• Deadly floods hit Mexico’s Tamaulipas, 18 000 affected

    Since September 26, 2017, Mexico has been affected by severe rainstorms, causing flooding in the state of Tamaulipas, affecting numerous cities, including Altamira, Nuevo Laredo, and Tampico. At least 18 000 people in the Tamaulipas state were affected. Residents of…

  • Several dead, at least 24 injured in devastating rainstorms, Rwanda

    Starting on September 17, 2017, several provinces of Rwanda have been struck by severe storms and rain, causing major damage, taking several lives and forcing people out of their homes. The unfortunate event began at around 15:30 local time in provinces Nyamasheke,…

  • Massive rain, worst flooding on record hits southern Norway

    A number of cities located on the southern coast of Norway have been struck by massive rainfall and severe flooding that started on September 30, 2017 and lasted until October 3, forcing people to leave their homes, while around 70 roads have been closed by the Road…

  • Tropical Storm “Ramon” forms just south of southern Mexico

    Tropical Storm "Ramon" formed 09:00 UTC on October 4, 2017 just south of southern Mexico as the 17th named storm of the 2017 Pacific Hurricane season. Ramon is expected to move parallel to but remain offshore of the coast of southern Mexico. Heavy rainfall…