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Countries by average annual precipitation. This is a list of countries by average annual precipitation. List. Per the World Bank (2017) [1] [2] ... Africa Tuvalu ...
The following list sorts sovereign states and dependent territories and by the total number of deaths. Figures are from the 2024 revision of the United Nations World Population Prospects report, for the calendar year 2023.
Crude mortality rate refers to the number of deaths over a given period divided by the person-years lived by the population over that period. It is usually expressed in units of deaths per 1,000 individuals per year. The list is based on CIA World Factbook 2023 estimates, unless indicated otherwise.
For instance, in 2023, severe flooding and landslides around Lake Kivu resulted in at least 600 deaths, and Cyclone Idai in East Africa caused over 1,000 deaths due to insufficient early warnings. These incidents underscore the urgency of investing in early warning systems, which can significantly reduce damage and save lives.
Heavy rain started around 16:00 UTC (6 p.m. local time) on 2 May 2023 and continued throughout the night, killing at least 135 people. [36] [5] The Sebeya River burst its banks. [5] The most affected areas in Rwanda were Rutsiro, Nyabihu, Rubavu, and Ngororero. [5] More rainfall is expected during the rest of the month.
This category has the following 200 subcategories, out of 226 total. (previous page) ... Deaths in Africa by country (38 C) Deaths in Asia by country (5 C)
Above average rainfall during the summer monsoon has led to the death of hundreds in India, flooding the city of New Delhi and areas in the hilly, northern part of the country. The summer monsoon ...
In 2024, heavy rainfall impacted several countries across West and Central Africa, including Nigeria, Chad, Niger, Mali, Guinea, Cameroon and Ghana. At least 1,500 were killed and more than a million were displaced. [1] The rainy season in West Africa lasts from June to September, with June alone producing prolonged deadly and damaging floods. [2]