Floods
The Indonesian government has dispatched humanitarian aid to victims of floods and landslides in South Halmahera, North Maluku, following a rapid assessment conducted by the Ministry of Social Affairs and the South Halmahera district government. The aid, which included essential supplies such as mattresses, blankets, and children's necessities,
Floods
The Jiangxi Provincial Office of Disaster Prevention, Mitigation, and Relief held a flood prevention consultation meeting on June 21st to discuss recent heavy rainfall weather processes and implement targeted prevention and response measures. A relatively significant rainfall process is expected in northern Jiangxi from June 21st to 24th, with localized
Floods
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has expressed its preparedness to respond effectively to any flood-related emergency in the state. Led by the Permanent Secretary, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, the agency's team has been working on the 2025 Flood-Free Lagos Campaign, which aims to mitigate the risks of
Floods
The Henan Communications Administration held a special meeting on June 17, 2025, to promote flood prevention and preparedness work. The meeting emphasized the importance of implementing General Secretary Xi Jinping's instructions on flood prevention and drought relief work. The industry was tasked with strengthening responsibility, overcoming complacency, and
Floods
The region of Asia experienced extreme weather conditions in 2024, leading to a significant number of deaths due to cyclones, rain-triggered landslides, heatwaves, and floods. According to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), Asia's average temperature was 1.04 degrees Celsius above the last 30-year average, making it the
Local government
Torrential rainfall and subsequent severe flooding have ravaged the Peace and Joy Community in Ondo State, leaving over 20 households displaced, and properties worth millions of naira destroyed. The incident, which unfolded after days of relentless rainfall, resulted in the Ogijan River overflowing its banks, submerging homes, and destroying farmlands.
Local government
The federal government of Nigeria, in collaboration with the United Nations (UN) agencies, has launched a four-day pilot Anticipatory Action Simulation Exercise in flood-prone communities of Adamawa State. The initiative aims to reduce the impact of flooding in Nigeria by testing and improving community preparedness and response to potential flood
Local government
As the country braces itself for heavy rainfall in the coming days, the Kwara State government has issued a public notice to residents to prepare for potential flooding in parts of the state. The warning, based on projections from the National Flood Early Warning Systems Centre in Abuja, identifies multiple
Local government
The Jigawa state government has launched a comprehensive program to restore degraded land, prevent flooding, and promote sustainable landscape management. This initiative, worth over N2 billion, aims to construct 42 culverts across 21 local government areas in the state. The program is in line with the government's determination
Local government
The Niger State Government has been provided with essential items to support the flood victims in Mokwa Local Government Area, courtesy of a generous donation from Veritas University of Nigeria, Abuja. The relief materials, which include crucial necessities such as mattresses, detergents, waterguard, mosquito repellents, mosquito nets, and torchlights, are
Climate change
President Cyril Ramaphosa has met with survivors of the devastating floods that have killed at least 78 people in the Eastern Cape, highlighting the catastrophic impact of climate change. The floods have left thousands of people without homes, roads, schools, and health facilities, with many trapped in their homes or
Floods
As the UK basked in the warmest day of the year so far, residents are now bracing for the potential disruption caused by thunderstorms and heavy rain. The Met Office has issued yellow thunderstorm warnings for large parts of the country, with some areas expected to see up to 80mm
