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| FL-2023-000082-DZA
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Flood |
Algeria |
The floods had widespread impact on several provinces of Algeria causing casualties and damage to households and livelihoods. |
| WF-2023-000081-CAN
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Wild fire |
Canada |
Wildfires that have already forced thousands in Canada's Nova Scotia province to evacuate were threatening communities on the outskirts of Halifax on Wednesday and causing poor air quality hundreds of miles away as smoke drifted across the U.S. border.
Dozens of firefighters and several water bombers battled two out-of-control blazes - dubbed the Tantallon Fire and the Bedford Fire - northwest of downtown Halifax, the provincial capital. Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency (HRFE) crews remain on-scene and fighting the fires burning in multiple areas, with more than 837 hectares in the impacted area. At the peak of evacuation orders, roughly 16,492 residents were evacuated from their homes. There are no reported missing people or injuries reported. |
| FL-2023-000080-ITA
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Flood |
Italy |
The coastal region of Emilia-Romagna was struck twice. First by heavy rain two weeks ago on the drought-parched ground that could not absorb it leading to overflowing riverbanks overnight. This was followed by the deluge that killed 13 and caused billions in damages this week. |
| FL-2023-000079-BIH
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Flood |
Bosnia-Herzegovina |
In several towns within Bosnia and Herzegovina's Una-Sana canton, a state of natural disaster has been declared as a consequence of the recent floods caused by prolonged rainfall. Among the significantly affected areas is Bihac, where the CWS team is located. The floods have been triggered by the overflowing of the Una and Krusnica rivers, leading to consequential landslides and the temporary closure of roads. At present, it is estimated that approximately 200 buildings and houses have been impacted by the floods, including a significant area of agricultural land. Additionally, water contamination and shortages have been reported, along with the closure of three border crossings between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia. Thankfully, no casualties or injuries have been reported thus far in relation to the floods. |
| CW-2023-000078-MNG
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Cold Wave |
Mongolia |
Devastating snowstorm swept across eastern parts of Mongolia including Dornod, Sukhbaatar, Khentii provinces and certain provinces in Gobi areas, starting from around 06:00 AM on May 19, 2023 throughout the day and night until
around 13:00 PM on May 20, 2023. According to the National Agency for Meterogoloy and Environmental Monitoring, the average wind speed was 18-20 m/s and it reached 28-30 m/s at some point.
Due to the storm, 124 people (mostly from herder community) were reported missing as they were following
their livestock, which wandered off because of the storm. 122 people have been found but tragically 2 people in Sukhbaatar and Khentii provinces were found dead.
There have been severe infrastructural damages, including the collapse of 22 electricity sub-stations, which caused power outage in several counties (May 19-22, 2023); it was later restored as of May 24. 149 households have faced with the complete loss of gers (yurt, traditional Mongolia circular, domed tent-like dwelling), and 288 gers with partial damages, partial damage to 283 constructed houses/buildings, complete and partial damage to 317 fences, and partial damage to 70 vehicles of herders and non-herders. Official figure for the total number of people who were affected by the storm is not final but known number of affected people is roughly 5100, the impact is majorly on shelters, livelihoods and immediate needs, health. The most affected provinces are Sukhbaatar, Khentii, Dornod provinces.
As of May 25, the known livestock loss caused by the storm is significant (623,623 including 521,477 in Sukhbaatar, 107,695 in Khentii, and 1,451 in Dornod provinces). The number is expected to increase as local authorities are registering the loss of livestock on the ground. |
| TC-2023-000077-GUM
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Tropical Cyclone |
Guam |
GDACS - Tropical Cyclone MAWAR-23 Medium humanitarian impact, max wind speed 259 km/h |
| TC-2023-000077-PHL
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Tropical Cyclone |
Philippines |
Tropical Cyclone MAWAR is forecast to continue north-west over the Philippine Sea and to enter in the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) in the late evening (UTC) of 26 May. It is expected to reach the area of the Luzon Strait (between northern Philippines and southern Taiwan) on 30 May.
