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Malawi hit by flooding caused by tropical storm Ana - 4 dead


allAfrica
Wed, 26 Jan 2022 14:30 UTC
Tropical Storm ANA has caused damage in the Southern Region where M1 Road and Chapananga Bridge on the Chikwawa-Mwanza Road have been cut-off.
Tropical Storm ANA has caused damage in the Southern Region where M1 Road and Chapananga Bridge on the Chikwawa-Mwanza Road have been cut-off.
Tropical storm Ana has caused widespread flooding, power outages and killed at least one person in Malawi, officials said Tuesday.

Cutting path of wet destruction across southern Africa, the storm has blown from the Indian Ocean island of Madagascar, across Mozambique and into Malawi. In Madagascar the storm and earlier rains are blamed for 34 deaths and making an estimated 55,000 people homeless.

The Zambezi River area in central Mozambique was inundated by the storm's winds and rains.

In southern Malawi, flooding caused many houses to collapse, killing at least one person. Thousands more have been made homeless and have sought refuge in churches and schools. A major road has been cut off by flooding and many people are feared trapped by the surging waters, according to Malawi government officials.

Comment: Tropical storm Ana floods Madagascar's capital - death toll from recent flooding reaches 34

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At least 9 people killed after deadly floods hit western Uganda


ILKHA
Tue, 25 Jan 2022 19:25 UTC
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At least nine people were killed and several others went missing after heavy flooding in the southwestern Ugandan district of Kisoro.

"Heavy rain on the slopes of Mount Muhavura on Monday sent floods, mud, boulders, and debris crashing through parts of Kisoro District, destroying homes, roads and infrastructure," Uganda Red Cross said.

"Due to flooding situation in Kisoro, Uganda Red Cross has responded to the affected communities. 9 people confirmed dead & 8 bodies have been retrieved," tweeted Irene Nakasiita, Uganda Red Cross spokesperson.

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Tropical storm Ana floods Madagascar's capital - death toll from recent flooding reaches 34

Laetitia Bezain
Washington Post
Tue, 25 Jan 2022 19:04 UTC
Thousands evacuated their homes in Analamanga
© Ministère de la Défense Nationale de MadagascarThousands evacuated their homes in Analamanga Region and the capital Antananarivo in Madagascar, after severe flooding in January 2022.
Tropical storm Ana has caused widespread flooding in Madagascar, including in the capital city, raising the death toll from recent heavy rains to 34 people and displacing more than 55,000, officials said Monday.

With torrential rains continuing, Antananarivo's rivers are rising and officials are urging residents to leave low-lying areas of the capital and surrounding areas. Many residents have been evacuated in inflatable motorized boats.

Madagascar's meteorology department warned Monday of continued heavy rains. The tropical depression has moved across the Indian Ocean to the African continent, causing strong winds and rain in northern Mozambique.

The storm hit Madagascar over the weekend after the island had already experienced several days of rains, the National Office for Risk and Disaster Management said. The majority of those made homeless by the floods are in the capital's Analamanga area, where many low-lying neighborhoods are near flooded rivers.

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8 killed after heavy rain causes damage and landslides in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

Richard Davies
Floodlist
Mon, 24 Jan 2022 18:32 UTC
New weather system triggers rain and snowfall in Pakistan
New weather system triggers rain and snowfall in Pakistan
Disaster authorities in Pakistan report that heavy rain has caused damage to homes and triggered landslides in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Province from 20 January 2022. At least 8 people have lost their lives as a result.

The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa reported heavy rain late on 20 January caused a landslide near Alpuri, capital of Shangla District. A major road was blocked and a family home completely destroyed. Rescue teams worked at the site to search for residents trapped under the rubble. As of 23 January, 5 bodies had been recovered with at least 1 person still thought to be missing. Six people were rescued and survived.

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1 missing after floods and mudslides in Machu Picchu, Peru

Richard Davies
Floodlist
Mon, 24 Jan 2022 12:36 UTC
Flood damage in Machu Picchu, Peru, January 2022.
© Municipalidad Distrital de MachupicchuFlood damage in Machu Picchu, Peru, January 2022.
One person is missing and several were injured after heavy rain triggered floods and mudslides in the Cusco Region of Peru, including in the tourist town of Aguas Calientes. close to the Machu Picchu UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The Alcamayo River burst its banks early 21 January following overnight heavy rain, sending a torrent of mud, rocks and debris through the streets of Aguas Calientes.

As of 24 January, 1 person was reported missing, 4 injured and 5 displaced. Five buildings and a bridge were destroyed. Several other buildings, bridges and stretches of road and railway line were also damaged. Railway operations in the area were temporarily suspended. A team of 120 people made up of military, police, firefighters and local volunteers, continued to search for the missing person.

