Remote Papua New Guinea landslide kills 10 after days of heavy rain and flooding brought by Cyclone Maila

A landslide in the remote Lamarain area of Gazelle District, East New Britain Province, Papua New Guinea, killed 10 people after prolonged #heavy_rain linked to Tropical Cyclone Maila. Local community accounts said the victims had been sheltering in makeshift garden houses after flooding cut off access between their village and gardens.
https://watchers.news/2026/04/16/remote-papua-new-guinea-landslide-kills-10-heavy-rain-flooding-tropical-cyclone-maila/

At least 45 killed as floods and landslides hit Luanda and Benguela, Angola

Deadly floods and landslides triggered by #heavy_rain from April 4 to 6, 2026, hit western Angola, killing at least 45 people and affecting more than 51 000 across several provinces. The worst impacts were reported in Benguela and Luanda, where homes were destroyed, roads cut off, and critical infrastructure damaged.
https://watchers.news/2026/04/15/at-least-45-killed-as-floods-and-landslides-hit-luanda-and-benguela-angola/

Tropical Cyclone Maila triggers deadly landslides and severe flooding in Bougainville and eastern Papua New Guinea

Tropical Cyclone Maila left at least 11 people dead in Bougainville and eastern Papua New Guinea by April 13, 2026, after days of #heavy_rain, landslides, flooding, and coastal impacts. Eight people were killed when a landslide buried a house in Asiko Village in Central Bougainville, the deadliest single incident reported during the storm.
https://watchers.news/2026/04/13/tropical-cyclone-maila-deadly-landslides-severe-flooding-bougainville-eastern-papua-new-guinea-april-2026/

Tropical Cyclone Vaianu expected to bring damaging winds and heavy rain to New Zealand this weekend

Severe Tropical Cyclone Vaianu was located south of Fiji on April 8, 2026, producing localized flooding while weakening under strong wind shear. The system is forecast to transition into an extra-tropical system before moving toward New Zealand, where damaging winds, #heavy_rain, and hazardous coastal conditions are expected during the weekend of April 11-12.
https://watchers.news/2026/04/08/tropical-cyclone-vaianu-expected-to-bring-damaging-winds-and-heavy-rain-to-new-zealand-this-weekend/

Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle severely damages Exmouth airport and disrupts LNG operations in Western Australia

Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle made landfall just south of Coral Bay, Western Australia, on March 27, 2026, bringing destructive winds, #heavy_rain, and coastal impacts across the northwest coast. The storm caused significant damage in Exmouth, disrupted essential services, and forced the shutdown of major LNG facilities.
https://watchers.news/2026/03/29/severe-tropical-cyclone-narelle-severely-damages-exmouth-airport-and-disrupts-lng-operations-in-western-australia/

Severe thunderstorms kill 19, injure over 50 in Karachi, Pakistan

Severe thunderstorms accompanied by #heavy_rain and gusty winds struck Karachi, Pakistan overnight on March 18--19, 2026, killing at least 19 people and injuring more than 50. The deadliest incident occurred in Mawachh Goth, Baldia, where a wall collapse killed 13 people, while six others died in separate rain-related incidents across the city. Authorities launched rescue and medical response operations.
https://watchers.news/2026/03/19/severe-thunderstorms-kill-19-injure-over-50-in-karachi-pakistan/

At least 22 dead after record rainfall triggers floods and landslides in Minas Gerais, Brazil

At least 22 people have died in the state of Minas Gerais in Southeastern Brazil, after a severe storm brought #heavy_rain, triggering floods and landslides between February 23 and 24, 2026. Rainfall totals reached up to 200 mm (8 inches) in 24 hours, triggering flooding and landslides across the city of Juiz de Fora.
https://watchers.news/2026/02/24/at-least-22-dead-after-record-rainfall-triggers-floods-and-landslides-in-minas-gerais-brazil/

Red heavy rain warnings issued as prolonged rainfall event impacts New Zealand

Prolonged #heavy_rain affecting New Zealand prompted MetService to raise #heavy_rain warnings to the highest alert level at 09:08 LT on January 21, 2026, amid a multi-day rainfall event and the influence of a tropical low.
https://watchers.news/2026/01/21/red-heavy-rain-warnings-issued-as-prolonged-rainfall-event-impacts-new-zealand/

Juneau faces flooding risk as atmospheric river follows its snowiest December in more than 80 years, Alaska

After its snowiest December in more than eight decades, Juneau, Alaska, now faces flooding threats as warm Pacific air brings #heavy_rain over deep snow. The National Weather Service (NWS) warns that clogged drains and rapid snowmelt could trigger flooding in streets and small streams through the weekend.
https://watchers.news/2026/01/09/juneau-faces-flooding-risk-as-atmospheric-river-follows-its-snowiest-december-in-more-than-80-years-alaska/

Back to back atmospheric rivers forecast to bring heavy rain and mountain snow to California

Heavy rain and snow are forecast across California and Sierra Nevada through January 4, 2026. The first wave will target southern California with subtropical moisture, followed by a stronger system forecast to bring #heavy_rain and snowfall across central and northern regions of the state.
https://watchers.news/2025/12/31/back-to-back-atmospheric-rivers-forecast-to-bring-heavy-rain-and-mountain-snow-to-california/