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Disaster TO - Tornadoes TC - Tropical Cyclone TS - Tsunami VW - Violent Wind VO - Volcano WV - Wave/Surge(use TS/SS instead) WF - Wild fire Use Ctrl-Click and/or Shift-Click for multiple selections. If NO selections are made, ALL items will be selected Type keywords:      Looking for: All Words Any Word Search between these dates: (yyyy-mm-dd) From: To: Hits per page: 10 25 50 100 200      Sorted by: GLIDE Country, Event, Date Country, Date, Event Event, Country, Date Event, Date, Country Date, Country, Event Date, Event, Country Showing approximate location of disasters Search Results: 8314 hits 333 Pages: 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 GLIDEnumber Event Country Comments CW-2012-000204-KAZ Cold Wave Kazakhstan Freezing temperatures reaching minus 40 to 46 degrees Celsius have hit Kazakhstan since 17 December 2012. A cold spell covered the northern, eastern and central parts of the country. According to the weather forecasts, the frost will ease and the temperature will rise by 5-10 degrees by the end of the week. However, a second cold spell is expected soon after that, with a cold cyclone reaching the same parts of the country in January and February, according to the national meteorological agency, Kazgidromet. Over 5,000 people in these areas were affected by severe frosts and the resulting hot-water pipe and electricity systems breakdowns and heating interruptions. This number includes stranded truck drivers, residents who were affected by the power and heating supply cuts as well as the homeless and street children exposed to the cold.  FF-2012-000203-COG Flash Flood Congo, Republic After the flooding in the city of Pointe-Noire during November 2012, torrential rains hit Brazzaville - the capital of the Republic of Congo during the 8 and 9 December 2012, leaving casualties and extensive material damage in its wake. According to the rapid assessment conducted by Congolese Red Cross (CRC) volunteers, there have been 14 fatalities, dozens of injured, and several persons missing. As for material damage, more than a thousand houses have been completely or partially destroyed, leaving about 1,500 families (around 7,500 persons) homeless  FL-2012-000202-BRN Flood Brunei Darussalam Bandar Seri Begawan - Several low-lying areas in the Brunei-Muara District came under the attention of several key government agencies yesterday following heavy rains Monday night that inundated dozens of homes, some with waist-high flood water and triggered landslides that have become major causes for concern. A Press statement issued by the Public Works Department (PWD) said among the affected areas were Kg Lugu, Kg Katimahar, Ban areas in Kg Mulaut, Kg Jangsak, Kg Pawas, Kg Rimba as well as Kg Lumapas, which was the hardest hit.  TC-2012-000201-WSM Tropical Cyclone Samoa Tropical Cyclone Evan is expected to turn back from Samoa and pass over northern Tonga before heading straight for Fiji, possibly as a Category 3 cyclone.   FL-2012-000200-BFA Flood Burkina Faso Through June to August, heavy rains affected most of Burkina Faso, flooding many villages in the central and north eastern regions with the Sahel region particularly affected. The floods affected a total of 47,671 people over several regions with 33 wounded and 18 people killed.  DR-2012-000199-MDA Drought Moldova In 2012 Moldova suffered one of the most severe droughts in the recent history causing huge reductions in yields and crop failure. Maize yields declined by 59% and sunflower yields declined by 53% compared to the multiannual average. While no shortfalls in food availability are envisaged, there could be serious problems in economic access to the food for the poorest members of Moldovan society, as due to the demands the prices of food available in the market has been increased. Although at the aggregated national level, the impact of the 2012 drought seems to be less severe than the previous drought of 2007, in the South region of Moldova and in some parts of the Centre region, the impact of the 2012 drought appears to be more intense. The Southern region as the most affected one registered the most severe drops in production in the country, in particular for the maize and sunflower crops. Similar impacts are expected for the Transnistria region. According to the Minister of Economy, Moldova might lose over 1.5% of economic growth this year due to the drought effects.   FL-2012-000198-PAN Flood Panama Severe rains have affected the Colon and Panama Provinces in Panama causing floods, landslides, disruption of economic activities and access to communities. Initial reports by the government indicate that at least 5,118 persons have been directly affected, although more isolated communities have not been reach yet and current figures are likely to increase. Given the situation, on 25 November the Panamanian government declared state of emergency for the regions of La Chorrera, Capira (Panama West) and Colon.  TC-2012-000197-FSM Tropical Cyclone Micronesia, Federated States On 27 November, Tropical Storm Bopha developed southwest of Pohnpei and southeast of Chuuk in the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), intensifying overnight with a current maximum wind speed of 40 knots near its centre, and has moved westwards as expected. It is currently a weak Category 1, and tropical storm warning remains in effect for the following locations in the FSM: Pohnpei state (Nukuoro); Chuuk state (Puluqat, Likunor, Losap, Chuuk Lagoon Islands); and Yap state (Satawal). The tropical storm is expected to worsen over the weekend with the likelihood of it developing into a Category 4 tropical cyclone, effecting greater risks in Palau and Yap state of FSM.  