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Flood is a general term for the overflow of water from a stream channel onto normally dry land in the floodplain (riverine flooding), higher-than- normal levels along the coast and in lakes or reservoirs (coastal flooding) as well as ponding of water at or near the point where the rain fell (flash floods). (CRED EM-DAT)
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Ethiopia |
Heavy rains hit eastern EthiopiaHeavy rainfall has been affecting southern and eastern Ethiopia, in particular the Somali Region, since early November, causing floods, flash floods and the overflow of some… Full Story |
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Kenya
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Kenya - FloodsSince the middle October, heavy rainfall has been hitting most ok Kenya causing flooding across the country. Areas of particular concern include Mandera, Garissa, Wajir, and Tana… Full Story |
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61,380 |
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Paraguay
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Severe weather and floodsOver the past few days, Paraguay has experienced heavy rainfall and widespread floods leading to casualties and damage.According to media reports, at least three people died, some… Full Story |
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30,000 |
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Ghana |
More than 26,000 displaced by floods in the Volta regionMore than 26,000 people have been displaced so far by floods in Ghana, according to national authorities. High water levels in the Akosombo reservoir led the Volta River Authority… Full Story |
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26,000 |
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Myanmar (Burma)
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Record Rainfall Triggers Widespread Flooding and Displacement in Southern MyanmarUnprecedented heavy rainfall in southern Myanmar has led to severe flooding, resulting in the displacement of thousands of residents from their homes. Bago Township in the Bago… Full Story |
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14,934 |
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India |
Flash Flood Devastates Sikkim State, Leaving 19 Dead and Thousands DisplacedIn a tragic turn of events, a devastating flash flood struck the picturesque state of Sikkim in northeastern India on October 4, 2023, resulting in casualties and widespread… Full Story |
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22,464 |
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Sri Lanka |
Sri Lanka - Severe weather and floodsOver the past few days, heavy rainfall with thunderstorms and strong winds have hit most parts of Sri Lanka, causing floods, and severe weather-related incidents that resulted in… Full Story |
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25,863 |
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Philippines |
Philippines - Flash floodsOn 16 September 2023, partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms due to Southwest Monsoon/Localized Thunderstorms may have caused possible flash… Full Story |
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7,255 |
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Liberia
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Successive Record breaking storm Triggering Floods in North-Eastern counties of LiberiaFrom 1st to 4th September, Liberia has experienced excessive heavy rainfall in several cities with highest flooding reported in North-Eastern counties of Liberia: Grand Cape Mount… Full Story |
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15,200 |
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Brazil |
Severe Weather Ravages Southern BrazilSince September 4th, southern Brazil has been battered by an extratropical cyclone, unleashing heavy rainfall, strong winds, and hailstorms. The states of Santa Catarina and Rio… Full Story |
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340,928 |
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Thailand |
hailand, Flooding in Northeastern, Central, Eastern, and Souther RegionHeavy rainfall has been affecting several parts of Thailand, in particular the Northeastern, Central, Eastern, and Souther Regions) since 9 September, causing flash floods that… Full Story |
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26,500 |
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Libya
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Catastrophic Flooding in Libya Claims Thousands of Lives as Dams CollapseLibya, September 12, 2023 - A devastating flood, described as "catastrophic" by officials, has struck the eastern part of Libya, leaving a trail of destruction and an alarming… Full Story |
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884,000 |
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Greece
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Greece Grapples with Catastrophic Flooding and RainGreece is in the grip of an unprecedented weather crisis, as relentless heavy rain continues to wreak havoc, causing catastrophic floods and leaving at least three people dead.… Full Story |
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280 |
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Indonesia
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News Report: Heavy Rainfall and Flooding Affecting IndonesiaHeavy rainfall has continued to impact Indonesia since August 30th, with devastating consequences for several provinces, including Aceh, North Maluku, and North Sumatra. The… Full Story |
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5,538 |
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Pakistan
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Pakistan - Severe weather and floodsHeavy rainfall has again affected Pakistan since 1 September that resulted in casualties and damage. Since the onset of monsoon, 394,314 individuals have been displaced in flood… Full Story |
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394,314 |
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India |
India - FloodsFloods caused by monsoon rains have been affecting Assam State and the hills of neighbouring Arunachal Pradesh and Meghalaya in recent days, causing causalities, displacement, and… Full Story |
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190,000 |
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Kyrgyzstan
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Mudflows Ravage Multiple Villages in Issyk-Kul Region: Urgent Assistance NeededIn a devastating turn of events, several villages in the Tup district of the Issyk-Kul region fell victim to mudflows on August 7, 2023. The villages of Ken-Suu, Bayzak, Taldy-Suu… Full Story |
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13,000 |
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China
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China - FloodsHeavy rainfall has been affecting south-southwestern China since 23 August, in particular Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Sichuan, Guizhou, Yunnan Province. According to media… Full Story |
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6,000 |
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Mali |
