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published on 23/04/2024

Since 31 March, heavy rainfall has been affecting several provinces of Pakistan, causing severe weather-related incidents, including floods, and resulting in an increased number of casualties and damage.
According to UN OCHA, as of 21 April, 99 people died (of whom 63 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 21 in Punjab and 15 in Balochistan), 94 others have been injured, 3,500 houses have been damaged and destroyed, as well as 464 schools.
In addition, on 22 April, the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa reported another fatality, seven injured people and 177 damaged/destroyed houses across eight districts of the province due to severe weather.
For the next 24 hours, rain with isolated thunderstorms and strong winds could affect isolated places in Kashmir, Gilgit Baltistan, northern Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa and south-western Balochistan.

published on 23/04/2024

Heavy rainfall and strong winds have been affecting northern Thailand since 18 April, causing floods and severe weather-related incidents that have resulted in casualties and damage.
As of 23 April, in Chiang Rai Province, one of the most affected Provinces, the ASEAN Disaster Information Network (ADINet) reports two fatalities, three injured persons, 1,060 affected people and 212 damaged houses. The same source reports a total of 3,415 affected people and approximately 485 affected houses across Chiang Rai, Nan, Bueng Kan, Phayao, Nong Bua Lam Phu, Nakhon Ratchasima, Udon Thani Phetchabun and Nong Bua Lamphu.
Over the next 48 hours, drier conditions are forecasted over northern Thailand.

published on 22/04/2024

Heavy rainfall, strong winds and thunderstorms have been affecting northern Vietnam since 19 April, resulting in casualties and damage.
The ASEAN Disaster Information Network (ADINet) reports, as of 22 April, one fatality, eight injured persons, more than 6,900 affected buildings (including over 50 schools) and a total of approximately 34,450 affected people across 11 Provinces (Ha Giang, Lao Cai, Tuyen Quang, Yen Bai, Cao Bang, Bac Kan, Lang Son, Thai Nguyen, Son La, Phu Tho and Quang Ninh) throughout the northern region.
Over the next 96 hours more heavy rainfall is still forecasted over northern Vietnam.

published on 18/04/2024

Following the heavy rainfall and thunderstorms that are still affecting Pakistan (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, Azad Jammu and Kashmir Provinces) and Afghanistan, the death toll has increased.
As of 18 April, media reports in Pakistan 71 fatalities and 67 injured people, the most affected is the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province with 32 fatalities and 41 injured people and more than 2,600 damaged houses.
In Afghanistan, media reports at least 70 fatalities, 56 injured people and more than 2,600 damaged houses across 20 Provinces. More than 2,000 livestock and 95,000 acres of agricultural are lost.
For the next 24 hours, more rainfall, with locally heavy rainfall and strong winds, is expected in Pakistan and Afghanistan.

published on 18/04/2024

Since 16 April, heavy rainfall, strong winds and tornadoes have affected the central and eastern United States, causing severe weather-related incidents that resulted in casualties and damage.
According to media reports, as of 17 April, the most affected States are Iowa, Nebraska, Texas, Kansas and Missouri. In Osage County, eastern Kansas State, at least two people have been injured due to strong wind-related incidents. In addition, several buildings have been damaged and more than 20,000 people have been affected by power outages across Kansas, Wisconsin, Missouri and Iowa States.
On 17-18 April, heavy rainfall is forecasted over the north-central and eastern United States.

published on 17/04/2024

Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms are still affecting Pakistan and Afghanistan, leading to severe weather-related incidents, casualties and damages.
As of 17 April, media report 62 fatalities in Pakistan across Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sindh and Baluchistan Provinces. In addition, 37 were injured and 1,026 damaged houses have been reported.
A state of emergency has been declared for the country. On 15 April, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa published an emergency declaration.
In Afghanistan, authorities report at least 50 fatalities, 36 injured people, more than 23,000 affected people and 706 destroyed houses across 20 Provinces.
For the next 24 hours, more rainfall, with locally heavy rainfall, is expected in most parts of the two countries. Pakistan National Disaster Management Authority alert that a spell of rain, wind and thunderstorms will engulf most parts of Pakistan from 16-22 April.

published on 17/04/2024

Since 12 April, heavy rain and strong winds have been affecting some regions of Thailand (particularly the northern areas) causing widespread damage.
According to the ASEAN Disaster Information Network (ADINet), more than 11,000 people have been affected in northern regions as well as more than 2,200 houses while 4,030 others have been affected across other areas of northern and central regions. Furthermore, almost 2,000 people have been affected as well as 370 houses in northern and northeastern regions.
For the next 24 hours, isolated thundershowers with gusty wind are forecast over most parts of the country.

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