Kenyan volunteers are being equipped with weather forecasts and advice to allow people living in informal settlements to prepare for extreme weather.

Kenya: Residents on a mission to reduce flooding damage

The collapse of a water dam in the Al Mahwit governorate, roughly 111 km west of the country's capital Sanaa, resulted in the deaths of four people on Sunday in Yemen.

The Al-Aqabi Dam which collapsed was in the Hafash region of the Al Mahwit governorate. Following the collapse it triggered a flood that carried away a mosque with four people inside. All four died.

Moreover, homes and agricultural lands nearby were also damaged by the flood waters. The Houthi group has been in charge of the governorate since 2014.&nbsp;A Houthi-appointed official in the governorate named Adel Issa said that the dam was collapsed because of the excessive rains and the consequent floods.

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Authorities in Sanaa sent two rescue and ambulance trucks to the location, he continued.

Yemen's National Centre of Meteorology warned residents in numerous governorates, including Al Mahwit, of impending severe downpours. The department also encouraged everyone to stay away from torrential passages, reefs and valleys, both during and after the downpour.&nbsp;

Dozens of these dams require restoration work to maintain their cohesion. The conflict that has been raging in Yemen for more than eight years has led to a halt in the country's dam and water barrier maintenance.

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The Yemen conflict has been ongoing since 2014. It started with the Houthi rebel movement, also known as Ansar Allah. They took control of the capital city of Sana'a and forced the Yemeni government, led by President Abdrabbuh Mansour Hadi, to flee.

The conflict escalated in 2015 when a coalition of Arab states, led by Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, launched a military intervention to support the Yemeni government and push back against the Houthis.

The conflict has been characterized by a complex array of factions and alliances, with various tribal, sectarian, and political groups vying for power and influence. It has caused widespread devastation and humanitarian suffering, with tens of thousands of people killed and millions displaced.

The fighting has also led to a severe humanitarian crisis, with millions of Yemenis suffering from food insecurity, malnutrition, and lack of access to basic services such as healthcare and clean water.

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The war has been marked by numerous atrocities, including indiscriminate airstrikes and human rights abuses. It has also been exacerbated by regional and international geopolitical rivalries, with Iran supporting the Houthi rebels and the United States and its allies supporting the Saudi-led coalition.

Despite numerous attempts at peace talks and ceasefires, the conflict has continued to rage on, with little hope of a resolution in sight. The UN has repeatedly called for an end to the fighting and for all parties to engage in a peaceful political process to resolve the conflict.

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The collapse of a water dam in the Al Mahwit governorate, roughly 111 km west of the country's capital Sanaa, resulted in the deaths of four people on Sunday in Yemen.

The collapse of a water dam in the Al Mahwit governorate, roughly 111 km west of the country's capital Sanaa, resulted in the deaths of four people on Sunday in Yemen. The Al-Aqabi Dam which collapsed was in the Hafash region of the Al Mahwit governorate. Following the collapse it triggered a flood that carried away a mosque with four people inside. All four died. Moreover, homes and agricultural lands nearby were also damaged by the flood waters. The Houthi group has been in charge of the governorate since 2014. A Houthi-appointed official in the governorate named Adel Issa said that the dam was collapsed because of the excessive rains and the consequent floods. Also Read | At least 18 dead, dozens injured as tourist bus in Mexico plunges into ravine Authorities in Sanaa sent two rescue and ambulance trucks to the location, he continued. Yemen's National Centre of Meteorology warned residents in numerous governorates, including Al Mahwit, of impending severe downpours. The department also encouraged everyone to stay away from torrential passages, reefs and valleys, both during and after the downpour. Dozens of these dams require restoration work to maintain their cohesion. The conflict that has been raging in Yemen for more than eight years has led to a halt in the country's dam and water barrier maintenance. Also Read | Suspected ISIS chief, codename Abu Hussein al-Qurashi, killed in Syria: Turkey president The Yemen conflict has been ongoing since 2014. It started with the Houthi rebel movement, also known as Ansar Allah. They took control of the capital city of Sana'a and forced the Yemeni government, led by President Abdrabbuh Mansour Hadi, to flee. The conflict escalated in 2015 when a coalition of Arab states, led by Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, launched a military intervention to support the Yemeni government and push back against the Houthis. The conflict has been characterized by a complex array of factions and alliances, with various tribal, sectarian, and political groups vying for power and influence. It has caused widespread devastation and humanitarian suffering, with tens of thousands of people killed and millions displaced. The fighting has also led to a severe humanitarian crisis, with millions of Yemenis suffering from food insecurity, malnutrition, and lack of access to basic services such as healthcare and clean water. Watch | Experts predict AI to be the forefront of 2024 US election campaign × The war has been marked by numerous atrocities, including indiscriminate airstrikes and human rights abuses. It has also been exacerbated by regional and international geopolitical rivalries, with Iran supporting the Houthi rebels and the United States and its allies supporting the Saudi-led coalition. Despite numerous attempts at peace talks and ceasefires, the conflict has continued to rage on, with little hope of a resolution in sight. The UN has repeatedly called for an end to the fighting and for all parties to engage in a peaceful political process to resolve the conflict. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Fifty-three residents of the isolated Gulf Country town of Burketown, about 2,115km northwest of state capital Brisbane, had been evacuated since heavy rain triggered floods earlier this week, police said Saturday.

