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Tornadoes – U.S. South: Severe storms moved across the south on March 30 and 31, producing multiple tornadoes and injuring several people. Seven people were injured, and damage was reported in the area around Springdale, Arkansas. At least two people were killed when a severe storm hit the Florida Panhandle. Research shows that tornado activity is shifting to the southeastern part of the U.S.

Earthquake – Ecuador: On March 26, a magnitude 6.0 earthquake was recorded in the province of Esmeraldas. As of March 31, at least 20,000 houses are estimated to be affected. Esmeraldas is among the poorest provinces in the country, with 45.6% of people living below the poverty line compared to the national average of 32.4%. The earthquake has increased the vulnerabilities and needs of the population, in particular children and families. According to CDP nonprofit partners on the ground, more than 2,000 people are affected and more than 1,400 displaced as of April 4.

Flooding – Australia: An intense low-pressure system brought heavy rains to Australia’s east coast on March 30, forcing thousands to flee their homes for the second time within weeks. Several towns in New South Wales received a month’s worth of rain in just six hours. In the city of Lismore water breached the levee height of nearly 35 feet (10.65 meters) for the second time in a month. The town of Byron Bay, a popular tourist destination, had its main street underwater for the first time in decades. At least 23 people have died since the flooding began in late February.

Deadly Rain in South of Africa:

The death toll from devastating floods in and around the South African port city of Durban has risen to 306, the government said Wednesday, after roads and hillsides were washed away as homes collapsed.

The heaviest rains in 60 years pummelled Durban’s municipality, eThekwini in Zulu. According to an AFP tally, the storm is the deadliest on record in South Africa.