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TC-2008-000192-ATG
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Tropical Cyclone |
Antigua & Barbuda |
As the hurricane OMAR moved through the northern and central Lesser Antilles, between 15 -16 October, heavy rains affected the two main islands of the nation of Antigua and Barbuda, which has an approximate total population of 70,000 inhabitants. Three hours six inches of rain fell in the Antigua and Barbuda, causing the closure of the V.C. Bird International Airport for one day. The islands suffered loss of electric power for two days. Also, business and schools had to close for one and two days respectively. |
TC-2008-000192-PRI
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Tropical Cyclone |
Puerto Rico |
According to Tropical Storm Omar Public Advisory No.6, a hurricane watch and a Tropical storm warning have been issued for Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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TC-2008-000192-VIR
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Tropical Cyclone |
Virgin Islands (US) |
Tropical storm warining issued for U.S. Virgin Islands. |
FF-2008-000190-KEN
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Flash Flood |
Kenya |
At least 1,262 households affected by rainstorms and floods in Turkana District are in need of humanitarian aid. |
EQ-2008-000189-RUS
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Earthquake |
Russia |
An earthquake in the Caucasus mountains killed at least 13 people in Russia's Chechnya on Saturday and left hundreds of locals sheltering in tents. |
TC-2008-000188-MEX
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Tropical Cyclone |
Mexico |
Hurricane Norbert regained strength Friday to a category two storm as it approached Mexico's northwest Baja California peninsula, according to Mexican weather services. It was due to hit land Saturday afternoon at Magdalena Bay, from where around a hundred people were evacuated, according to the National Water Commission. |
FL-2008-000187-BDI
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Flood |
Burundi |
Heavy rains fell over Burundi from 20th September 2008 and subsequent flooding affected several areas of the country. The worst affected were Bujumbura Rural, Cibitoke et Ngozi provinces where an estimated 554 families had houses damaged and crops ruined by flood waters. |
FF-2008-000186-COD
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Flash Flood |
Congo Democratic Republic |
Sudden heavy rains on Maniema in the night of 1 to 2 october left 1325 households homeless. |
FL-2008-000185-SOM
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Flood |
Somalia |
Torrential rains and strong winds have hit a string of settlements for hundreds of thousands of internally displaced Somalis between Mogadishu and Afgooye, destroying makeshift shelters and leaving many homeless once again. Ten hours of heavy rain fell overnight Sunday, flooding many shelters and forcing many people to return to their homes in war-torn Mogadishu, despite the dangers. |
TC-2008-000184-MEX
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Tropical Cyclone |
Mexico |
Regarding Tropical Storm Marco, the government of Mexico has issued a Tropical Storm Warning for the Gulf Coast of Mexico from Tuxpan southward to Punta el Lagarto.
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EQ-2008-000183-CHN
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Earthquake |
China, People's Republic |
A 6.6-magnitude earthquake killed at least 30 people in Tibet on 06/10/2008. |
FL-2008-000182-RWA
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Flood |
Rwanda |
Torrential rains have caused extensive flooding, destroying homes and crops in Rwanda's western and northern regions, according to officials. |
EQ-2008-000181-KGZ
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Earthquake |
Kyrgyzstan |
An earthquake in southern Kyrgyzstan has killed 58 people and destroyed dozens of houses in the Central Asian nation, the emergencies ministry said on Monday.
The earthquake measuring 6.3 according to the U.S. Geological Survey was felt throughout Central Asia late on 5th Oct, mainly in Kyrgyzstan. |
FL-2008-000180-NIC
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Flood |
Nicaragua |
Green alert has been declared for the national territory, following floods and landslides that affected 3,525 people. |
TC-2008-000179-PHL
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Tropical Cyclone |
Philippines |
NDCC reporting that Tropical Storm Higos made a landfall over Eastern Samar in Philippines on 30 Sep, 2008. |
FF-2008-000178-DZA
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Flash Flood |
Algeria |
Floods have killed at least 13 people in the Algerian oasis town of Ghardaia in the Sahara. Interior Minister Noureddine Yazid Zerhouni, in remarks to the official APS state news agency, said that between 300 and 600 homes had been inundated since heavy rains began on Tuesday around the town on the northern edge of the Sahara desert. |
TC-2008-000177-THA
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Tropical Cyclone |
Thailand |
Si Sa Ket distributed survival bags and dried foods to help over 1,600 floods' victims today after Mekhla stock wreaked havoc to the area.
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TC-2008-000177-VNM
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Tropical Cyclone |
Viet Nam |
Typhoon Mekkhala forced the evacuation of tens of thousands of people. Over 6,000 homes were damaged and 38 fishing trawlers were sunk. The total value of the damage was estimated at 6.6 million dollars.
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DR-2008-000176-TJK
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Drought |
Tajikistan |
Due to an acute shortage of drinking water, people are beginning to leave the small town of Taboshar in the northern Tajik province of Soghd. Over 5,000 people are without any water at all. |
FL-2008-000175-UGA
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Flood |
Uganda |
According to the assessment conducted by the Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS) branch in Pallisa District, the rains have caused flooding in parishes including Akwamor, Okunguro, Cherekura and some parts of Morokume B and houses of about 400 people are getting dump.
The assessment indicates that the affected parishes have a population of about 700 people. |
DR-2008-000174-SYR
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Drought |
Syrian Arab Rep |
CAP for drought due to extensive drought affecting crops and overall food security situation |
FF-2008-000173-VNM
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Flash Flood |
Viet Nam |
In the early hours of 25 September, heavy rains triggered by tropical cyclone Hagupit caused flash floods and landslides in six provinces in northern Viet Nam, namely Lang Son, Son La, Bac Giang, Lao Cai, Quang Ninh, and Vinh Phuc. According to available information collated from local Viet Nam Red Cross Society chapters and the government to date, the floods left a total of 32 dead, five missing and 36 injured. Furthermore, 897 houses have collapsed and another 8,326 houses have been damaged or swept away by the floods. |
TC-2008-000172-TWN
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Tropical Cyclone |
Taiwan (China) |
Taiwan issued land and sea warning on Saturday as Typhoon Jangmi headed towards the south coast - Reuters(27/09/2008). GDACS issued red alert(27/09/2008). |
TC-2008-000171-BMU
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Tropical Cyclone |
Bermuda |
Tropical Storm Kyle. The Government of Bermuda has issued a tropical storm warning for Bermuda. |
FL-2008-000170-DOM
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Flood |
Dominican Republic |
Heavy rain over Eastern and Southern parts of the country from Monday to Wednesday this week resulted in swollen rivers and flooding of low lying areas in provinces of Altagracia, San Pedro de Macoris, La Romana, and Monte Plata. |
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From: 2024/11/24
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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).
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