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Country |
Comments |
| FF-2011-000167-MMR
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Flash Flood |
Myanmar |
More than 100 people were killed in flash floods caused by heavy storms in central Myanmar. |
| FL-2011-000166-NIC
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Flood |
Nicaragua |
Nicaragua, like the rest of the countries in Central America, was affected by two low pressure systems which began 12 October. As a consequence, severe rains fell over the northern and western regions, causing serious damage to infrastructure, homes, and crops. The most affected departments are Chinandega, Le?n, Managua, Estel?, Nueva Segovia, Madriz, Carazo, Rivas, Masaya and Granada.
The National System for Disaster Prevention, Mitigation and Response (Sistema Nacional para la Prevenci?n, Mitigaci?n y Atenci?n de Desastres, SINAPRED) reported on 19 October that affectation reached 13 departments, 80 municipalities and 546 communities. Current figures of affectation are:
? 5,616 families (28,091 persons) affected.
? 2,042 families (10,278 persons) sheltered in 104 collective centres.
? 5,616 houses affected: 335 destroyed, 3,707 flooded, 1,236 moderated damaged, and 338 under landslide risk.
? 9 deaths, 18 persons injured and 3 missing.
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| EP-2011-000165-COG
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Epidemic |
Congo, Republic |
Cholera outbreak started in neighbouring DRC since early June 2011. The first 2 cases were registered in
Loukolela on 9 July 2011. The cases are reported to have migrated from the Moungouma village located
some 85 km from Loukolela, a village sharing boundaries with DRC's Liranga locality. Presently, the towns of Mossaka, Cuvette, Makotipoko, Loukolela, Likouala and Brazzaville are affected by the epidemic. The Minister of Public Health declared the epidemic on 14 July 2011. |
| FL-2011-000164-CAF
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Flood |
Central African Republic |
Since 11 October 2011, torrential
rains have been falling in most localities of the
Central African Republic (CAR). These rains
caused flooding that affected 587 families
(roughly 2,935 people) in the 7th subdivision of
Bangui , the capital of CAR, and in the Male Local Council of the Paoua Sub Prefecture located about 510 km from Bangui. |
| EP-2011-000163-NER
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Epidemic |
Niger |
The cholera outbreak hitting Niger this year has affected seven regions in Niger. The fi~t confirmed cases
due to vibrio cholerae were recorded in March 16th. By week 35, 28 active spread sources located in four
regions (TillaiJl!ry, Maradi, Zinder and Diffa) were identified. According to the health authorities at the week
35, 1,545 cases with 39 deaths were recorded all over the country with a case fatality rate of 2.52%.
In week 38, 240 new cases are reported in addition to the 205 cases and 9 deaths reported in three new
spread sources, namely Niamey, Dosso, and Tahoua regions. By week 40, a total of 2,130 cases and 50
deaths had been reported throughout the country. |
| EQ-2011-000162-TUR
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Earthquake |
Turkey |
An earthquake of 7.3 magnitude rocked eastern Turkey. Up to 1,000 people could lie dead under the rubble. |
| FL-2011-000161-SOM
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Flood |
Somalia |
Heavy rains and flooding in southern Somalia have displaced 1,000 households and impede delivery of humanitarian aid. |
| OT-2011-000160-KEN
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Other |
Kenya |
Twenty years after the first Somali refugees fled the crisis that ousted President Siad Barre, more than 900,000 Somalis are now refugees in neighboring countries and some 1.5 million are internally displaced. Thousands of them continue to pour across the border to north-eastern of Kenya into the largest refugee complex in the world (Dadaab). Consequent years of drought, shrinking humanitarian space and lack of access to the affected populations in South-Central Somalia, especially in areas where famine is declared and are largely controlled by Alshabab Militant movement, have worsened the food insecurity conditions and triggered population influx towards neighboring countries, with Kenya being the largest recipient country |
| TC-2011-000159-MEX
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Tropical Cyclone |
Mexico |
More than 90,000 people affected by Hurricane Jova in the states of Colima, Jalisco, Tabasco, Oaxaca and Campeche. |
| AC-2011-000158-NZL
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Tech. Disaster |
New Zealand |
On Wednesday, a stranded cargo ship, the Rena, had run aground after an oil spill on the Astrolable Reef off port Tarunga, New Zealand.
The Maritime New Zealand estimates 350 tonnes of oil leaked from the Rena, and it is believed the ship had 1,900 tonnes of oil and diesel on-board. Despite an International salvage response to refloat the vessel the situation has worsened over the past few days due to the adverse weather conditions.
The Rena has suffered substantial structure failure, with cracks appearing in the hull. This has been caused by the movement of the vessel as the stern, which has remained afloat, shifting with the waves, while the front part of the ship remains stuck on the reef.
Urgent aerial surveillance is required. Current weather conditions are hampering such operations. Suitable EOS applications are now required to assist in the detection of pollution. The owners of the ship are making every effort to minimise any further damages to the environment.
