At least 20 people have been killed following devastating landslides in southern Tanzania, as intense seasonal rains continue to wreak havoc across the region. The disaster struck early Wednesday in the Mbeya Region, where prolonged rainfall and strong winds triggered landslides that engulfed homes. Authorities in Rungwe District confirmed the…
Heavy rainfall in Cundinamarca, Colombia, triggered widespread flooding early Friday morning, with rivers and streams, including the Río Botello, overflowing from around 04:00 local time. The floods affected neighbourhoods such as Los Manzanos and La Selva, where residents reported water levels exceeding one metre inside their homes. Governor Jorge Emilio…
Following widespread flooding in the capital, Nairobi, Governor Johnson Sakaja has announced a comprehensive set of measures aimed at addressing perennial waterlogging and riverbank encroachments. Speaking on Monday, Sakaja highlighted the need for the demolition of illegal infrastructure along riverbanks as a key intervention to restore natural water flow and…
The Kenyan government has directed all sub-counties nationwide to establish public information desks, emergency response stations, and assistance centres as heavy rainfall continues to impact several regions across the country. The directive follows warnings from the Kenya Meteorological Department indicating that intense rainfall is expected to persist in most parts…
In Juiz de Fora, Brazil, rescue efforts are ongoing in the wake of severe mudslides that have left homes collapsed and residents missing. Excavator operator Everaldo de Almeida explained that crews are forced to work slowly while clearing mud in Parque Jardim Burnier to avoid damaging bodies still trapped under…
After a week of steady rise, water levels now reach building fronts in parts of France, leaving residents anxious as the peak nears but levels have yet to begin falling. Human Impact Authorities report that one man is missing after his canoe capsized in the swollen waters. For many communities,…
Mozambique is reeling from catastrophic flooding that has affected more than 640,000 people, with over half of those displaced in Gaza province, according to authorities. The regional capital Xai-Xai is submerged, raising fears of hunger, disease, and long-term devastation. Humanitarian Crisis Unfolds Local officials are working with the National Disaster…
Around 600 tourists and staff were evacuated from South Africa’s iconic Kruger National Park after torrential rains caused widespread flooding across the 22,000-square-kilometer wildlife reserve. Roads and camps were submerged, prompting authorities to temporarily close the park and move visitors to safety. With waters now receding, officials are beginning to…
At least two people have been confirmed dead and 21 others remain missing after a series of landslides triggered by days of torrential rainfall struck Indonesia’s Java Island, officials announced on Friday. Search and rescue teams are continuing to comb through debris in the affected areas. According to authorities, persistent…
More than 3,300 residents in Taiwan have been evacuated from their homes as Tropical Storm Fung-Wong nears the island, bringing heavy rain and strong winds, according to Taiwan’s Central News Agency (CNA). The Central Weather Administration (CWA) reported that the slow-moving storm was located about 140 km (87 miles) southwest…