New report reveals 1 500 dead or missing in North Korean floods
Floods that struck North Korea on July 27, 2024, have reportedly left around 1 500 people dead or missing, displaced 15 000, and damaged 2 800 ha (7 000 acres) of agricultural land.
Death toll rises to 28 as heaviest rains in 50 years batter Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, India
At least 28 fatalities have been reported across the states of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, India, due to very heavy rains that have been battering the states since August 30, 2024. Floods and other rain-related incidents have claimed 16 lives in Telangana and 12 in Andhra Pradesh so far. 31 238 people have been evacuated and 450 000 people have been affected due to the downpours across both the states, rescue and relief operations are underway.
6 months’ worth of rain hits the Black Sea coast of eastern Romania, causing severe flooding
Torrential rains caused intense flooding in eastern Romania on Friday, August 30, 2024, and Saturday, August 31, causing significant property damage in multiple towns. Agigea, Tuzla, Costinesti, Eforie, Mangalia, and Vama Veche were the worst-hit towns. An orange rain warning was in effect till Sunday, September 1.
Floods and landslides claim 9 lives in Andhra Pradesh amid record rainfall, India
A low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal has been producing torrential rains across Andhra Pradesh since August 30, 2024, causing severe flooding and landslides that have claimed at least 9 lives. The districts of Guntur and Krishna were hit hardest, receiving over 200 mm (7.8 inches) of rain within just 12 hours.
Floods in Niger claim 217 lives and displace 353 000
Floods caused by heavy rainfall have displaced 353 000 people Niger over the past 3 months. At least 217 people have lost their lives and more than 3 000 ha (7 413 acres) of crops were destroyed.
Two missing after severe flash floods in Italy’s Talanico
Heavy rains affecting parts of central Italy since August 26, 2024, caused flash floods and landslides in which two people went missing. Firefighters and security forces have been mobilized for search and rescue operations.
Floods and landslides claim 33 lives in Yemen’s Al-Mahwit Province, bringing the death toll to 119
Severe floods and landslides triggered by torrential rains have claimed at least 33 lives in Yemen’s Al-Mahwit Province, as of Thursday, August 29, 2024. This brings the total number of fatalities since the start of the kharif rainy season to 119.
Severe floods in Conakry claim 2 lives and leave 1 missing, Guinea
Conakry, the capital of Guinea, experienced severe flooding on August 24, 2024, following unusually heavy rainfall. The floods claimed two lives, left one person missing, and caused substantial damage. This was the first major flood in Conakry in 2024. Heavy torrential rains brought intense flooding to Conakry on August 24, claiming two lives and leaving…
Extreme rainstorm hits China’s Shandong, dropping 151 mm (5.9 inches) of rain in one hour
An extreme rainstorm struck northern China on Monday, August 26, 2024, bringing in over 100 mm (3.9 inches) of rain in a short time to 6 provinces and breaking multiple daily records.
Arbaat dam collapse in Sudan wipes out 20 villages, over 130 reportedly killed
The Arbaaat dam in Sudan’s Red Sea State collapsed on August 25, 2024, resulting in severe flash floods in the surrounding regions as the reservoir was fully drained. Reports from Agence France Presse (AFP) indicate 132 casualties while local authorities have confirmed only 30. The floods destroyed 20 villages while the homes of 50 000 people have either been destroyed or damaged.
