Deadly storms sweep across Greece, Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina

Deadly storms sweep across Greece, Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina

A wave of unseasonable weather ravaged Greece on Saturday, June 17, 2023, flooding streets and homes, felling trees, and sweeping away vehicles in Thessaloniki, ultimately claiming two lives. The same weather system affected Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Five dead, 28 missing as monsoon rains ravage Nepal’s Koshi Province

Five dead, 28 missing as monsoon rains ravage Nepal’s Koshi Province

Heavy monsoon rains, triggering landslides and causing floods and rivers to overflow, have been affecting Nepal’s eastern Koshi Province since June 17. The resulting devastation has led to five deaths across the province, with 28 people reported missing, and considerable infrastructure damage.

Severe flooding in Yemen impacted over 165 000 people, exacerbating the displacement crisis

Severe flooding in Yemen impacted over 165 000 people, exacerbating the displacement crisis

More than 165 000 people across more than 70 districts of Yemen were impacted by widespread flooding over the past couple of months, leading to loss of life and significant damage to shelters, crops, and infrastructure. The already vulnerable internally displaced persons (IDP) find themselves further distressed as their shelters and belongings have been swept away by the floods, forcing them into yet another round of displacements.

Heavy rains and fatal floods strike northern Algeria

Heavy rains and fatal floods strike northern Algeria

Northern Algeria has been grappling with heavy rainfall since early June, leading to devastating floods, particularly in the Saïda and Laghouat provinces. The severe weather conditions have resulted in casualties and significant damage.

Devastating floods hit Ecuador, extensive damage reported in Esmeraldas

Devastating floods hit Ecuador, extensive damage reported in Esmeraldas

Over 11 750 individuals were impacted by intense flooding between June 3 and June 4, 2023, in the Esmeraldas Province of Ecuador due to the overflowing of six rivers following continuous rainfall. The cantons of Esmeraldas, Atacames, Quinindé, and Muisne bore the brunt of the floods, resulting in extensive damage to properties and necessitating broad-scale evacuations.