Strong winds are forecast over Guam and the southern Northern Mariana Islands on 25 May. The Typhoon Warning over Guam and Rota issued by NOAA is in force.
In addition, heavy rainfall, strong winds and storm surges are forecast over northern Luzon on 28-30 May. |
| EP-2023-000075-BDI
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Epidemic |
Burundi |
Burundi Cholera Ungraded 1-Jan-23 6-Jan-23 42 0 0.0% An outbreak of cholera has been confirmed in Burundi on 1 January 2023. As of 6 January, 42 suspected cases have been reported with no deaths. Four districts have reported one or several cases: Budjumbura North (19 cases), Cibitoke (17 cases), Isale (four cases), and Bujumbura Centre (two cases). ([WHO, 13 Jan 2023](https://reliefweb.int/node/3923806))
An outbreak of cholera has been declared in Burundi on 1 January 2023. As of 1 February 2023, 118 suspected cases and one death (CFR 0.8%) have been reported, including more than 66 laboratory-confirmed cases. More than half of cases (n=61; 51.7%) are females. The most affected age group is the 21-30 years (28 cases; 23.7%); the under-five represent 20.3% of cases (n=24). [WHO, 11 March 2023](https://reliefweb.int/node/3942403)
There was a 120% increase in new cholera cases in Burundi from 10 cases in week 12 to 22 cases in week 13. There was a new death reported in week 13. As of 4 April 2023, a cumulative of 232 cases and one death (CFR 0.4%) have been reported across seven health districts in three provinces, some of which border South Kivu in Democratic Republic of the Congo. Burundi has reported cholera cases since 8 December 2022, and the outbreak was officially declared on 1 January 2023. ([WHO, 5 Apr 2023](https://reliefweb.int/node/3951730))
As of 23 Apr 2023, 327 suspected cases and three deaths (CFR 0.9%) have been reported, including 175 laboratory-confirmed cases. ([WHO, 27 Apr 2023](https://reliefweb.int/node/3956535)) |
| WF-2023-000074-CAN
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Wild fire |
Canada |
Hot, dry conditions continue in most areas of the province resulting in numerous wildfires.
A provincial state of emergency has been declared and 15 evacuation orders have been issued in parts of Alberta as hot and dry conditions across the province see wildfire activity increase. The fire danger is extreme in northern Alberta with hot, dry, windy conditions expected to persist in the coming days. A moderate to high rating is expected for the southern Rockies.
Current wildfire information is available on the Alberta Wildfire Status Dashboard.
A fire ban and an off-highway vehicle restriction are in place across the Forest Protection Area.
Alberta Emergency Alerts: 17 (seven orders, five critical alerts, four advisories). There are 83 active wildfires in the Forest Protection Area.
22 are classified as out of control,
14 are being held and are not expected to grow beyond projected boundaries given current weather conditions and resources, and
47 are under control.
Number of evacuees: 19,294
Alberta currently has more than 2,500 wildland firefighters, 165 helicopters, 25 fixed-wing aircraft, and heavy equipment responding to wildfires in the province.
1,649 Alberta Wildfire personnel are deployed across the province.
More than 600 wildland firefighters have come from British Columbia, Quebec, Ontario, the Yukon, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Oregon, Alaska, Washington, Montana and Parks Canada to support ongoing operations.
There are currently 300 Canadian Armed Forces personnel assisting operations, providing resources and basic firefighting roles, airlift resources for mobility and logistical tasks including the evacuation of isolated communities, and engineering support, including heavy equipment resources as capacity allows. Air quality across the province is very low due to the smoke and hundreds of thousands are being affected. |
| FL-2023-000073-BGD
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Flood |
Bangladesh |
GDACS - Medium in Bangladesh, India, Myanmar |
| FL-2023-000072-YEM
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Flood |
Yemen |
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| TC-2023-000071-BGD
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Tropical Cyclone |
Bangladesh |
The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) stated the very severe Cyclonic storm “Mocha” (pronunciation: Mokha, ECP: 983 HPA) over central Bay and adjoining Southeast Bay moved North-North-Eastwards over East Central Bay and adjoining area (near Lat: 13.9°N, Lon: 88.2°E) and was centred at 12 Noon today(12 May 2023) about 1005 kms South-Southwest of Chattogram Port , 935 kms South-southwest of Cox'sBazar port, 965 kms South-Southwest of Mongla Port and 930 kms South-Southwest of Payra Port It is likely to intensify further and move in a North-NorthEasterly direction (BMD Special weather Bulletin No #11, 1200 BST , 12 May 2023 ).
