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Phuket in Thailand hit by flash floods after overnight downpour


The Nation Thailand
Wed, 16 Apr 2025 17:38 UTC
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Flash floods hit Phuket after heavy overnight rain, flooding key areas like Koh Sirey and Karon. Authorities warn of landslides and more rain ahead.

Several areas of the popular island province were hit by flash floods on Wednesday morning following heavy overnight rainfall, causing widespread disruption and prompting weather warnings across southern Thailand.

According to local officials, the worst-affected areas were Koh Sirey, a small island connected to Phuket's mainland by a bridge, and Tambon Karon. Both locations fall within the Mueang District, which has experienced severe flooding in recent months.

Numerous roads across these areas became inundated, raising concerns about potential mudslides on nearby hillsides. Authorities are actively monitoring risk zones and urging residents to stay alert.

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Unstable weather triggers flooding in parts of Azerbaijan - 3 killed (UPDATE)


en.apa.az
Wed, 16 Apr 2025 11:52 UTC
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Since yesterday, the ongoing unstable and rainy weather conditions across Azerbaijan have led to a number of complications, including flooding in several areas, the Ministry of Emergency Situations said in a statement, APA reports.

In response to the heavy rainfall, the Ministry has deployed its forces to carry out water drainage operations in flooded areas of Baku and Ganja, as well as in Khirdalan, Absheron district, evacuating citizens in need of assistance, and implementing other necessary safety measures

At present, operations are continuing at several locations with the involvement of the Ministry's State Fire Protection Service, Special Risky Rescue Service, and the Baku Regional Center.


Comment: Update April 17

en.apa.az reports:
Bodies of three oil workers who drowned in flood in Azerbaijan's Shabran found

Another body was found in the river in Shabran, APA's Northern Bureau reports.

The person whose body was found has been identified as Fuzuli Mavlud Pashayev, a 63-year-old employee of the "Siyazanneft" Oil and Gas Production Department and a resident of the Siyazan district.

The body was discovered near the village of Daghbiliji in the Shabran district, by the riverbank. It is reported that he drowned in the flood.

The incident is currently under investigation.

According to information obtained, the two other individuals who drowned alongside him in the flood — Mammadov Gahraman Nurmammad and Nagiyev Hafiz Etibar — were also employees of the "Siyazanneft" Oil and Gas Production Department.


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Rwanda: Two killed, dozens of houses damaged by floods, landslides

Michel Nkurunziza
allAfrica
Mon, 14 Apr 2025 19:10 UTC
Vehicles and people wade through a flooded street during heavy rains on Kinamba-Gakiriro-Kagugu road in Gasabo District in Kigali (file photo).
Vehicles and people wade through a flooded street during heavy rains on Kinamba-Gakiriro-Kagugu road in Gasabo District in Kigali (file photo).
Flooding and a landslide killed two people and destroyed dozens of houses from April 10 to April 13 in Kigali, according to the Mayor of the City of Kigali, Samuel Dusengiyumva.

The disasters followed a weather warning issued by the national meteorological agency, which had predicted heavy rains over the weekend, with the City of Kigali, the Northern and Western Provinces, as well as parts of Nyamagabe and Nyaruguru districts.

The amount of rainfall was forecast to range between 25 and 60 millimitres per day. Floods, landslides, and thunderstorms had been forecast.

"Heavy rain caused flooding on several roads, disrupting traffic. We received reports that 27 houses were damaged," Dusengimana said in an interview with national broadcaster RBA.

"Eight houses were affected in Nyarugenge District, 12 in Kicukiro, and seven in Gasabo. Parts of these houses collapsed. Two people died, one due to flooding and the other was hit by a wall that collapsed," he said.

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State of Emergency declared in Lanzarote, Spain due to widespread flooding


Canarian Weekly
Sun, 13 Apr 2025 10:50 UTC
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The Government of the Canary Islands has declared a state of emergency in Lanzarote following intense and locally severe rainfall that caused significant flooding across the island on Saturday.

This marks the first activation of the island-wide emergency under the Special Civil Protection and Emergency Response Plan for Flood Risk (PEINCA) in Lanzarote.

The worst affected areas include the municipalities of Arrecife, Teguise, and San Bartolomé. Between 2:00pm and 4:00pm alone, the 112 emergency services recorded around 150 weather-related incidents. Most were linked to flooding in homes and garages, along with road disruptions caused by water accumulation.

In response, emergency resources from both municipal and island levels were mobilised and coordinated through CECOES 112, the Canary Islands Emergency and Security Coordination Centre. The General Directorate of Emergencies has issued a public reminder advising against parking or driving in ravines, as sudden water flow poses a serious risk of flash flooding.

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Over 144,000 livestock dead after huge floods cause carnage in northeast Australia

Chris McCullough
tsln.com
Thu, 10 Apr 2025 10:48 UTC
The most recent figures from the Queensland Department of Primary Industries suggest over 144,000 livestock, mostly cattle, sheep and goats, have been killed by floods.
The most recent figures from the Queensland Department of Primary Industries suggest over 144,000 livestock, mostly cattle, sheep and goats, have been killed by floods.
Farmers in Queensland, Australia have suffered huge losses after floods engulfed over half a million square kilometres of the outback, causing carnage to farms and livestock.

The most recent figures from the Queensland Department of Primary Industries (DPI) suggest over 144,000 livestock, mostly cattle, sheep and goats, have been killed by the floods which were the result of heavy rains across the State.

According to the Bureau of Meteorology, some towns had recorded as much as 500mm (20 inches) of rain in the space of a week, which is the typical yearly total for the region.

