Torrential rains have created further havoc for families in eastern South Africa just a month after the worst floods in living memory killed more than 400 people and made nearly 7,000 people...
President Cyril Ramaphosa says recent flooding in parts of KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape is proof that climate change is upon us and that preparing for its effects is now, more than ever,...
Drought persists across the Horn of Africa, with some areas deteriorating to severe drought
Official Severe Weather Guatemala On 24 May, the Guatemala National Coordination System for Disaster Reduction (CONRED per its acronym in Spanish), reported 10 incidents related to the rainy season...
Official Severe Weather Colombia On 23 May, the Colombia National Unit for Disaster Risk Management (UNGRD per its acronym in Spanish) reported between 16 March to 23 May, there were 728 events...
(excerpt) Unofficial Severe Weather Colombia On 20 May, according to a media report, due to heavy rains in the Meta region of Meta, the Guatiquía River overflowed. The overflow of the Guatiquía River...
Official Severe Weather Guatemala (Update) On 19 May, the Guatemala National Coordination System for Disaster Reduction (CONRED per its acronym in Spanish), reported that from the beginning of the...
A survey by the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition has revealed that at least 826 companies were affected by the recent floods in KwaZulu-Natal, with the cost of the damage estimated at R7...