Tag: Floods

At Least 49 Dead in Eastern Cape Floods Amid Extreme Cold Front
In a devastating display of nature’s fury, severe flooding triggered by an extreme cold front has claimed at least 49 lives in South Africa’s Eastern Cape, officials confirmed on Wednesday. The heavy rain and snow that swept across parts of the country have plunged the region into crisis, with lives—among them, those of six high […]
June 11, 2025

Catastrophic Flooding in Nigeria’s Mokwa Leaves 200 Dead, 500 Missing
At least 200 people have died and 500 remain missing after devastating floods swept through Mokwa, Niger State, following torrential rains last week. Local authorities have called off rescue operations, fearing that no more survivors will be found. The disaster, described as the worst flooding in the region in six decades, has displaced over 3,000 […]
June 2, 2025

Nigeria: 158 Deaths From Floods in Western Nigeria
The number of deaths from flooding in Nigeria on Thursday amounted to 158 people, local authorities confirmed on Saturday, a catastrophe hit hard the village of Kpege, in the local government area of Mokwa, located in the state of Niger (West). RELATED: Nigeria’s Food Crisis Deepens as Climate Change and Policy Failures Take Toll According […]
May 31, 2025

4,100 Argentines Evacuated Due to Flooding in Buenos Aires Province
After 16 inches of rain fell in the area, authorities confirmed four people are missing in different parts of the province. On Sunday, Argentine authorities confirmed that about 4,100 people have been evacuated and at least four remain missing due to flooding in the northern and western parts of Buenos Aires province. The floods were […]
May 19, 2025

Dozens dead, homes destroyed in flooding in the DR Congo capital
More than 30 people have died in flooding in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, after torrential rains over the weekend. On Monday, the authorities raced to evacuate and support hundreds of people trapped in their homes. The Ndjili River, which cuts through the city of around 17 million people, overflowed its […]
April 8, 2025

Torrential Rains Paralyze Cali: Floods Trigger Emergency Response
Cali declares emergency as torrential rains trigger severe flooding, power outages, and rescues. Authorities warn of more storms fueled by La Niña Related: At Least 11 Dead in Ipatinga, Brazil, Due to Intense Rainfall Cali Wakes Up to Emergency as Torrential Rains Flood the City This Monday, March 31, Cali awoke under relentless torrential rains […]
March 31, 2025

Bolivia Declares National Emergency Due to Rain-Related Disasters: 51 Dead and Thousands Affected
Bolivia declares a national emergency as heavy rains cause 51 deaths and affect 378,885 families. Floods and landslides devastate homes, crops, and infrastructure. Read the latest updates on relief efforts and crisis response. Related: Bolivia Rainy Season Crisis: 49 Dead, Thousands Affected, and Urgent Need for Aid Bolivia’s National Emergency Declared After Catastrophic Floods Bolivian […]
March 26, 2025

Bolivia Rainy Season Crisis: 49 Dead, Thousands Affected, and Urgent Need for Aid
The rainy season in Bolivia has caused 49 deaths, 324,699 families affected, and 708 homes destroyed. Learn about the urgent need for humanitarian aid and government response efforts. Related: The rainy season in Bolivia has resulted in a devastating human and material toll, with a tragic death toll of 49, according to Juan Carlos Calvimontes, […]
March 21, 2025

Nigerian Floods: Recovery Amid Humanitarian Crisis
Elizabeth Felix, a fish trader, stands amidst the revived vibrancy of Maiduguri’s main market, a stark contrast to six months ago when relentless rains and devastating floods submerged the area, wreaking havoc across Central and West Africa. Maiduguri, capital of Nigeria’s northern Borno state, experienced some of the harshest impacts. “I lost everything,” Felix recounts, […]
March 19, 2025

Dismantling of the National Emergency Directorate by Milei’s Government Sparks Criticism Amid Crisis in Bahía Blanca
This move has been interpreted as a weakening of the government’s capacity to respond to emergencies, leading to widespread discontent among citizens and social organizations. Related: Pope Francis Expresses Solidarity with Victims of Flooding in Bahía Blanca from Gemelli Hospital The recent dismantling of the National Emergency Directorate by Javier Milei’s government has sparked controversy […]