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| TC-2018-000062-OMN
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Tropical Cyclone |
Oman |
A new tropical storm has developed in the southwest Arabian Sea where it intensified yesterday evening into Cyclone Mekunu. The cyclone is moving currently north-northwest at a speed of 11 km/h. Mekunu is expected to continue moving in this direction during the remainder of this week and make landfall near Salalah, Oman on about Saturday 26 May.
A major fluctuation in tropical weather over the southern Arabian Sea known as the Madden-Julian oscillation (MJO) is likely to cause Mekunu to strengthen further.
As a result, heavy rains are forecasted for Socotra Island, followed by the southern Arabian coast from Sayhut in eastern Yemen to Salalah and Ash Shuwaymiyyah in southern Oman, which could cause local flooding and damage.
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| TC-2018-000062-YEM
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Tropical Cyclone |
Yemen |
Five people were killed and at least 40 missing on the Yemeni island of Socotra on Friday as Cyclone Mekunu pummeled the area before making its way to the Arabian Peninsula's southern coast. The dead were four Yemenis and one Indian national, residents and medical sources told Reuters, while the missing included Yemenis, Indians and Sudanese. |
| HT-2018-000061-PAK
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Heat Wave |
Pakistan |
A heatwave has killed 65 people in Pakistan's southern city of Karachi over the past three days, a social welfare organization said on Tuesday, amid fears the death toll could climb as the high temperatures persist. |
| FL-2018-000060-LKA
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Flood |
Sri Lanka |
Due to monsoon condition, heavy rainfall was recieved to South Western slope of Sri Lanka (average 200 to 300 mm in 24 hours), resulting heavy flood situation of 07 river basins of Kelani, Kalu, Gin, Nilwala, Attanagalu Oya, Deduru and Ma Oya. So far 06 deaths, over 13,000 affected persons and over 600 house damages were reported. Continues heavy rain confirm major flood levels and associated damages will be increasing next couple of days. |
| TC-2018-000059-SOM
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Tropical Cyclone |
Somalia |
A tropical cyclone formed in the Gulf of Aden between Yemen and northern Somalia on 16 May 2018. The cyclone system caused heavy rains along the coast of Puntland on 17 May. Flash flooding was reported in the Bari region, which were not limited to seasonal riverbeds. The road linking Bossaso and points south has reportedly been affected. There are also reports of some fishing boats having been washed away by waves off the coast of Sanaag region, which along with Sool are disputed between Somaliland and Puntland.By 18 May, the cyclone had gained strength, reaching tropical storm-wind levels and assigned the name Tropical Cyclone Sagar. Heavy rains are projected for the escarpment and plateau of Somaliland. |
| FL-2018-000058-COL
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Flood |
Colombia |
As a result of the registered rains between March 31 and April 2 of the current year, some 4,570 people (830 families) were affected by the overflow of the Mag?í River in the municipality of the same name. |
| FL-2018-000054-BDI
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Flood |
Burundi |
Burundi has experienced unprecedented flooding this year as a result of continuous heavy rain for the past two months. The heaviest floods have occurred at the downstreams of Mutimbuzi and Rusizi at the proximity of the capital Bujumbura. Worst affected communities include the Bujumbura suburbs of Buterere, Kiyange 1 Ngagara as well as the town of Gatumba in the Bujumbura Rural Province. So far, over 15 500 people have been affected. Additionally, 505 houses have been totally destroyed and 588 partially destroyed. |
| EQ-2018-000053-SLV
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Earthquake |
El Salvador |
The Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources reported a seismic swarm in the area located between the municipalities of Chirilagua in San Miguel Department, and in Intipucá and El Carmen department in La Union Department since 5 May 2018.
Some 733 seismic events occurred between 5 and 9 May, as reported by the National Seismic Network. The epicentre area was located between the municipalities mentioned above. Ninety-five of these earthquakes, whose magnitude range between 2.4 and 5.6, were felt by the population. The strongest of these earthquakes (magnitude 5.6 and intensity VII) was recorded on 6 May at 1:02 p.m. in Chirilagua and Intipucá.
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| DR-2018-000052-AFG
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Drought |
Afghanistan |
Below average precipitation and above average temperatures since October 2017 have resulted in significant reductions in snow depths, river flows, water level in dams, water tables, and soil moistures. These conditions have already negatively and irreversibly impacted the winter 2017-2018 agricultural season and are expected to also negatively impact the spring and summer 2018 agricultural season in Afghanistan.
