Flooding Persists!

Every week we hope to see less flooding worldwide. However, flooding continues to impact countries around the world. This week, flooding was observed in Africa, Oceania, the United Kingdom, North America, and Asia. In Africa, flooding was reported in Nigeria and in South Sudan, as well as Sudan, where flooding is predicted to continue (NOAA/CPC). Flooding has also been forecast for northern Somalia and eastern Ethiopia over the course of next week (NOAA/CPC). Additionaly, flooding was observed in Oceania (Australia), the United Kingdom (England and Scotland), and in North America (Alaska).

In Asia, flooding has continued to impact regions within Pakistan and India. As a result of over a month of heavy and persistent monsoon rains, flooding in Pakistan has affected approximately 4.5 million people and 13,465 villages, and has damaged around 275,270 houses so far (UNOCHA). In India, flooding was reported in Bihar, Assam, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal (DMD). Below, we will take a closer look at recent flooding events in northeastern India!

Precipitation & Flooding: Northeastern India

PDC Global Hazards Atlas centered on northeastern India, displaying PDC Integrated Active Hazards and 3 day precipitation accumulation

India continues to be impacted by severe flooding in many regions. In northeastern India, recent flooding has been estimated to have affected around 2 million people, forcing hundreds of thousands to seek assistance in relief camps. Approximately 1.6 million people have been affected in the state of Assam alone. (ActionAid/ReliefWeb-Times of India)

Assam has been severely impacted by flooding at least two times earlier this year! In July, at least 77 persons were reported killed and around 2 million affected by flooding (AlertNet/Rueters). Also, in June, more than 30 villages were reported as impacted, with at least two people killed and approximately 20,000 affected (RSOE EDIS).

The latest forecast for India shows areas of continued precipitation.

Other Flooding Events

Some additional flooding events that occurred this week are:

• Nigeria
• Heavy rains, flooding
• Approximately 127 people killed, 20,000 displaced (GDACS)
• Thailand
• Monsoonal rain, flooding
• 3,000 people displaced (GDACS)
• England (Northern)
• Torrential rain, flooding
• 300 homes flooded (RSOE EDIS)

PDC is currently monitoring flooding events in: Australia, England, Ethiopia, India, Nigeria, Pakistan, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, and United States.

Looking Ahead

Are you disaster-ready? Be sure to check-out the PDC Preparing for Disaster webpage, as well as the Printable Disaster Checklist! Why wait? Prepare today!

Over the next week, PDC will continue to monitor areas of high precipitation and keep a close eye on flooding across the globe. Want to find the most up-to-date information on flooding and other hazards occurring in your neighborhood or around the world? Then be sure to download PDC’s free Disaster Alert mobile app available for your iOS or Android devices today! Also be sure to continue to monitor PDC on Twitter, Facebook, and by way of the Global Hazards Atlas.Rich Text AreaToolbarBold (Ctrl / Alt+Shift + B)Italic (Ctrl / Alt+Shift + I)Strikethrough (Alt+Shift+D)Unordered list (Alt+Shift+U)Ordered list (Alt+Shift+O)Blockquote (Alt+Shift+Q)Align Left (Alt+Shift+L)Align Center (Alt+Shift+C)Align Right (Alt+Shift+R)Insert/edit link (Alt+Shift+A)Unlink (Alt+Shift+S)Insert More Tag (Alt+Shift+T)Toggle spellchecker (Alt+Shift+N)▼
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Flooding Persists!

PDC Global Hazards Atlas displaying PDC Integrated Active Hazards and 3 day precipitation accumulationEvery week we hope to see less flooding worldwide. However, flooding continues to impact countries around the world. This week, flooding was observed in Africa, Oceania, the United Kingdom, North America, and Asia. In Africa, flooding was reported in Nigeria and in South Sudan, as well as Sudan, where flooding is predicted to continue (NOAA/CPC). Flooding has also been forecast for northern Somalia and eastern Ethiopia over the course of next week (NOAA/CPC). Additionaly, flooding was observed in Oceania (Australia), the United Kingdom (England and Scotland), and in North America (Alaska).
In Asia, flooding has continued to impact regions within Pakistan and India. As a result of over a month of heavy and persistent monsoon rains, flooding in Pakistan has affected approximately 4.5 million people and 13,465 villages, and has damaged around 275,270 houses so far (UNOCHA). In India, flooding was reported in Bihar, Assam, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal (DMD). Below, we will take a closer look at recent flooding events in northeastern India!
Precipitation & Flooding: Northeastern India

PDC Global Hazards Atlas centered on northeastern India, displaying PDC Integrated Active Hazards and 3 day precipitation accumulationIndia continues to be impacted by severe flooding in many regions. In northeastern India, recent flooding has been estimated to have affected around 2 million people, forcing hundreds of thousands to seek assistance in relief camps. Approximately 1.6 million people have been affected in the state of Assam alone. (ActionAid/ReliefWeb-Times of India)
Assam has been severely impacted by flooding at least two times earlier this year! In July, at least 77 persons were reported killed and around 2 million affected by flooding (AlertNet/Rueters). Also, in June, more than 30 villages were reported as impacted, with at least two people killed and approximately 20,000 affected (RSOE EDIS).
The latest forecast for India shows areas of continued precipitation.
Other Flooding Events
Some additional flooding events that occurred this week are:
Nigeria
Heavy rains, flooding
Approximately 127 people killed, 20,000 displaced (GDACS)
Thailand
Monsoonal rain, flooding
3,000 people displaced (GDACS)
England (Northern)
Torrential rain, flooding
300 homes flooded (RSOE EDIS)
PDC is currently monitoring flooding events in: Australia, England, Ethiopia, India, Nigeria, Pakistan, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, and United States.
Looking Ahead
Are you disaster-ready? Be sure to check-out the PDC Preparing for Disaster webpage, as well as the Printable Disaster Checklist! Why wait? Prepare today!
Over the next week, PDC will continue to monitor areas of high precipitation and keep a close eye on flooding across the globe. Want to find the most up-to-date information on flooding and other hazards occurring in your neighborhood or around the world? Then be sure to download PDC’s free Disaster Alert mobile app available for your iOS or Android devices today! Also be sure to continue to monitor PDC on Twitter, Facebook, and by way of the Global Hazards Atlas.
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