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18 dead as landslides, floods hit Kenya amid heavy rains

Mustafa Juma
PeopleDaily.digital
Sun, 03 May 2026 17:58 UTC
Floods cover homes in parts of Mombasa County.
© Kenya Red CrossFloods cover homes in parts of Mombasa County.
At least 18 people have died following a series of landslides triggered by heavy rains in parts of the country, as authorities warn of escalating risks linked to the ongoing wet weather.

The National Police Service (NPS), in a statement issued on Sunday, May 3, 2026, said the fatalities were reported in Tharaka Nithi County, Elgeyo-Marakwet County, and Kiambu County, where mudslides have devastated communities, displaced families, and destroyed property.

Rising death toll and destruction

Police said the landslides have caused significant damage to homes and infrastructure, leaving many residents homeless and in urgent need of assistance.

The death toll, which currently stands at 18, is expected to remain under review as search and rescue efforts continue in affected areas. This is a rise from the previous 10 that had been announced by the police earlier.

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Storms triggering floods and landslides kill 4 in northeastern Brazil


en.mehrnews.com
Sat, 02 May 2026 13:54 UTC
Severe flooding triggered by torrential rainfall in Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil (01.05.2026)
Severe flooding triggered by torrential rainfall in Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil (01.05.2026)
At least four people, including two children, were killed Friday in Brazil's northeastern state of Pernambuco after heavy rains triggered flooding and landslides, authorities said.

Pernambuco's civil defence agency said five others were injured and about 1,500 people were evacuated.

In Recife, the state capital, emergency medical officials confirmed the deaths of a woman and her six-year-old son after a hillside collapsed in the Dois Unidos neighbourhood.

Two more deaths were reported in nearby Olinda, where a 20-year-old woman and her six-month-old son were buried by a landslide in the Alto da Bondade neighbourhood.

Five others were rescued from the same site.

Heavy rains also caused damage in other parts of the Recife metropolitan area and inland municipalities.

Operations at Recife's international airport were suspended for more than five hours because of the storms.

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Early floods devastate Habiganj haors in Bangladesh; Boro farmers staring at heavy losses

Mintu Deshwara
Daily Star (Bangladesh)
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:10 UTC
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Early flooding has submerged vast swathes of Boro paddy fields across Habiganj's haor areas, leaving thousands of farmers in uncertainty at the peak of the harvesting season.

According to Additional Deputy Director Deepak Kumar Biswas of Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE) in Habiganj, paddy on 3,360 hectares have gone under water as of noon today, affecting more than 1,500 farmers.

An estimated 10,840 tonnes of ripe paddy have already been lost, he said.

Of the total affected land, 1,207 hectares are in Ajmiriganj upazila, with the rest spread across haor areas in other upazilas. However, the Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE) could not provide a breakdown of the damage outside Ajmiriganj.

Deepak added that nearly 49 percent of the ripe crop remains unharvested, warning that continued rainfall and rising water levels could significantly increase the losses.


Comment: Related report from 3 days prior: Northern Bangladesh faces early flood threat after record rainfall of 17.2 inches in 24 hours

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Heavy rainfall hits South China, causes flooding, residents evacuated - 10 inches of rain in 24 hours and 8 inches in just 3 (UPDATES)


Global Times
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:27 UTC
Stranded residents are transferred on a boat in Qinzhou, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, April 27, 2026. Heavy rainfall hit Qinzhou on Monday.
© Ao Shuaichang/XinhuaStranded residents are transferred on a boat in Qinzhou, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, April 27, 2026. Heavy rainfall hit Qinzhou on Monday.
A short-duration heavy rainfall hit Qinzhou, Qinzhou, South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, causing flash floods, and some schools announced class suspensions, local media reported.

According to the local fire department, 25 fire trucks and 150 firefighters were dispatched, and 30 trapped people had been urgently evacuated and relocated as of 11 am.


Comment: Update April 28

AP reports:
Heavy flooding from torrential rain left cars submerged and forced the evacuation of more than 200 residents in a southern Chinese city, state media reported Tuesday.

Rescue crews deployed inflatable boats to help relocate some residents trapped in their homes in Qinzhou city in Guangxi region, official news agency Xinhua reported. Video footage from Xinhua showed rescuers wading through chest-high water and firefighters carrying elderly residents in their arms.

Qinzhou authorities said the city's meteorological station recorded rainfall of over 270 millimeters (about 10 inches) during a 24-hour period ending at 8 a.m. on Monday. That was the highest amount recorded there on a single day in April.

The authorities quoted meteorological analyst Lin Nan in a WeChat post saying that such intense rainfall in South China's coastal regions typically occurs only after the arrival of the summer monsoon in mid to late May. It is rare to see such a heavy downpour in late April, Lin said.

