Honduras declares statewide emergency to respond to ongoing floods
The government of Honduras issued the declaration of a statewide emergency for 90 days on September 24, 2022, in an effort to respond to the consequences of ongoing floods.
Roads turn into raging rivers as heavy rains hit Spain
Heavy rainfall hit parts of Spain on September 23, 2022, causing severe flash floods and turning roads into raging rivers. The worst affected was Tarragona.
Widespread flooding and damage after the worst September storm since the 1970s hits Alaska, U.S.
Remnants of Typhoon “Merbok” slammed into western Alaska, U.S. on September 16 and 17, 2022, bringing significant storm surge and high winds to the region. This was the worst September storm to hit Alaska since the 1970s.
Violent floods hit central Italy after 6 months’ worth of rain within 3 hours- authorities describe the situation as apocalyptic and compare it to a tsunami
Violent storms hit central Italy’s Marche region late September 15, 2022, causing major floods in which at least 9 people lost their lives and 4, including two minors, went missing. Around 50 people were being treated for hypothermia and other injuries.
Massive floods leave more than 1 million homes damaged or destroyed, Pakistan
The death toll from destructive floods affecting Pakistan since June 14, 2022, rose to 1 162 on August 31, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) reports. During the same period, more than 3 500 people were injured, 33 million were affected, and more than 1 million homes were damaged or destroyed. Officials said this year’s monsoon season brought more than one-third of the country underwater and described the floods as one of the worst in history.
18 fatalities, 36 missing after flash flood hits Qinghai, China
The death toll from destructive flash flooding in northwest China’s Qinghai Province has reached 18 and there are 36 people still missing, local officials said late August 18 (LT). This is up from 4 fatalities and 27 missing reported earlier today.
Multiple fatalities, cars swept away as severe flooding hits Sonora, Mexico
At least 3 people have been killed and 11 rescued after heavy rains caused severe floods in different parts of Sonora, Mexico on August 13, 2022. The city of Nogales was particularly badly hit, for the second time in 4 days.
Flash floods in Afghanistan leave over 30 people dead and 100 missing
Severe flash floods hit northern Afghanistan’s Parwan Province on August 13, 2022, leaving more than 30 people dead and around 100 missing.
Thousands of homes destroyed, 50 people killed after torrential rains hit Nigeria
Thousands of homes have been destroyed and at least 50 people killed in Nigeria’s Jigawa state due to floods caused by nearly continuous heavy rains since late July.
7 lives lost after severe flash floods hit Pengzhou, China
Severe flash floods hit the city of Pengzhou, southwest China’s Sichuan Province, on August 13, 2022, resulting in the deaths of seven people.
