Large mudslide destroys highway bridge in Sichuan, China
A highway bridge in Sichuan province, China, collapsed on August 3, 2024, causing three vehicles to plunge into the mountainous terrain below and leaving five people missing.
More than 150 dead, 187 missing after large landslides in Wayanad, Kerala
A series of large landslides caused by heavy rains struck Wayanad in the Indian state of Kerala at 03:00 local time (LT) on July 30, 2024. Revenue Minister K. Rajan’s office confirmed 54 deaths as of 12:36 LT, with over 100 people remaining missing. Rescue operations are currently underway, and over 250 people have been rescued according to the latest reports.
Extreme rainfall hits China’s Hunan, claiming at least 15 lives
Remnants of Typhoon “Gaemi” dropped extreme rainfall over China’s Hunan province on July 28, 2024, causing severe floods and landslides in which at least 15 people lost their lives. Gaemi made landfall in Fujian Province on July 24, with maximum sustained winds of 120 km/h (75 mph), forcing the evacuation of 290 000 people.
Two landslides hit Ethiopia’s Gofa district, up to 500 feared dead
Two landslides hit the same area in southern Ethiopia on July 21 and 22, 2024, killing at least 55 people in the Gofa Zone of the Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples’ Region (SNNPR).
Large-scale landslide in China’s Zigui County, Hubei Province
A large-scale landslide occurred in Zigui County, Yichang, Hubei Province, on the morning of July 17, 2024, causing significant damage to infrastructure and agriculture. The landslide affected a 1.2 km (0.75 miles) long stretch of Wugao Road and 24 ha (60 acres ) of citrus orchards. The event is part of a series of landslides triggered by recent heavy rains and flooding across the region.
Large rockfall in Du’an, Hadhramaut, eastern Yemen
A large rockfall caused by recent rainfall hit Hissn Basim village in Du’an district, Hadhramaut governorate of eastern Yemen on Wednesday afternoon, July 17, 2024, causing panic among residents.
4 missing, 420 evacuated after severe mudflow strikes Osh, causing widespread damage, Kyrgyzstan
Severe floods and mudflows struck Osh City, Kyrgyzstan, and the surrounding suburbs on July 14, 2024, causing widespread damage and prompting authorities to declare a state of emergency. At least 4 people are missing and roughly 420 were forced to evacuate.
Dozens missing after landslide sweeps away 2 buses in central Nepal
A landslide caused by heavy rains swept two buses carrying over sixty passengers along the Madan-Ashrit highway in central Nepal at 03:30 local time (LT) On July 12, 2024. Latest reports suggest 3 survivors and 51 missing.
Severe mudflows ravage southeastern Switzerland, leaving 1 dead and 2 missing
Severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall caused devastating floods and landslides in southeastern Switzerland on June 22, 2024, heavily impacting the canton of Grisons, particularly the Mesolcina Valley. The event left 1 person dead, 2 missing, and extensive damage to infrastructure.
Destructive storms hit Ecuador, claiming at least 10 lives
On June 16, 2024, a catastrophic landslide in Baños, Ecuador, claimed the lives of at least eight people, leaving many more injured, and several missing. The disaster followed days of torrential rain that destabilized a hillside, causing it to collapse and bury parts of the city under tonnes of mud and debris.