Number of floods affected people is now over 88,000As of August 21st, according to the authorities, floods nationwide affected 88,516 individuals. So far, 31 people died, 35 have been injured and 3,169 livestock killed. In… Full Story |
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88,516 |
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Dominican Republic
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Storm Franklin Leaves Trail of Destruction and EvacuationsThe aftermath of Storm Franklin, which struck on August 21, has brought significant damage and displacement to the Dominican Republic. According to the latest update from the… Full Story |
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Kyrgyzstan
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EARLY ACTION CRISIS PROTOCOL FOR - KyrgyzstanKyrgyzstan is recognized as a “high disaster-prone” country. As a country with highly mountainous terrain and high poverty levels, Kyrgyzstan experiences significant vulnerability… Full Story |
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1,500,000 |
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India
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India - Landslide and bridge collapseHeavy rainfall has affected the northern Himalayan States of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, leading to casualties and significant damage. On 23 August, a landslide in Himachal… Full Story |
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3,000,000 |
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United States |
Flash Floods Force Evacuations in Resort Town Near Grand Canyon National ParkAround 100 residents and tourists were compelled to evacuate their homes and hotels as flash floods struck a resort town near the Grand Canyon National Park. The incident, which… Full Story |
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100 |
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Chile
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Chile - Eextensive FloodsHeavy rainfall has been affecting central-southern Chile, particularly Valparaíso, Santiago Metropolitan, O’Higgins, Maule, Ñuble, Biobío Regions since 19 August, causing floods… Full Story |
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33,456 |
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Slovenia
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Heavy Rain and Flooding Devastate Northern and Central SloveniaSlovenia's northern and central regions were hit by an unprecedented deluge on August 3-4, 2023, with over 200 mm of rain falling within a mere 12 hours, as reported by the nation… Full Story |
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4,000 |
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Indonesia |
Heavy Rainfall Ravages Northern Indonesia, Leaving Destruction in Its WakeJAKARTA — Unrelenting heavy rainfall has plunged northern Indonesia, particularly Sumatra Island, into a state of crisis since August 13, triggering a cascade of devastating… Full Story |
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2,000 |
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Vietnam
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Vietnam – Flood and landslidesFloods and landslides triggered by heavy rains since 2 August in the northern mountainous region of Vietnam have resulted in causalities and damage. According to DG ECHO Partners… Full Story |
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30,000 |
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Myanmar (Burma)
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Thousands affected By Flash Floods in Myanmar (Burma)Heavy rains in Myanmar continue to cause flooding in Kayin, Rakhine, Mon and Bago areas of Myanmar, with at least 15,000 people affected. The floods have forced the closure of… Full Story |
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15,000 |
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Bangladesh |
Bangladesh - Flash floods and landslidesOn 7 August, heavy rain triggered flash flood in South-eastern Bangladesh as major rivers flowed far above their danger levels, leaving many areas submerged in Chattogram, Cox’s… Full Story |
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230,000 |
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Nigeria |
Floods Affect Eastern NigeriaIn the past week, the Ihiala Local Government Area, southern Anambra State, southern Nigeria, has been affected by heavy rain and strong winds that resulted in floods and severe… Full Story |
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6,000 |
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Mongolia
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Floods hit The Mongolian capital, UlaanbaatarA flash flood caused by torrential rains in the Mongolian capital, Ulaanbaatar, on 5 August resulted in 4 deaths and 59 people being displaced in a temporary shelter. The flood… Full Story |
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59 |
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Cameroon |
Heavy Rains Trigger Devastation in Limbe I: Houses Destroyed, Lives LostLIMBE I — A relentless series of heavy rainfall since July 16 has plunged Limbe I into a state of crisis, with the most recent deluge on July 18-19 resulting in widespread… Full Story |
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Myanmar (Burma)
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Southern Myanmar Ravaged by Heavy Rains and Floods, Causing Casualties and DisplacementsHeavy rainfall has relentlessly battered southern Myanmar since August 3, resulting in widespread flooding, casualties, and substantial damage to the region. The continuous deluge… Full Story |
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7,600 |
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Afghanistan |
Flash Floods Wreak Havoc Across 11 Provinces in Afghanistan, Leaving Dozens Dead and Property DamagedOver the course of the past week, Afghanistan has been facing relentless heavy rainfall, resulting in devastating flash floods that have impacted 11 provinces in the country.… Full Story |
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Slovenia
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Severe Flooding and Landslides Hit Slovenia, National Emergency Response Plan ActivatedSevere weather, marked by heavy rainfall, has wreaked havoc across Slovenia, impacting the western, northern, eastern, and central regions of the country. The torrential downpours… Full Story |
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Laos
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Heavy Rains in Savannakhet, Laos, Displace Thousands of Families and Submerge FarmlandsEarly August 2023, persistent heavy rain has led to extensive flooding across central and southern regions of Laos. The flooding has damaged numerous farms and houses, affecting… Full Story |
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41,500 |
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Nepal
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Heavy Rainfall in Nepal Causes Devastating Landslides, Floods, and CasualtiesSince 1 July, Nepal has been grappling with the impact of heavy rainfall, leading to a series of disastrous events including landslides, floods, and severe weather-related… Full Story |
