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| VO-2023-000247-IDN
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Volcano |
Indonesia |
On 3 December, Mount Merapi located on the border between the province of Central Java and the Special Region of Yogyakarta, increased its volcanic activity with volcanic ash emission and volcanic rocks. The ash column was observed 3,000 m above the peak.
According to the Indonesian National Board for Disaster Management (BNPB) and the ASEAN Disaster Information Network (ADINet), as of 3 December, at least 11 people died, nine have been injured, 28 are still missing and a total of 75 people have been affected. |
| EQ-2023-000246-PHL
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Earthquake |
Philippines |
GDACS - Medium humanitarian impact, magnitude 6.9M tsunami generates 0.22m |
| EQ-2023-000245-PHL
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Earthquake |
Philippines |
GDACS - Medium humanitarian impact, magnitude 7.6M tsunami generates 0.74m |
| EQ-2023-000244-BGD
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Earthquake |
Bangladesh |
GDACS - Medium humanitarian impact, magnitude 5.5M |
| VO-2023-000243-ISL
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Volcano |
Iceland |
Magma has been forcing its way up in the last fortnight in the vicinity of Grindavík town in Iceland, resulting in constant seismic activity. Relative damage in infrastructure. The town of Grindavík (3800 people) was evacuated Friday 10 November.
Volcanic eruption is expected in the area in the coming days.
Icelandic Red Cross is responsible for registration, shelter, temporary housing and MHPSS. |
| CW-2023-000242-JOR
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Cold Wave |
Jordan |
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| FL-2023-000241-TZA
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Flood |
Tanzania |
The short rains of October to December 2023 commenced mid-October and have been characterized with localized flooding events across regions and have been managed at branch level. From 11 November 2023, the flooding increased causing deaths and damage to major infrastructure in Dar Es Salaam, Kigoma, Kagera, Geita and Unguja. |
| WF-2023-000240-BOL
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Wild fire |
Bolivia |
GDACS - Medium in Bolivia |
| WF-2023-000239-BOL
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Wild fire |
Bolivia |
GDACS - Medium in Bolivia |
| DR-2023-000238-TON
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Drought |
Tonga |
A drought has been declared for the Tongatapu and ‘Eua islands. Drought alerts are in effect for Niuafo'ou and Niuatoputapu, and warnings are in force for Ha'apai and Vava'u. Until the end of 2023, rainfall deficiencies are expected for Vava'u, Ha'apai, Tongatapu, ‘Eua, Niuafo'ou and Niuatoputapu. |
| FL-2023-000236-DOM
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Flood |
Dominican Republic |
According to media, as of 9 November, five fatalities have been reported due to the flooding of the Fulani River in Monsignor Nouel Province in central Dominican Republic, three people are missing and seven have been rescued. Moreover, in La Altagracia Province, at least 12 houses have been damaged due to the Anamuyita River overflow, while the overflow of the Massacre River, in western Dajabón Province, caused damages in the nearby Juana Méndez Municipality in North-East Department, in Haiti. |
| EQ-2023-000235-PNG
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Earthquake |
Papua New Guinea |
GDACS - Medium humanitarian impact, magnitude 5.5M |
| CE-2023-000234-MMR
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Complex Emergency |
Myanmar |
On October 27, an intensified conflict occurred between the ethnic armed groups known as the Three Brotherhood Alliance's “Operation 1027” and the Myanmar Armed Forces (MAF) in the north of Myanmar's Shan State, targeting the Chinese border town of Kokang. Another armed conflict escalated in seven townships in Rakhine State and Chin on November 16. Clashes are ongoing in five states/regions, out of seven in Myanmar, namely Northern Shan, Rakhine, Southern Chin, Sagaing, and Kayah. Martial law has been imposed on additional townships in multiple states and the main forms of transportation between Sittwe and Yangon are closed. |
| CE-2023-000233-AFG
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Complex Emergency |
Afghanistan |
On 3 October 2023, the Government of Pakistan announced plans to repatriate “illegal foreigners” who do not leave Pakistan voluntarily and must leave the country by 1 November, after which they will or face deportation. It is estimated that 1.3 million undocumented Afghans presently reside in Pakistan. The pronunciation announcement by Pakistani authorities has led to a significant increase in the number of people returning to Afghanistan, because of fear of arrest and eventual deportation. Reports from across the border indicate that authorities are demolishing unauthorized settlements occupied by unregistered foreigners. The Afghans who are coming back to their country will need immediate need in term of shelter, WASH , Health , MHPSS and livelihood support services. |
| FL-2023-000232-COL
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Flood |
Colombia |
Since 30 October, there have been heavy and prolonged rains outside the normal range in the Colombian Caribbean, affecting the north of the country, especially in the coastal area, with greater intensity in the departments of La Guajira, Bolivar, Magdalena and Atlántico. According to the National Unit for Risk and Disaster Management (UNGRD), because of the rains, there have been multiple floods, landslides, communication problems and families affected. |
| FL-2023-000231-BDI
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Flood |
Burundi |
Intense rainfall of 26 to 27 October resulting in strong winds and floods that affected Cibitoke. Other floods were reported earlier but from assessment done by NS on 2 November, Cibitoke remains the most affected so far. 1,590 people are identified as affected in the communes of Buganda, Murwi and Rugombo in Cibitoke. In the province and more precisely in the three communes, following the landslides recorded and floods that impacted Cibitoke, hundreds of households are displaced and have found refuge in host households. |
| TC-2023-000230-BGD
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Tropical Cyclone |
Bangladesh |
Seven people died in Bangladesh due to the impact of cyclone Midhili, which has lashed the South Asian country with heavy rain and strong wind.
