Prepared by: Bipika Poudyal, GRIT Following intense seasonal rainfall on August 23, 2025, various governorates of Yemen, including Shabwah, Aden, and Hajjah, faced a series of disastrous flash floods (Anadolu Agency, 2025a). The …
Prepared by: Bipika Poudyal, GRIT On August 15, 2025, Pakistan’s Buner district, located in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, was met with a disastrous cloudburst, triggering flash floods and landslides, which killed 425 people and ca…
Prepared by: Bipika Poudyal, GRIT Central Texas experienced a catastrophic flood on July 4, 2025, along the Guadalupe River watershed. It is one of the deadliest inland flooding events in U.S. history, with at least 135 fatalitie…
Prepared by: Asmita Dahal, GRIT Introduction One of the persistent issues in the Philippines is flooding, mainly in urban areas, which are vulnerable to extreme weather events. On June 10, 2025, extreme rainfall took place that l…
Prepared by: Asmita Dahal, GRIT Introduction Flooding occurs frequently and remains one of the most devastating natural disasters in Nigeria, mainly during the rainy season. Due to the recent flood in Mokwa, Niger State, there ha…
Prepared by: Asmita Dahal, GRIT Abstract The North-East region of India has been harshly affected by extreme flooding in 2025. As per the data, it has impacted millions of people across multiple states till date. The floods were …
Prepared by: Asmita Dahal, GRIT May 28, 2025: Recently, there has been heavy rainfall and flash flooding in New South Wales (NSW). This has caused extensive damage and disruptions. Concerns about the increasing frequency of extre…
November 18, 2024: Spain has been devastated by one of the deadliest natural disasters in its history as unprecedented floods claimed 229 lives, left five missing, and caused extensive property damage. Triggered by a cold drop ph…
September 29, 2024: The death toll from floods, landslides, and other natural disasters in Nepal has risen to 132, according to the Ministry of Home Affairs. Rescuers recovered 14 bodies overnight from two buses buried by a lands…
August 16, 2024: Severe flooding has devastated the Thame area in Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality-5, Solukhumbu, located in the Everest region of Nepal. The flood, suspected to have been triggered by a Glacial Lake Outburs…
July 17, 2024: Branson, Missouri, faced severe flash flooding on Wednesday morning, forcing evacuations and causing significant infrastructure damage after months of rain fell within just a few hours. This sudden deluge has left …
July 11, 2024: Less than two weeks before last year’s deadly flash flooding anniversary, residents in parts of Nova Scotia are grappling with the effects of heavy rainfall and flash flooding. On Thursday evening, around 8:30 PM,…
July 6, 2024: The Sharda River, now swollen due to the release of over 1.5 lakh cusecs of water from the Vanbasa Barrage, has placed communities along its banks in a state of high alert. The sudden rise in water levels has compel…
June 10, 2024: Northern Vietnam is grappling with the aftermath of severe flooding and landslides, which have resulted in the loss of three lives. Heavy rainfall in the region has led to thousands of homes being partially submerg…
June 2, 2024: At least seven people have lost their lives in Sri Lanka due to flooding and landslides triggered by monsoon rains, as reported by the country's Disaster Management Centre (DMC). The tragedy struck Sitawaka, jus…
June 15, 2024: Heavy rainfall in Abidjan, Ivory Coast's largest city, has led to flooding and landslides, resulting in the tragic loss of eight lives. The heavy rainfall, which began on Thursday afternoon, made roads impassa…
May 20, 2024: Flash floods triggered by heavy seasonal rains have wreaked havoc across Afghanistan, claiming the lives of at least 84 people. The affected regions, particularly in the western province of Ghor, have suffered signi…
Floods are a looming threat to homes and communities globally, accentuated by the escalating impacts of climate change. As a response, there's a growing emphasis on flood-resistant construction. Floods represent a significant…
December 27, 2023: In a tragic turn of events, heavy rains have unleashed devastating floods in central Congo, claiming the lives of at least 22 people. Among the victims were 10 members of a single family, highlighting the scale…
February 05, 2024: In a devastating turn of events, the southern Philippines has been battered by severe flooding and landslides, resulting in the tragic loss of at least 20 lives. The disaster struck the provinces of Davao de Or…