Tag: Floods

Dozens dead, homes destroyed in flooding in the DR Congo capital
More than 30 people have died in flooding in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, after torrential rains over the weekend. On Monday, the authorities raced to evacuate and support hundreds of people trapped in their homes. The Ndjili River, which cuts through the city of around 17 million people, overflowed its […]
April 8, 2025

Torrential Rains Paralyze Cali: Floods Trigger Emergency Response
Cali declares emergency as torrential rains trigger severe flooding, power outages, and rescues. Authorities warn of more storms fueled by La Niña Related: At Least 11 Dead in Ipatinga, Brazil, Due to Intense Rainfall Cali Wakes Up to Emergency as Torrential Rains Flood the City This Monday, March 31, Cali awoke under relentless torrential rains […]
March 31, 2025

Bolivia Declares National Emergency Due to Rain-Related Disasters: 51 Dead and Thousands Affected
Bolivia declares a national emergency as heavy rains cause 51 deaths and affect 378,885 families. Floods and landslides devastate homes, crops, and infrastructure. Read the latest updates on relief efforts and crisis response. Related: Bolivia Rainy Season Crisis: 49 Dead, Thousands Affected, and Urgent Need for Aid Bolivia’s National Emergency Declared After Catastrophic Floods Bolivian […]
March 26, 2025

Bolivia Rainy Season Crisis: 49 Dead, Thousands Affected, and Urgent Need for Aid
The rainy season in Bolivia has caused 49 deaths, 324,699 families affected, and 708 homes destroyed. Learn about the urgent need for humanitarian aid and government response efforts. Related: The rainy season in Bolivia has resulted in a devastating human and material toll, with a tragic death toll of 49, according to Juan Carlos Calvimontes, […]
March 21, 2025

Nigerian Floods: Recovery Amid Humanitarian Crisis
Elizabeth Felix, a fish trader, stands amidst the revived vibrancy of Maiduguri’s main market, a stark contrast to six months ago when relentless rains and devastating floods submerged the area, wreaking havoc across Central and West Africa. Maiduguri, capital of Nigeria’s northern Borno state, experienced some of the harshest impacts. “I lost everything,” Felix recounts, […]
March 19, 2025

Dismantling of the National Emergency Directorate by Milei’s Government Sparks Criticism Amid Crisis in Bahía Blanca
This move has been interpreted as a weakening of the government’s capacity to respond to emergencies, leading to widespread discontent among citizens and social organizations. Related: Pope Francis Expresses Solidarity with Victims of Flooding in Bahía Blanca from Gemelli Hospital The recent dismantling of the National Emergency Directorate by Javier Milei’s government has sparked controversy […]
March 10, 2025

Pope Francis Expresses Solidarity with Victims of Flooding in Bahía Blanca from Gemelli Hospital
The pontiff, who has been hospitalized for 25 days, showed he was informed about the critical situation in Bahía Blanca, where heavy rains have caused devastation, leaving over a hundred people missing and 1,450 evacuated to 13 shelters. Related: Pope Francis Sends His First Message from the Hospital: Thanks the Faithful for Their Prayers Pope […]
March 10, 2025

Argentina: Bahía Blanca Declares State of Emergency After Devastating Floods
In response to the crisis, dozens of families have been evacuated, and classes, transportation services, and commercial activities have been suspended. Related: Climate Crisis in Bolivia: Rising Death Toll from Floods and Landslides The authorities of Bahía Blanca have officially declared a state of emergency following severe floods that have devastated the Argentine city, resulting […]
March 7, 2025

Peru Declares State of Emergency in 157 Districts Due to Intense Rains
In an alert issued by the National Meteorology and Hydrology Service (Senamhi), a red alert was announced due to the possible rise of rivers in several regions of the country. Related: Nearly 600 Districts of Peru’s Coast and Mountains at Risk Due Heavy Rains The Government of Peru has decided to declare a state of […]
February 19, 2025

Climate Crisis in Bolivia: Rising Death Toll from Floods and Landslides
Currently, 29,404 families have been directly affected, and another 86,803 have been indirectly impacted by the severe weather. Related: South America at the Crossroads of Climate Change: Floods and Fires Mark the Current Crisis The Bolivian government has reported a alarming increase in the number of victims due to intense rains that have battered the […]