Maximum sustained wind speed within 74 km of the very severe cyclone centre is about 130 kph rising to 150 kph in gusts/squalls.
Sea will remain very high near the storm centre. There is a probability of heavy to very heavy rainfall over the south-east coast of Bangladesh.
According to IMD a very Severe Cyclonic Storm “Mocha” (pronounced as “Mokha”) over Central and adjoining Southeast Bay of Bengal moved nearly north-northeastwards with a speed of 15 kmph during past 06 hours and lay centered at 1130 hours IST of today, the 12th May 2023 over Central Bay of Bengal near latitude 14.0°N and longitude 88.3°E, about 540 km west-northwest of Port Blair,900 km south-southwest of Cox's Bazar (Bangladesh) and 830 km south-southwest of Sittwe (Myanmar).
It is very likely to move North-Northeastwards and intensify further into an Extremely Severe Cyclonic Storm over Eastcentral Bay of Bengal during night of today, the 12th May 2023. It is likely to cross southeast Bangladesh and north Myanmar coasts between Cox's Bazar (Bangladesh) and Kyaukpyu (Myanmar), close to Sittwe (Myanmar) around noon of 14th May, 2023 as a Very Severe Cyclonic Storm with maximum sustained wind speed of 150-160 kmph gusting to 175 kmph. |
| TC-2023-000069-MMR
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Tropical Cyclone |
Myanmar |
Thousands of people were hunkering down in monasteries, pagodas and schools, taking shelter from a powerful storm that slammed into the coast of Myanmar, tearing roofs off buildings and killing at least three people. |
| FL-2023-000068-YEM
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Flood |
Yemen |
In the past week, heavy rainfall continued to affect much of Yemen, flooding fields and causing massive dam failures that led to the death of four people in Al Mahwit. Other areas that experienced heavy rainfall that led to submerged streets and homes damaged leaving behind devastation include central Ibb and much of the Highlands. More severe weather is forecast, and several parts of the country are at risk of experiencing flooding from record rainfall events in the coming week (Fig. 1). The expected floods are especially likely to affect over 5,000 people in Wadi Zabid (Al Hudaydah/Dhamar/Ibb), over 2,000 in Siham (Sana'a/Raymah/Al Hudaydah), and in Mour (Hajjah/Al Hudaydah), over 1,000 in Tuban (Lahj/Al Dhale'e/ Ibb), and in the north part of Wadi Harad (west Sadah), over 800 in Rimah (Raymah/Dhamar), and in Banna (Abyan/Lahj/Al Dhale'e), and about 700 in Sordud (Al Mahwit/Sana'a). |
| FL-2023-000067-COD
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Flood |
Congo Democratic Republic |
GDACS - Medium in Democratic Republic of Congo |
| CE-2023-000066-SDN
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Complex Emergency |
Sudan |
In the early morning of Saturday, 15 April 2023, Khartoum woke up to the sound of gunfire and explosions. This was the first time that the capital city of Sudan, home to 6 million people, was at the epicentre of a fierce conflict between two powerful groups, the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
Clashes broke out in different areas of the country and the relentless urban conflict has now taken at least 459 lives, many of them civilians, and injured over 5,000 people.
Millions of civilians caught in the crossfire have been in lockdown for nearly two weeks, and many have run out of basic supplies like food, water, and medicine, having instead to borrow them or take the risk of fleeing through extremely dangerous routes.
