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Fish swim through houses as floods hit Manado City, Indonesia

Chave Weather
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Fri, 04 Mar 2022 12:30 UTC
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Floods hit Manado City (Kota Manado), North Sulawesi, Indonesia on March 3rd 2022.

Heavy rain caused flash floods, with areas of the city left underwater. Emergency services worked to free residents who were trapped by the water.

Rivers overflowed, flooding houses with fish swimming through some houses. Possessions were destroyed, and businesses closed due to the flood waters.

Cars were left underwater as streets filled with water. In some areas, boats were used to travel between buildings. Residents were advised to remain in their homes where safe to do so.

Warnings remain in place for further flooding, along with fears of landslides as the land becomes saturated.

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Thousands evacuate floods in Kelantan and Terengganu, Malaysia - 15.7 inches of rain in 48 hours

Richard Davies
Floodlist
Mon, 28 Feb 2022 11:52 UTC
Floods in Malaysia, February 2022.
© Government of MalaysiaFloods in Malaysia, February 2022.
Flooding has forced thousands of families to evacuate their homes in Malaysia after days of heavy rainfall. Flooding was also reported in several provinces of neighbouring southern Thailand where authorities say around 60,000 people have been affected.

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Flooding began in Peninsular Malaysia after heavy rainfall from 25 February 2022. The city of Kuala Trengganu in Terengganu recorded more than 400 mm of rain in 48 hours to 27 February 2022.

As of 28 February, the country's disaster management agency NADMA reported around 6,000 families (20,000 people) had evacuated their homes and moved to 224 evacuation centres across 15 districts in Kelantan and Terengganu states.

A total of 8,075 people have evacuated their homes in Kelantan, where the district of Pasir Mas (5,943 evacuated) is hardest hit. In Terengganu State, over 3,500 people were displaced in Hulu Terengganu district and 4,284 in Kemaman.

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'Rain bomb' hits Australia's northeast, killing seven in floods

Lidia Kelly
Reuters
Sun, 27 Feb 2022 12:40 UTC
Seven people have died so far as a result of flooding
Seven people have died so far as a result of flooding
A severe storm system pummelled Australia's northeastern city of Brisbane on Sunday, causing evacuations, power outages and school closures as the death toll climbed to seven from accompanying flash floods.

More than 1,400 homes in the capital of Queensland state were at risk of flooding while more than 28,000 homes were without power statewide, as pristine beaches on the Gold and Sunshine coasts, which are key tourist attractions, all closed.

"We never expected this rain," state premier Annastacia Palaszczuk told a briefing. "This rain bomb is just really, you know, it's unrelenting ... It's just coming down in buckets."

More than 100 schools across the southeast of a state famed for abundant sunshine will be closed on Monday. State rescue services said they received 100 requests an hour for help in recent days.

Among the six killed in the flooding were a 34-year-old man who tried to swim to safety after the waters submerged his car and another whose vehicle was swept away in the most populous state of New South Wales (NSW).


Comment: This latest deluge comes just 4 days after Queensland was hit by 300mm of rain in just 6 hours.

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Storm floods streets, drags cars and people are rescued in Umuarama, Brazil


Umuarama.portaldacidade.com
Tue, 22 Feb 2022 18:45 UTC
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A storm in the late afternoon of Tuesday (22) relieved the heat and drought, but brought inconvenience to Umuarama. Approximately 40 minutes were enough to flood streets, drag vehicles with people, and cause flooding of shops and houses.

Until the publication of this report, the Fire Department carried out a survey of occurrences and damages to update the Civil Defense. The military corporation is also distributing tarpaulins to families whose homes have been damaged.

The water rose in the lower regions of the city, where flooding peculiarly occurs, as is the case in the surroundings and proximities of Bosque Xetás, Jardim Panorama, Avenida Parigot de Souza with Guanabara, Avenida Liberdade, Pernambuco, Brazil, São Paulo and Rua Piauí. In some of these points, cars were dragged along and water entered businesses. No serious injuries were reported.

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Bolivia - 4 killed, 20 feared missing after floods in Tarija

Richard Davies
Floodlist
Wed, 23 Feb 2022 12:36 UTC
Floods Tairja Bolivia February 2022.
© Gobierno Autónomo Departamental de TarijaFloods Tairja Bolivia February 2022.
As many as 20 people are feared missing after flash floods in Tarija department in south-eastern Bolivia.