International Disaster Charter (IDC) has been triggered by this event. |
| TC-2011-000157-CRI
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Tropical Cyclone |
Costa Rica |
Similarly to many other countries in Central America, Costa Rica has been affected by the intense rainfall brought by Tropical Depression 12-E (TD 12-E). This weather front, combined with the effects of previous precipitations and the saturation of soils since early October, has caused severe damages in the Western and Southern regions of Costa Rica, (Valle Central, Pac?fico Sur, Pac?fico Central, Huetar Norte, Huetar Atl?ntica) particularly in the provinces of Guanacaste and Puntarenas where a state of yellow alert was declared by the government on 8 October. |
| TC-2011-000157-GTM
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Tropical Cyclone |
Guatemala |
TD 12-E has caused damaged to 3,000 houses and public infrastructure. |
| TC-2011-000157-SLV
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Tropical Cyclone |
El Salvador |
More than 5,000 people in shelters due to floods caused by Tropical Depression '12E'. |
| FL-2011-000156-HTI
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Flood |
Haiti |
Heavy rains from 6-10 Oct caused important flooding in southern departments of Sud, Nippes and Grande Anse. 416 households evacuated to emergency shelters. |
| TC-2011-000155-PHL
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Tropical Cyclone |
Philippines |
On 10 October 2011, the active low pressure area (ALPA) East of Mindanao developed into a tropical depression and maintained its strength as it moved in a Westward direction. On 11 October, it intensified into a storm as it continues to threaten Eastern Visayas and Northeastern Mindanao. Based on initial report, around 74 families in Cagayan de Oro City and 150 families in Misamis Oriental were affected and evacuated to higher grounds due to floods caused by heavy rains induced by Tropical Storm "Ramon". |
| OT-2011-000154-ETH
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Other |
Ethiopia |
A week after fighting broke out between the Sudan Armed Forces and members of the Sudan People?s Liberation Movement (North) September 1st approximately, the volatile security situation in Sudan?s Blue Nile State continues to drive civilians out of their homes into exile in Ethiopia. Initially 4,000 refugees entering into Kurmuk, in western Ethiopia. This followed reports of renewed clashes in the Sudan side of Kurmuk. There are an estimated 20,000 plus Sudanese refugees who crossed into Ethiopia over the past week. The humanitarian needs are expected to increase as existing Government of Ethiopia (GoE/ARRA) and UNHCR camp capacity is overwhelmed. With hostilities escalating new camp sites have been identified and are under preparation in anticipation of increased caseloads. |
| EP-2011-000153-CAF
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Epidemic |
Central African Republic |
A cholera epidemic has been declared in the CAR, with 16 victims as of 8 October, and a few cases in the capital Bangui. |
| TC-2011-000152-DMA
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Tropical Cyclone |
Dominica |
Tropical Storm Ophelia developed and passed across the northern Caribbean since 21 September. This tropical storm lingered northeast of Dominica and produced heavy rains over the island from 25 to 29 September, 2011. This resulted in unprecedented flooding which has isolated Layou Village, caused landslides in many locations (including Campbell), washed away cars and made impassable many roads. |
| DR-2011-000150-AFG
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Drought |
Afghanistan |
Limited snow and rainfall during the past winter and spring have resulted in slow-onset drought in the north, north east and west of Afghanistan, further exacerbating an already critical situation for many communities that are in conflict-affected, insecure and under-developed areas. Immediate needs are related to food security and agriculture, nutrition, health and access to water for almost three million people. |
| TC-2011-000149-PHL
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Tropical Cyclone |
Philippines |
Typhoon Nalgae, struck on Saturday, 1 October 2011, following almost the same route as Typhoon Nesat. Nalgae hit Isabela province and although it did not cause widespread adverse conditions, heavy rains in the Cordillera mountain region pose a new threat of flash floods and landslides as water from the soaked slopes makes way to tributaries and rivers in Central Luzon. |
| FL-2011-000148-KHM
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Flood |
Cambodia |
Floods kill 61 in Cambodia in the last two weeks.
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| TC-2011-000147-CHN
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Tropical Cyclone |
China, People's Republic |
Typhoon Nesat made landfall in southern China's Hainan province, bringing strong winds and rain to Wengitan Township and nearby areas, Xinhua reported.Chinese authorities evacuated 300,000 people as they prepared for the effects of the typhoon. |
| TC-2011-000147-PHL
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Tropical Cyclone |
Philippines |
On 24 September 2011, the Tropical Storm East of Southern Luzon entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility and was named "PEDRING" (NESAT). Tropical Storm "PEDRING" has accelerated and intensified further as it continues to move Westward towards Isabela-Aurora Area. As of 10:00 PM, 26 September 2011, Typhoon "Pedring" was located at East Southeast of Casiguran, Quezon. The NDRRMC and Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Councils (RDRRMCs) concerned activated their respective Opcens while the Local DRRMCs through their LDRRM Offices have been on alert status and have pre-positioned their resources in terms of supplies, equipment and manpower in anticipation of the possible landfall of said Typhoon. "PEDRING" has accelerated and intensified further as it
continues to move Westward towards Isabela-Aurora Area. As of 2:00 PM, 26 September, there were 3,186 passengers stranded in various sea ports in Regions IV-A, IV-B, V and VII. |
| TC-2011-000147-VNM
|
Tropical Cyclone |
Viet Nam |
Typhoon Nesat is forecast to hit provinces from northern Quang Ninh to central Nghe An tomorrow afternoon, Sep 30, warned the National Hydro-meteorological Forecasting Centre. |
| DR-2011-000146-TUV
|
Drought |
Tuvalu |
Tuvalu, a country of nine islands north of Fiji has a population of about 10,000 people with almost 50 per cent living on Funafuti, which is the capital island. The country depends mostly on rain water with some islands having access to ground water. Since early this year, all islands in the group have been suffering from lack of water due to the LaNina effect, which has impacted the islands? agriculture and daily water consumption.
Nukulaelae, an island south of Funafuti has reported that the island is very low on fresh drinking water and has requested the government for assistance.
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