The overall combined effect is a significant shortage of water for rain-fed agriculture, irrigated agriculture, and pasturage. Based on satellite imagery and data analyses by iMMAP and FEWSNET, combined with observations by FAO and WFP, this shortage could affect up to 2 million rural population in 20 provinces who are reliant on agriculture, livestock, or agriculture-related wage labour for their food security and livelihood.
Forecasts indicate below-average to average precipitation for the remaining weeks of the spring wet season. Along with cumulative precipitation deficits, the below-average forecast is reflective of a low frequency of storms entering the region, increasing the risk for extended periods of dryness that could further impact agricultural production.
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| FL-2018-000051-CHN
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Flood |
China, People's Republic |
More than 70,000 people in southwest China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region have been affected by heavy downpours, the regional flood control and drought relief headquarters said on Thursday. |
| FL-2018-000050-CHN
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Flood |
China, People's Republic |
Heavy downpours in northwest China's Gansu Province have killed one person, authorities said. More than 20,000 people have been affected by the bad weather, according to the provincial department of civil affairs. |
| EP-2018-000049-COD
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Epidemic |
Congo Democratic Republic |
The Government of the [DR Congo] declared a new outbreak of Ebola virus disease (EVD) in Bikoro in Equateur Province today (8 May). The outbreak declaration occurred after laboratory results confirmed two cases of EVD. |
| VO-2018-000048-USA
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Volcano |
United States |
More homes on Hawaii's Big Island were destroyed on Saturday as eruptions linked to the Kilauea volcano increased, spewing lava into residential areas and forcing nearly 2,000 people to evacuate, officials said. |
| ST-2018-000047-IND
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SEVERE LOCAL STORM |
India |
At least 95 people have died and scores more injured in fierce dust storms that hit the northern Indian states of Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan. |
| FL-2018-000046-RUS
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Flood |
Russia |
As a result of intensive melting of snow and
runoff of meltwater into riverbeds, water levels rose
significantly from late March onwards. In Tyva region, the situation was worsened by the partial destruction of a major water dam in early April. A state of emergency has been declared in some of the affected areas. Some 199 settlements have been hit by the flooding, affecting over 33 000 people. |
| OT-2018-000045-NIC
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Other |
Nicaragua |
Since 20th of April, citizens of Nicaragua have taken to the streets to demonstrate over the proposed changes in the country's social security system. In several cities, the riot police has confronted the protesters with tear gas and rubber bullets. Also, violent clashes have been reported between the groups of protesters supporting opposing political sides. As of 25th of April, at least 16 have died and dozens injured. The worst affected departments include Managua, León, Masaya and Matagalpa. |
| VO-2018-000044-VUT
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Volcano |
Vanuatu |
A disaster official on Vanuatu's Ambae island said the island was again being blanketed by ash and acid rain, only months after residents returned (RNZI, 19 Mar 2018). Government officials raised the Volcanic Alert Level from 2 to 3 on 18 March 2018. The current eruption is focused in the summit crater (Gov't of Vanuatu, 18 Mar 2018). |
| FL-2018-000043-TZA
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Flood |
Tanzania |
Heavy rainfall occurred in different parts of Tanzania mainland and Zanzibar from 12th -18th April, 2018, causing floods. The death toll was 15 people in Dar es Salaam and 1 person in Arusha. Additionally, eleven people were severely injured in Dar es Salaam. Based on TRCS assessment and Dar es Salaam Multi-Agency Emergency Response Team reports, a total of 15,862 people were directly affected by floods in Zanzibar, Arusha and Dar es Salaam. |
| FF-2018-000042-ETH
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Flash Flood |
Ethiopia |
Reported flash flood incidences since the second week of April have left hundreds of thousands of people in need of immediate humanitarian support in Afar (Awsi), Oromia (Arsi, East Shewa, East and West Hararge zones) and Somali (7 zones) regions. Areas affected by recurring floods have been advocating for enhanced flood early warning, mitigation and preparedness mechanisms...In Somali region, more than 27,000 flood-affected households (165,000 persons) need urgent food, water, health services and NFI support. |
