipality…