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WF-2023-000118-GRC Wild fire Greece GDACS - Medium in Greece  
EP-2023-000117-BGD Epidemic Bangladesh The dengue outbreak in Bangladesh has taken a worrisome turn as the number of cases and fatalities continue to rise, signalling an alarming trend this year. The total number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh is 127 (female 73 and male 54) this year, which is five times higher compared to 2022. Dengue has already spread in 60 districts of the country. In Dhaka city, only 63 hospitals (20 public and 43 private) out of several hundred hospitals/clinics are assigned to report dengue cases to the current surveillance system. According to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) of Bangladesh, mosquito density is much higher this year than in 2019-2020. This year, the monsoon has come late and is expected to end later than usual. On 18 July 2023, a total of 1,533 patients were admitted to the hospital due to dengue. As of 18 July 2023, overall the total number stood at 24,000 patients (male 63% and female 37%) who were admitted to the hospital and a total of 127 patients died due to dengue infection. (Source: DGHS Report, 18 July 2023). According to the DGHS, it is identified that within Dhaka City Corporation, the number of dengue cases and the number of death cases in July 2023 are higher than that of July 2021 and July 2022. Dhaka city alone accounted for about 80% of this year's dengue-related deaths and 64.5% of the total hospitalizations.  
OT-2023-000116-LBY Other Libyan Arab Jamah Hazard: Population Movement The first event: In  the second week of June, the local authorities launched an extensive campaign to curb irregular migration and human trafficking activities, which resulted in the collection of more than 2,500 irregular  migrants who were in dire need of urgent health services such as first aid and treatment of skin diseases such as scabies, personal hygiene materials, and provided safe drinking water, they were accommodated in Iowa and immigration centers in the city of Tobruk and Benghazi, and urgent services were provided to them from Before the branches of the association  The second event: In the fourth week of June, 140 irregular migrants were caught by the local authorities who entered through the southern border of the city of Kufra and were in a very critical condition, and emergency health services were provided to the migrants and personal hygiene materials were provided to them in immigration shelters in the city of Kufra . Third Event:  The second week, approximately 1,100 irregular migrants of African nationalities gathered in the Al-Assa area on the Libyan-Tunisian border, who had fled from Tunisian territory towards Libyan territory, where they gathered in positions asking for urgent humanitarian assistance in a difficult humanitarian situation and a severe lack of humanitarian services, the response was made by the Libyan Red Crescent Society on July 11, providing emergency health services, psychosocial support activities, and providing personal hygiene packages and drinking   wate 
FL-2023-000115-CHN Flood China, People's Republic GDACS - Medium in China  
FL-2023-000114-COL Flood Colombia Since the end of March 2023, rainfall has increased in the department of Arauca, located in eastern Colombia on the border with Venezuela. This increase was to be expected, as the rainy season in this department normally extends from April-November (IDEAM accessed 13/06/2023).  
FL-2023-000113-KOR Flood Korea Republic Twenty six people have died and thousands have evacuated their homes in South Korea due to torrential rain that has caused landslides and flash floods. Ten others remain missing while nine have been injured in the downpour. 
FL-2023-000112-IND Flood India Monsoon rainfall and consequent floods, landslides and severe weather-related incidents continue to hit several parts of India (particularly the northern States), resulting in an increasing number of casualties. 9,572 people have been evacuated and 101,764 affected. In addition, 460 buildings have been partially or fully damaged across 51 Districts of nine states. Over 125 deaths have been reported due to weather-related events in north Indian states in the current phase of flooding reported since 06 July. 
FL-2023-000111-MNG Flood Mongolia Heavy rainfalls (up to 28.4 mm) has started since July 3 and are still on going as of July 8. As a result, major rivers around Ulaanbaatar are flooding and flash floods are caused. In Ulaanbaatar, 26 locations have been flooded, and 6 central districts of Ulaanbaatar have been under a high level of readiness/alert since July 5. On July 7, the Capital Emergency Commission warns that the impact of floods may extend leading to a projected number of 288,738 people affected (i.e. number of population from the at-risk areas), among which 11,033 people living the the ger districts are in need of support with evacuation. In other parts of the country, flash floods occurred in four areas (soums) of Darkhan, Selenge, and Tuv provinces due to heavy rainfall. As a result, 77 households have been affected, and 89 gers (traditional Mongolian dwellings), 2 mobile houses, 1 vehicle, 100 sheep, 96 children, and 118 adults have been evacuated. A 
FL-2023-000110-CHL Flood Chile Since 21 June, central and southern Chile have experienced the heaviest rainfall recorded in the last 30 years. On 23 June, the impact intensified as communities faced flooding caused by swollen rivers, resulting in more than 21,673 people affected, 6,575 people isolated and 1,651 people sheltered, primarily in rural areas. Subsequently, on 24 June, the government declared a state of catastrophe spanning from the Valparaíso Region to the Biobío Region, approximately 450 kilometers south of Santiago. 
EP-2023-000109-PER Epidemic Peru Following massive early year flooding across northern Peru, a subsequent dengue epidemic has led to a record 141,973 cases and 232 deaths - the highest dengue fever death rate per capita in the Americas. As a result, the national health system has declared a health emergency. 
FL-2023-000108-SRB Flood Serbia Days of torrential downpours have caused flooding in Serbia and Bosnia, forcing authorities to declare a state of emergency in many areas on Friday, with the rain not expected to let up for another day. In Serbia, 1,300 rescuers and 22 boats were deployed to evacuate dozens of people in various locations, the Interior Ministry said in a statement. Near the southwestern city of Kraljevo, a river tore away a bridge. In central Serbia, rescuers had to evacuate 12 people from their homes in Kragujevac due to the Lepenica river bursting its banks, said mayor Nikola Dasic, while 22 people were rescued from a village near the town of Jagodina. Smaller rivers also burst their banks, cutting roads and power lines. Rivers were also overflowing in eastern Bosnia, and authorities in the northeastern city of Tuzla declared an emergency in their entire region as people were forced to leave their homes in many towns and villages. A landslide blocked a road near the town of Srebrenica, and there were warnings of possible flooding around the capital, Sarajevo. 
FF-2023-000107-GEO Flash Flood Georgia In 15th of June, Gurjaani, a municipality in Georgia, experienced a significant disaster resulting from heavy rainfall, flooding, and hailstorms. The disaster impacted various areas within Gurjaani, affecting both urban and rural settlements. As a consequence of the heavy rainfall, the central streets of Gurjaani municipality and surrounding areas were flooded, causing severe difficulties in transportation and mobility. In addition, the sudden mudflows and landslides resulted in the destruction of roads, blockages caused by fallen trees, and damage to vital infrastructure such as bridges and power transmission towers. Gurjaani, Chumlaki, Tchandari, Vejini, Dzirkoki, Kolagi, Bakurtsikhe, Kodalo villages were flooded, and other state infrastructure such as bridges and inland roads, and power transmission towers were damaged. The disaster also had a detrimental impact on the agricultural sector, with flooding damaging agricultural lands and destroying crops. This has significant implications for the livelihoods of the affected population, as agriculture serves as a crucial source of income for many households in Gurjaani. During the Gurjaani disaster, the heavy flooding had a profound impact on the affected households. As families typically stored basic household items and food on the first floor, the floodwaters resulted in significant damage to essential supplies, appliances, furniture, and various household items. This loss added to the already challenging situation faced by the affected population 
ST-2023-000106-ARM SEVERE LOCAL STORM Armenia On 15th of June sever hailstorm affected south region of Armenia. Due to the damage of water drainage system and following heavy rain the water accumullated in the villages, roads and bridges have been destroted, water and energy supply systems damaged as well. High water level also became a threat for population; their homes, crops and livestock significantly affected. While loocal rescue service is doing monitoring of situation and assesment of damaged infrastructure, local administartion started initial assesment of needs of affecrted population.  
EP-2023-000105-ZWE Epidemic Zimbabwe The cholera outbreak started on the 12th of February, in Chegutu town, which has a population of 66,258 within the Mashonaland West Province of Zimbabwe. The suspected case was confirmed by the Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC) on the 15th of February while a second case was reported, again in Chegutu town on the 17th of February.This saw the Government set up a Cholera treatment centre in Chegutu. By the 26th of February, 37 suspected cholera cases with 2 confirmed positive cases and no deaths were reported in Chegutu district. As of the 18th of April 2023, there had been 579 suspected cholera cases reported, of which 102 were culture confirmed, and 9 deaths (CFR 1.6%). The situation was stable until the last SITREP of 1st June 2023 showing an ascendant curve in cases and death since late May to 1st June.The cases have now been reported from all the ten provinces of the country, without epidemiological link to each other. By the 18th of April, there had been 168 RDTs (Rapid diagnostic tests) conducted with 73/168 positive (42 % positivity) and 104/359 positive cultures (29 % positivity). Although this cholera outbreak occurred outside the rainy season, it mimicked the previous cholera outbreak of 2018 that started in the same town and spread to other hotspots within the country. To date, 17 cholera hotspot districts in the country have been severely affected and cases are on the rise. The MoHCC, through the Zimbabwe Cholera SitRep of 28 May 2023, reports a cumulative total of 1649 suspected cholera cases, 423 confirmed cases, 1528 recoveries, 11 confirmed deaths and 33 suspected deaths. 
FL-2023-000104-IND Flood India GDACS - Medium in India, Pakistan  
FL-2023-000103-DOM Flood Dominican Republic Between 2 and 4 June 2023, the Dominican Republic experienced numerous incidents of urban and rural flooding, river overflowing, and landslides. The National Meteorological Office (ONAMET) attributed these events to the presence of a trough at various levels of the troposphere, along with the passage of a tropical wave over the Caribbean Sea. These weather phenomena led to increased humidity and instability, resulting in heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and strong wind gusts. The affected areas spanned several provinces, including Azua, Barahona, Bahoruco, Dajabón, Elías Piña, Espaillat, Independencia, La Vega, Pedernales, Santiago, and Santiago Rodríguez. The Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) issued nationwide alerts based on this information. 
IN-2023-000102-AFG Insect Infestation Afghanistan [FAO] has warned of a large-scale outbreak of the Moroccan Locust across eight provinces in North and Northeast Afghanistan, the country's wheat basket. The sightings of locust at different development stages have been made in Badakhshan, Badghis, Baghlan, Balkh, Kunduz, Samangan, Sar-e-Pul and Takhar, with fresh reports coming in from Heart and Ghor provinces. […] The reports of Moroccan Locust outbreak in Afghanistan's wheat basket is a huge concern. The Moroccan locust eats more than 150 species of plants, including tree crops, pastures and 50 food crops, all of which grow in Afghanistan. It represents an enormous threat to farmers, communities and the entire country. 
EQ-2023-000101-PNG Earthquake Papua New Guinea GDACS - Medium humanitarian impact, magnitude 5.9M 
WF-2023-000100-KAZ Wild fire Kazakhstan Forest fires have been burning in the eastern Abai region (northeastern Kazakhstan), burning an area of approximately 60,000 ha of land and resulting in casualties and evacuations. According to media reports, at least 14 people died and more than 300 people have been evacuated across the affected region. 
VO-2023-000099-PHL Volcano Philippines GDACS - Medium humanitarian impact for Mayon  
FL-2023-000098-IRN Flood Iran, Islamic Republic The flood hit 19 provinces including East-Azarbaijan, West-Azarbayejan, Ardebil, Esfahan, Alborz, Tehran, Khorasan Shomali, Khorasan Jonobi, Khuzestan, Semnan, Zanjan, Ghazvin, Qom, Kerman, Lorestan, Mazandaran, Markazi, Hamedan and Yazd. Over 3,050 individuals are directly impacted by the disaster and received emergency services by the IRCS. Almost 80 persons were evacuated by the IRCS rapid response teams and 10 were referred to the medical clinics. 250 houses were de-watered and de-slugged by mobilizing of 138 operational teams (526 personnel) including of 162 staff and 364 volunteers. IRCS deployed its light and heavy fleet including of 39 ambulances and 95 rescue vehicles. During this flooding, some of the main roads in Alborz and Ghazvin provinces were totally blocked by the mud and transportation was hindered. In some areas, the roads are collapsed which needed the operational personnel to be working with other government agencies to facilitate access for the people. Search and rescue teams from the provincial branches also were deployed to evacuate the missing people. The local people in some rural areas were forced to relocate and moved to safer areas. Under the Helal Houses, some local actors informed and refrained the passengers to being imposed by the flood. 
FL-2023-000097-CUB Flood Cuba Since the past week, eastern Cuba is experiencing heavy rainfall and floods that resulted in casualties and damage. According to UN OCHA and media, one person died, more than 11,000 people have been evacuated and more than 10,000 houses impacted in Granma Province. Other provinces affected are Las Tunas, Santiago de Cuba and Camagüey. On 13 June, light rain is expected over eastern Cuba and on 14 June, light to moderate rain is forecast across the central-western provinces of the country.  
TC-2023-000096-PAK Tropical Cyclone Pakistan As of 12 June, the storm intensified to an "Extremely Severe Cyclonic Storm" (ESCS) - Category 3, with sustained windspeeds of approximately 160-180 km/h and gusts up to 200 km/h. Tropical Cyclone Biparjoy is expected to make landfall between Keti Bandar (Southeast Sindh Coastline) and the Indian Gujarat Coastline on the afternoon of 15 June 2023.  
TC-2023-000095-IND Tropical Cyclone India A new tropical cyclone, BIPARJOY, formed over the Arabian Sea on 6 June and started moving north towards north-western India and south-eastern Pakistan. BIPARJOY is expected to make landfall over northern Gujarat on the afternoon (UTC) of 15 June, with maximum sustained winds up to 130 km/h (tropical cyclone). 
FL-2023-000094-ECU Flood Ecuador On June 3, heavy rains were recorded in the provinces of Esmeraldas, resulting in the overflow of seven rivers in five local districts. The most affected areas include the districts of Atacames, Esmeraldas, Musine, Quinindé, and Rioverde.  
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