Poyang Lake, China’s largest freshwater lake, routinely fluctuates in size between the winter and summer seasons. Between 2019 and 2020, however, water levels went from barely there to the highest on record. The left image was acquired on December 8, 2019. Winter is a dry time of year in eastern China, and the lake typically … More China Sees Flooding Affect 38 Million People
With global climate change comes an increased threat of urban flooding to many towns and cities. In Jakarta, Indonesia, urban flooding is a very real problem. With a growing population consuming more water, an increase in land covered with cement or concrete, a decrease of natural green spaces and a changing climate, Jakarta has to … More Adapting to Climate Change in Jakarta Using Biopori Infiltration Holes
As of 15.10.19, the number of fatalities has increased to 66 after the passage of Tropical Cyclone Hagibis in eastern Japan. Hundreds of people sustained injuries, and according to initial estimates from national authorities, more than 10,700 houses have been damaged, nearly 35,000 households remain without electricity, and 130,000 have no running water. Typhoon Hagibis made … More 66 Deaths after Tropical Cyclone Hagibis Hits in Eastern Japan
Heavy rains and flooding have affected thousands of people throughout Venezuela and Columbia. After heavy rain in the Sierra de Perijá around 2,000 people have been affected by flooding in Zulia State in northwestern Venezuela. The heavy rain triggered flooding of the Kunana River in the town of Toromo in Machiques de Perijá Municipality. Homes, livestock, … More Thousands Hit by Floods in Venezuela & Columbia
ACAPS, The independent specialists in humanitarian needs, analysis and assessment, (Assessment Capacities Project) reported this week on the humanitarian crisis that is continuing to affect thousands in Guatemala. Within the last week (29.8.2019), heavy rains have caused flooding and landslides across 9 departments of Guatemala. The National Coordinator for Disaster Reduction (CONRED) estimates that over … More Flooding and Landslides Affect Thousands in Guatemala
On Thursday 29th August, Tropical Storm Dorian, moved swiftly to Hurricane Dorian, and is now forecast to strengthen into a Major Cat.3 Hurricane over the next couple of days according to the National Hurricane Centre & Central Pacific Hurricane Centre (NHC) in the United States. At 5am 29.08.2019. the NHC issued the following advisory; “The risk … More Hurricane Dorian to Strengthen to Cat.3 Major Hurricane
Monsoon Season has arrived again with heavy monsoon flooding affecting many countries. The European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO) “Daily Flash”lists 5 countries today that are affected:- China Heavy rainfall affected 15,800 people in 7 cities and counties in the north-west region. Flash floods in Hubei Province resulted in 9 deaths and 4 are … More Heavy Monsoon Flooding Affects 1000’s
Mami Mizutori, the UN secretary-general’s special representative on disaster risk reduction has said that relatively small-scale climate-related disasters are happening “at the rate of one a week”, though most draw little international attention. She told the UK Guardian newspaper in an interview last week, London Climate Action Week, that “lower-impact events” causing death and displacement are occurring much … More “One Climate-Crisis Disaster is Happening Every Week” UN at London Climate Action Week
Mayor Jim Watson has declared a state of emergency for the City of Ottawa in response to flooding along the Ottawa River. Following the declaration, the City will formally request assistance from the Province of Ontario with management of the emergency operation. Support from the Canadian military arrived in Ottawa today and members of the military … More State of Emergency in Ottawa after Heavy Flooding
ACAPS (*Assessment Capacities Project) has published an update on the impact of Tropical Cyclone Idai in Zimbabwe KEY FINDINGS : It is estimated that 270,000 people have been affected in nine districts, mainly in Chimanimani (115,000) and Chipinge (122,000) districts, Manicaland province. As of 25 March, more than 180 people have been killed, 170 injured … More Cyclone Idai Update: 270,000 People Affected in Zimbabwe
