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| FL-2018-000125-KHM
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Flood |
Cambodia |
Stung Treng Province, the North-East province of Cambodia has been affected by the hydroelectric dam collapsed in Lao PDR on 23 July 2018. Total of two Districts (Siem Pang District and Stung Treng Town) were directly affected by the flash flooding, while three more districts (Siem Bok, Sesan, and Thalaborivat) were inundated by the flood water from Siem Pang and Stung Treng Town. In the aftermath of the flood, 1,662 families (5,817 people) from the two districts have been evacuated to the safe area. |
| FL-2018-000124-MMR
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Flood |
Myanmar |
Heavy monsoon rains in recent weeks have led to floods and landslides in 10 states and regions of Myanmar. As of 17 June, 8,000 houses have been damaged or inundated, 23,000 people have been temporarily evacuated, 12,000 acres of farmland have been damaged, and 11 people have died due to floods and landslides. Government authorities, the Myanmar Red Cross Society (MRCS), and local organizations are providing assistance to flood-affected people, including food and other relief items. |
| WF-2018-000123-GRC
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Wild fire |
Greece |
Wild fires in the Rafina and Kineta localities of Greece have left at least 90 people dead and destroyed hundreds of houses. |
| EQ-2018-000122-IDN
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Earthquake |
Indonesia |
Medium humanitarian impact, magnitude 6.4M tsunami generates 0.04m |
| FL-2018-000121-VNM
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Flood |
Viet Nam |
Flooding in northern and central Viet Nam has reportedly resulted in the deaths of 20 people following the impact of tropical storm Son Tinh. More than 100 houses have reportedly been destroyed and 4,000 houses have been flooded. Over 82,000 hectares of agricultural land has been destroyed and around 17,000 livestock killed. There is an ongoing risk of landslides in northern Viet Nam and in the areas close to the border with Lao PDR, with higher than average rainfall forecast for northern Lao PDR. |
| FL-2018-000120-NGA
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Flood |
Nigeria |
As the rainy season is reaching its peak in Nigeria, different parts of the country have witnessed torrential rain falls in the last one month resulting in widespread flooding. On 13th?of July 2018, seven states of Katsina in the North West, Niger and Abuja FCT in the North Central, Yobe and Bauchi in the North East, Ogun and Ondo States in the South West have reported devastating floods affecting communities in their states.
As of ECHO Daily Flash 18 September: Nigeria - Flash Floods (DG ECHO, NEMA, media)
- Following recent large-scale floods, the Nigeria Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) declared a national disaster for the states of Kogi, Niger, Anambra, and Delta States. A Situation Room in Abuja and five territorial Emergency Operations Centers have been activated.
- The Nigerian Navy is conducting search and rescue operations in Kogi and Niger states in localities affected by the flood and rising water levels.
- The humanitarian community stands ready to help. |
| EP-2018-000119-TZA
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Epidemic |
Tanzania |
Cholera cases in 2018 increased and nearly doubled during the period of January - July 2018 (3 128 cases), when compared to the same period in 2017 (1 535 cases). |
| FF-2018-000118-LAO
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Flash Flood |
Lao People's Democratic Republic |
The Xepian-Xe Nam Noy hydropower dam under construction in Attapeu province in Southeast of Laos collapsed for an unknown reason on Monday 23 July. Five billion cubic metres of water released by the dam collapse caused flash flooding in at least six nearby villages (Yai Thae, Hinlad, Mai, Thasengchan, Tha Hin and Samong). Some 7,000 people have been affected by the floods. |
| EP-2018-000116-KEN
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Epidemic |
Kenya |
On 8 June 2018, the Kenya Ministry of Health reported an outbreak of Rift Valley fever (RVF) in Wajir County in the north-east of the country ... As of 8 June 2018, a total of 10 suspected RVF cases, including five deaths (case fatality rate 50%), have been reported in Wajir County. Three case-patients have since recovered and been discharged, while one remains in admission at Wajir County Referral hospital. Eight additional blood specimens have been obtained and are being analysed at the KEMRI. |
| HT-2018-000115-JPN
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Heat Wave |
Japan |
apan recorded its highest temperature ever 23 July 2018 as the mercury hit 41.1 in Kumagaya, Saitama Prefecture, amid a deadly heat wave, the Meteorological Agency said.
Scorching weather killed 77 people and sent more than 30,000 people to hospitals across the nation from July 9 to 22 July 2018, according to the Fire and Disaster Management Agency and a Kyodo News tally. |
| IN-2018-000115-IND
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Insect Infestation |
India |
In July 2018, FAW was confirmed in India in Karnataka state and since then it has been found in seven other States including in Tamil Nadu. By January of this year, it had spread to Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand and China’s Yunnan Province. |
| EQ-2018-000114-IRN
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Earthquake |
Iran, Islamic Republic |
At least 25 people were injured on Monday when a magnitude 5.8 earthquake shook southeastern Iran, just a day after another quake injured nearly 290 people in the west, Iranian media reported. |
| TC-2018-000113-PHL
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Tropical Cyclone |
Philippines |
NDRRMC has issued heavy rainfall and flood warnings for Tropical Depression 13 (Josie). It will be expected to leave Philippines Area of Responsibility by 23 July.
