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3 dead after heavy rain causes landslides and floods in Guatemala


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Tue, 12 May 2020 19:30 UTC
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Three people have died after days of heavy rainfall in Guatemala triggered flooding, landslides and caused buildings to collapse.

The country's National Coordination for Disaster Reduction (CONRED) said one person died on 09 May after rain triggered a landslide on a highway in the municipality of Tajumulco, San Marcos Department.

Two people died when heavy rain caused a wall to collapse in Zacapa in the department of the same name on 11 May.

Local media said these were the first casualties of the rainy season in Guatemala, which usually begins in May and lasts until November but has been present in the south of the country since late April.
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Floods in Gironde and Landes after rain lashes south west France - up to 10 inches in 36 hours


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Tue, 12 May 2020 19:04 UTC
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More than 130mm of rain fell in 36 hours in parts of southwest France, causing flooding in Gironde and Landes departments.

Meteo France said Retjons and Belin-Béliet, both in Landes, recorded 136 mm of rain in 36 hours to 11 May.

In Tarn Department, La Vintrou recorded 261 mm during the same period.

In Girone, 46 people were rescued by firefighters following rising waters. No injuries or fatalities were reported. Firefighters carried out more than 500 interventions during the severe weather, mainly for flooded homes and cellars. Around 90 roads have been flooded, 21 of which are still closed.

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Heavy rain brings floods in Taif, Saudi Arabia

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Tue, 12 May 2020 21:43 UTC
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Flooded streets as heavy rains hit Taif, Saudi Arabia - 12 May 2020 | امطار غزيرة تغمر الطايف
Taif is a city in the Mecca Province of southwest Saudi Arabia. It's known for 20th-century Shubra Palace, a grand, white-walled building with latticework windows. Now the Taif Regional Museum, it exhibits artifacts from Islamic and pre-Islamic periods. In the west, King Fahad Garden has grassy lawns, restaurants and a lagoon. Just east is Taif National Park, with trees and a large dam.

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12 killed in landslide triggered by heavy rain in Ethiopia


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Sun, 10 May 2020 12:34 UTC
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As many as 12 people are thought to have died in a landslide triggered by heavy rain in Ethiopia.

Local media said the landslide struck in Ale Special Woreda in Southern Nations Nationalities and Peoples Region (SNNP). Six houses were completely destroyed and several families displaced. Seven bodies have been found, with 5 still missing. Search operations were continuing but has been hindered by unstable terrain.

Heavy rain, floods and landslides have affected SNNP since mid-April. Eight people died in Gamo zone in a period 11 to 18 April. Flooding in Jinka town on 25 April damaged infrastructure and livestock.

Comment: 107,000 displaced by floods in Ethiopia since late April, says UN

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Heavy rain triggers landslides killing at least 3 in West Sulawesi Province, Indonesia


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Thu, 07 May 2020 17:09 UTC
landslide in Polewali Mandar Regency, West Sulawesi, Indonesia, 05 May 2020.
© BPBD Polewali MandarLandslide in Polewali Mandar Regency, West Sulawesi, Indonesia, 05 May 2020.
Heavy rain has continued to fall in parts of Indonesia, where disaster authorities report at least 3 people died landslides in West Sulawesi Province.

Local disaster agency said 2 landslides struck in close succession on 05 May in Kelapa Dua Village, Anreapi District, Polewali Mandar Regency severely damaging a house and burying several vehicles. Four other people were injured in the incident.

Based on a report by the Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) of Polewali Mandar Regency, the disaster was triggered by high intensity rainfall and unstable soil structure.

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Over 123,000 affected as floods ravage Kasese, Uganda

Moris Mumbere and Joel Kaguta
Daily Monitor (Uganda)
Sat, 09 May 2020 18:50 UTC
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More than 100,000 people have been affected by floods that hit Kasese District on Thursday destroying gardens, bridges, schools, houses and other properties.

Mr Asuman Baluku, a resident of Kisagazi Village, Nyamwamba Division, said his family is homeless.

The father of eight revealed that he received a phone call from his sister at around 2am on Thursday night asking him to move his children from the house after reports emerged that River Nyamwamba had flooded.

"I got stuck after dropping my children at the neighbours because the floods had already cut me off and swept off all my properties. I am now stranded with nothing to eat," he said.

Mr Hamanda Kikundi, also a resident, said the floods swept away his garden of vegetables.

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Heavy rainfall, hail and flooding hits Iran

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Thu, 07 May 2020 19:53 UTC
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Iran storms: Rain, hail, flooding - May 2020

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Torrential rain and floods leave at least 65 dead in Rwanda


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Fri, 08 May 2020 12:34 UTC
Floods in Northern Province, Rwanda, after heavy rainfall 06 to 07 May 2020.
© Government of Northern ProvinceFloods in Northern Province, Rwanda, after heavy rainfall 06 to 07 May 2020.
Emergency authorities in Rwanda report that at least 65 people have died in floods and landslides in Rwanda after torrential rain over the last few days.

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Meteo Rwanda said the Byimana weather station in Ruhango District recorded 140 mm of rainfall in 24 hours to 07 May. At least 7 other weather stations recorded more than 50mm of rainfall during the same period.

Last week the agency warned of heavy rain in Northern Province and Rubavu, Nyabihu, Rutsiro, Ngororero, Muhanga and Ruhango districts. Further heavy rain is expected over the next 3 days.

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Thunderstorm causes flooding in Bisha, Saudi Arabia

MEGAdisasters
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Fri, 08 May 2020 21:17 UTC
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Thunderstorms and torrential rain brings floods to Bisha, Saudi Arabia. May 7 2020.

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Torrential rain causes severe flooding in Swat, Pakistan


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Mon, 04 May 2020 10:50 UTC
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Flood water entered houses and inundated roads in different areas of Swat, causing multiple issues to the local people.

The torrential rain started on Saturday afternoon caused flood followed by mud and debris flow, blocking roads in Amankot, Rahimabad, Qambar, Haji Baba, Gumbat Maira, Saidu Sharif, Faizabad and several other areas. The flood blocked all kinds of traffic.

"We did not break fast till late evening as the flood water entered our house and we were trying to remove our household items. The water not only damaged our valuable stuff, boxes and furniture but also damaged walls of our house," said Gohar Shah, a resident of Sethi Mills Mohallah in Amankot.

The flood water entered all the houses in Miangano Cham, causing inconvenience to the people. "The flood water brought huge amount of debris and mud. We managed to clean our house till midnight," said Irshad Ali, a resident of Miagano Cham.

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