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| FL-2016-000097-PRK
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Flood |
Korea, Democratic People's Republic |
Typhoon Lionrock, as well as a low pressure system, has triggered heavy rains over northwestern DPRK, causing the Tumen River to overflow and buildings to collapse. Early findings from the Government indicate that North Hamgyong Province has been most severely affected by extensive flooding, in particular Musan, Onsong, Kyongwon, Kyonghung, Yonsan counties as well as Hoeryong City. Flooding is known to have killed 60 people and displaced over 44,000 people. OCHA, 5 Sep 2016 |
| TC-2016-000096-CHN
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Tropical Cyclone |
China, People's Republic |
Typhoon Lionrock had forced 46,000 people to flee their homes as of 9:00 a.m. 2 September 2016 in China. The typhoon damaged nearly 1,300 houses and 464,900 hectares of crops, causing estimated economic losses of 1.6 billion yuan. |
| TC-2016-000096-JPN
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Tropical Cyclone |
Japan |
Powerful Typhoon Lionrock lashed the Tohoku region late Tuesday afternoon, 30 August 2016 forcing transport services and schools to close down and residents to evacuate. The typhoon prompted some municipalities in Aomori, Iwate and Miyagi prefectures to issue evacuation advisories to a total of around 177,000 people due to possible landslides and high waves. Power outages affected 15,000 households in the region, according to Tohoku Electric Power Co. |
| EQ-2016-000095-ITA
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Earthquake |
Italy |
On 24 August 2016, a 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck central Italy. The quake hit at 03:36 (01:36 GMT), 76 km (47 miles) southeast of the city of Perugia, at the very shallow depth of 10km (six miles). Initial reports from the Italian Red Cross indicate severe damages in the towns of Amatrice, Accumoli.and Arquata del Tronto village in central Italy. These towns are not heavily populated, nevertheless, according to international media at least 38 people have been reported killed, many injured and many more are missing. |
| FL-2016-000094-IND
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Flood |
India |
Continuous rain in upstream Ganges basin have caused floods in Madhya Pradesh, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. Flood waters from upstream caused 22 causalities in Bihar while affecting 23.71 lakh people. Ganga and five of its tributaries are flowing above danger level at six places - Digha ghat, Gandhi ghat, Hathidah in Patna, Bhagalpur and Kahalgaon in Bhagalpur district - and in certain points of Munger district and Buxar district. The Central Water Commission reports that water level of Ganga was flowing above danger level at Gandhi Ghat, Digha Ghat and Hathidah (Patna) by 168 cm, 79 cm and 141 cm respectively at 6 AM on 22-Aug-2016. In total 1.4 lakh persons were evacuated to safer places in addition to 1.05 lakh people are sheltered in 162 relief camps across the state.
http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/floods-recede-in-bihar-as-ganga-water-marks-decrease-2990985/
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/bihar-flood-toll-climbs-to-89-over-33-lakh-people-hit/articleshow/53564598.cms
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/rains-floods-create-havoc-in-up/articleshow/53766065.cms
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/et-tv/4-states-battle-flood-fury-ndrf-teams-conduct-rescue-operations/videoshow/53821177.cms
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/urban-flooding-act-before-cars-and-bikes-start-floating-in-streets-again/articleshow/53779757.cms
http://www.news18.com/news/india/bihar-reeling-from-floods-over-2-million-affected-1284648.html
http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/uttar-pradesh-flood-alert-2922703/
http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/in-flood-hit-uttar-pradesh-village-a-rope-turns-a-familys-lifeline-1448821?gp
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| FF-2016-000093-LAO
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Flash Flood |
Lao People's Democratic Republic |
Tropical storm Dianmu formed in the South China Sea on 17 August and passed through Lao PDR around 2 days later, causing additional heavy rain which has been occurring since 11 August. Currently several districts in Luangprabang, Houaphan and Xaingabouli are affected, as indicated below. |
| FF-2016-000092-MMR
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Flash Flood |
Myanmar |
Tropical storm Dianmu formed in the South China Sea on 17 August and passed through Lao PDR around 2 days later, causing additional heavy rain which has been occurring since 11 August. Currently several districts in Luangprabang, Houaphan and Xaingabouli are affected, as indicated below. |
| FL-2016-000091-NER
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Flood |
Niger |
Local authorities and the UN have been delivering food aid for the displaced people, and non-food aid is on its way. The rains are unlikely to ease the pressure on the country's food supply given the damage the flooding has wrought on crops. In 2015, as many as 103,000 people were affected by floods in Niger. |
| FL-2016-000090-SEN
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Flood |
Senegal |