The cyclone left a trail of destruction in the coastal Bangladeshi districts after making landfall on Friday afternoon. |
| FL-2023-000229-ETH
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Flood |
Ethiopia |
Heavy rainfall has been affecting southern and eastern Ethiopia, in particular the Somali Region, since early November, causing floods, flash floods and the overflow of some rivers, particularly the Genale River, that have resulted in casualties and damage. Media reports, as of 7 November, 20 fatalities and more than 12,000 displaced families across the Somali Region. In addition, several bridges collapsed and some roads have been damaged across the affected area. Over the next 24 hours, more heavy rainfall with locally very heavy rainfall is forecast over the whole Somali Region. |
| EQ-2023-000228-PHL
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Earthquake |
Philippines |
GDACS - Medium humanitarian impact, magnitude 6.7M tsunami generates 0m |
| EQ-2023-000227-MMR
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Earthquake |
Myanmar |
GDACS - Medium humanitarian impact, magnitude 5.7M |
| OT-2023-000226-CYP
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Other |
Cyprus |
In the aftermath of the ‘strife-crisis' that broke out, on 7th October 2023, between Hamas and Israel, Cyprus began to receive Third Country Nationals (TCNs), who were being evacuated from the region, on several occasions. Due to the escalation of the tension, during the past weeks (after 25 October 2023), the Government of Cyprus expressed its fears that a surge of evacuation waves would be imminent from the neighbouring countries such as Israel, Palestine, Lebanon and Syria. It has been conveyed that up to 100,000 TCNs (and by extent through their respective Embassies) may use Cyprus as a transit (LINK). Already military troops from several countries i.e., USA, Germany and the Netherlands are already in place in Cyprus, waiting to take action in the area, if needed. |
| FL-2023-000225-KEN
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Flood |
Kenya |
GDACS - Medium in Kenya |
| EP-2023-000224-TZA
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Epidemic |
Tanzania |
The Ministry of Health in the United Republic of Tanzania notified the World Health Organization about a cholera outbreak in three regions, namely Arusha, Kigoma, and Mara, in July 2023. On 11 September 2023, Mara region recorded 13 suspected cases, which were subsequently laboratory-confirmed at the Tanzania National Public Health Laboratory (NPHL), followed by five confirmed cholera cases which were reported in Kigoma region on 13 September 2023.
During epidemiological week 40 (ending 8 October 2023), 16 new cases were reported, including 14 in Arusha, and two in Mara region with no reported deaths. As of 8 October 2023, a total of 268 cholera cases with nine deaths. |
| EP-2023-000223-NER
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Epidemic |
Niger |
On 20 October 2023, the Government of Niger, through the Ministry of Public Health, Population and Social Affairs, declared a diphtheria outbreak. The first case was registered on 17 July 2023. As of 02 November, all eight regions of the country have notified at least 1 case of diphtheria. A total of 1,838 suspected cases of diphtheria, including 91 deaths (lethality: 5%), have been reported. |
| FL-2023-000222-VNM
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Flood |
Viet Nam |
According to the National Center for Hydrometeorological Forecasting, on November 14, the area from Southern Quang Tri to Khanh Hoa had moderate rain, heavy rain, and in some places very heavy rain and thunderstorms.
Particularly, the area from Thua Thien Hue to Quang Ngai had heavy to very heavy rain, within 12 hours, in many places over 200mm such as Thuong Quang (Thua Thien Hue) 528mm, Hoa Ninh (Da Nang City) 302mm, Que Phuoc (Quang Nam) ) 207mm |
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From: 2024/4/14
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FL-2024-000052-NPL
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-2024-000053-KGZ
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-2024-000055-SOM
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.
FL-2024-000051-CHN
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.
VO-2024-000046-IDN
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.
FF-2024-000049-AFG
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.
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