The State Emergency Service in Ukraine reported several rivers have broken their banks causing flooding in 8 regions of the country.
The State Emergency Service reported "a seasonal rise" of numerous rivers in the country including the Dnipro, Desna, Seym, Sozh, Pripyat and Horyn rivers.
As of 16 April, flooding had affected a total of 950 households across the oblasts (regions) of Volyn, Dnipropetrovsk, Kyiv, Rivne, Poltava, Cherkasy, Chernihiv and Zhytomyr.
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7 people died in floods in Sumbawang
At least 7 people have lost their lives after flooding in the Rukwa Region in western Tanzania.
The overflow of the Talanda River caused extensive flooding in areas of the Sumbawanga District on 12 April 2023.
Dozens of people were left homeless after houses were completely destroyed. Infrastructure, crops and livestock were also damaged. The 7 deceased were from 2 families and included children.
Several people were also injured in the floods. The Red Cross reported that 6 people may still be missing, although the situation is unclear.
Torrential rain of over 25 inches (635 mm) fell in 24 hours in Fort Lauderdale in South Florida, USA, triggering flash floods.
Stranded cars littered the streets around Fort Lauderdale, the City of Dania Beach and surrounding parts of Broward County. As of early 13 April, Fort Lauderdale Police reported at least 8 roads in the city were still impassable.
The Mayor of Fort Lauderdale, Dean Trantalis, declared a state of emergency after flooding overnight from 12 to 13 April 2023. He said the amount of rain was unprecedented. Emergency crews received over 900 calls for assistance and worked continuously through the night to carry out rescues.
The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) reported heavy rain and flash floods in several provinces in the north and west of Iran after heavy rain on 12 April 2023. Heavy rain and flooding have also affected areas of neighbouring Iraq.
Heavy rain began on 12 April 2023. As of 13 April IRCS reported flooding in West Azarbaijan, Kermanshah, Ilam, Qazvin and Lorestan Province. At least three people have lost their lives as a result of the flooding. Fatalities were reported in Bukan, West Azerbaijan (1), Mehran, Ilam Provine (1) and Alamut in Qazvin Province (1).
IRCS said teams have assisted over 800 people across affected areas, including rescuing several people trapped in flooded homes. IRCS teams have also assisted in clearing floodwater from dozens of homes. Around 400 people have been displaced by the floods and are staying in emergency accommodation. Some of those evacuated are in Lorestan Province where levels of the Kamandan Dam were rising, IRCS said.
Heavy rainfall accompanied by hail in some areas hit many Iraqi governorates in the past days to form floods and torrents causing material and human losses, according to the Iraqi Meteorological Organization and Seismology.
Baghdad, Anbar, Erbil, Nineveh, Sulaymaniyah, Diwaniyah and Kirkuk are the governorates most affected by the heavy rainfall.
Two people were killed by lightning strikes in the northern governorates of Duhok and Erbil.
The floods damaged buildings, blocked roads, and swept away orchards and cars in many governorates.
Flash flooding hits the streets of Miami, Florida on Monday and leaves vehicles stranded in feet of water. FOX Weather meteorologist Stephen Morgan provides a closer look of the messy commute on I-395.
Disruptions due to flooding ongoing across Maranhao State, Brazil as of early April 9. Thousands displaced; casualties reported.
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Heavy rainfall has resulted in flooding and damage across parts of Maranhao State as of early April 9. The floods have especially affected communities near Trizidela do Vale. Around 7,700 people were reportedly displaced, and 35,900 were affected by rising levels of water following heavy rainfall. Six casualties have been reported.
This is the second heavy flooding episode in Maranhao following a similar event in late March.
Flash floods caused severe damage in Taita-Taveta County, southern Kenya, on 02 April 2023. Four people are feared dead.
Heavy rain fell in hilly areas surrounding the settlement of Kironge in Mwatate Sub-County on 02 April, triggering flash floods. Four people from the same family - an expectant mother and 3 children - were reported missing after their home was swept away late on 02 April. The body of one of the victims was later found. The search for the missing victims is ongoing.
Christine Saru Kilalo, Deputy Governor Taita Taveta County, visited the affected community on 03 April. She said the floods have left a "trail of destruction".
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