Tag: Floods

Tragically, at least 34 individuals have lost their lives, and many others remain unaccounted for following devastating floods on Sumatra island in western Indonesia. The spokesperson for the West Sumatra disaster mitigation agency, Ilham Wahab, confirmed this heartbreaking news on Sunday, revealing the extent of the catastrophe. As Wahab stated, "Our data indicates that 34 people have perished: 16 in Agam and 18 in Tanah Datar. Additionally, 18 individuals have sustained injuries. There are ongoing efforts to locate 16 other missing persons." According to reports from Aljazeera, the disaster struck the Agam and Tanah Datar districts in the West Sumatra province around 10:30 pm (15:30 GMT) on Saturday, following a heavy downpour. The downpour triggered a flash flood and cold lava flow ...

As a consequence of four consecutive days of intense rainfall, floods, and mudslides in the southern state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, Governor Eduardo Leite confirmed the occurrence of the worst storms in the region. The calamity resulted in the loss of 29 lives, with an additional 60 individuals currently unaccounted for. Expressing his concerns, Leite anticipated a further increase in the death toll, marking these storms as the most severe natural disaster in the state's history, which is known for its significant agricultural and livestock production. Recently, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva paid a visit to Santa Maria, one of the hardest-hit cities in the state, where he held discussions with Governor Leite on the unfolding crisis. Lula pledged federal support and...

As a cyclone approached the Tanzanian coast, the Kenyan Interior Ministry announced on Friday that the number of fatalities from flood-related incidents in the country has surpassed 200 since March. Heavy rains have been wreaking havoc across East Africa, leading to floods and landslides that have caused widespread destruction of crops, homes, and displacement of hundreds of thousands of individuals. According to a statement from the Interior Ministry, the death toll due to severe weather conditions has reached 210, with 22 individuals losing their lives in the last 24 hours alone. Additionally, over 165,000 individuals have been forced out of their homes, while 90 others remain unaccounted for, raising concerns of a potentially higher toll in the coming days. Kenya and its neighboring...

According to the Kenyan Interior Ministry, the death toll in the country has now reached 188 as it grapples with the impact of heavy rains. Reports from NewsNow indicate that numerous areas in the East African nation have been severely affected by the rains, floods, and landslides, resulting in the destruction of critical infrastructure such as roads and bridges. Regrettably, the ministry stated, "As a result of severe weather conditions, the country has recorded 188 fatalities." Moreover, 125 individuals have been reported as injured, 90 are currently missing, and approximately 165,000 have been displaced. The most tragic incident occurred when a dam burst near Mai Mahiu in the Rift Valley, resulting in the loss of many lives. The ministry reported that 52 bodies have been recovered w...