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Heavy rains and floods will affect the Horn of Africa

Published on: April 3, 2025
12:46

Djibouti, Apr 3 (Prensa Latina) Several countries in the Horn of Africa will experience heavier than usual rainfall in the coming days, which could cause flooding, an official source warned.

Hundreds of refugees in two Malaysian states due to floods

Published on: February 14, 2025
09:25

Kuala Lumpur, Feb 14 (Prensa Latina) Authorities in Sabah and Sarawak reported today that the number of refugees in relief centers in both Malaysian states exceeds 300, as a result of severe floods.

Death toll from floods and mudslides in Indonesia reaches 21

Published on: January 23, 2025
10:49

Jakarta, Jan 23 (Prensa Latina) The death toll in Indonesia due to flash floods and landslides after heavy rains this week rose today to 21, the National Disaster Management Agency reported.

Indonesia reports 17 dead due to floods and landslides

Published on: January 22, 2025
10:15

Jakarta, Jan 22 (Prensa Latina) At least 17 persons have died in Indonesia following flash floods and landslides on the main island of Java, the National Disaster Management Agency said.

Humanitarian crisis in refugee camps in South Sudan

Published on: January 7, 2025
10:37

Juba, Jan 7 (Prensa Latina) Authorities of the South Sudanese county of North Tonj denounced the death of more than 20 people in the camp of internally displaced persons of Alabek Payan since the end of December, local media reported here today.

Alert in Barbados before possible floods

Published on: December 16, 2024
09:53

Bridgetown, Dec 16 (Prensa Latina) The Meteorological Department of Barbados maintains today the alert before possible floods that may affect the low areas of the nation, due to the rains forecast for the next few days.

Haiti Civil Protection works in flooded areas

Published on: December 6, 2024
10:06

Port-au-Prince, Dec 6 (Prensa Latina) Members of the Civil Protection are working in the department of Grande Anse, where heavy rains have already claimed the lives of two adults, one child, and three persons are still missing.

Red Cross: Landslide in Uganda kills 13 people

Published on: November 28, 2024
16:14

Kampala, Nov 28 (Prensa Latina) The Ugandan Red Cross confirmed on Thursday 13 deaths in a landslide triggered by heavy rains in the country's eastern region.

Ghanaian capital at risk of being submerged in the waters

Published on: November 27, 2024
10:59

Accra, Nov 27 (Prensa Latina) In a health cure, specialized sources warned today that this city, capital of Ghana, could be submerged by the waters and recommend to prioritize the defenses against floods.

Dead people reported in Indonesia by avalanches and flash floods

Published on: November 25, 2024
09:33

Jakarta, Nov 25 (Prensa Latina) Torrential rains on the Indonesian island of Sumatra caused flash floods and landslides whose balance today amounts to 16 dead and six missing, according to authorities.

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