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Severe local storms have been defined (Winston, 1956) as thunderstorms accompanied by very strong surface winds or large hailstones. The word 'local' is used to distinguish these storms from cyclones.
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Uruguay
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Uruguay - Severe weatherHeavy rainfall has affected north-western Uruguay, since 12 November, causing floods that resulted in displacement and damage.According to WHO / PAHO and to media, as of 14… Full Story |
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3,412 |
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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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Guatemala |
Guatemala - Severe weatherHeavy rainfall and strong winds have been affecting most of the country since the beginning of the rainy season (May 2023) causing floods, landslides and a number of severe… Full Story |
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3,300,000 |
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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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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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Libya |
Severe Weather Strikes Northeastern Libya as Storm Daniel HitsOn Sunday, September 10, 2023, Libya experienced the impact of Storm Daniel, as it made landfall, unleashing a barrage of severe weather conditions across several northeastern… Full Story |
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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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Philippines
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Tropical Storm SAOLA Strengthens, Poses Threat to Northern LuzonTropical Storm SAOLA, known as "Goring" in the Philippines, has taken shape over the northern Philippine Sea, emerging as a concerning weather system with potential impacts on the… Full Story |
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278,563 |
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United States |
USA - Severe weatherHeavy rainfall, strong winds and tornadoes have been affecting the eastern States of the USA from Alabama and Tennessee to the Carolinas and New York, resulting in casualties and… Full Story |
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250,000 |
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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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India
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Monsoon Rains Bring Devastation to Several Parts of IndiaIn the last few days, India has been grappling with the impact of heavy monsoon rainfall, leading to a surge in casualties and evacuations. As of 26-27 July, the National… Full Story |
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5,800 |
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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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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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Vietnam |
Vietnam Hit by Severe weatherSevere weather conditions struck Quang Tri Province in central Vietnam from 9-10 July, causing widespread damage due to heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and strong winds. The ASEAN… Full Story |
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1,000 |
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Indonesia
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Severe weather conditions struck Bali, IndonesiaSevere weather conditions struck Bali, Indonesia from 7th to 9th July 2023, causing widespread devastation in the region. Heavy rainfall resulted in extensive flooding, while… Full Story |
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1,192 |
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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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China
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Severe Flooding Ravages China, Unleashing Devastation and Unusual Weather PatternsBEIJING — China is currently grappling with an onslaught of heavy rainfall that has wreaked havoc across multiple regions since July 2nd. The northern, central, and southern parts… Full Story |
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95,000 |
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Japan
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Heavy Rainfall Triggers Floods and Landslides, Resulting in Casualties and Damage in Western Honshu and Kyushu Islands, JapanDate: July 5, 2023 The western regions of Honshu and Kyushu islands in south-western Japan have been grappling with torrential downpours since July 1, leading to severe flooding… Full Story |
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360,000 |
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Côte d’Ivoire
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Tragic Flooding and Landslides in Abidjan, Ivory Coast Claim LivesAbidjan, Ivory Coast - Heavy rainfall reaching 180 mm within a 24-hour period has resulted in devastating flooding and landslides in Abidjan, the economic capital of Côte d'Ivoire… Full Story |
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Indonesia |
Heavy Rainfall and Strong Winds Cause Casualties and Damage in Northern IndonesiaNorthern Indonesia, specifically the Sumatra Island, has been experiencing severe weather conditions since 9 June, with heavy rainfall, strong winds, and thunderstorms wreaking… Full Story |
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142 |
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Indonesia