The conflict has also taken a significant toll on public infrastructure, with the destruction of hospitals and health facilities, leaving only 16 percent of these facilities operating regularly in Khartoum. Residential buildings, water infrastructure, and energy infrastructure have been damaged as well, with continued disruption of service, while communications and internet connectivity have also been compromised. Both private and public facilities have been ransacked, and some burnt down, including on the premises of SRCS.
The latest ceasefire has partially held, allowing evacuations to take place and some families to restock. However, food and water shortages, and lack of fuel, are leading to sharp increases in the cost of these basic commodities, while the price of transportation out of conflict areas is unaffordable for many. Families are prioritising the evacuation of women and children, who are exposed to heightened risks including sexual and gender-based violence, as reported by women-led organisations in Sudan .
After 15 days of uninterrupted fighting, the full extent of the humanitarian situation is yet to be determined, but to date this conflict has put at least 9 million Sudanese, chiefly those living near the clashes, under severe hardship, unable to access emergency healthcare or medicines for those suffering from chronic conditions. The health facilities that remain functional lack staff and equipment, and the available blood is at risk due to power cuts in the cold chain. Women who are about to give birth cannot access ante-natal care and may be at risk of delivering without medical supervision. Lack of access to potable water is also leading people to seek water from the Nile, which could lead to a spike in diarrhoeal diseases, and will have repercussions on the nutrition status of children and pregnant and lactating women.
Widespread displacement is ongoing, mainly in Khartoum, Northern State, North Kordofan, North Darfur, West Darfur, and South Darfur. There are chaotic scenes in Port Sudan and Wadi Halfa bordering Egypt, with people stranded for several days at a time attempting to leave the country. Displacement has also affected refugees living in Sudan, with many sheltering in crowded camps in White Nile State, Gedaref, and Kassala. People are also fleeing to neighbouring countries, including Chad, Egypt, South Sudan, Ethiopia, and Central African Republic (CAR). |
| EQ-2023-000065-JPN
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Earthquake |
Japan |
https://www.data.jma.go.jp/multi/quake/quake_detail.html?eventID=20230505144657&lang=en
At 14:42 (JST) on 5 May (Fri), an earthquake with a maximum intensity of 6+ (JMA scale) was recorded in Ishikawa Prefecture.
Epicentre: Noto region, Ishikawa Prefecture
Magnitude: 6.3
Depth of epicentre: approximately 10 km
The earthquake may cause some sea level fluctuations along the coast of Japan, but there are no concerns about damage. |
| FL-2023-000064-RWA
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Flood |
Rwanda |
GDACS - Medium in Rwanda |
| FL-2023-000063-CMR
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Flood |
Cameroon |
On 18 March 2023, torrential rains in Buea town in the South-West region, led to flash floods and mudslides from Mount Cameroon affecting some communities at the foot of the mountain, and causing several casualties among residents of Buea. The following day on 19 March, OCHA facilitated a joint mission with humanitarian partners, including some United Nations agencies, Cluster representatives, national and international NGOs, to the affected areas for an overview of the situation and an assessment of the most urgent needs. Preliminary findings revealed that two persons were found dead, four were hospitalized and one was reported missing. An estimated 3,000 people are affected. Some households lost their livelihood and personal belongings including livestock, stored grains, crops and civil documents. The water catchment in Buea-town neighborhood was also destroyed and water supply pipes were broken in all affected communities, depriving them from access to water. Water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH), as well as shelter, non-food items (NFIs), health and protection were reported as the most immediate needs. The community, the Government, humanitarian organizations and the private sector provided lifesaving support to the affected population. |
| CE-2023-000061-EGY
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Complex Emergency |
Egypt |
Egyptian Red Cresent's plan to respond to the consequences of the Sudan Crisis - Population Movement
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| FL-2023-000060-COD
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Flood |
Congo Democratic Republic |
GDACS - Medium in Democratic Republic of Congo |
| VO-2023-000059-COL
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Volcano |
Colombia |
According to the Colombian Geological Service (SGC), the alert level of the Nevado del Ruiz Volcano changed from Yellow level (I) to Orange level (II) on 30 March 2023, which represents a probable eruption in matter of days or weeks, prompting local authorities to take preparatory, mitigation and communication actions.