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Floodwaters submerge parts of outback South Australia as record-breaking rains washes away highway and cars - 6 inches of rainfall in 24 hours


abc.net.au
Sun, 23 Jan 2022 13:43 UTC
A section of the Olympic Dam Highway connecting Woomera and Roxby Downs was washed away by floodwaters.
A section of the Olympic Dam Highway connecting Woomera and Roxby Downs was washed away by floodwaters.
Rescue crews have been kept busy by outback floodwaters and record-breaking rains, which have continued to cause havoc in South Australia's north and west, washing away roads as well as cars.

The weather bureau said some locations had set "all-time records" in terms of rainfall, while social media is awash with photos and videos of inundated highways.

Several people were rescued by the State Emergency Service (SES) after becoming trapped by floodwaters — including one who was swept 80 metres downstream and waited on top of his semi-submerged car for "at least four hours" as crews travelled to his remote location.

An entire section of the Olympic Dam Highway was also eroded between Pimba and Woomera, cutting off access from Roxby Downs.

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Floods affect thousands in Southern Province, Zambia

Richard Davies
Floodlist
Thu, 20 Jan 2022 11:29 UTC
Floods in Southern Province, Zambia,
© Disaster Management & Mitigation UnitFloods in Southern Province, Zambia, January 2022
An estimated 15,000 people from 3,500 households have been affected by flooding in Southern Province in Zambia over the last few days.

The country's Disaster Management and Mitigation Unit (DMMU) said that, as of 17 January 2022, flooding had affected wide areas of Namwala District, Southern Province, which is situated close to the Kafue River. Flooding has inundated land and homes and disrupted the lives of at least 3,000 households.

The Red Cross also reported flooding in Choma district of Southern Province, close to Lake Kariba and the border with Zimbabwe. Around 500 families are thought to be affected and 110 households displaced.

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Tonga volcano: Footage shows widespread damage at beachside village from eruption, tsunami


Global News
Thu, 20 Jan 2022 20:37 UTC
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Footage by a Tongan politician posted on Thursday showed some of the widespread damage left by a tsunami that hit the island nation in the wake of a massive undersea eruption on Saturday, as a state of emergency was declared and repair efforts underway.

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Madagascar - 10 killed after heavy rains trigger floods and landslides in Antananarivo

Richard Davies
Floodlist
Tue, 18 Jan 2022 15:49 UTC
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Disaster authorities in Madagascar report at least 10 people have lost their lives after heavy rainfall caused floods and landslides in Analamanga Region, including the capital Antananarivo.

According to the national disaster agency, Bureau National de Gestion des Risques et des Catastrophes (BNGRC), heavy rain struck during the night of 17 January 2022. Antananarivo recorded over 75mm of rain in 24 hours to 18 January 2022.

BNGRC reported widespread damage in the capital and surrounding areas, including collapsed houses and bridges, damaged infrastructure and inundated farmland.

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Montevideo in Uruguay under water following unprecedented heavy rains, a month's worth of rain in 2 hours - nearly 6 inches in just an HOUR


MercoPress
Mon, 17 Jan 2022 20:49 UTC
Social media users had been reporting all night that the situation was getting critical in different areas
Social media users had been reporting all night that the situation was getting critical in different areas
Some areas in the city of Montevideo dawned Monday literally under water following unprecedented heavy rains which caused damages to various homes and a traffic chaos, in addition to power outages, which reportedly affected some 12,000 users.

The storm reached its fiercest moment at around 6am, although social media users had been reporting all night that the situation was getting critical in different areas.

Sources from Uruguay's weather agency Inumet quoted by local media reported unofficially that in two hours more than 100 millimeters of rain had fallen in Montevideo. In two hours Montevideo experienced what usually takes a whole month to fall, it was reported.


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Uruguay - Floods in Montevideo After 150mm of Rain in 1 Hour

Residents evacuated their homes and cars were swept along city streets in Montevideo, capital of Uruguay, after torrential rain caused flash floods on 17 January 2022.

Flood rescue Uruguay January 2022.
© Uruguay Ministerio del InteriorFlood rescue Uruguay January 2022.
Interim mayor of Montevideo, Federico Graña, said the flooding was the result of "an extraordinary meteorological event" with between 90 and 150 mm of rain falling in just 1 hour early on 17 January. The city's average monthly rainfall for January is 92 mm.

The heavy rain was accompanied by strong winds which downed trees and power lines, leaving 20,000 without electricity across the region. Traffic and public transport were severely disrupted. The neighbourhoods of Malvín, Carrasco, Buceo, Punta Gorda and Punta de Rieles were particularly badly affected. Areas of the department of Canelones were also affected.

Uruguay's Ministry of Interior reported 164 people had evacuated their homes. Firefighters attended 248 interventions across affected areas, including 67 incidents of fallen trees and 9 downed power poles.

The storms and heavy rain follow a period of extreme high temperatures in the country. The country's meteorological agency Instituto Uruguayo de Meteorología (INUMET) reported temperatures of 44°C in Florida on 14 January, thought to be an all-time high.


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