Habagat monsoon season is enhanced by Tropical Depression 11, 12 and 13 bringing heavy rainfall since 16 July. NDRRMC reported that 158.509 families or 728,003 persons being affected across 585 barangays. Till date, 156 houses were reported to have sustained damage with only 9 being totally damaged. |
| FL-2018-000112-GEO
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Flood |
Georgia |
After heavy raining and rapid melting of snow in the nearby glaciers, part of mountain Khokrili (Samegrelo Zemo Svaneti Region, Georgia) collapsed. The resulting landslides blocked the flow of river Nenskra, causing heavy flooding in the nearby villages. At least 323 families have been directly affected by the flooding. Many roads and bridges connecting the villages have been damaged. Additionally, a large proportion of the local farmland has been completely destroyed. |
| OT-2018-000111-ETH
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Other |
Ethiopia |
There has been a major surge in displacement between Gedeo (SNNPR) and West Guji (Oromia) zones since 3 June 2018. 818,250 people have been recently displaced. |
| FL-2018-000110-NIC
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Flood |
Nicaragua |
Two low pressure systems, one in the Atlantic and the other in the Pacific, caused intense rainfall conditions, flash floods in several communities in Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua since 5 October...The rains have left 5 dead, 24,461 people affected, and 6,665 people evacuated, according to a report from the National System for Disaster Prevention, Mitigation and Response. In the infrastructure, the damages quantified so far are 5,436 houses damaged, including (5,260 flooded), (24 destroyed) and (152 partially damaged), according to the official figures. (OCHA, 13 Oct 2018) |
| TC-2018-000110-CHN
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Tropical Cyclone |
China, People's Republic |
GDACS - Medium humanitarian impact, max wind speed 259 km/h |
| FL-2018-000109-TTO
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Flood |
Trinidad & Tobago |
On 18 - 19 October, Trinidad and Tobago experienced torrential rainfall, according to Government officials, Trinidad alone received a full month’s worth of rain during the two days. It was estimated 80% of the country was affected by flooding, communities, main roads and public services were affected. On 20 October, the Government of Trinidad and Tobago activated its National Emergency Operations Centre and began assessments. As of now the Government has not requested international support. (OCHA, 23 Oct 2018) |
| FL-2018-000108-GTM
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Flood |
Guatemala |
Two low pressure systems, one in the Atlantic and the other in the Pacific, caused intense rainfall conditions, flash floods in several communities in Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua since 5 October...Authorities in Guatemala reported 11 thousand people affected, 992 people in needs, 35 houses with minor damage (OCHA, 22 Oct 2018) |
| FL-2018-000107-NER
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Flood |
Niger |
At least 100 houses collapsed in Tahoua after heavy rainfalls hit the city on 15 July. There is little information available on needs although damages are said to be extensive. In 2018, at least 170,000 people are expected to be affected by floods during the rainy season, usually ranging from June to October. Similar heavy rains are also affecting the bordering state of Katsina in Nigeria, where at least 44 people were killed, 20 people have been reported missing and 500 houses have been damaged in the city of Jibia. ACAPS, 17 Jul 2018 |
| DR-2018-000106-SLV
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Drought |
El Salvador |
In El Salvador, there will be a meeting of the United Nations country team tomorrow [27 July] to develop a plan of action following the declaration by the Government of a red alert emergency due to the severe drought affecting some 77,000 corn farmers. Lack of rain led to losses of over 90,000 metric tons of corn, one of the main staple foods in the country. The eastern part of the country has reported 33 consecutive days without rain and record temperatures reaching 41°C. |
| FL-2018-000105-BGD
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Flood |
Bangladesh |
Shariatpur district which is situated along the Padma River has been severely affected by riverbank erosion caused by heavy rain and floods in some parts of India. Four unions and one municipality of Naria Upazila and Zajira Upazila have been affected. An estimated 8,710 families or approximately 43,550 people have been displaced. A rapid evacuation took place, but unfortunately some people did not manage to leave on time, resulting in a number of casualties as a result. (IFRC, 25 Sep 2018) |
| EP-2018-000104-COD
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Epidemic |
Congo Democratic Republic |
On 13 February 2018, the Ministry of Health of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) declared the ongoing outbreak of circulating vaccine- derived poliovirus in the country a national public health emergency. |
| EP-2018-000103-MWI
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Epidemic |
Malawi |
On 24 November 2017, the Malawi Ministry of Health reported an outbreak of cholera in Karonga District, located in the northern part of the country (at the shore of Lake Tanganyika) and bordering Tanzania. The initial cholera cases emerged on 20 November 2017 and presented to Iponga Health Center in Karonga District. |
| TC-2018-000102-ASM
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Tropical Cyclone |
American Samoa |
Tropical Cyclone Gita |
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HT-2024-000056-BGD
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-2024-000052-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.
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