On Tuesday morning, schools across the city resumed classes and traffic ran normally in most places, according to a news outlet operated by the Chinese emergency management authorities.
Update April 29



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Northern Bangladesh faces early flood threat after record rainfall of 17.2 inches in 24 hours


Bangladesh Post
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:57 UTC
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Rising water levels in major rivers in the northern region have sparked fears of early flooding, as heavy rainfall continues to batter several districts.

Officials of the Water Development Board (WDB) said the water levels of the Teesta, Dharla and Brahmaputra rivers have been increasing due to persistent rain throughout April.

According to the Rangpur Meteorological Office, a total of 438 millimetres of rainfall was recorded in eight northern districts in the last 24 hours, an unusually high amount for this time of the year.

Although the Teesta River is still flowing below the danger level at the Dalia point, its water level has risen steadily, increasing by around 40 centimetres over the past three days.

Similar trends have also been observed in the Dharla and Brahmaputra rivers.

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Syria flood crisis: Aleppo villages submerged after dam water levels surge after heavy rainfall


WION
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:07 UTC
Flooding from rising Al-Siha Dam waters submerges villages in northwest Syria
Flooding from rising Al-Siha Dam waters submerges villages in northwest Syria
Severe flooding has hit northwest Syria, with villages in the Aleppo countryside submerged after heavy rainfall pushed water levels dangerously high at the Al-Siha Dam.

Homes and farmland have been inundated, forcing evacuations and leaving families stranded across multiple communities.

The situation highlights growing concerns over extreme weather events and fragile infrastructure in conflict-affected regions.

Rescue efforts are underway as authorities assess damage and risks of further flooding.

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'Unprecedented rain' floods the city of Guwahati in Assam, India - 8.5 inches in 24 hours


India Today
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:33 UTC
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Assam Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah have appealed for public awareness and cooperation after heavy rainfall led to widespread waterlogging across Guwahati.

In a post, the minister said that "unprecedented rainfall" from evening till late night had inundated many parts of the city, disrupting normal life. He added that concerned authorities are working round the clock to bring the situation under control and urged citizens to remain cautious and cooperative.

Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast continued rainfall across Assam over the next few days, with thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds expected in several districts. Weather officials attributed the current conditions to upper air cyclonic circulations over northeast Assam and adjoining areas, as well as over northeast Bangladesh.

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State of emergency declared in New Zealand after flash flooding hits Wellington - 3 inches of rain in less than 30 minutes


Sky News
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:37 UTC
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© Aimee-Jo Clark/ReutersVehicles were submerged after flash flooding in Wellington.
A state of emergency has been declared in New Zealand after heavy rain triggered flash flooding.

Some residents in Wellington, which has also been hit by landslides, have been urged to evacuate their homes.

"We encourage Wellingtonians to act quickly and not wait for official warnings if you think you need to evacuate," the city council said.

A number of streets in ​the city have been evacuated, and fire and rescue officials said they responded to ⁠150 calls for help overnight.

Andrew Little, the city's mayor, said one area received a record 3in (77mm) of rain in less than an hour.

"Be very careful around floodwaters; the flooding has been strong enough to move cars, and many manhole covers have been lifted," he said in a video posted on social media.

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Storm chaos in La Pampa, Argentina: Massive flooding submerged Santa Rosa, cars stranded

The Grief of Disaster
YouTube
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 11:03 UTC
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Extreme weather has struck Santa Rosa, La Pampa, turning the capital city into a flood zone. On Friday, April 17, 2026, a massive storm dumped over 90mm of rain in just hours, overwhelming drainage systems and leaving several neighborhoods underwater.

In this video, we cover the dramatic impact of the Santa Rosa flash floods. With wind gusts reaching 78 km/h, the storm toppled power lines and trees, causing widespread blackouts. From the flooding on Avenida Uruguay to the submerged classrooms at the National University of La Pampa (UNLPam), we look at the chaos that has gripped the city.

⚠️ Disclaimer: Thumbnail images are generated by AI. They are for illustration purposes only.

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Drone captures flooding in Northern Michigan


MLive
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:26 UTC
A drone shot shows the flooding along the Sturgeon River in Cheboygan County on April 14,
© Charles Dawley and Little Traverse ConservancyA drone shot shows the flooding along the Sturgeon River in Cheboygan County on April 14, 2026. Just one mile south of downtown Indian River, the Little Traverse Conservancy protects an expanse of over 50 acres, where the Sturgeon River winds for 1,850 feet along its banks.
Heavy rains and storms are staying in the forecast as floodwaters swamped areas across Northern Michigan on April 14, 2026.

The dangerously rising waters have prompted evacuations in some residential areas, triggered the failure of small dams, and has state and local officials closely monitoring larger dams near populated areas as high water threatens to overtop them and flood areas downstream.

The Little Traverse Conservancy flew a drone over some of its preservation areas to monitor flooding in Petoskey, Conway, Alanson, Indian River and Pigeon River. (Video provided by Charles Dawley and Little Traverse Conservancy)

Read more: https://www.mlive.com/environment/202...

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