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India
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Odisha State Struggles with Severe Floods Triggered by Relentless Rainfall and Cyclonic DepressionThe state of Odisha has been grappling with devastating floods over the past three days, as heavy rainfall and a cyclonic depression over eastern India have caused havoc in the… Full Story |
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3,000 |
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Georgia
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16th July 2023 Georgia FloodA series of unexpected storms, heavy rainfall, and flash floods have severely impacted 15 municipalities in six regions of Georgia by 16th July 2023. The affected areas include… Full Story |
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350,000 |
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Guatemala
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Guatemala Struggles with Devastating Rainy Season Impacting MillionsSince the onset of the rainy season in May 2023, Guatemala has been grappling with the destructive forces of heavy rainfall and strong winds. The relentless downpours have… Full Story |
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1,281,000 |
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Pakistan |
Deadly Landslides, Heavy Rainfall and Earthquakes Devastate Northern PakistanSince the start of the monsoon season, a total of 196 people died, more than 200 were injured with thousands of houses damaged across the country, particularly in Balochistan… Full Story |
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29,282 |
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Vietnam |
Severe Weather Causes Casualties and Damage in Vietnam's South-Eastern ProvincesOn 13th July, a region of south-eastern Vietnam, including Hong Thai, Phan Thanh, and Luong In Son Communes in Binh Thuan Province, experienced heavy rainfall accompanied by… Full Story |
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South Korea
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Deadly Flooding in South Korea Claims 22 Lives as Torrential Rainfall Ravages Central RegionsSeoul, South Korea - At least 22 people have tragically lost their lives due to devastating flooding in South Korea, as unrelenting torrential rainfall continues to pummel central… Full Story |
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6,400 |
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Mongolia
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Flooding and Flash Floods Wreaks Havoc in Ulaanbaatar and Other Parts of MongoliaHeavy rain since 3 July continues to affect the people in the capital of Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar. As per the government estimates, 128,000 people belonging to 31,600 families have… Full Story |
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128,000 |
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India
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Heavy Rains Lash Northern IndiaTen people have lost their lives in landslides that have devastated the northern states of India. The heavy monsoon rains have resulted in flash floods and waterlogging, causing… Full Story |
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101,764 |
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Chile
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Record-Breaking Rainfall Causes Catastrophic Flooding in Central and Southern Chile1,651 |
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21,673 |
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Philippines |
Severe Rains trigger Devastating Floods in Regions around the PhilipinesHeavy rainfall has been wreaking havoc on Mindanao Island in the southern Philippines, specifically in the Soccsksargen and Davao Regions, since July 2. The continuous downpour… Full Story |
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9,300 |
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Thailand
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Heavy Monsoon Rains Cause Flooding in Multiple Regions of ThailandSince July 3, Thailand has been grappling with heavy monsoon rainfall that has led to widespread flooding in several parts of the country, particularly in the North, East, and… Full Story |
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7,665 |
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Chile
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Floods Devastate Vast areas of ChileAccording to the National Disaster Prevention and Response Service (SENAPRED), as of 27 June, the number of affected people reached almost 19,500 people following the recent… Full Story |
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19,500 |
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Indonesia |
Landslide and Flooding Displace Population in Central Indonesia's Java IslandHeavy rainfall in central Indonesia, specifically on Java Island, has triggered a devastating landslide, leading to population displacements and widespread damage. The ASEAN… Full Story |
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128 |
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India
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Cyclone BIPARJOY Triggers Devastating Floods in Five Rajasthan DistrictsRajasthan, India - In a tragic turn of events, heavy rains induced by Cyclone BIPARJOY have unleashed destructive floods across five districts of Rajasthan. Barmer, Jalore, Sirohi… Full Story |
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15,000 |
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Dominican Republic
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Dominican Republic Faces Widespread Flooding and LandslidesDate: June 21, 2023 The Dominican Republic encountered a series of devastating natural disasters between the 2nd and 4th of June 2023. The nation was hit by a barrage of urban… Full Story |
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109,157 |
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Brazil
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Deadly Flooding and Landslides Devastate Rio Grande do Sul, BrazilIn a tragic turn of events, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil has been hit by severe weather conditions, causing devastating flooding and landslides. According to reports from the state… Full Story |
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4,000 |
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India
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Flash Floods Devastate Assam and North Sikkim, Relief Efforts UnderwayHeavy rains over the past two days have worsened the ongoing flood situation in India’s Assam State. According to the latest Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA)… Full Story |
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34,189 |
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Iran
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Extensive Flooding Throught out Eastern IranFloods have struck 19 provinces in Iran, including East-Azarbaijan, West-Azarbayejan, Ardebil, Esfahan, Alborz, Tehran, Khorasan Shomali, Khorasan Jonobi, Khuzestan, Semnan,… Full Story |
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3,050 |