TC-2012-000197-PHL Tropical Cyclone Philippines Tropical typhoon Pablo (Bopha)has slightly weakened after landfall.  FF-2012-000196-COG Flash Flood Congo, Republic On the night of 17 to 18 November, 2012, heavy rains hit Pointe Noire, the second largest city in the Republic of Congo, causing severe flooding of unprecedented magnitude in about ten years. To date, Congolese Red Cross (CRC) volunteers have identified 405 homeless families.   EP-2012-000195-UGA Epidemic Uganda The Ministry of Health and World Health Organization (WHO) have confirmed the outbreak of Ebola hemorrhagic fever in Luwero District after test from Uganda Virus Research Institute came positive for Ebola Sudan on two samples collected by PCR and serology. A total of four people have since died, out of which, two were from one family. This is the second Ebola outbreak in Uganda in three months. The first case involved a driver of a Boda Boda ? (motorcycle taxis common in Uganda) - who died on 25 October 2012.   CE-2012-000194-ISR Complex Emergency Israel Since 14th November 2012, a major escalation in the security situation surrounding Gaza strip has happened and is still going on. The situation is currently deteriorating into an active armed conflict. Rockets and missiles are being fired constantly on Israeli towns in the area surrounding Gaza strip, up to 40km form Gaza Area. Rockets have been also fired to the range of up to 80km ? targeting Jerusalem and the larger Tel Aviv Area. A state of emergency has been declared by the government in the area ? 40km from the Gaza strip. All public gatherings are suspended, schools and universities are closed. Non-essential working places are also closed. As of November 20th 15:00 a total of 771 rockets were registered falling on Israeli territory. The situation is still worsening as rocket attacks continue and the number of injured and affected people is increasing. The crisis affected the population in the following areas: ? In the 7km range: the total number of people affected is 110,000 ? the population is ordered to stay in shelters and not to leave their homes (staying in shelters constantly since November 14th). ? In the range of 7-40km: 880,000 people are ordered to stay in the distance of 15 seconds from the shelter. ? In the range of 40-80km: 3,500,000 inhabitants. No restrictions were introduced on daily activities, but the population is advised to maintain a high level of alert, and to be ready to take shelter in case of a missile attack.   CE-2012-000194-PSE Complex Emergency Palestine (West Bank, Gaza) Five days after the beginning of the military activities, the present humanitarian crisis in Gaza has already resulted into 41 dead and 379 injured . More than 800 airstrikes were launched in a series of air attacks that have been pounding incessantly the tiny Gaza strip and hundreds of rockets were launched from Gaza towards Israel. Israeli ground forces have massed at the border wall between Israel and Gaza and Israeli sources announced that all military options remain open.   OT-2012-000193-TZA Other Tanzania Since 2002, over 515,000 Burundians have voluntary returned home. More than 94,000 Burundians are still refugees in the neighboring countries, including in Tanzania. In 2011, the Government of Tanzania decided to close Mtabila Camp and subsequently, to repatriate by force if necessary, the refugees by the end of 2012. As a result a cessation clause has been invoked for 37,592 of them who therefore, no longer enjoy the official refugee status as of 1 August 2012. On 8 October 2012, the Governments of Burundi and Tanzania, UNHCR, partners and donors met and agreed to repatriate those ?former? Burundian refugees, some 35,000.  FL-2012-000192-COD Flood Congo Democratic Republic At the end of September 2012, torrential rains caused flooding in the town of Gbadolite in Equateur province. Three people were killed, 300 houses destroyed and 327 households affected. Torrential rains and subsequent flooding affected over 2,200 people in Dungu in Haut-Uele district, Province Orientale, at the end of October.  FL-2012-000191-HTI Flood Haiti Heavy rains in the night of 8-9 Nov 2012 in the Nord, Nord-est, Nord-ouest and Nippes departments of Haiti resulted in flooding, damage to homes and 10 deaths in Cap Haitien. More than 1,500 people were housed in 14 shelters.  EQ-2012-000190-MMR Earthquake Myanmar A powerful earthquake measuring 6.8 magnitude struck the Sagaing region in Myanmar on Sunday, 11 Nov at 7.42am local time. The epicentre of the earthquake is believed to lie approximately 45 miles north of Shwe Bo township. The tremor was also felt in Mandalay region and Kachin state. Aftershocks were felt within the first hour of the earthquake. The most affected townships are Mogok, Sintku, Thabaikkyin, and Kyaukse in Mandalay region, and Shwe Bo, Kyauk Myaung and Sagaing township in Sagaing region. According to information received from Myanmar Red Cross Society local branches and government sources, 26 people died, 231 are injured and 12 are missing  FF-2012-000189-IDN Flash Flood Indonesia At least 11 people were killed and seven missing after a flash flood triggered by heavy rains hit a village on Indonesia's Sulawesi island.  