A total of 12,180 people have so far been directly affected by floods in Senegal. The Kaffrine area on 24 July received an unprecedented amount of over 175 mm of rainfall in less than a day. According to local authorities, 10,313 people were directly affected by the floods inundating their fields and sweeping away stocks of millet or other crops. Kaolack and Saint Louis also saw localised flooding earlier in July. |
| FL-2016-000089-SEN
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Flood |
Senegal |
A total of 12,180 people have so far been directly affected by floods in Senegal. The Kaffrine area on 24 July received an unprecedented amount of over 175 mm of rainfall in less than a day. According to local authorities, 10,313 people were directly affected by the floods inundating their fields and sweeping away stocks of millet or other crops. Kaolack and Saint Louis also saw localised flooding earlier in July. |
| EQ-2016-000088-MMR
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Earthquake |
Myanmar |
A powerful 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar Wednesday, killing at least three people and damaging some 60 pagodas in the famous ancient city of Bagan. |
| OT-2016-000087-UGA
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Other |
Uganda |
In the month following an escalation of violence in South Sudan, 80,354 people have crossed into Uganda at a rate of approximately 2,592 people per day. Crossings are occurring at Elegu, Arua, Kyriandongo, Moyo and Lamwo. |
| TC-2016-000086-JPN
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Tropical Cyclone |
Japan |
Typhoon Mindulle bringing heavy rain and winds of up to 112 mph has hit Japan's capital, Tokyo. Reports from the city say at least one person has died and 29 have been injured in the storm.
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| FL-2016-000085-MLI
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Flood |
Mali |
Heavy rainfall, which started on 11 July 2016-23
July 2016 led to extensive flooding. The Gao, Mopti
Ségou, and Sikasso regions have been worst affected by
the rains and flooding. |
| FL-2016-000084-PHL
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Flood |
Philippines |
Intense monsoon rains affected six regions of the country, mostly in Luzon, triggering flooding as well as landslides in some parts of Rizal province and Northern Luzon and forcing over 260,000 people to flee their homes. |
| EQ-2016-000083-PER
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Earthquake |
Peru |
Magnitude 5.4 earthquake centered in southern Peru's picturesque Colca Valley killed at least four people, including a 65-year-old U.S. tourist, and left some 30 injured as it toppled adobe homes, authorities said Monday. |
| EP-2016-000082-CAF
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Epidemic |
Central African Republic |
On 10 August 2016, a cholera outbreak was declared. The World Health Organization (WHO) and partners are working with the country's Ministry of Health to respond. As of 11 August, there has been 46 confirmed cases and 13 deaths from Djoujou, Damara and Bangui cities. |
| FL-2016-000081-GTM
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Flood |
Guatemala |
As of June 2016, 8 people affected and 43 homes damaged by recent rains: The Civil Defense reported that the overflowing of the San Pedrito River damaged some 40 homes in El Milagro in the municipality of Masagua, department of Escuintla. Another sudden flood in the village of Ojo de Agua de Río Hondo, in Zacapa, caused drainage problems, minor damage to three homes and affected 18 people. ([PAHO, 21 Jun 2016] |
| FL-2016-000080-BFA
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Flood |
Burkina Faso |
Heavy rainfall, which started in June and continued until 23 July 2016 has led to widespread flooding across four of the 13 regions in the country. It is estimated that up to 10,260 people have been affected, with 10 injures and four deaths also reported. Initial response and support were provided by the government, but this has since been overwhelmed with the continued rains. |
| FF-2016-000079-MKD
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Flash Flood |
Macedonia |
Heavy rain affected several parts of the capital city of Skopje from 6-7 August, causing flash floods. Approximately 93 mm of rain were recorded in the city. As of 8 August, national authorities reported at least 21 people dead 70 injured and 1,000 evacuated throughout the city. The worst affected areas are the villages of Stajkovci, Haracinovo, suburbs Butel, Cento and upper Lisice, as well as the ring road near Stajkovci. |
| TC-2016-000078-BLZ
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Tropical Cyclone |
Belize |
Over 1000 people are displaced in 13 shelters in Belize City and 550 children are affected after the path of hurricane Earl on August 4. |
| TC-2016-000078-GTM
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Tropical Cyclone |
Guatemala |
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| TC-2016-000078-HND
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Tropical Cyclone |
Honduras |
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| TC-2016-000078-MEX
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Tropical Cyclone |
Mexico |
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| FL-2016-000077-BTN
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Flood |
Bhutan |
Since 21 July, monsoon rains and flooding across Bhutan have affected 125 households across 18 districts. Four deaths (including one child) were confirmed by authorities. The floods damaged major road networks isolating villages and disrupting the flow of essential supplies. |
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