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| FL-2024-000065-KEN
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Flood |
Kenya |
GDACS - Medium humanitarian impact in for Kenya.According to UNICEF, as of 3 May, 219 people died, 72 others are missing and 169 have been injured. In addition, more than 206,000 people have been displaced and 223,198 affected. |
| FL-2024-000064-RWA
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Flood |
Rwanda |
In Rwanda, heavy rains and floods killed 14 people in Nyanza District, injured 27 in Burera District and damaged roads, bridges and 123 houses since 28 April and as of 2 May. Several hectares of rice and banana plantation in Ruhango District have been damaged, according to local authorities. |
| FL-2024-000063-BRA
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Flood |
Brazil |
GDACS - Medium humanitarian impact in for Brazil.According to the Civil Defense of Rio Grande do Sul, 78 people have been confirmed dead, 105 others are still missing, and 175 have been injured. Moreover, 18,847 people have been sheltered, almost 116,000 displaced, and 844,673 affected across 341 municipalities.
National authorities are providing rescue and emergency operations, and 1,000 people have been rescued, as reported by the Civil Defense of Rio Grande do Sul. |
| FL-2024-000062-ARE
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Flood |
United Arab Emirates |
The UAE's record-breaking rainfall on April 16 affected many office-going residents, with some stranded for as many as 12 hours on flooded roads. As the UAE braces for another bout of unstable weather on May 2 and 3, private sector workers are urging their employers to let then work from home. Earlier today, the National Emergency, Crisis, and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) recommended that remote work be allowed for all private sector and government employees. |
| WF-2024-000061-GTM
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Wild fire |
Guatemala |
GDACS - High humanitarian impact in Guatemala. |
| FL-2024-000060-KEN
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Flood |
Kenya |
GDACS - Medium humanitarian impact in for Kenya.According to media, at least 45 people died (of whom 13 in the Nairobi City area due mostly to flash floods), and around 58,000 others have been displaced. |
| FL-2024-000059-YEM
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Flood |
Yemen |
The heavy rainfall and floods in Yemen, affecting governorates such as Hadramawt, Al-Jawf, Marib, Saada, Shabwah, Abyan, Al-Dhalea, AlMaharah, and Taiz, are an extension of the floods that occurred in the UAE and Oman in April 2024. This indicates a widespread and
interconnected weather event impacting the region. The floods have caused significant damage to IDP camps and households, including
shelters, non-food item supplies, and food stocks. |
| FL-2024-000058-TZA
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Flood |
Tanzania |
Heavy rainfall continues to affect most of Tanzania (in particular Dodoma and Dar es Salaam city areas) since early April, causing floods, flash floods and triggering landslides that have resulted in casualties and widespread damage. |
| DR-2024-000057-VNM
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Drought |
Viet Nam |
In April 2024, several provinces declared emergency situations of clean water shortage due to severe drought and saltwater intrusion in the Mekong River Delta. The situation is evolving and an increasing number of provinces, families, women, and children are expected to be affected in the coming weeks. Four provinces have declared a state of emergency till date. |
| HT-2024-000056-BGD
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Heat Wave |
Bangladesh |
Based on the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) data source dated 21 April 2024, severe to very severe, heatwave was sweeping some districts of the country where mild-moderate heatwave was sweeping over most of the districts of the country. BDRCS forecast monitoring report indicates maximum temperatures exceeding 38 degrees Celsius, with the heat index surpassing 38 for two or
more consecutive days. global forecasts from sources such as the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) and the Global Forecast System (GFS) predict temperatures to remain above 38 degrees for two or more consecutive days, along with high heat indices in Dhaka starting from April 21, 2024, and like to continue till 30th April 2024.
On 24 April 2024 severe heatwave (>=40 degree Celsius) was observed in the district of Rajshahi, Pabna, Khulna, Bagerhat, Jeshore and Patuakhali. On 26 April 2024, Bangladesh set all-time heatwave record as the Meteorological Office recorded 24 days of heatwave during the month of April breaching previous 23 days of heatwave in 2019.
