INDIA – Heavy rainfall triggered a bridge collapse and massive landslides in India‘s West Bengal state with the death toll now being at least 24. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said several areas in both North Bengal and South Bengal were flooded due to sudden huge rains. In a post on the US social […]
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Floods and Landslides in Nepal and India Kill Over 47
NEPAL – Over 47 people lost their lives in Nepal and India after floods and landslides battered the region due to heavy rains since Friday. Rain-triggered landslides have resulted in 14 fatalities and 8 individuals missing in Nepal, authorities said on Sunday. “Different incidents of landslides have claimed 14 lives in Ilam district, while four […]
Typhoon Bualoi Kills 12 in Vietnam
VIETNAM – According to local reports on Monday, Typhoon Bualoi had made landfall in Vietnam, causing rains and floods, as well as killing at least 12 people. Nine casualties were reported in northern Ninh Binh province, while the remaining three were in Thanh Hoa, Hue and Da Nang cities, local media outlet VnExpress reported. Some […]
Typhoon Ragasa Triggers Floods in Taiwan, Killing 17
TAIWAN – At least 17 people died and 17 others went missing in Taiwan after Typhoon Ragasa triggered floods according to local reports on Wednesday. The heavy rainfall Tuesday caused the Matai’an Creek Barrier Lake to overflow, sending torrents of water into Guangfu Township in Hualien County, inundating streets nearly one story high, and carrying […]
Heavy Storms Lead to Floods and Landslides in Northern Italy
ITALY – Widespread disruption was reported on Tuesday after severe storms resulted to floods and landslides in northern Italy. According to local authorities, 1 tourist was reported missing in Piedmont, with several regions placed under high weather alerts. In Milan, the Seveso River overflowed its banks on Monday, forcing firefighters to evacuate several schools and […]
Heavy Rains in Pakistan Have Killed Over 1K Since June
PAKISTAN – Flooding caused by heavy rains in Pakistan have so far killed at least 1,002 people, left over 1,000 others injured and damaged over 12,000 houses according to officials on Thursday. According to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), at least 504 people have died in northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 300 in northeastern Punjab, 80 […]
Bali Floods in Indonesia Kill 18
INDONESIA – At least 18 people died and 2 others went missing from Bali floods in Indonesia’s tourist hub. As of Friday, September 12, the death toll had risen to 18 and 659 people had sustained injuries. Earlier Reports In Denpasar city, floods hit several shops, leaving four people missing. West Denpasar Police Chief Commissioner […]
2 Homeless People Drown in San Antonio, Texas
USA – Two homeless people – man and woman – died on Monday by drowning in San Antonio, Texas after heavy rains resulted to flooding according to local authorities. An acquaintance reported the pair missing, and another friend discovered the woman’s body on Monday. The man’s body was found about 100 yards downstream along a […]
Cloudburst and Landslides in Kashmir Claim 11 Lives
JAMMU & KASHMIR – According to official reports on Saturday, at least 11 people were killed and 2 others went missing following cloudburst and landslides in Kashmir’s Reasi and Ramban districts. A police official said that seven family members were killed in a local village of Bhaddder in Reasi district when a landslide buried their […]
Heavy Rains in Pakistan Kill 8
PAKISTAN – At least 8 people died from heavy rains in Pakistan’s Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province, bringing the death toll from rain-related incidents to at least 406 since August 5. According to Rescue 1122’s statement on Sunday, heavy rains and strong winds caused widespread infrastructure damage as multiple incidents of damage to trees, walls, and solar panels […]
Floods from Heavy Rains in Niger Kill 47
NIGER – At least 47 people died after floods from heavy rains in Niger affected 7,754 households in 339 neighborhoods and villages. According to the local General Directorate of Civil Protection on Wednesday, some 30 people died after their houses collapsed while 17 drowned. In addition, the floods injured 70 people and caused the deaths […]
Heavy Rainfall in Northern China Kills 3
CHINA – Heavy rainfall in northern China resulted to at least 3 deaths and 3 others missing as China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region continue to be hit by heavy rains. Torrential rains starting from Monday pounded several banners (Banner – a traditional administrative division similar to a county), and districts in Ordos. At least eight […]
Flash Floods in Northern China Kill 8
CHINA – At least 8 people died after a wild camping site was swept by flash floods in northern China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region on Saturday. 4 people remain missing. The disaster took place around 10 pm (1400GMT) on Saturday in the upstream area of a river in Urad Rear Banner, Bayannur City, leaving 13 […]
7 Killed After Flash Floods Triggered by Cloudburst Hit Jammu & Kashmir
JAMMU & KASHMIR – At least 7 people lost their lives and dozens others were injured after flash floods triggered by cloudburst hit Jammu and Kashmir. The cloudburst struck the Janglote area of Kathua district during the intervening night of Saturday and Sunday. Union Minister Jitendra Singh, who is a member of parliament from Udhampur-Kathua-Doda […]
Death Toll from Pakistan Floods and Landslides Now at Least 344
PAKISTAN – The current death toll from Pakistan floods and landslides is at least 344 as of Saturday, as heavy rains in the country resulted to flash floods and landslides. Most of the dead are in the northwestern province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where the Provincial Disaster Management Authority Khyber Pakhtunkhwa said 328 people were killed. […]