Another busy week of flooding!
PDC Global Hazards Atlas displaying PDC Integrated Active Hazards and 3 day rainfall
Another busy week of flooding! Over the past week flooding events were observed in many places around the world, including Australia (New South Wales and Queensland), England, North America (Mississippi, Louisiana, Alabama and Florida), South America (Bolivia), Indonesia (Jambi, Riau, Banten, South Sumatra), and Africa (Zambia, Madagascar, Mozambique, Malawi). Below, let’s take a closer look at the recent flooding events in Africa!
Flooding in Africa
PDC Global Hazards Atlas centered on eastern Africa, displaying PDC Integrated Active Hazards and 3 day rainfall
Threats of flooding continue for areas within Zambia, Malawi, and Mozambique as torrential rains are forecast for a fifth week in a row. Weeks of rainfall have resulted in flooding within the forecast region, as well as outbreaks of cholera, and the displacement of population (NWS/CPC). In Mozambique, 240,827 persons were reported to have been affected by the current floods, 113 killed, and 185,897 temporary displaced; the most affected provinces are Gaza, Inhambane, and Maputo. In addition, 413 cases of cholera and 2 related deaths were reported for the Cabo Delgado Province in northern Mozambique (UNCT Mozambique).
PDC Global Hazards Atlas displaying PDC Integrated Active Hazards, 3 day rainfall, and forecast positions and track for Tropical Cyclone Haruna (Advisory 6)
Meanwhile, Tropical Cyclone Haruna is active in the Mozambique Channel, bringing torrential rains, resulting in flooding in many areas in south west Madagascar. According to preliminary information, an estimated 4 people have been reported killed and 2 missing, 1,440 houses inundated by flood waters, 13 houses completely destroyed, and 13 roads have been cut off. (ACT Alliance)
The latest 7-day Africa Hazards Outlook (February 21-27) shows areas at risk of flooding within Mozambique, Malawi, Zambia, and Madagascar.
Recent Flooding Events
Additional flooding events that have occurred recently:
- South Sumatra, Indonesia (RSOE EDIS)
- River Flooding
- Air
r Baluy hamlet, Sangadesa district, Musi Banyuasin regency
- Approx. 600 persons evacuated
- Riau, Indonesia (ReliefWeb/Jakarta Post)
- River Flooding
- Rokan Hulu regency
- Approx. 21,000 persons affected and at least 3,452 evacuated
- Jambi, Indonesia (ReliefWeb/Jakarta Post)
- River Flooding
- Affected districts include: Danau Teluk, Jambi Timur, Jelutung, Kota Baru, Pasar Jambi, Pelayangan and Telanaipura
- Approx. 1,200 households have sought temporary shelter
Looking Ahead
PDC is currently monitoring flooding events/threats in: Australia, England, Indonesia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, United States, and Zambia.
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.