According to BMD dated on April 27, 2024 severe to very severe heatwave (>=40 degree Celsius) has been observed in the district of Rajshahi, Pabna, Chuadanga, Natore, Chapai Nawabganj, Kushtia, Jhenaidah, Jashore, Meherpur and Bogura. Moderate heat wave (>38- 39.9 degree Celsius) is sweeping over the district of Bagerhat, Satkhira, Barguna, Barishal, Patuakhali, Jhalokathi, Bhola, Pirojpur, Sherpur, Mymensingh, Sirajganj, Tangail, Jamalpur ,Thakurgaon, Joypurhat, Panchagarh, Lalmonirhat, Faridpur, Madaripur, Magura, Manikganj, Rajbari, Gazipur, Gopalganj, Nilphamari, Rangpur, Naogaon, Gaibandha and it may spread. According to the observed heatwave most impacted divisions are Rajshahi, Khulna, Rangpur, Dhaka and Barisal. The fluctuation of day and night temperature is visible, and the discomfort may increase due to of moisture incursion. According to the long-range forecast of ECMWF, the ongoing heatwave is likely to persist in the month of May |
| FL-2024-000055-SOM
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Flood |
Somalia |
Heavy rainfall has been affecting Somalia since 19 April, causing floods, flash floods and river overflow that resulted in casualties and damage.
According to UN OCHA, as of 22 April, four people died, of whom three in Somaliland (northern Somalia) and one in Hirshabelle State (south-central Somalia), 804 people have been displaced, 100 shelters have been destroyed and a school have been damaged across Somalia.
Humanitarian partners are stepping up response across the country.
For the next 24 hours, more rainfall is expected over north-western and south-western parts of Somalia. |
| LS-2024-000054-IDN
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Land Slide |
Indonesia |
As many as 14 people died as a result of being buried by landslides in Tana Toraja Regency, South Sulawesi Province, Indonesia. The landslide incident was triggered by high-intensity rain in an area with unstable soil conditions on Saturday, 13 April 2024 at 22.30 WITA (UTC+8). |
| FL-2024-000053-KGZ
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Flood |
Kyrgyzstan |
It was reported in Osh region due to mudslides, the press service of the Presidential Representation in the region reports. Such a decision was made at a meeting of the headquarters. Head of the region Elchibek Jatanov expressed concern about the situation and emphasized the need for coordinated actions of all structures. |
| FL-2024-000052-NPL
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Flood |
Nepal |
GLOF (Glacial lake outburst flood): After an avalanche fell in Birendra Lake in the Manaslu area of Gorkha, the water flowing from there took the form of a flood. |
| FL-2024-000051-CHN
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Flood |
China, People's Republic |
Four people were killed and 10 others remain missing after continuous heavy rainfall hit many parts of Guangdong Province in south China since 18 April 2024, local authorities said on 22 April 2024. The recent heavy rainfall has affected many cities including Shaoguan, Guangzhou, Heyuan, Zhaoqing, Qingyuan, Meizhou and Huizhou, resulting in damaged houses, blocked roads and landslides. Guangdong has so far relocated some 110,000 residents. |
| EP-2024-000050-BIH
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Epidemic |
Bosnia-Herzegovina |
The outbreak of measles in Bosnia and Herzegovina began at the beginning of 2024. Initially, in January and February 2024 the highest number of cases was recorded in Bijeljina, Banja Luka, and the Tuzla Canton, specifically in the cities of Tuzla and Živinice. Subsequently, the number increased in the Sarajevo Canton, especially in the mid March where it is still on the rise. Measles cases have also been reported in the Brčko District of BiH |
| FF-2024-000049-AFG
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Flash Flood |
Afghanistan |
Since early April 2024, Afghanistan has been experiencing heavy rainfall which has caused flash floods in at least eight provinces: Badghis, Helmand, Herat, Kabul, Nangarhar, Nuristan, Parwan, and Urozgan. According to reports from Afghan Red Crescent Society (ARCS) branches, the flooding has led to the loss of at least 24 lives, left dozens of people injured, damaged more than 1,000 houses, washed away over 25,000 acres of crops and agricultural land, and killed at least 220 livestock.
