PALESTINE – Heavy rainfall in Gaza Strip have added more harsh conditions to displaced Palestinians as their tents are left flooded for the second consecutive day on Thursday Dec. 11. The tents were inundated after rain fell continuously from the early hours of dawn through the night, worsening the conditions of families already displaced by […]
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Death Toll from Floods in Asia Now Over 1,400
INDONESIA – The death toll from the floods in Asia is now over 1,400, with at least 1,000 people still missing according to government reports. Unprecedented floods, landslides, storms, and cyclones have wreaked havoc across Indonesia, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, India and Thailand as rescue teams and aid agencies race against time to rescue marooned people. […]
Sri Lanka Floods Death Toll at 334
SRI LANKA – As of Sunday Nov. 30, the Sri Lanka floods death toll had risen to 334, with 370 still missing. Search and rescue operations continue in multiple areas hit by flooding, landslides, and widespread destruction since the island was impacted by severe weather on Nov. 17, Newswire reported. Since Cyclone Ditwah hit Sri […]
Landslides and Floods Caused by Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka Kills 123
SRI LANKA – The death toll from landslides and floods caused by Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka have risen to 123, with another 130 missing according to local reports on Saturday. The Kandy District has reported 51 deaths, with 67 people still unaccounted for. In the Badulla District, 35 deaths have been confirmed, and 27 […]
Death Toll from Mudslides in Sri Lanka at 56
SRI LANKA – As of Friday Nov. 28, the death toll from mudslides in Sri Lanka was at least 56, with 21 missing according to local reports. Rescue operations continue in hard-hit areas as the island country remains under severe weather conditions, including heavy rainfall, rising floodwaters, and landslides since Nov. 17, disrupting life across […]
Death Toll in Sri Lanka from Floods and Landslides at 31
SRI LANKA – The death toll in Sri Lanka from ongoing floods and landslides since Nov. 17 is at least 31 according to local reports on Thursday. Rescue operations continue in the hard-hit areas as the island country remains under severe weather conditions, including heavy rainfall, rising floodwaters, and continuous landslides, which have disrupted daily […]
Thai Flash Floods Death Toll at 33
THAILAND – Thai flash floods death toll have risen to 33, while over 1 million families were affected nationwide. Government spokesman Siripong Angkasakulkiat said Nakhon Si Thammarat province recorded nine deaths, Songkhla province six deaths and Pattani and Yala provinces saw five deaths each, according to local media outlet The Nation. The Flood Crisis Operations […]
Thailand Declares a State of Emergency in Songkhla Province After Severe Flooding
THAILAND – A state of emergency was on Tuesday issued in Thailand’s Songkhla province after severe flooding affected over 2.1 million people, according to local reports on Wednesday. Thailand’s Meteorological Department has issued a fresh alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall and flash floods in regions including Songkhla, Yala, Pattani, Narathiwat, Nakhon Si Thammarat, […]
Displaced Palestinians Facing Harsh Conditions as Heavy Rains Flood Tents
PALESTINE – Displaced Palestinians in the Southern Gaza are facing harsh weather conditions as heavy rains have resulted to massive flooding inside tents. Witnesses said on Tuesday that several tents were destroyed by rainfall in al-Mawasi area of Khan Younis, while others were blown away by strong winds in the area. “The situation in the […]
Vietnam Floods Death Toll at 55, 13 Missing
VIETNAM – The Vietnam floods have killed at least 55 people within the week and left another 13 missing according to the disaster management. Floods swept through central Vietnam and the Central Highlands, causing extensive damage and more than $340 million in economic losses, Vietnam News reported, citing the Department of Dyke Management and Natural […]
Floods and Landslides in Vietnam Kill 6
VIETNAM – At least 6 people were killed and others were trapped under the soil after heavy rains resulted to floods and landslides in Vietnam on Sunday night. A passenger bus was buried, killing 6 while 16 others were injured in central Vietnam’s Khanh Hoa province according to local reports on Monday. The bus, carrying […]
Southern Gaza Strip Suffers Flooding After Heavy Rains
PALESTINE – Tents sheltering displaced Palestinians in Khan Younis, Southern Gaza Strip were on Saturday flooded after heavy rains. The Gaza Civil Defense said in a statement that its teams responded to the situation after dozens of tents in the refugee camps were submerged in rainwater in several areas of Al-Mawasi, western Khan Younis. Since […]
Death Toll From Mexico Floods 2025 Now at 64
MEXICO – The latest death toll from Mexico floods is 64 while 65 are still missing according to authorities on Monday. According to a statement from Mexico’s National Civil Protection Coordination (CNPC), the number of casualties has increased following the intense rainfall brought by tropical storms Priscilla and Raymond since last week. The CNPC reported […]
Floods in Mexico Kill at Least 42
MEXICO – At least 42 people lost their lives and 27 others went missing after torrential rains triggered floods in Mexico, according to authorities on Saturday. In a statement, Mexico’s National Civil Protection Coordination (CNPC) said that the heavy downpours have caused devastating floods in the states of Veracruz, Puebla, Hidalgo, Queretaro, and San Luis […]
Death Toll From Nepal Floods at 60
NEPAL – The Nepal floods death toll on Tuesday rose to 60 after heavy rains triggered flash floods over the last few days according to local reports. The fatalities include 19 men, 26 women, and 15 children, The Himalayan Times reported, citing Armed Police Force (APF) spokesman Shailendra Thapa. Heavy rain caused flooding in various […]