Heavy rain in Australia triggers flood evacuations in Queensland

Cyclone Freddy struck Madagascar late on Feb 21 with gusts of up to 180 km per hour. The storm has displaced 11,047 people & flooded 2,276 houses.

Cyclone Freddy in Madagascar

Following non-stop rain for over a week, the South African government has now declared a state of emergency over severe flooding in various parts of the country. On Tuesday, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa enabled an intensive response as disastrous floods resulted in the death of at least seven people. Mohammed Saleh brings you this report.

Severe flooding results in seven deaths in South Africa

Drone footage on February 14 showed the extent of flooding in northern New Zealand's Hawke's Bay and a landslide in Matata.

Drone footage shows extent of New Zealand flooding

Several parts of Bolivia are inundated after heavy rain flooded the South American nation. Displacing over 5500 families and destroying some 30,000 hectares of crops.

Heavy rain inundates several parts of Bolivia

In Germany, floods in 2021 killed 180 people, with reconstruction costs of €30bn. Enough is enough. Shell must stop drilling, and start paying.” Greenpeace activists boarded Shell's Penguins FPSO as it makes its way to the North Sea and are providing updates from the vessel a week later.

Green peace activists occupy a shell platform

In New Zealand, devastating floods have caused chaotic scenes all around the country, including flooded airports and streets that have now turned into rivers. Auckland, the largest city in the country, is&nbsp;also severely flooded. Auckland's 1.7 million residents had to leave their damaged and flooded houses as a result of power outages and&nbsp;landslides among other issues.&nbsp;

Aucklanders can finally see some nicer weather after a devasting week of extraordinary rain. Alwyn Bakker, a meteorologist with MetService, claimed that Auckland's worst is now over. Amid this a social media post is widely circulated which has instilled fear among people over the lack of safety measures followed.&nbsp;

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In the midst of this, a social media post that is widely shared has caused panic among individuals due to the absence of safety precautions taken. Residents are finding it extremely challenging to commute due to the flooded roadways.&nbsp;But a bus driver's manoeuvring of his vehicle through a heavily flooded route has now taken the internet by storm.&nbsp;

The Maungakiekie Tamaki local board's deputy chair, Debbie Burrows, posted a video online showing a bus driver navigating the vehicle across a flooded road.The person recording the video initially shows a car that is almost totally submerged in floodwater. She then pans left the camera and shows another car submerged in water. Then in shock captures the footage of the bus.

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"Omg. A bus just went through it! I was trying to get street closed off but struggling to get message through via AT. Resorted to 111 so hopefully in the meantime no-one else will try to give it a go!!" read the caption of the video which she shared on Facebook.