The province of Urozgan is most impacted, with 2,119 families affected in 5 districts (70 in Chinarto, 300 in Chora, 624 in Dehrawood, 350 in Gaizaab, and 775 in Tirinkot). According to initial reports, 11 people have lost their lives, 5 people have been injured, and 3 people are missing in the province. |
| FL-2024-000048-URY
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Flood |
Uruguay |
Between March 16 and 22, Uruguay experienced a series of adverse weather events that generated serious situations in different regions of the country with consequences such as floods, falling trees, road closures, displacement of people who evacuated their homes. More than 100,000 individuals are estimated to have been impacted by the floods, with over 6,000 people displaced from their homes across various departments nationwide, primarily in Florida, San José, and Canelones. Evacuations have occurred in shelters and with friends and family, leading to an undercount due to unregistered self-evacuations. |
| FL-2024-000047-BDI
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Flood |
Burundi |
GDACS - Medium in Burundi |
| VO-2024-000046-IDN
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Volcano |
Indonesia |
Ruang volcano, located on Ruang Island (part of Sangihe Islands, North Sulawesi Province), increased its volcanic activity on 16-17 April with explosions and emission of volcanic ash and lava. The worst hit areas are Pumpente Village and Pathology Village in Tagulandang District (Sitaro Islands Regency, North Sulawesi Province).
According to the National Agency for Disaster Countermeasure (BNPB), 828 people have been displaced, of whom 45 are in one evacuation centre and 783 are in the homes of relatives.
National and local authorities are providing assistance for those affected and established an Emergency Response Status for 14 days starting from April 16.
The level of the volcano has been raised from II to III, people cannot enter in the area radius of 4 km from the centre of the active crater. |
| FL-2024-000045-KEN
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Flood |
Kenya |
The last week of March marked the start of the long rains season (March to May) characterised by isolated heavy storms that caused heavy rainfall and flash floods in several parts of the country.bAt least 13 people have died, nearly 3,000 households displaced, over 339 livestock killed, and unknown acres of croplands lost due to flooding in the country, according to initial reports. |
| FL-2024-000044-RUS
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Flood |
Russia |
GDACS - Medium in Russia |
| FL-2024-000043-CUB
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Flood |
Cuba |
On 23 March Cuba experienced intense rains and local thunderstorms that have swept through the entire western and central regions of the country before advancing towards the Eastern Region later that afternoon. The provinces most severely impacted thus far are Artemisa, Mayabeque, Matanzas, and Havana. Havana, in particular, has witnessed significant incidents of severe flooding, caused by the overflowing of the Luyano River. The torrential downpours have inflicted damage across various sectors, including infrastructure, with partial and total roof collapses, disruptions to the power grid affecting over 270,000 individuals, agricultural losses, and livelihood setbacks. As of 25 March, the UN Country Team in Cuba has reported the evacuation of nearly 1,000 individuals in the capital, primarily due to multiple landslides. |
| TC-2024-000042-MDG
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Tropical Cyclone |
Madagascar |
Very heavy rainfall, associated to the passage of the tropical cyclone GAMANE, affected north-eastern and central-eastern Madagascar on 26-29 March, causing several severe weather related incidents that have resulted in casualties and widespread damage. The most affected regions are Analanjirofo (the most affected), Atsinanana, Diana and Sava. The National Office for Risk and Disaster Management (BNGRC) reports, as of 1 April, 18 fatalities, four people still missing, 3 injured people, more than 24,000 displaced people (of which a number of these in 87 shelters) and a total of nearly 88,200 affected people across the four aforementioned affected Regions. In addition, BNGRC also reports over 19,500 damaged houses and 135 damaged schools. |
| FL-2024-000041-PAK
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Flood |
Pakistan |
Heavy rainfall and heavy hailstorms have been affecting north-western Pakistan (in particular the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province) since 31 March, triggering landslides and causing floods and a number of severe weather-related incidents (particularly due to hailstorms) that have resulted in casualties and damage. |
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FL-2024-000062-ARE
Flood,United Arab Emirates: The UAE's record-breaking rainfall on April 16 affected many office-going residents, with some stranded for as many as 12 hours on flooded roads. As the UAE braces for another bout of unstable weather on May 2 and 3, private sector workers are urging their employers to let then work from home. Earlier today, the National Emergency, Crisis, and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) recommended that remote work be allowed for all private sector and government employees.
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