EQ-2012-000188-GTM Earthquake Guatemala A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck off the Pacific coast of Guatemala on 07 Nov 2012, killing at least 39 people, injuring another 155 and destroying scores of homes. 100 people may be missing in the disaster. According to the government 17,000 people have been affected.  EP-2012-000187-BDI Epidemic Burundi Since 30 September 2012, the first cases have been reported in Bujumbura Town and Bujumbura Rural. After 3 days, the National Laboratory confirmed the cholera outbreak and the Minister of Health declared it a disaster in the country. The Burundi Red Cross Society in coordination with other partners involved in health emergencies operations carried out an assessment, where cholera outbreak cases were reported. A total of 3 provinces were affected. They included Makamba in Nyanza-Lac, Bujumbura Town and Bujumbura Rural. In addition, 4 suspected cases were reported in Bururi Province. The most immediate needs identified include safe drinking water, hygiene kit and disinfection of the areas where the cholera cases originated.   EP-2012-000186-BEN Epidemic Benin Since Tuesday, october 23th, 2012, a cholera epidemic in southwestern Benin. Suspected cases were reported in the municipality of com?. The samples were confirmed at the departmental level and 5 samples sent to the National Laboratory have been confirmed. The Minister of Health declared the cholera epidemic at the Zone 25 October 2012: 17 cases registered, 0 deaths. 29 October 2012: 32 cases registered with 0 deaths. (+15 new cases) 30 octobre 2012: 38 cases registered (+6 new cases) New cases added every day   TC-2012-000185-IND Tropical Cyclone India Seven people were killed when Cyclone Nilam struck the south-eastern coast with winds of up to 100km/h (60mph).  TC-2012-000185-LKA Tropical Cyclone Sri Lanka The affect of Nilam cyclone caused heavy rain and high winds in many part of the country since 29th October 2012. About 70 houses were damaged.  EP-2012-000184-SDN Epidemic Sudan On 29 Oct 2012, Sudan's Federal Ministry of Health notified the World Health Organization of a yellow fever outbreak in seven localities in Central and South Darfur. As of 31 Oct, a total of 98 suspected cases, including 42 deaths, have been reported from the districts of Zalingei, Nertity, Wadisalih, Azoom, Nyala, Mershing, and Kass. The majority - 82.6 per cent - of the reported cases are from Central Darfur.  FL-2012-000183-COL Flood Colombia In October 2012, about 2,000 families were affected by floods, landslides, avalanches in the year's second rainy season. The most affected departments are Bolivar (1,500 families), Cordoba (350 families), North of Santander, Huila and Atlantico. More than 1,600 houses were damaged, 22 houses destroyed and 10 people have died.  8314 hits 333 Pages: 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120	GLIDEnumber: About Glide How to Join Participating Institutions GLIDE-enabled sites Help Topics Disclaimer Get results as: Statistics Charts Tabular Reports Report a Missing Disaster:   If you know about a disaster that is not registered in GLIDEnumber.net: Create/Edit missing disaster report Please note you need to be a registered user to report missing disasters Latest Events: Disasters on or after week 48 From: 2024/11/24  To: 2024/12/4 FL-2024-000217-THA Flood,Thailand: Continuous heavy rains brought by the northeast monsoon since the last week have caused floods and flash floods over the southern region of Thailand and Peninsular Malaysia as reported by the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) Thailand and Agensi Pengurusan Bencana Negara (NADMA) Malaysia. As of 28 Nov, a total of 136,219 households affected in Satun, Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Songkhla, Pattani, Narathiwat, and Yala Provinces were reported by DDPM Thailand. FL-2024-000218-MYS Flood,Malaysia: The Northeast Monsoon (MTL) began in early November 2024 and is expected to end by March 2025, during which Malaysia is forecasted to experience five to seven episodes of heavy rainfall. Continuous heavy rain lasting several days has resulted in flooding in low-lying and flood-prone areas, such as Kelantan, Terengganu, and several other regions in Peninsular Malaysia. According to official statistics as of November 28, 2024, a total of 31,798 individuals from 9,613 families have been affected by the Northeast Monsoon floods in both the East and West Coasts. Additionally, six major rivers in Kelantan have surpassed danger levels and are showing rising trends. These include Sungai Lanas in Jeli at 31.28 meters, Sungai Kelantan in Kuala Krai (25.41 meters), Sungai Kelantan in Machang (20.27 meters), Sungai Golok in Rantau Panjang (10.94 meters), Sungai Melor in Bachok (9.85 meters), and Sungai Semerak in Pasir Puteh (3.69 meters). In Terengganu, the number of flood victims has risen sharply to 3,768 compared to 1,851 yesterday evening, with a total of 69 Temporary Evacuation Centers (PPS) opened across the districts of Besut, Setiu, Dungun, Hulu Terengganu, Marang, and Kemaman. Besut is the most affected district, recording 2,335 victims housed in 33 PPS, followed by Hulu Terengganu (513 people in 19 PPS), Setiu (388 people in 11 PPS), Dungun (246 people in two PPS), Kemaman (215 people in two PPS), and Marang (71 people in two PPS).