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7 dead in floods in Uganda's capital Kampala


kosovapress.com
Wed, 26 Mar 2025 19:31 UTC
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Uganda's capital, Kampala, and surrounding urban areas were hit by flash floods today.

At least 7 people have died, roads have been closed and many homes have been destroyed as a result of the flooding, according to authorities.

Ugandan police responded to several emergency calls after the downpour, which hit Kampala and surrounding areas for hours.

"The intense rainfall led to severe flooding, resulting in motor vehicle accidents, pedestrians being swept away by fast-moving water and significant property damage. Unfortunately, we can confirm that five people have lost their lives as a result of the flooding," said Kampala Metropolitan Police Deputy Spokesperson Luke Owoyesigyire.

The capital is prone to flooding due to a number of factors, including wetland encroachment, poor drainage and poor urban planning, reports KosovaPress.

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Devastating flash flood sweeps through village in Iran on March 20


ifpnews.com
Tue, 25 Mar 2025 12:43 UTC
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A powerful flood tore through the village of Darbdarreh in Kermanshah Province, western Iran, following intense rainfall that began on March 20.

Shocking video footage captured the moment the rushing waters surged into the village, sweeping away livestock, vehicles, and parts of buildings.

The deluge, caused by the overflowing of local rivers and seasonal springs in the Sar Firouzabad district, inflicted widespread damage.

According to local officials, at least ten homes were destroyed, dozens more damaged, and over 200 head of livestock—including sheep and cattle—were killed. Several agricultural machines and personal vehicles were also left mangled or submerged.

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Landslide after heavy rainfall kills 3 in Sulawesi, Indonesia on March 22

Dave Petley
The Landslide Blog
Mon, 24 Mar 2025 19:26 UTC
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With many thanks to a loyal reader for highlighting the issue, there is the sad news this morning of yet another tailings landslide. The event occurred early on Saturday morning, 22 March 2025, at the PT IMIP Morowali area, in Fatufia in Bahodopi District, Morowali Regency in Sulawesi, Indonesia. News reports in Indonesian indicate that three people, all workers at the site, were killed.

This is the sixth major tailings incident this year so far.

The precise location of this event is unclear, and there is much uncertainty about what has happened. Unfortunately, this is also an area in which it is very difficult to get good satellite imagery due to high levels of cloud cover. On Google Maps, the image below shows the area known as Fatufia:-
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2 dead after mudslide caused by rainfall in Andavilque, Bolivia on March 16


abi.bo
Thu, 20 Mar 2025 18:48 UTC
Satellite image of the aftermath of the 16 March 2025 tailings landslide at Andavilque in Bolivia. Image copyright Planet, used with permission.
Satellite image of the aftermath of the 16 March 2025 tailings landslide at Andavilque in Bolivia. Image copyright Planet, used with permission.
The Deputy Minister of Civil Defense, Juan Carlos Calvimontes, reported this Tuesday that a thorough assessment is being conducted to identify the causes of the collapse of the "El Kenko" lagoon, which triggered a mudslide in Andavilque, in the municipality of Llallagua in the department of Potosí.

"A thorough assessment is being conducted to determine the causes that triggered this phenomenon (...). We have no knowledge of who managed this lagoon. What does catch our attention is the color of the mud that has fallen, and that, apparently, could be some kind of mining deposit," the official said in an interview with Cadena A.

At approximately 7:30 a.m. last Sunday, the El Kenko lagoon overflowed and caused a mudslide in the community of Andavilque, burying homes and animals in lead-colored mud, causing great concern among authorities.


Comment: Elsewhere in the country during the same time period: Heavy rains devastate Viacha, Bolivia - floods displace thousands

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Hundreds of people evacuated in Russia's Urals due to floods caused by melting ice


MSN
Thu, 20 Mar 2025 14:59 UTC
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Hundreds of residents of Russia's Chelyabinsk and Bashkortostan regions were evacuated as melting ice caused river levels to rise and flood villages.

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Deadly flooding, landslides devastate Southern Oregon as drone captures destruction in region


KATU News
Thu, 20 Mar 2025 14:11 UTC
Aerial shot of flooding in Drain, Ore., on March 16, 2025.
© North Douglas County Fire & EMSAerial shot of flooding in Drain, Ore., on March 16, 2025.
Gov. Tina Kotek has declared a state of emergency due to flooding and landslides in Southern Oregon.

