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  • A flood-affected resident swims through floodwaters in Kalay, upper Myanmar’s Sagaing region on August 3, 2015. Relentless monsoon rains have triggered flash floods and landslides. Picture: AFP."

    Myanmar appeals for international assistance for flood relief

    At least 47 people have died in the floods, according to the government.

    2486 days ago
  • People look at the bridge which was washed away by the floodwaters in Thoubal District in Manipur state on 1 August, 2015. At least 21 people were killed in a landslide caused by heavy rains in Manipur’s Chandel district, said police. Picture: AFP.

    Floods, landslides kill 75 in eastern India

    The monsoon season has caused tens of thousands to take refuge in state-run relief camps.

    2487 days ago
  • FILE: Many people were affected by flooding from Sweet Home Farm in Philippi, and informal settlement in Cape Town, after heavy rains gave residents a small taste of the heavy rains to come in the midst of winter. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN.

    High flood areas in CT monitored as rain continues

    The City of Cape Town says officials will remain on standby.

    2527 days ago
  • FILE: A cold front which has hit the Western Cape is expected to bring snow and heavy rainfalls. Picture: Stephen Phillipson

    No reports of flooding in Cape Town, cold snap headed to Gauteng

    A cold front has rolled into the Western Cape and is expected to worsen today.

    2528 days ago
  • FILE: Many people were affected by flooding from Sweet Home Farm in Philippi, and informal settlement in Cape Town, after heavy rains gave residents a small taste of the heavy rains to come in the midst of winter. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN

    Weather Alert: Flood warning issued for Cape Peninsula

    Cape Peninsula disaster officials have been put on high alert as a cold front brings with it heavy rain.

    2528 days ago
  • FILE: Travellers heading to Cape Coast from Accra carry their belongings on their heads on June 21, 2010 after the road was cut by floods. Picture: AFP.

    Ghana destroys hundreds of homes in bid to prevent floods

    Bulldozers razed hundreds of homes and businesses in Sodom and Gomorrah neighbourhood of Ghana.

    2531 days ago
  • FILE: A Gugulethu resident stands in the water left by heavy rains overnight on 16 September 2013. Picture: EWN.

    Over 3,000 affected by Cape floods

    Khayelitsha, Strand and Gugulethu are some of the areas hardest hit by the heavy rain.

    2534 days ago
  • FILE: Cape Town has been heavily affected by rainy weather conditions. Picture: Aletta Gardner/EWN.

    Emergency teams deployed to deal with Cape floods

    Heavy rains have lashed parts of the Peninsula since the early hours of Tuesday morning.

    2536 days ago
  • FILE: Heavy rains are expected in Laingsburg, Beaufort West, Montagu and Ceres. Picture: Aletta Gardner/EWN

    WC emergency officials on high alert for flooding

    Heavy rains are expected in Laingsburg, Beaufort West, Montagu and Ceres.

    2619 days ago
  • FILE: The road remains closed to traffic following heavy down pours. Picture: Freeimages.com.

    Mop-up operations underway at Meiringspoort Pass after flooding

    The region has been experiencing heavy rain and thunderstorms this week.

    2620 days ago
  • Flash floods caused by days of torrential rain have swept away roads and bridges, destroyed thousands of hectares of crops and raised fears of a cholera outbreak in the southern half of the country. Picture: Twitter @MalawiUNICEF.

    Malawi floods: Over 200 confirmed dead

    Fifteen out of 28 districts in the country have been declared disaster zones.

    2684 days ago
  • People affected by the Malawi floods boarding a rescue boat. Picture: Twitter @MalawiUNICEF.

    Rescue SA receives donation to assist Malawi

    A team from Rescue South Africa says it will definitely be flying to assist flood stricken Malawi.

    2685 days ago
  • FILE: Yesterday, the main road linking Harare to Lake Kariba and Zambia had to be closed for several hours. Picture: Facebook.

    Zim authorities launch search & rescue for flood victims

    People living in low-lying areas are being told to move to higher ground as heavy rains continue to fall.

    2698 days ago
  • FILE: Eight of those who drowned were in a car that tried to cross the Ngwazani River. Picture: Wikimedia Commons.

    Ten drown, six stranded in Zim floods

    Heavy rains have been falling throughout Zimbabwe since early last month.

    2699 days ago
  • FILE: The Department of Water and Sanitation is on flood watch as the northern parts of the country prepare for heavy rainfall. Picture: Aletta Gardner/EWN

    Parts of SA under flood watch

    The Department of Water and Sanitation identified Gauteng, Mpumalanga and Limpopo as risk areas.

    2700 days ago
  • FILE: In March this year, heavy rain caused chaos on provincial roads. Picture: iWitness.

    Action plan implemented to deal with potential floods

    The JRA has identified the suburbs of Soweto, Doornkop, Orange Farm and Diepsloot as flooding hotspots.

    2752 days ago
  • FILE: Earlier this year, Gauteng experienced four times more rain in 11 days than expected for an entire month. Picture: Twitter via @sinful_allure.

    Weather service warns of possible flash floods

    The weather service has issued a watch for potential floods in Gauteng this evening and tomorrow morning.

    2761 days ago
  • Kashmiri houses submerged by floodwaters are seen from an Indian Air Force helicopter during rescue and relief operations in Srinagar on 10 September, 2014. Picture: AFP.

    Rescuers evacuate thousands in Indian Kashmir as floods recede

    Floods and landslides triggered by days of rain in the disputed Himalayan region have killed at least 450.

    2814 days ago
  • Defense personnel search for victims in mud two days after a landslide hit a residential area in Hiroshima, western Japan on late 22 August, 2014. Picture: AFP.

    Death toll from Hiroshima landslide rises

    Heavy rain delayed a search for over 50 people believed to be buried under the deadly landslide.

    2834 days ago
  • FILE: Henry Ndlovu has taken it upon himself to fill massive holes in Fourways left by the recent heavy rains. Picture: Masego Rahlaga/EWN.

    Unemployed man filling JHB potholes

    Henry Ndlovu has taken it upon himself to fill massive holes in Fourways left by the recent heavy rains.

    2974 days ago
  • FILE: R23 million will be spent on repairing potholes and storm water drains while R37 million will go towards reconstructing bridges and culverts across Joburg.

    JRA to repair 12,703 potholes

    The agency says it will work around the clock to repair roads and bridges damaged by heavy rain and flooding.

    2989 days ago
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