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Fatalities after flash floods in 3 provinces of Algeria

Richard Davies
Floodlist
Tue, 04 May 2021 19:33 UTC

Floods in Beni-Slimane, Médéa Province, Algeria,

Severe flash flooding has affected parts of northern Algeria since 02 May 2021. As of 04 May, fatalities were reported in Batna, Médéa and Provinces.

Civil Protection in Algeria reported severe flooding in Médéa Province following heavy rainfall on 03 May 2021.

Buildings, roads and infrastructure were damaged. Four people died after being swept away by flood water in the municipality of Beni-Slimane where a medical building and dozens of vehicles were damaged.

In M'sila Province, 1 person died in flood waters in Daïra de Magra municipality. Civil Protection rescued trapped motorists in Ain Khadra municipality.

Radio Algérienne reported flooding affected parts of Batna Province on 02 May 2021. Two people died after being swept away by flood waters in Amdoukal municipality. Several roads in the province were cut, causing traffic disruption. Roads were also flooded in parts of Biskra Province.

Severe flash flood carries people away in Manaus, Brazil

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YouTube
Mon, 03 May 2021 12:31 UTC

Flash flood in Manaus, Brazil - May 3, 2021.

Flash floods in Afghanistan leave 16 dead, 10 missing

Richard Davies
Floodlist
Tue, 04 May 2021 11:36 UTC

Widespread flash flooding in Afghanistan has caused fatalities and destroyed dozens of homes over recent days.

The Afghanistan National Disaster Management Authority (ANDMA) reported on 04 May 2021 that heavy rain and flash flooding affected several provinces from 02 May 2021.

The affected provinces include Herat, Ghor, Maidan Wardak, Baghlan, Samangan, Khost, Bamyan, Daikundi and Badakhshan. Damage assessments are ongoing but as of 04 May, ANDMA reported 16 people had died, 10 were missing, 44 homes destroyed and 197 damaged. Media reported 14 people died in Adraskan district in Herat Province.

Afghanistan Meteorological Department first warned of the possibility of heavy rain and floods from 30 April 2021.

Warnings for heavy rain, thunderstorm and flash floods remain in place until 05 May 2021, particularly for northern and central provinces.

South Iran hit by flash floods and heavy rain

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Mon, 03 May 2021 11:20 UTC

South Iran hit by flash floods and heavy rain 3.5.2021 [EXTREME FLOODING]

Heavy flooding from seasonal rains kills 13 in Yemen

Ahmed Al-Haj
Yahoo! News
Sat, 01 May 2021 12:11 UTC

Floods swept through parts of Yemen amid heavy seasonal rains, leaving at least 13 people dead, including two children, security officials said Saturday.

Fatalities were reported in the provinces of Sanaa, Ibb, Shabwa and Hodeida, where it began raining late last month, the officials said. They spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to brief the media.

Heavy rains also pelted the provinces of Aden, Taiz and Hadramawt, where flooding damaged houses and vehicles, they said. Rescuers managed to save some residents trapped in their cars.

Heavy rains cause severe flooding in Caracas, Venezuela

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Fri, 30 Apr 2021 11:56 UTC

Heavy rains cause severe flooding in Caracas, Venezuela

5 dead, 8 missing after landslide in North Sumatra, Indonesia

Richard Davies
Floodlist
Sun, 02 May 2021 11:41 UTC

Search and rescue operations after a landslide in South Tapanuli Regency.

At least 5 people died and 8 are still missing after landslides hit the Batang Toru hydropower plant area in Marancar, South Tapanuli District, North Sumatra Province, Indonesia on 29 April 2021.

Indonesia's disaster agency BNPB said the landslides were caused by heavy rainfall in the area. Two buildings and a vehicle were buried in the slide, with 12 people feared missing.

Since then search and rescue operations have found the bodies of 5 victims, with 8 people thought to be still missing. The Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) of South Tapanuli Regency said search operations are ongoing but the remote location on steep slopes has made it difficult to use heavy digging equipment.

St Vincent and the Grenadines - Heavy rainfall triggers mudflows and flash floods - up to 5 inches of rain in 6 hours

Richard Davies
Floodlist
Fri, 30 Apr 2021 09:39 UTC

Lahar / mudflows in the Red Zone on the Windward side of St.Vincent and the Grenadines, from Georgetown to Owia, April 2021.

Heavy rain has caused floods, landslides and lahars (volcanic mudflows) in several areas the Caribbean island country of St Vincent and the Grenadines according to the country's National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO).

As of 30 April the worst affected areas were in parts of the main island of St Vincent. NEMO reported rainfall accumulations ranging from 75 to 125 mm during a 6 hour period on 29 April 2021.

Flooding brought traffic to a standstill after roads were swamped in areas around the capital Kingstown. Landslides blocked roads on the city's outskirts. At least 2 houses collapsed and several others were damaged in areas around the capital.

The country is still struggling with the effects of ongoing eruptions of the La Soufriere volcano that began 09 April 2021. Following the heavy rain the government issued warnings to residents and drivers, saying "persistent rain and ash build-up on the roads and in drains have created conditions for flooding."

Floods affect 1,700 families in Barbacoas, Colombia

Floodlist
Wed, 28 Apr 2021 10:43 UTC

The swollen Telembí river caused floods in Barbacoas, Nariño Department, Colombia, April 2021.

The overflowing Telembí river caused flooding in the municipality of Barbacoas in Nariño Department, western Colombia from 21 April 2021.

The flooding came after a period of heavy rainfall in the region. According to the local government, 23 areas of the municipality were flooded. Damage to roads and homes was reported and 1,700 families were affected. The municipal government said.