The declaration was made due to the damage caused by ongoing storms that have impacted the state since Feb. 24.

Those storms have led to significant flooding and landslides across the state and resulted in at least one fatality, according to state officials.

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Homes inundated, roads swamped yet again after North Queensland, Australia is smashed by 17.8 inches of rainfall in 24 hours (UPDATE)

April Glover
9news.com.au
Wed, 19 Mar 2025 14:11 UTC
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Large parts of North Queensland have been smashed with 300m of rainfall and flash flooding today, leaving roads swamped and homes damaged.

Townsville was in the firing line as relentless rainfall closed roads, inundated homes and destroyed cars.

An elderly man had to be helped by neighbours after he took a fall in floodwaters in Townsville, after the sudden rain caught many residents by surprise.

A shopping centre carpark was also flooded with a wall of water today and the rain cut access to crucial roads and closed down schools.

Ingham was also hit with flooding and two elderly women needed to be rescued from their cars.

Queensland Police said the SES responded to nine call-outs earlier today related to inundation.


Comment: Update March 20

The Advertiser reports:
The Hinchinbrook has again been struck by floodwaters, with the Lower Herbert experiencing "major flooding".

In the latest developments, the Bureau of Meteorology has warned that the swollen Herbert River has reached major flood levels at Halifax.

The river has already breached its banks at Cordelia, although properties are yet to be directly threatened.

"Heavy rainfall since Wednesday afternoon has caused river and creek level rises across the Herbert River catchment, with the heaviest falls concentrated in the lower part of the catchment," BOM warned just before 4pm on Thursday.

"Major flooding continues at Halifax."

The flood level does not constitute a threat to property.

BOM said river levels at both the Ingham Pump Station and Gairloch have peaked at the moderate flood level on Thursday afternoon.

"Further moderate to heavy rainfall is forecast for the remainder of Thursday into Friday, which may cause further river level rises across the Herbert River catchment," BOM said.

"This situation is being closely monitored, and warnings will be updated as necessary."

The Bruce Highway has been severed at the now notorious Seymour River Bridge to the north of Ingham, after only reopening yesterday afternoon.

Ingham, meanwhile, has been cut off to the north and south after torrential overnight downpours.

An incredible 453mm was recorded in the area at Cardwell Gap at the Cardwell Range in the last 24 hours as of Thursday morning.
A report of the earlier flooding in February: North Queensland in Australia cops yet more major flooding

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Peru: Floods hit town near Lake Titicaca, residents evacuate


WION
Thu, 20 Mar 2025 13:44 UTC
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Intense rainfall has swollen a river, causing flooding in a small town within a lake watershed in southern Peru.

The deluge has forced residents to evacuate their homes and has left children unable to attend schools in this institution. Watch in for more details!

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One dead, four missing in southwest China landslide after days of continuous downpours


The Star (Malaysia)
Tue, 18 Mar 2025 20:01 UTC
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One person was killed and another four are missing in a landslide on Tuesday (March 18) in southwest China's Yunnan Province, authorities said.

Following days of continuous downpours, the landslide occurred at 4.50am, Tuesday, near a river in Lumadeng Township, Fugong County in Lisu Autonomous Prefecture of Nujiang, according to the information office of the prefecture government.

Of the six people missing at first, one was rescued and sent to a local hospital for treatment, with no life-threatening conditions, while another was found at 8.33am but died despite medical efforts.

Rescuers are rushing to search for the others.

Xinhua
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Rainstorm in Spain leaves at least one dead, areas flooded and hundreds evacuated


Euronews
Tue, 18 Mar 2025 19:29 UTC
Warnings have been issued online for residents in Malaga and Marbella where residential streets are completely submerged
Warnings have been issued online for residents in Malaga and Marbella where residential streets are completely submerged
Heavy rains caused by storm Laurence continue to rip through Spain, causing at least one death, overflowing rivers, accidents, blocked roads and evacuations in several regions.

In the Spanish city of Seville, the search for a couple who went missing after being swept away by a stream in the municipality of Constantina has taken a tragic turn. Firefighters found a body near the area where the overturned car was found, although it has not yet been identified as one of the two missing people. The car was swept away by the water and was found several metres from its initial location.

In the neighbouring province of Córdoba, another man has been missing since Monday afternoon, after going out for a bike ride. Authorities have intensified their search efforts.

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