Nepal flooding kills more than 200

More than 200 people were killed in Nepal over the weekend in what experts described as some of the worst flash flooding to have hit the capital, Kathmandu, and the surrounding valleys (Guardian). Swathes of Kathmandu were left underwater after the heaviest monsoon rains in two decades fell on Friday and Saturday, washing away entire neighbourhoods,… Continue reading Nepal flooding kills more than 200

Hurricane Helene kills more than 120 in North Carolina, with 1000 missing

At least 120 people have been confirmed dead and almost 3.5 million were without power on Saturday 28 September, after strong winds and torrential rain from Hurricane Helene wreaked devastation across large swaths of the south-eastern United States. More than 1,000 people are still missing and unaccounted for. Devastating flooding continued over parts of the… Continue reading Hurricane Helene kills more than 120 in North Carolina, with 1000 missing

Africa floods: More than 1000 killed in west and central Africa

Flooding has devastated cities and towns across west and central Africa in recent days, killing more than 1,000 people and destroying hundreds of thousands of homes. Millions of people affected and over 1000 lives lost in Nigeria, Chad, Niger and Mali.(New York Times) In Nigeria, authorities have stated that over 200 people have lost their… Continue reading Africa floods: More than 1000 killed in west and central Africa

Afghanistan flash floods kill more than 300

More than 300 people were killed in flash floods that ripped through multiple provinces in Afghanistan, the UN’s World Food Programme said, as authorities declared a state of emergency and rushed to rescue the injured. Many people remained missing after heavy rains on Friday sent roaring rivers of water and mud crashing through villages and across… Continue reading Afghanistan flash floods kill more than 300

Floods in Kenya leave 267 dead, 281,000 displaced

At least 267 people have been killed by flooding and landslides caused by heavy rains in Kenya since mid-March, Xinhua reported citing the government said on Friday. According to the Ministry of Interior and National Administration, 188 people have been injured and 75 are missing. In addition, 281,835 people have been displaced, and 380,573 have… Continue reading Floods in Kenya leave 267 dead, 281,000 displaced

At least 100 killed as storms lash Pakistan and Afghanistan

Lightning and heavy rains have killed hundreds of people across Pakistan and Afghanistan. At least 50 people have died in Pakistan in storms that have been lashing the country, officials said on Tuesday, as they urged emergency services to remain on high alert. Authorities in Afghanistan also reported a death toll of 50 the same… Continue reading At least 100 killed as storms lash Pakistan and Afghanistan

Floods across Gulf region kill 20 in huge downpour

The death toll from severe flooding that hit the United Arab Emirates, Omanand other Gulf countries rose to almost 20 on Tuesday, with homes and businesses across the Gulf damaged by the heavy rains, and flights delayed or cancelled.  In Al Ain, an Emirati oasis city on the border with Oman, 254mm of rain was recorded in… Continue reading Floods across Gulf region kill 20 in huge downpour