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.…
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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…
Somalia: Flood fatalities rise to 29
The death toll from the ongoing flash floods in Somalia has risen to 29, the national disaster management agency says. The flooding has left many people injured and affected an…
Somalia: Floods kill fourteen and thousands trapped in their homes
At least 14 people have died due to flooding triggered by heavy rains in Somalia and thousands remain trapped. The flooding began last month due to the rising water levels…
Kenya: Flash floods cause havoc
Flash floods have hit parts of Kenya, cutting off roads and submerging vehicles. In the coastal city of Mombasa, many road users were forced to abandon their cars and use…
Italy: Storm Ciarán floods Tuscany leaving three dead
Large areas of Tuscany have been hit by flooding, leaving five people dead and several others missing, as heavy winds and rain buffeted central Italy. Cars were swept away as…
South Africa: Dozens of pupils trapped by floods
Dozens of schoolchildren have been rescued after heavy floods trapped them in a South African resort for three days. The group, made up of 72 pupils and 10 teachers from…
South Africa: Eight electrocuted after heavy rains
Eight people have been electrocuted after gale force winds and heavy rainfall lashed South Africa’s Western Cape province. Hundreds of people have been evacuated from their homes, including residents of…
USA: Florida prepares for ‘unprecedented’ storm
Florida’s governor has warned residents in the path of Hurricane Idalia to heed evacuation warnings without delay as it bears down on the US state. Ron DeSantis said Idalia would…