Flash flood in Las Vegas claims 2 lives, wettest monsoon season in a decade
Two people have been killed after heavy rain lashed parts of southern Nevada, including Las Vegas from late August 11, 2022.
Gambia experiences worst floods in nearly half a century
The flash floods that hit most of Gamia on July 30 and 31 and on August 5 and 6, 2022, have been the worst that have hit the Gambia in nearly half a century. The worst affected were the West Coast Region, North Bank Region and the Greater Banjul Area.
38 people killed, historic buildings and scores of homes collapse after heavy rains hit Yemen
Heavy rains and floods affecting parts of Yemen over the past 2 days claimed the lives of at least 38 people and completely destroyed at least 10 historic buildings in the capital Sanaa.
Major flash flooding hits Death Valley after nearly a year’s worth of rain in a couple of hours, California
Major flash flooding hit Death Valley National Park on August 5, 2022, closing all roads, burying cars and stranding around 1 000 people.
More than 500 people killed, thousands of homes destroyed as record-breaking rains hit Pakistan
Since the monsoon rains started in mid-June, heavy rains and ensuing flooding have killed at least 502 people and destroyed thousands of houses throughout Pakistan.
At least 22 dead, many missing after rivers burst banks in Uganda’s Mbale District
At least 22 people have died and many remain missing after severe floods hit Uganda’s Mbale District over the weekend.
Severe flash floods and mudslides leave at least 80 people dead, Iran
Heavy rains affecting Iran over the past 8 days caused severe flash floods and mudslides in which at least 53 people lost their lives, including those killed in a mudslide that hit the capital Tehran on July 28.
Historic flooding hits Kentucky, leaving at least 37 people dead, many unaccounted for, U.S.
Heavy rains caused widespread flooding and destruction in eastern Kentucky on Thursday, July 28, 2022, leaving at least 8 people dead and many unaccounted for. Kentucky Governor, Andy Beshear, declared a state of emergency, calling this is one of the most significant, deadly floods in the commonwealth’s history.
At least 13 dead or missing after flash floods hit the Central African Republic
Heavy rains affecting parts of the Central African Republic since July 21, 2022, left at least 13 people dead or missing and thousands of homes submerged or destroyed.
State of emergency declared after severe floods hit Sochi, Russia
Severe floods hit Sochi, the largest resort city in Russia, on July 23, 2022, damaging around 250 homes and at least 60 vehicles. One person died while several dozen were rescued.