The devastating floods come a few weeks after Cyclone Alfred did its damage, hitting Queensland's southeast coast and northern New South Wales.

As the floodwaters ease, more realistic figures of the true extent of the damage are likely to increase significantly as more dead livestock are revealed. It is also estimated that 3,183kms of fencing has been impacted, along with 4,076kms of private roads.

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As Bolivia floods, cows swim where they once grazed

Monica Machicao and Santiago Limachi
Reuters
Tue, 08 Apr 2025 11:54 UTC
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In Bolivia's rural region of Beni near the border with Brazil, vast grasslands where cows once grazed have been submerged, forcing cattle and the cowboys that herd them to swim or wade to reach small patches of higher ground.

The South American nation has been hit by some of the most intense rains in decades, which have left soy fields and ranches underwater, putting at risk exports to overseas markets and pushing up local food prices.

"The flooding we are experiencing right now is very unusual, very severe for this time of year," cattle rancher Gunther Amatller told Reuters as he rescued his livestock from the flood waters. "The water just keeps rising. It's hard to predict how much higher it will rise."

According to local estimates, some 200,000 head of cattle, or about 2% of the national herd, are at risk, struggling with flood water and fatigue. Beni supplies beef nationwide and exports to markets such as China. The floods have hit 590,000 families and killed at least 55 people.

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Swollen rivers are flooding towns in the US South after a prolonged deluge of rain

Bruce Schreiner & Kristin M. Hall
AP
Tue, 08 Apr 2025 10:42 UTC
At least 16 people have died as relentless rain and severe thunderstorms have pummeled parts of the central U.S.
At least 16 people have died as relentless rain and severe thunderstorms have pummeled parts of the central U.S.
Days of unrelenting downpours swelled rivers to near record levels across Kentucky on Monday, submerging neighborhoods and threatening a famed bourbon distillery in the state capital.

Inundated rivers posed the latest threat from persistent storms that have killed at least 23 people since last week as they doused the region with heavy rain and spawned destructive tornadoes. At least 157 tornadoes struck within seven days beginning March 30, according to a preliminary report from the National Weather Service. Though the storms have finally moved on, the flood danger remains high in several other states, including parts of Tennessee, Arkansas and Indiana.

Cities ordered evacuations, and rescue crews in inflatable boats checked on residents in Kentucky and Tennessee, while utilities shut off power and gas in a region stretching from Texas to Ohio. Floodwaters forced the closure of the historic Buffalo Trace Distillery, close to the banks of the swollen Kentucky River near downtown Frankfort.

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Brazil Flood Emergency: Severe rains cause landslides, floods and mass displacement in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - over one foot of rainfall


Oneindia.com
Sat, 05 Apr 2025 13:01 UTC
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Heavy rains have caused a crisis in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The area of Angra dos Reis is the most affected. Over 324 mm of rain has led to landslides and severe flooding. This has left more than 346 people without homes. The situation is critical, with many areas in need of help.

The Civil Defence has issued alerts in 46 neighbourhoods. They are urging people to evacuate to safer places. Emergency shelters have been set up for those in need. The government has declared a flood emergency. This allows for quicker access to relief resources and rescue operations.

Many trees have fallen due to the heavy rains, adding to the danger. Roads are blocked, making it hard for rescue teams to reach affected areas. The community is working together to support those who have lost their homes and belongings.

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At least 33 dead in DR Congo's capital Kinshasa after torrential downpour overnight floods city


News.az
Mon, 07 Apr 2025 10:32 UTC
People walk through the flooded streets of Kinshasa, DR Congo, April 6, 2025.
© APPeople walk through the flooded streets of Kinshasa, DR Congo, April 6, 2025.
At least 33 people have been confirmed dead following devastating floods in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), authorities reported on Monday.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior and Security Jacquemain Shabani said the torrential downpour, which occurred overnight from Friday to Saturday, has caused major damage across several districts of the capital, leaving dozens injured and destroying numerous homes, News.Az reports, citing foreign media.

In response, the government has set up a crisis management unit in coordination with the armed forces, several ministries and the Kinshasa provincial government to carry out evacuations and deploy emergency teams.

The flooding has paralyzed much of the city's infrastructure, submerging major roads and triggering widespread power and water outages across the city.

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Best of the Web: Catastrophic rainfall triggers Flash Flood Emergencies as severe weather outbreak drags into 4th day in US - 3 inches of rain in just 30 minutes

Scott Sistek
FOX Weather
Sat, 05 Apr 2025 12:33 UTC
Flooding in West Plains, MO
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Life-threatening flooding and dangerous severe weather pummeled large swaths of the nation's heartland again Friday night for the third night in a row, and Saturday is shaping up to be just as bad, if not worse, for some areas with worries of heavy rainfall not seen in generations.

In a sign of what could be yet to come for many this weekend, torrential rains stalled over southeastern Missouri and the Texarkana region of northeastern Texas and southwestern Arkansas on Friday night, triggering multiple Flash Flood Emergency warnings - the National Weather Service's most dire flooding alert.

In Missouri, tens of thousands in Cape Girardeau and Van Buren were under flooding emergency Friday night. Cape Girardeau reported over 3 inches of rain in just over 90 minutes late Friday evening in one burst, with emergency managers reporting at least 10 roads covered in water and ongoing water rescues.

Farther south, forecasters issued similar dire warnings for Texarkana, where 2-4 inches of rain fell, and water rescues were ongoing.


Comment: Related: Damage reports flood in as tornadoes rampage through the Mid-South, Midwest US

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