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The video has till now received over 15,000 views. The video has received many comments rebuking the driver and his careless behaviour.

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In New Zealand, devastating floods have caused chaotic scenes all around the country, including flooded airports and streets that have now turned into rivers. Auckland, the largest city in the country, is also severely flooded.

In New Zealand, devastating floods have caused chaotic scenes all around the country, including flooded airports and streets that have now turned into rivers. Auckland, the largest city in the country, is also severely flooded. Auckland's 1.7 million residents had to leave their damaged and flooded houses as a result of power outages and landslides among other issues. Aucklanders can finally see some nicer weather after a devasting week of extraordinary rain. Alwyn Bakker, a meteorologist with MetService, claimed that Auckland's worst is now over. Amid this a social media post is widely circulated which has instilled fear among people over the lack of safety measures followed. Also Read | At least 13 Palestinians injured in Israeli military raids at Jericho camp In the midst of this, a social media post that is widely shared has caused panic among individuals due to the absence of safety precautions taken. Residents are finding it extremely challenging to commute due to the flooded roadways. But a bus driver's manoeuvring of his vehicle through a heavily flooded route has now taken the internet by storm. The Maungakiekie Tamaki local board's deputy chair, Debbie Burrows, posted a video online showing a bus driver navigating the vehicle across a flooded road.The person recording the video initially shows a car that is almost totally submerged in floodwater. She then pans left the camera and shows another car submerged in water. Then in shock captures the footage of the bus. Also Read | Russia, Ukraine swap dozens of prisoners of war "Omg. A bus just went through it! I was trying to get street closed off but struggling to get message through via AT. Resorted to 111 so hopefully in the meantime no-one else will try to give it a go!!" read the caption of the video which she shared on Facebook. × Watch | US-EU spat over America's Inflation Reduction Act The video has till now received over 15,000 views. The video has received many comments rebuking the driver and his careless behaviour. The footage stunned netizens. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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More heavy rain is ahead for New Zealand's largest city. At least four people have died and a state of emergency order continues in Auckland. Insurance companies are flooded with claims. Until now major operating insurance groups in the city have received over 9,000 claims. On the other hand, the country’s stormwater drain system fails to work as it was designed for the climate some five decades ago. But now the city needs a stormwater system designed for the climate the country has now.

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A state of emergency was declared in Auckland on Friday after extreme weather conditions caused torrential rains and also widespread flooding leaving two people dead and two missing, according to police reports.

New Zealand's Auckland deals with post-flooding damage

People forced to evacuate their homes after heavy rain causes major flooding in New Zealand's Auckland. No deaths reported so far. Watch further to know more.

WION Climate Tracker: New Zealand's Auckland under state of emergency amid flood-like condition

After wreaking havoc for weeks, the weather in the US state of California has calmed down a notch but the flood waters continue to create problems.

WION Climate Tracker: California flooded after rain ease up

 'It happened crazy fast': California battles more rain and snow, residents evacuate- see pics

A big sigh of relief to Pakistan as international donors have committed to providing over $9 billion worth of funds to help Pakistan recover from its historic floods. Officials from over 40 countries, private donors and international institutions pledge funds for Pakistan.

Leaders from over 40 countries and institutions pledge funds for Pakistan

Pakistan is hosting an international conference in Geneva with the help of the United Nations to generate international support for a $16 billion rebuilding effort in the country following last year's devastating floods.

WION Dispatch: Pakistan seeks global community's aid for rehabilitation of flood victims

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese visited the flood-hit regions to view the devastation caused by the flooding. He has also announced disaster relief payments and other support via joint Commonwealth and state packages to the victims. Watch further to know more.

Australian PM Anthony visits flood-hit regions, announces relief package for the people

Drone footage showed an overflowing river valley in western Saudi Arabia's Medina city on Tuesday (January 3), as flash flooding caused by heavy rains inundated some parts of the country.

Watch: Drone footage shows floods in Saudi Arabia's Medina

Saudi Arabia has been hit by massive flash floods. A night of continuos torrential rainfall has flooded street in Mecca. Freighting videos are emerging of cars being swept away and many main roads have been closed since then. Also, there are multiple weather warnings in place.