| FF-2018-000041-SOM
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Flash Flood |
Somalia |
In Galgadud region, heavy rains resulted in flash floods that destroyed IDPs shelters in settlements in low lying land in Abudwaq town. An estimated 9,300 displaced people in Danwadaag, Kulmiye and Wadajir settlements have been affected. In Jubaland, an estimated 28,200 people have been displaced by flash flooding. This includes 8,000 in Saakow; 6,000 in Bu'ale; 6,000 in Luuq; 6,000 in Afmadow; 1,200 in Ceel Waaq villages and some 7,000 people in Jilib and Jamaame riverine areas who have been temporarily displaced to nearby highland areas. |
| EP-2018-000040-COD
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Epidemic |
Congo Democratic Republic |
On 13 February 2018, the DRC Minister of Public Health declared that 21 cases of cVDPV2 had been registered in provinces where surveillance and coverage indicators have always remained low as compared to national averages. The affected provinces include Haut-Lomami, Maniema and Tanganyika provinces. An analysis derived from observations has shown that cVDPV2 mostly exists in communities where children are not vaccinated with OPV, or vaccination coverage is very poor and the cVDPV2 epidemic is affecting provinces where the populations have proven to be reluctant to let their children receive OPV on the ground of religious beliefs. |
| LS-2018-000039-JPN
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Land Slide |
Japan |
A landslide occurred in the city of Nakatsu, Oita Prefecture, on early Wednesday morning, 12 April 2018, killing one man and leaving five others missing |
| FR-2018-000038-RUS
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Fire |
Russia |
The fire at the Zimnyaya Vishnya shopping mall in Siberian city of Kemerovo started on March, 25 at 4 pm on the fourth floor and affected an area of about 1,600 square meters. Twenty people were saved from the burning building, and 700 others were evacuated. The number of casualities are 64, including 41 children. The number of people directly affected by fire is 79, the 12 of which stay in the hospital, 67 people received medical help in policlinicks. The local branch of the Russian Red Cross has provided support for around 1,000 people. |
| TC-2018-000037-FJI
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Tropical Cyclone |
Fiji |
Tropical Cyclone KENI formed over the South West Pacific Ocean close to Vanuatu and started moving south-east on 8 April. On 9 April at 0.00 UTC its centre was located 330 km north-east of Port Vila (Vanuatu) and 640 km north-west of Viti Levu Island (Fiji). It had maximum sustained winds of 74 km/h (Tropical Storm).
Over the next 48 hours, it is forecast to keep heading southeast, strengthening, and it could pass south-west of Viti Levu Island on 10 April early morning UTC and south-west of Tonga in the evening. Heavy rain with local thunderstorms and strong winds may occur over several areas of Vanuatu and Fiji.
The Fiji Meteorological Service has published, as of 9 April, that a storm warning is in effect for the southwest of Viti Levu, Vatulele and Kadavu, a gale warning is also in force for the rest of Viti Levu, Yasawa and Mamanuca group, Lomaiviti group, Moala, Totoya, Matuku and Ono-i-lau. They also report as of the same date, that a strong wind warning and a heavy rain warning remain in force for the whole Fiji as well as a flood warning is in effect for lying areas, small streams and areas adjacent to the downstream in Viti Levu.
Local media reported, as of 9 April, that over 260 people have been evacuated in Yasawa and Koro Islands (Fiji). They also reported, as of the same date, that nine evacuation centers remain open in Labasa city (Vanua Levu island, Fiji). |
| TC-2018-000036-FJI
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Tropical Cyclone |
Fiji |
Tropical Cyclone JOSIE formed 31 March closed to Fiji and started moving south-east, strengthening. On 3 April at 0.00 UTC its centre was located 570 km south-west of Tongatapu island (Tonga) and it had maximum sustained winds of 74 km/h.
Over the next 24 hours, it is forecast to continue heading south-east over the South-West Pacific Ocean, away from land, weakening. Heavy rain with local thunderstorms may continue to affect Fiji and Tonga over 3-4 April.
Fiji Meteorological Service has issued, as of 3 April, a heavy rain warning for Vanua Levu, Taveuni and nearby smaller island, Lau and Lomaiviti group, as well as a heavy rain alert, remain in force for the rest of Fiji. They also issued, as of the same date, that a flood alert is in effect for low lying areas, small streams and areas adjacent to the downstream of Dreketilailai station to Qawa river.
Media reported, as of 3 April, that four people have been killed in Viti Levu Island (Fiji) and 1 800 people were evacuated into 35 evacuations centres, mostly in Western Division. |
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