Heavy rains and deadly landslides hit Manaus, Brazil

Heavy rains and deadly landslides hit Manaus, Brazil

On March 12, 2023, torrential downpours wreaked havoc in the state capital of Manaus, located in northwestern Brazil’s Amazonas region. The heavy rains triggered devastating landslides, particularly in the Jorge Teixeira neighborhood, where at least 11 houses were destroyed.

Fatal rockfall in Austria claims lives of two workers

Fatal rockfall in Austria claims lives of two workers

Two excavator operators lost their lives during a large rockfall at Christkindl in Steyr, Austria on February 8, 2023. The tragic incident occurred despite efforts to mitigate the hazard at the site. The rockfall is estimated to be around 3 000 m3 (105 944 feet3) in total.

Deadly landslide hits Merida, Venezuela

Deadly landslide hits Merida, Venezuela

A large landslide triggered by heavy rainfall hit Alberto Adriani municipality in the state of Mérida, Venezuela on February 8, 2023, leaving at least 2 people dead.

Series of destructive landslides in Peru claim at least 40 lives, destroy 200 homes

Series of destructive landslides in Peru claim at least 40 lives, destroy 200 homes

At least 40 people have lost their lives and 200 houses have been swept away by a series of landslides caused by heavy rains in the Peruvian department of Arequipa. The landslides began on Sunday, February 5, 2023, and affected the town of Secocha and other localities in the province of Camaná.

Very large landslide hits Colombia’s Cauca Department, destroying 64 homes

Very large landslide hits Colombia’s Cauca Department, destroying 64 homes

A very large landslide destroyed the communities of Parraga Viejo, Santa Clara, La Soledad and Chontaduro in Colombia’s Cauca Department on January 9, 2023. Luckily, growing cracks started appearing several days before the landslide, alerting communities about the risk.

Major landslide hits camping site in Malaysia, leaving dozens dead and missing

Major landslide hits camping site in Malaysia, leaving dozens dead and missing

A major landslide hit a campsite at a location known as Father’s Organic Farm in Genting Highlands, Malaysia — about 50 km (31 miles) N of Kuala Lumpur — on December 16, 2022. The cause of the landslide is not clear at the moment as there had been only light rain in the area.