Civil Defence reported heavy rain caused the overflow of the Itayuro stream in the municipality of Entre Ríos, Burdett O'Connor Province, Tarija on 20 February 2022. In a report of 22 February, Bolivia Red Cross said at least 20 people were missing and 4 had died.

Red Cross said heavy rainfall which began late on 20 February caused a torrent of water, mud and debris which reached a height of more than two meters, slid down a narrow ravine, destroying homes, crops and livestock of the Guarani communities of Tomatirenda, Filadelfia, Palmarito, Ñaurenda, Saladito de Ñaurenda, Moko Mokal, Itayuru and Timboy.

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Australia - Deadly flash floods in Queensland after 300mm of rain in just 6 hours

Richard Davies
Floodlist
Wed, 23 Feb 2022 12:23 UTC
Flooded roads in Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia, 23 February 2022.
© myPolice Sunshine CoastFlooded roads in Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia, 23 February 2022.
Torrential rain of 300 mm in 6 hours has caused severe flash flooding in parts of south-east Queensland, Australia.

Parts of Queensland received heavy rainfall from 22 February with the Wide Bay and Sunshine Coast hardest hit. Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) issued emergency alerts for flash flooding in Gympie, Noosa and Sunshine Coast local government areas.

QFES crews responded to more than 100 requests for assistance. Fire and Rescue Service (FRS) swiftwater rescue technicians responded to multiple incidents involving people stranded in floodwater.

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Brazil - Flooding rivers displace thousands in Rondônia

Richard Davies
Floodlist
Mon, 21 Feb 2022 14:35 UTC
Floods Cacoal, Rondônia, Brazil 19 February 2022.
© Government of RondôniaFloods Cacoal, Rondônia, Brazil 19 February 2022.
Overflowing rivers in the state of Rondônia in Brazil have forced hundreds of families to leave their homes.

According to the state government, heavy rain from early 18 February 2022 increased levels of rivers including the Pirarara, Salgadinho, Tamarupá, Riozinho and Machado, causing flooding in the municipality of Cacoal. The municipality government added that the opening of floodgates in a hydroelectric plant in the region added to the flooding.

By 19 February 400 families had evacuated their homes, mostly in the Santo Antonio and Liberdade neighbourhoods of Cacoal. Officials reported a total of 1,400 families affected. Roads and bridges have also been damaged, leaving many communities isolated.

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Colombia - 1 missing after flash floods in Nariño

Richard Davies
Floodlist
Mon, 21 Feb 2022 14:24 UTC
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One person is missing after flash floods swept through areas of San Pablo in in the department of Nariño, Colombia.

Heavy rain fell from around 18 February 2022, affecting the municipalities of Santacruz, Túquerres, Los Andes and San Pablo.

One person was reported missing after being swept away by the overflow of the La Brisa stream in San Pablo. The municipal government said small landslides were also reported in the area. Roads have been blocked and drinking water supply interrupted in the area.

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Storm Franklin lashes the UK with flooding and high winds


The Telegraph (UK)
Mon, 21 Feb 2022 11:38 UTC
The River Wharfe in Otley, West Yorkshire, after bursting its banks
The River Wharfe in Otley, West Yorkshire, after bursting its banks
Thousands of people were evacuated from their homes as Storm Franklin hit the UK overnight and caused at least one river to burst its banks.

More than 400 households were told to evacuate in South Manchester amid two severe flood warnings, said the Environment Agency.

In Sprotbrough, South Yorkshire, the River Don burst its banks on Sunday evening with the area's footpaths submerged.

The River Severn also threatened to burst its banks with water drifting towards homes in Shropshire.

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South Africa - 1 dead, 3 missing after floods in Gauteng

Richard Davies
Floodlist
Mon, 21 Feb 2022 11:02 UTC
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Heavy rain and flash flooding caused severe damage in Gauteng Province, South Africa. One person died and 3 people are reported missing.

Flooding struck areas of Ivory Park close to the Kaalspruit river in Tembisa (also Thembisa) north east of Johannesburg late on 18 February 2022. Damage to houses left at least 187 people homeless. Local authorities said the victims would be moved to temporary shelters.

Johannesburg mayor Mpho Phalatse visited affected areas on 19 February. The mayor said Search and Rescue teams were deployed after learning that there were four people missing. "Regrettably one body was recovered this morning. The family were informed, and subsequently identified the deceased. On behalf of the City, I convey my condolences to the family. The Search and Rescue Teams are continuing the search for the remaining three people," the mayor added.

City and Provincial Disaster Management teams, charities and NGOs are all working in the area to provide relief and shelter for the victims.

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