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Heavy Rainfall Triggers Flooding in Parts of Indonesia, Resulting in Casualties and DamageIn the past few days, torrential rainfall has pounded various regions of Indonesia, leading to widespread flooding, loss of life, and significant damage to infrastructure and… Full Story |
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2,740 |
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Bangladesh
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Tragic Lightning Strikes Claim Nine Lives in Multiple Districts of BangladeshBangladesh, May 27, 2023 - A series of devastating lightning strikes resulted in the loss of nine lives across the districts of Narsingdi, Chandpur, Kurigram, and Brahmanbaria on… Full Story |
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Bosnia & Herzegovina
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Heavy Rainfall Triggers Widespread Flooding in North-Western Bosnia and HerzegovinaIn the past few days, relentless heavy rainfall has battered multiple regions in north-western Bosnia and Herzegovina, leading to extensive flooding and overflowing rivers,… Full Story |
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10,002 |
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Somalia
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SOMALIA: Gu rainy season 2023 Flash FloodsHeavy rainfall, floods, and flash floods have caused widespread devastation in Somalia since the onset of the Gu Rainy Season from April to June, according to a report by the… Full Story |
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175,000 |
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Thailand
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Heavy Rain, Strong Winds, Hail, and Thunderstorms in Chiang Mai ProvinceOn March 18th, 2023, Chiang Mai Province, located in northern Thailand, was hit by heavy rain, strong winds, hail, and thunderstorms, which resulted in floods and significant… Full Story |
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Turkey
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Heavy Rainfall and Floods in Adiyaman and Sanliurfa ProvincesThe Provinces of Adiyaman and Sanliurfa in southern Turkey experienced heavy rainfall on 14-15 March, leading to floods, casualties, and extensive damage. This report provides an… Full Story |
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Brazil
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Deadly Landslides in Manaus, Brazil Triggered by Heavy RainsHeavy rains lashed the state of Amazonas in northwestern Brazil, triggering landslides in the state capital of Manaus. The Jorge Teixeira neighbourhood was hit particularly hard,… Full Story |
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Thailand |
Thailand Experiences severe weather conditionsIn the past few days, Thailand has experienced severe weather conditions, which have caused damage in various parts of the country. From 12-14 March, heavy rainfall, thunderstorms… Full Story |
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1,900 |
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Malaysia
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30,000 Displaced by Floods in Johor, Pahang, Malacca and Negeri SembilanFloods in Peninsular Malaysia have worsened over the last 24 hours, with almost 30,000 people being evacuated to safety. The states of Johor, Pahang, Malacca and Negeri Sembilan… Full Story |
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30,000 |
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Lebanon
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Lebanon Hit by Severe Winter Weather in February 2023 Introduction:Lebanon, a country located in the eastern Mediterranean region, has been hit by a wave of severe winter weather in February 2023. The weather has caused significant disruptions to… Full Story |
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Ecuador
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Flooding and Landslides Triggered by Heavy Rainfall: Ecuador Disaster ReportOver the period of 18-21 February, Ecuador experienced heavy rainfall resulting in floods and landslides, causing casualties and widespread damage across several provinces. This… Full Story |
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Brazil
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Record rainfall in Brazil breaks 600mmBrazil's North Coast, specifically the cities of Bertioga, São Sebastião, Ilhabela, Ubatuba, and Caraguatatuba, experienced the highest recorded rainfall in the country's history… Full Story |
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Mozambique
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Flooding in the Southern Region of the CountryBetween 7-10 February, the southern region of the country was hit by heavy rains, which reached up to 100 mm in 24 hours. The rain caused widespread flooding in Maputo city and… Full Story |
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30,605 |
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Zambia |
Heavy rainfall and thunderstormsIn Zambia since January 11, 2023, heavy rainfall and thunderstorms affected central-southern localities. The floods have caused severe damage and casualties, with the Southern… Full Story |
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Brazil
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In Santa Catarina state of Brazil, 3 people have died and 2 are missing after floods and landslides r.Stormy weather in the state of Santa Catarina in southern Brazil has caused fatalities and material damage in 26 municipalities. The cities of Rio Negrinho and Ascurra have… Full Story |
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8,200 |
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Colombia
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Colombia - LandslideA landslide event triggered by recent heavy rainfall occurred on 10 January in the Municipality of Rosas Cauca, in the Cauca Department (western coast of Colombia). The landslide… Full Story |
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700 |