WION Climate Tracker: Flash flood hit Saudi Arabia's Jeddah after heavy rainfall

The death toll due to flooding and landslides in the Philippines has climbed to 39 after four more people, including two teenagers, died on Wednesday, authorities said on Thursday.&nbsp;

Wednesday's deaths took place in Mati City in the province of Davao Oriental in Mindanao when a landslide buried four people as they fished, news agency AFP reported citing the national disaster agency.

Mati City police chief Ernesto Gregore told AFP, "There was a heavy downpour in the mountains. They were fishing in a river when the landslide occurred."

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Meanwhile, rescuers are still searching for over two dozen people missing after heavy rain over the Christmas weekend led to flooding and landslides across the central and southern regions of the Philippines. The weather turned bad as people prepared for a long Christmas holiday- where millions travel to their hometowns for family reunions.&nbsp;

According to the national disaster agency on Thursday, hundreds of houses have been destroyed and over 7,000 hectares of crops have been wiped out. The heavy downpour has forced tens of thousands of citizens into evacuation centres.&nbsp;

Most of the deaths in the floods and landslides are from the Misamis Occidental province, which is also located in Mindanao, AFP reported.&nbsp;

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The death toll due to flooding and landslides in the Philippines has climbed to 39 after four more people, including two teenagers, died on Wednesday, authorities said on Thursday.

The death toll due to flooding and landslides in the Philippines has climbed to 39 after four more people, including two teenagers, died on Wednesday, authorities said on Thursday. Wednesday's deaths took place in Mati City in the province of Davao Oriental in Mindanao when a landslide buried four people as they fished, news agency AFP reported citing the national disaster agency. Mati City police chief Ernesto Gregore told AFP, "There was a heavy downpour in the mountains. They were fishing in a river when the landslide occurred." ALSO READ | Philippines floods force evacuation of tens of thousands on Christmas day Meanwhile, rescuers are still searching for over two dozen people missing after heavy rain over the Christmas weekend led to flooding and landslides across the central and southern regions of the Philippines. The weather turned bad as people prepared for a long Christmas holiday- where millions travel to their hometowns for family reunions. According to the national disaster agency on Thursday, hundreds of houses have been destroyed and over 7,000 hectares of crops have been wiped out. The heavy downpour has forced tens of thousands of citizens into evacuation centres. Most of the deaths in the floods and landslides are from the Misamis Occidental province, which is also located in Mindanao, AFP reported. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Philippine floods: Death toll climbs to 39; search for survivors continues

Philippines Flood death toll climbed to 25 on Wednesday. The floods triggered by shear line in the Philippines. Watch further to know more.

WION Climate Tracker | Philippines Flood: Death toll rises to 25 people

At least 13 people have been killed and several others are missing, as heavy rain and flooding was reported in many regions in the Philippines. Watch this video to know more.

At least 13 people have been killed in Philippine floods

According to Turkiye's provincial government, flash flooding has damaged at least 500 vehicles and around 100 houses. Watch this video to know more.

WION Climate Tracker: At least 500 cars, 100 houses damaged due to flash floods in Turkiye

Saudi's Jeddah delayed flights as heavy rainfalls engulfed the city. According to Saudi Press Agency the city closed the schools and the road to Mecca, Islam’s holiest city.

Heavy rains, thunderstorms and floods hit Saudi Arabia's Jeddah

Heavy rains have battered northern Colombia and triggered landslides. Over 24 hours of heavy rains have destroyed at least 70 houses and forced the evacuation of many.

WION Climate Tracker: Northern Colombia inundated by heavy rain, 70 homes destroyed

Australia is bracing for the third wave of flooding. Australia will spend millions on flood recovery. Watch this report for all the details.

WION Climate Tracker: Australia to spend millions on flood recovery

Flood continues to wreak havoc in Bangladesh with authorities struggling to ferry drinking water and dry food.