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| LS-2023-000058-ECU
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Land Slide |
Ecuador |
Ecuador's Risk Management Secretariat (SNGR) said at least 7 people were killed and about 500 people affected and 163 houses affected by a wave of mud and debris that swept through the small community of Alausi on Sunday night. |
| FL-2023-000057-SOM
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Flood |
Somalia |
GDACS - Medium in Somalia |
| FL-2023-000056-TZA
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Flood |
Tanzania |
On the night 1st April, 2023, the villages around the Ruvuma river experienced severe floods as a result of heavy downpour from the ongoing monsoon rains. So far, this flood has affected the village of Kivava, especially in the suburbs of Sokoni and Kivukuni, village Angazo, Kilamboma and making 1,400 people displaced, representing 395 households affected in the suburbs of the market and the port. These 1,400 displaced people have been moved to temporary shelters in primary schools that are elevated due to their houses being surrounded by water. In addition, about 60 houses have collapsed with more than 100 toilets having collapsed and fields have been destroyed by water. The road from the village of Angazo to the village of Kilambo has been damaged, thus causing lack of transportation and communication between those areas.
Kivava village is one of the 110 villages in the district council. This village has 4 neighborhoods which are sokoni, kivukoni, dinanji and lilumbi, the number of residents in this village is 1,976 where there are 518 households. The main economic activity in the village is agriculture and food business. The cultivated crops are rice, sorghum, cassava, cashews, coconuts and legumes. Most of the agricultural areas washed away by floods.
TRCS branch (Mtwara Red Cross regional team) aside of local authorities visited the affected villages on 5th March and issued initial assessment data to start guiding the first emergency assistance to the affected communities through local actions. TRCS branch, further to this assessment provided first distributions and helped the local authorities in the initial food distribution. |
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EP-2023-000048-SSD
Epidemic,South Sudan: The Ministry of Health of the Republic of South Sudan declared a measles outbreak on the 10th of Dec 2022.
This is the second declaration of a measles outbreak last year after the first one on 23 February 2022.
South Sudan started reporting measles cases in January 2022 in two counties -Torit in Eastern Equatoria State and Maban in Upper Nile State and as of week 5 (ending 04 February 2023), 55 counties across all 10 States have reported suspected measles cases. Out of the counties reporting measles cases, outbreaks have been confirmed in 25 counties after surpassing the outbreak threshold.
WF-2023-000081-CAN
Wild fire,Canada: Wildfires that have already forced thousands in Canada's Nova Scotia province to evacuate were threatening communities on the outskirts of Halifax on Wednesday and causing poor air quality hundreds of miles away as smoke drifted across the U.S. border.
Dozens of firefighters and several water bombers battled two out-of-control blazes - dubbed the Tantallon Fire and the Bedford Fire - northwest of downtown Halifax, the provincial capital. Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency (HRFE) crews remain on-scene and fighting the fires burning in multiple areas, with more than 837 hectares in the impacted area. At the peak of evacuation orders, roughly 16,492 residents were evacuated from their homes. There are no reported missing people or injuries reported.
TC-2023-000077-PHL
Tropical Cyclone,Philippines: Tropical Cyclone MAWAR is forecast to continue north-west over the Philippine Sea and to enter in the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) in the late evening (UTC) of 26 May. It is expected to reach the area of the Luzon Strait (between northern Philippines and southern Taiwan) on 30 May.
Strong winds are forecast over Guam and the southern Northern Mariana Islands on 25 May. The Typhoon Warning over Guam and Rota issued by NOAA is in force.
In addition, heavy rainfall, strong winds and storm surges are forecast over northern Luzon on 28-30 May.
FL-2023-000082-DZA
Flood,Algeria: The floods had widespread impact on several provinces of Algeria causing casualties and damage to households and livelihoods.
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