| FF-2008-000211-VNM |
Torrential and persistent rainfall during the past 72 hours caused widespread flooding in various parts of the North and the Central provinces of Vietnam. Ten cities and provinces including Thai Nguyen, Phu Tho, Vinh Phuc, Bac Giang, Ha Noi, Hoa Binh, Ninh Binh, Ha Tinh, Nghe An and Quang Binh were badly affected by this devastating flood. According to the government information, 85 dead have been reported so far. Up to 20,000 families in the capital city of Hanoi are affected by the floods while 2,000 families in rural areas along the Red River have been moved to safer areas. |
2008-11-1 |
| FL-2008-000205-IDN |
At least 11,000 people have fled home as the floods continue in Gorontalo province, the Indonesian health ministry said on Monday. |
2008-10-27 |
| FF-2008-000194-VNM |
Flash floods caused by heavy rains killed at least 11 people and damaged thousands of homes in central Viet Nam |
2008-10-20 |
| TC-2008-000179-PHL |
NDCC reporting that Tropical Storm Higos made a landfall over Eastern Samar in Philippines on 30 Sep, 2008. |
2008-9-30 |
| TC-2008-000177-VNM |
Typhoon Mekkhala forced the evacuation of tens of thousands of people. Over 6,000 homes were damaged and 38 fishing trawlers were sunk. The total value of the damage was estimated at 6.6 million dollars.
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2008-10-1 |
| TC-2008-000177-THA |
Si Sa Ket distributed survival bags and dried foods to help over 1,600 floods' victims today after Mekhla stock wreaked havoc to the area.
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2008-10-1 |
| FF-2008-000173-VNM |
In the early hours of 25 September, heavy rains triggered by tropical cyclone Hagupit caused flash floods and landslides in six provinces in northern Viet Nam, namely Lang Son, Son La, Bac Giang, Lao Cai, Quang Ninh, and Vinh Phuc. According to available information collated from local Viet Nam Red Cross Society chapters and the government to date, the floods left a total of 32 dead, five missing and 36 injured. Furthermore, 897 houses have collapsed and another 8,326 houses have been damaged or swept away by the floods. |
2008-9-25 |
| FL-2008-000162-VNM |
Eleven people, three of them children, have been killed by flash floods and landslides that struck a mountainous province in northern Viet Nam. |
2008-8-26 |
| FF-2008-000161-THA |
Heavy downpours due to a low pressure trough and the south-western monsoon in the past week have triggered more flash floods and inundated villages and farmland in north and northeast Thailand. According to disaster officials, five people have been killed, 114,345 (34,182 families) have been affected. |
2008-9-8 |
| LS-2008-000152-PHL |
Two landslides occurred at Poblacion Masara, Municipality of Maco, Compostela Valley Province due to heavy rains. 9 persons reported dead, 24 injured and 14 still missing. |
2008-9-8 |
| TC-2008-000134-PHL |
GDACS red alert on 19 Aug 2008
Xinhua reporting that Tropical storm Nuri gained strength as it moved closer to northern Philippines and is expected to bring downpours. |
2008-8-19 |
| FL-2008-000133-THA |
More than 100,000 people in Nakhon Phanom affected and over 200 residences, 500 roads, and 7 dams have been damaged by the flood. The water level of Mekong River aer reported to stay at 12.58 meters which is higher than the critical point of 12.45 meters, resulting in inundation in many areas in the province. |
2008-8-15 |
| FL-2008-000131-LAO |
Mekong River water level has exceeded the city's flood danger line. Water level on Thursday, August 14 at 7:00 am is 13.63m, a level of well over alarm level 11.5m and flood level 12.5 m. |
2008-8-14 |
| FF-2008-000129-VNM |
More than 100 people were dead or missing in flash floods and landslides as heavy rains brought by tropical storm Kammuri pounded mountainous northern Vietnam, officials said 09/08/2008. At least 72 people have died and 37 are missing since the storm hit the poor and widely deforested region on 08/08/2008, said central and provincial emergency services. |
2008-8-8 |
| FF-2008-000128-VNM |
More than 100 people were dead or missing in flash floods and landslides as heavy rains brought by tropical storm Kammuri pounded mountainous northern Vietnam, officials said 09/08/2008. At least 72 people have died and 37 are missing since the storm hit the poor and widely deforested region on 08/08/2008, said central and provincial emergency services. |
2008-8-8 |
| FL-2008-000127-VNM |
More than 100 people were dead or missing in flash floods and landslides as heavy rains brought by tropical storm Kammuri pounded mountainous northern Vietnam, officials said on 09/08/2008. At least 72 people have died and 37 are missing since the storm hit the poor and widely deforested region on 08/08/2008 said central and provincial emergency services. |
2008-8-8 |
| TC-2008-000109-PHL |
(T0807)Typhoon Kalmaegi (Helen) has caused 2 deaths killed and 31,129 people affected in the Philippnes as of 18 July 2008. |
2008-7-14 |
| TC-2008-000116-PHL |
(T0807)Typhoon Kalmaegi (Helen) has caused 2 deaths killed and 31,129 people affected in the Philippnes as of 18 July 2008. |
2008-7-14 |
| AC-2008-000108-PHL |
The Princess of the Stars ferry boat capsized in the central Philippines on 21 June due to Typhoon Fengshen. A large amount of toxic pesticides were loaded in the cargo. Government and UN agreed that the current situation could result in major ecological disasters impacting on health and livelihoods of the local population if not handled properly. |
2008-7-15 |
| TC-2008-000093-PHL |
Up to 5.73 million people can be affected by wind speeds of hurricane strength or above. In addition, 0.42 million people are living in coastal areas below 5m and can therefore be affected by storm surge. See GDACS for more information.
Typhoon Fengshen (T0806) |
2008-6-20 |
