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Mass evacuations as record rainfall and floods batter southern China - heaviest rain in 61 years


South China Morning Post
Wed, 22 Jun 2022 17:57 UTC
Floodwaters flow around a town in Shangrao in central China’s Jiangxi province
© ChinatopixFloodwaters flow around a town in Shangrao in central China’s Jiangxi province
Floodwaters engulfed homes, fields and roads in southern China as the region was battered by the heaviest rainfall recorded in the area in 61 years.

At least five people died in a village in Guangxi province on June 18, 2022, after their homes were washed away, state media reported.

Authorities have evacuated nearly 150,000 residents from the region so far.

On June 20 a task force from Beijing was sent to Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region and Guangdong province to lead rescue and evacuation efforts.


Comment: Buildings washed away by floods in Huaihua, Hunan, China

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Buildings washed away by floods in Huaihua, Hunan, China

Chave Weather
YouTube
Tue, 21 Jun 2022 11:32 UTC
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Heavy rain has caused severe flooding in Huaihua, Hunan, China on June 20th 2022.

The floods follow several days of continuous rain in the region.

Buildings were destroyed, as the force of the water destroyed walls.

Farmlands were flooded, destroying crops and produce.

Roads were flooded, with some collapsing, isolating areas.

The rain caused landslides, which blocked railways, causing further disruption.

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Ivory Coast - Deadly floods and landslides in Abidjan again after 6 inches of rain in 12 hours

Richard Davies
Floodlist
Wed, 22 Jun 2022 09:22 UTC
Flood damage in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, June 2022.
© Government of Côte d’IvoireFlood damage in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, June 2022.
Heavy rain has once again caused flooding and landslides in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), where authorities say at least 6 people have died. This is the second spate of flooding to hit the city in the last 7 days.

Heavy rainfall overnight from 20 to 21 June 2022 triggered flash flooding and landslides in parts of Abidjan. According to data from the Ivory Coast meteorological agency, parts of Yopougon recorded 161 mm of rain and Cocody 158 mm in 12 hours to early 21 June.

As of 21 June, the Civil Protection Agency reported 6 people had died including 4 children aged 4 to 15, all from the same family, who lost their lives in the village of Angorankoi in the commune of Bingerville, after part of their house collapsed due to rising waters.

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8 killed by landslide triggered by heavy rain in Cauca, Colombia

Richard Davies
Floodlist
Mon, 20 Jun 2022 19:21 UTC
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Heavy rain has triggered a deadly landslide in the Cauca Department of Colombia.

Colombia's Civil Defence reported the landslide occurred near the village of Mosoco in the municipality of Páez in the east of the department of Cauca late on 18 June 2022. Two homes were completely destroyed. Eight people, all members of the same family, died in the incident. Other landslides in the area have blocked roads, making access to the site difficult for rescue teams.

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Yellowstone closed by floods: Images and video

Kelly Kizer Whitt
EarthSky.org
Wed, 15 Jun 2022 18:37 UTC
Yellowstone flooding
The North Entrance Road into Yellowstone National Park washed out in multiple places as the Gardner River overflowed its banks during heavy flooding on Monday, June 13, 2022. The historic Yellowstone flooding has closed the park for the first time in 34 years. Image via National Park Service.
Update: As of Friday, June 17, 2022, Yellowstone National Park remains closed. The National Park Service said that it's possible that the West, South and East entrances could be opened next week. They also said that the:

Northern portion of Yellowstone National Park likely to remain closed for a substantial length of time due to severely damaged, impacted infrastructure.

The park service asks visitors who have plans to visit the park to stay informed about any changes, including road and weather conditions.
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Deadly floods, landslides in 3 states of India - 32 inches of rain in 24 hours

Richard Davies
Floodlist
Fri, 17 Jun 2022 11:46 UTC
Flood damage on NH6 in Meghalaya, India
© East Jaintia Hills PoliceFlood damage on NH6 in Meghalaya, India, June 2022.
At least 17 people have lost their lives in the last few days after heavy rain caused flooding and landslides in the states of Meghalaya, Assam and Sikkim in northeast India.

Parts of Meghalaya recorded more than 800 mm of rain in 24 hours. Overflowing rivers have affected over 1 million people in Assam for the second time in the space of a few weeks. Rivers are also high in the state of Bihar.

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Roads flooded as heavy rainfall continues in southern China


CGTN
Fri, 17 Jun 2022 11:59 UTC
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Affected by continuous heavy rainfall, flooding occurred in many places in southern China on Thursday. The National Meteorological Center continued to issue a blue warning for heavy rain in southern and eastern parts of China on Friday. From Saturday to next Monday, a new round of heavy rainfall is still expected in southern China, according to the National Meteorological Center.

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300,000 people marooned in Sylhet flood, 25,000 in Rangpur, Bangladesh - 7 inches of rain in 24 hours


Dhaka Tribune
Thu, 16 Jun 2022 10:13 UTC
A man trudges through flood water in Gowainghat upazila of Sylhet on Thursday, June 16, 2022
© Focus BanglaA man trudges through flood water in Gowainghat upazila of Sylhet on Thursday, June 16, 2022
Around 300,000 people of five upazilas of Sylhet district have been marooned due to an onrush of water from upstream and heavy showers.

Low-lying areas, inclusive of houses, roads, educational institutions and shops of the upazilas, were inundated.

There have been heavy rains since Wednesday morning, which worsened the flood situation.

More than 300 villages, educational institutions, and roads in Companiganj, Gowainghat, and Jaintapur upazilas went under water. Forty-two shelters have been opened in Gowainghat for the flood-hit people.

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Floods and landslides cause fatalities and destroy homes in Nepal

Richard Davies
Floodlist
Fri, 17 Jun 2022 09:51 UTC
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Disaster authorities in Nepal report heavy rain has caused flooding and landslides in the country over the last few days, causing fatalities and destroying homes.

In a period from 10 to 17 June, 7 people had died, 4 houses were destroyed, 4 were damaged and a total of 18 families affected.

Two people died when flash floods struck in Khandachakra municipality in Kalikot District of Karnali Province on 16 June.

Heavy rainfall has also caused landslides in at least 11 locations. One person died on Tripurasundari rural municipality, Dhading District, Bagmati Province on 10 June, and 2 more fatalities were reported in Paribartan Rural municipality, Rolpa District Lumbini Province on 12 June.

Two further fatalities were reported after a landslide in Anbu Khaireni Municipality in Tanahu District on 15 June 2022.

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Landslide kills 6 in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire

Richard Davies
Floodlist
Fri, 17 Jun 2022 09:42 UTC
Landslide in Abidjan, Ivory Coast 16 June 2022.
© GSPM Sapeurs PompiersLandslide in Abidjan, Ivory Coast 16 June 2022.
At least 6 people have died in a landslide Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), after heavy rainfall on 16 June 2022.

The landslide occurred in Mossikro in the commune of Attécoubé. At least 2 homes collapsed, burying residents inside. Search and rescue teams from Police, Civil Protection and the Military Fire Service (GSPM) attended the scene. As of late 16 June, firefighters confirmed 6 people had died and 2 were injured. The injured were taken to Treichville University Hospital by ambulance.

As much as 113 mm of rain fell in 24 hours to 16 June in Abidjan.

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