WION Climate Tracker: Climate change creates new crisis for Bangladesh

Heavy rain in northern Venezuela caused a landslide that has killed at least three people.

WION Climate Tracker: Three killed as fresh landslide strikes Venezuela

Thailand is witnessing the worst flood in 30 years. Parts of the town in southern Thailand witnessed high-levels of water after unprecedented rain that bought life to halt.

WION Climate Tracker: Thailand deals with destruction caused by floods

Monsoon-triggered flash floods and landslides have wreaked havoc in Nepal and claimed more than 35&nbsp;lives and displaced thousands in the past week.

In the worst-hit northwest Karnali province, thousands of residents were evacuated after their houses destroyed.

Officials are still searching for 22 people missing across the province, even though they have been facing difficulty in carrying out rescue operations in the mountainous region amid the inclement weather.

'We have mobilised police officers on the ground. We have arranged a helicopter for air rescue from Surkhet," said one police spokesman, quoted by the Annapurna Post.

"However, unfortunately, due to the weather not improving, progress is not being made as expected."

Most cases of missing people have been reported from the low-lying Kalikot district.

Meanwhile, Nepal’s emergency authorities have sounded alarm in some areas of the province which lie near the Karnali river, whose water level has touched the dangerous 12m (39ft) level.

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According to local media, several suspension bridges over the river have been washed away, and highways and district roads in Karnali Province have been blocked.

Meanwhile, the UN's humanitarian agencies said food and medicines are being distributed to the worst affected communities in western Nepal.

Monsoon usually begins in June and ends in October, but this kind of intensity has caught Nepal off guard.

According to the National Emergency Operation Centre, at least 110 people have died this year in rain-related disasters.

Nepal is not the only Asian country that has been facing an unusually intense spell of monsoon rains.

In Pakistan, more than 1,700 people have been killed and 33 million are displaced as a third of the country was submerged under water in the worst floods to hit Pakistan, brought about by unprecedented monsoon rains since mid-June.

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Monsoon-triggered flash floods and landslides have wreaked havoc in Nepal and claimed more than 35 lives and displaced thousands in the past week. In the worst-hit northwest Karnali province, thousands of residents were evacuated after their houses destroyed.

Monsoon-triggered flash floods and landslides have wreaked havoc in Nepal and claimed more than 35 lives and displaced thousands in the past week. In the worst-hit northwest Karnali province, thousands of residents were evacuated after their houses destroyed. Officials are still searching for 22 people missing across the province, even though they have been facing difficulty in carrying out rescue operations in the mountainous region amid the inclement weather. 'We have mobilised police officers on the ground. We have arranged a helicopter for air rescue from Surkhet," said one police spokesman, quoted by the Annapurna Post. "However, unfortunately, due to the weather not improving, progress is not being made as expected." Most cases of missing people have been reported from the low-lying Kalikot district. Meanwhile, Nepal’s emergency authorities have sounded alarm in some areas of the province which lie near the Karnali river, whose water level has touched the dangerous 12m (39ft) level. In #Banke, Western #Nepal, humanitarian partners are on the ground, supporting families affected by floods. Under the anticipatory action programme, @WFP_Nepal will distribute cash assistance to help vulnerable families buy essentials & protect their assets before floods hit. pic.twitter.com/3U6uGtWzWY — WFP Asia Pacific (@WFPAsiaPacific) October 10, 2022 × According to local media, several suspension bridges over the river have been washed away, and highways and district roads in Karnali Province have been blocked. Meanwhile, the UN's humanitarian agencies said food and medicines are being distributed to the worst affected communities in western Nepal. Monsoon usually begins in June and ends in October, but this kind of intensity has caught Nepal off guard. According to the National Emergency Operation Centre, at least 110 people have died this year in rain-related disasters. Nepal is not the only Asian country that has been facing an unusually intense spell of monsoon rains. In Pakistan, more than 1,700 people have been killed and 33 million are displaced as a third of the country was submerged under water in the worst floods to hit Pakistan, brought about by unprecedented monsoon rains since mid-June. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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