Japan orders mass evacuation over flooding threat
Tens of thousands of people in four cities in central Japan have been ordered to evacuate after weather forecasters warned of major flooding caused by heavy rain. About 18,000 people in the city of Wajima and another 12,000 in Suzu have been told to seek shelter in Ishikawa prefecture, Honshu island. Another 16,000 residents in […]
Sixty-three killed, dozens trapped in India landslides
At least 63 people have been killed and dozens are feared trapped after heavy rains triggered massive landslides in the southern Indian state of Kerala. The landslides struck hilly areas in Wayanad district in the early hours of Tuesday. Rescue operations are under way, but are being hindered by heavy rains and the collapse of […]
China bridge collapse kills at least 11 after floods
At least 11 people have died and more than 30 are missing after a highway bridge partially collapsed during torrential rains in northwest China. The bridge over a river in Shaanxi province’s Shangluo city collapsed on Friday night due to a sudden downpour and flash floods, the provincial authority said. Rescue teams have recovered several […]
Saturday’s rainfall is highest in Ho in two decades – Meteo
The Ghana Meteorological Agency said the July 8, 2023, rainfall experienced in Ho, Volta Regional capital was the highest recorded in a day in the history of the town for the past 20 years. Mr Michael Adu Awuku, Volta Regional Director of the Agency, who disclosed this to the Ghana News Agency said the day […]
Floods destroy property in Ho-Bankoe
Some residents of Ho-Bankoe are counting their losses after heavy and intermittent rains filled shops and homes, destroying goods and personal belongings on Saturday, July 8. The rains which began at about 3 p.m. on Saturday and lasted for about four hours overflowed bridges and culverts with strong currents and occupied roads. This was particularly […]
Ketu South: Dzifa Gomashie calls for immediate closure of all schools due to flooding
By Bubu Klinogo The MP for Ketu South, Dzifa Gomashie, is calling for the immediate closure of all schools in the Municipality which have been affected by floods. Madam Gomashie noted that schools in particular, at Agbozume, Klikor, Srohume, and Blekusu should be closed because those communities have been entirely flooded. The MP lamented the […]
Flood Hits Ketu South: MP tours affected communities
By Edzotna Francis Mensah The Member of Parliament for Ketu South, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has toured some of the flooded communities in her constituency to ascertain the true state of the situation. Several communities within Klikior, Somey, and Aflao Traditional Areas are submerged in flood waters for about two weeks now following heavy rains, rendering […]
Italy floods leave nine dead and force 13,000 from their homes
More than 20 rivers have burst their banks in Italy, leaving nine people dead and forcing 13,000 from their homes after six months’ rainfall fell in a day and a half. Almost every river flooded between the north-east coast at Rimini and the city of Bologna, 115km (70 miles) away. Some 280 landslides took place […]
DR Congo floods: ‘Miracle’ as two floating babies survive on Lake Kivu
Two babies have been rescued floating near the shores of Lake Kivu days after floods killed more than 400 people in east Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) “It is a miracle, we were all amazed,” local community leader Delphin Birimbi tells the BBC. Their parents have died but the community is in touch with […]
Rwanda floods and landslides kill more than 100 people
SOURCE: BBC NEWS More than 100 people have died after floods and landslides hit Rwanda‘s northern and western province, authorities say. “Many houses collapsed on people,” said western province governor François Habitegeko. He added that main roads in the area “are not usable because of landslides”. Rwanda’s public broadcaster RBA reports that the casualty numbers […]
