Nearly 50 people killed in South Africa floods
At least 49 people, including several schoolchildren, have been killed in the floods that have swept through South Africa’s Eastern Cape province as torrential rain and snow have hit parts of the country.
Ethiiopian Water & Energy Minister says Precise Climate Data Crucial for Greater Horn of Africa’s Resilience
Addis Ababa, May 19, 2025 (FMC) — With the Greater Horn of Africa facing increasingly severe droughts and floods, precise climate outlooks are indispensable for effective mitigation and safeguarding millions of lives and livelihoods, according to Ethiopia’s Ministry of Water and Energy.
Impact-based flood forecasting in the Greater Horn of Africa
Every year Africa is hit by extreme floods which, combined with high levels of vulnerability and increasing population exposure, often result in humanitarian crises and population displacement.
Horn of Africa floods and drought, 2020-2023 – Forensic analysis
Understanding the disaster DNA
Ethiopia Strengthens Flood Defenses in Awash Basin
The Ethiopian government is moving to implement a series of flood mitigation strategies in the Awash Basin, a key economic region that is particularly susceptible to flooding.
Ethiopia Flood: DREF Final Report (MDRET034) riginally published25 Feb 2025
The rains intensified in mid-November leading to widespread impact. The regional report 13th to 20th November showed an increased flood impact that exceed the regional response capacity and requested external support.
Ethiopia – Windstorms and flooda (DG ECHO, ERCC, Media) (ECHO Daily Flash of 8 August 2025)
Windstorms in July 2025 have caused further damage to already worn-out shelters at the Jarra camp for internally displaced persons in North Wello Zone, Amhara.
Sudan: UN warns of soaring displacement and looming floods
UN humanitarians on Tuesday sounded the alarm over worsening humanitarian conditions in Sudan, as escalating violence continues to displace civilians and the rising risk of severe flooding during the current rainy season.
News: Awash River flooding displaces thousands in West and Southwest Shewa
Addis Abeba – Flooding caused by the overflow of the Awash River has displaced thousands of people across West and Southwest Shewa zones, destroying crops, killing livestock, and leaving displaced residents in urgent need of aid.
Uganda: Flood victims still stranded as relocation promises remain unfulfilled (13 August 2025)
A powerful image circulating online shows a man using a bed as a makeshift boat to navigate floodwaters — an unsettling reminder of Uganda’s ongoing struggle with climate-induced displacement.
Flooding Hits Bududa District After Heavy Downpour
By NECJOGHA Reporter – Eastern Uganda BUDUDA, UGANDA 13 September 2025 – Heavy rainfall on Saturday caused localized flooding in Bududa District, disrupting transport and business operations for several hours. According to an incident report, the downpour began at approximately 12:15 PM, causing the River Tsutsu to burst its banks.
Deadly floods’ displace over 100,000 in South Sudan
Deadly floods’ displace over 100,000 in South Sudan
Floods Push Pibor to the Brink of Catastrophic Hunger, Oxfam Warns
News and Press Release Source: Oxfam Posted22 Sep 2025 Originally published19 Sep 2025 JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN – Devastating floods are threatening to push thousands of already vulnerable people in Greater Pibor Administrative area from severe food insecurity (IPC Phase 4) into catastrophic IPC Phase 5, Oxfam in South Sudan warns.
Sudan warns residents over rising waters and flood risk in provinces near the Nile River
Residents in Khartoum, River Nile, White Nile, Sennar and Blue Nile provinces urged to practice caution as floods may affect agricultural lands and houses CAIRO: Sudan issued what it described as a “red alert” warning of potential floods in five provinces along the Nile River, citing rising water levels in its two main tributaries, the Blue and White Nile.
Call for event submissions: International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction 2025
The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) is calling on organisations, governments, civil society, youth groups, the private sector and all stakeholders to submit events in support of International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDRR) 2025, to be held on 13 October 2025. This year’s theme is “Fund Resilience, Not Disasters.”
Tanzania: Red Cross Responds to Severe Floods in Mbeya Region
In late March 2026, heavy rains and strong winds triggered severe flooding and landslides in Tanzania’s Mbeya region, affecting communities in Rungwe and Kyela districts. The disaster left homes damaged, roads cut off, and families struggling to access basic services.