Severe flooding and landslides have killed at least 47 people and wounded 80 others in northern Tanzania, local officials say. It happened near the slopes of Mount Hanang, where President…
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India: Lightning and hailstorms kill 24
At least 24 people have been killed by lightning and intense rain and hailstorms in India, officials said. The weather damaged houses and killed livestock across western Gujarat state. Storms…
Kenya: Seven feared dead after crossing flooded river in Makueni County
At least seven people are feared dead after they were swept away by a flooded river in south-eastern Kenya. A local chief said they were sitting on a log in…
Brazil: Three state capitals to record hottest national temperatures
Brazil has recorded its hottest ever temperature – 44.8C (112.6F) – as parts of the country endure a stifling heatwave. The record was hit on Sunday in the town of…
Kenya: Flood leaves 10 dead and displaces 20,000
The bodies of two employees of Kenya’s tax agency who had been swept away by floods while driving in the coast region on Friday were recovered on Sunday. The Kenya…
Dominican Republic: Storm leaves at least 21 dead
At least 21 people have died in the Dominican Republic after heavy rain over the weekend which displaced thousands of residents, officials say. An investigation has been launched after nine…
Brazil: Health warnings as country gripped by ‘unbearable’ heatwave
Red alerts have been issued for almost 3,000 towns and cities across Brazil, which have been experiencing an unprecedented heatwave. Rio de Janeiro recorded 42.5C on Sunday – a record…
South Africa: Johannesburg hit by destructive hail storm
A sudden and intense hailstorm struck several parts of South Africa’s city of Johannesburg on Monday evening, blocking highways and damaging gardens, vehicles, car parks, buildings, roads and other property.…
Kenya: Call for action as El Niño causes havoc
The Kenya Red Cross has called for “emergency action” amid intensifying rains and floods that have so far killed at least 15 people and displaced more than 85,000 households in…
Somalia: Floods destroy major bridge in Bardhere
A major bridge in the south-western Somali town of Bardhere has collapsed following flooding caused by heavy rain that has been pounding the country for days. The bridge was vital…