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| 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 |
| TC-2018-000102-FJI
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Tropical Cyclone |
Fiji |
Tropical Cyclone Gita |
| TC-2018-000102-NIU
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Tropical Cyclone |
Niue |
Tropical Cyclone Gita |
| TC-2018-000102-TON
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Tropical Cyclone |
Tonga |
Tropical Cyclone Gita |
| TC-2018-000102-WSM
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Tropical Cyclone |
Samoa |
Tropical Cyclone Gita |
| EP-2018-000101-NAM
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Epidemic |
Namibia |
The capital city of Windhoek is on high alert after an outbreak of Hepatitis E that has claimed three lives, while 554 people are undergoing treatment. Namibia has been battling Hepatitis E since mid-December 2017, after the first cases were detected in an informal settlement of Windhoek. The number has since been rising steadily. |
| FL-2018-000092-MNG
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Flood |
Mongolia |
Between 3th of July to 5th of July 2018, heavy rainfall of unprecedented intensity caused flash flooding in several parts of Mongolia affecting more than 792 households across the country. Following the heavy rainfall, Khovd, Bayan-Ulgii, Zavkhan, Uvurkhangai Provinces Centers and Khan-Uul District became affected by the floods. Over 210 families have lost their homes, over 700 livestock have perished, and at least 55 hectares of agricultural land has been destroyed. |
| ST-2018-000083-GNB
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SEVERE LOCAL STORM |
Guinea Bissau |
On 27 June 2018 at around 4 p.m., Guinea Bissau was hit by violent winds of 80 km to 120 km / h, (according to the National Meteorological Agency). The storm caused the destruction of hundreds of houses, social infrastructures (schools, hospitals, roads, etc.).
In Bissau the capital, about 2,000 families were affected, and 420 houses were destroyed. Three (3) deaths were also reported. Approximately 800 people were displaced in other regions. The most affected areas are: Bissau, specifically, the districts of Antula, Militar, Bor, Bairro Reno, Cuntum and Praca, and the regions of Bubaque, Bolama, Biombo, Oio and Sao Domingos. |
| FL-2018-000082-JPN
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Flood |
Japan |
Dozens of people have died and at least 50 are missing after torrential rain triggered landslides and flash flooding in western Japan on Saturday.Local authorities said 20 people had been killed, while public broadcaster NHK said the death toll had risen to 46. |
| TC-2018-000081-DMA
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Tropical Cyclone |
Dominica |
A new tropical storm has developed east of the Lesser Antilles.
Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 50 mph (85 km/h) with higher gusts. Additional strengthening is forecast, and Beryl could become a hurricane by Friday 07 or Saturday 08 July. |
| EP-2018-000080-PNG
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Epidemic |
Papua New Guinea |
Polio Outbreak |
| FF-2018-000079-IDN
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Flash Flood |
Indonesia |
On 22 June, 300 houses were inundated by flash floods in Alasmalang Village, Banyuwangi District, East Java Province. 15 of the houses were heavily damaged by the flood waters. The local government and stakeholders provided support to 1,600 flood-affected people. On 23 June, heavy rains triggered landslides in Lumajang District, East Java Province. The National Disaster Management Authority (BPBD), Armed Forces, and Police are leading the response. |
| OT-2018-000078-BIH
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Other |
Bosnia-Herzegovina |
Population Movement |
| FL-2018-000077-CIV
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Flood |
Cote d'Ivoire |
On the night of 18 to 19 June, 2018, stormy rainfall of unprecedented intensity fell on the Côte d'Ivoire capital, Abidjan and many other cities. Following this heavy downpour, several neighbourhoods in Abidjan and in country towns including Tiassalé, Toulepleu, Sanpedro registered significant material and human damage. |
| EP-2018-000076-FJI
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Epidemic |
Fiji |
The Fiji Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) declared a national outbreak of meningococcal C on 20 March 2018 (Gov't of Fiji, 4 Jun 2018). As of 4 June, there has been a total 71 cases since the beginning of 2018. Of these, 27 are laboratory confirmed. There have been five deaths. Mass Men C vaccinations for all people between the ages of one to 19 years is ongoing in the Central division and Rakiraki subdivision. The remaining areas will receive vaccinations once vaccine supplies are available in the country (WHO, 17 Jun 2018). |
| EP-2018-000075-TCD
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Epidemic |
Chad |
Since the start of the year, 400 cases, including 14 deaths, were reported as of 20 May compared to 205 cases and one death over the same period in 2017. Three districts have reached the epidemic threshold. A measles outbreak has been declared on 30 May in five districts of Chad (Bokoro, Gama, Ati, Am dam and Goz Beida), where 474 cases and 18 deaths have been reported. |
| FL-2018-000074-VNM
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Flood |
Viet Nam |
Flash floods and landslides triggered by torrential rains have killed at least seven people and left 12 missing in northern Vietnam since Saturday, 23 June 2018, the government's Disaster Management Authority said on Monday. |
| EQ-2018-000073-JPN
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Earthquake |
Japan |
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake shook Osaka, Japan's second-biggest metropolis, early on Monday, killing three people, halting factory lines in an industrial area and bursting water mains, government and company officials said. |
| OT-2018-000072-MNE
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Other |
Montenegro |
Since April 2018, there has been a significant increase in the number of migrants transiting through Montenegro towards Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina. The number of asylum applications in Montenegro has increased from 24 in January 2018 to 470 in April 2018 and 557 in May 2018. The vast majority of the asylum seekers are aiming forward to Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia. Currently, between 15 and 50 asylum applications are left on a daily basis in Montenegro. The asylum seekers originate primarily from Syria, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iraq and Iran. The main entry point is the land border crossing of Bozaj bordering Albania. Most of the migrants exist to Bosnia and Herzegovina over the border point Metaljka in Northwestern Montenegro. |
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