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WF-2023-000240-BOL
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Wild fire |
Bolivia |
GDACS - Medium in Bolivia |
WF-2023-000239-BOL
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Wild fire |
Bolivia |
GDACS - Medium in Bolivia |
DR-2023-000238-TON
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Drought |
Tonga |
A drought has been declared for the Tongatapu and ‘Eua islands. Drought alerts are in effect for Niuafo'ou and Niuatoputapu, and warnings are in force for Ha'apai and Vava'u. Until the end of 2023, rainfall deficiencies are expected for Vava'u, Ha'apai, Tongatapu, ‘Eua, Niuafo'ou and Niuatoputapu. |
FL-2023-000236-DOM
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Flood |
Dominican Republic |
According to media, as of 9 November, five fatalities have been reported due to the flooding of the Fulani River in Monsignor Nouel Province in central Dominican Republic, three people are missing and seven have been rescued. Moreover, in La Altagracia Province, at least 12 houses have been damaged due to the Anamuyita River overflow, while the overflow of the Massacre River, in western Dajabón Province, caused damages in the nearby Juana Méndez Municipality in North-East Department, in Haiti. |
EQ-2023-000235-PNG
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Earthquake |
Papua New Guinea |
GDACS - Medium humanitarian impact, magnitude 5.5M |
CE-2023-000234-MMR
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Complex Emergency |
Myanmar |
On October 27, an intensified conflict occurred between the ethnic armed groups known as the Three Brotherhood Alliance's “Operation 1027” and the Myanmar Armed Forces (MAF) in the north of Myanmar's Shan State, targeting the Chinese border town of Kokang. Another armed conflict escalated in seven townships in Rakhine State and Chin on November 16. Clashes are ongoing in five states/regions, out of seven in Myanmar, namely Northern Shan, Rakhine, Southern Chin, Sagaing, and Kayah. Martial law has been imposed on additional townships in multiple states and the main forms of transportation between Sittwe and Yangon are closed. |
CE-2023-000233-AFG
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Complex Emergency |
Afghanistan |
On 3 October 2023, the Government of Pakistan announced plans to repatriate “illegal foreigners” who do not leave Pakistan voluntarily and must leave the country by 1 November, after which they will or face deportation. It is estimated that 1.3 million undocumented Afghans presently reside in Pakistan. The pronunciation announcement by Pakistani authorities has led to a significant increase in the number of people returning to Afghanistan, because of fear of arrest and eventual deportation. Reports from across the border indicate that authorities are demolishing unauthorized settlements occupied by unregistered foreigners. The Afghans who are coming back to their country will need immediate need in term of shelter, WASH , Health , MHPSS and livelihood support services. |
FL-2023-000232-COL
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Flood |
Colombia |
Since 30 October, there have been heavy and prolonged rains outside the normal range in the Colombian Caribbean, affecting the north of the country, especially in the coastal area, with greater intensity in the departments of La Guajira, Bolivar, Magdalena and Atlántico. According to the National Unit for Risk and Disaster Management (UNGRD), because of the rains, there have been multiple floods, landslides, communication problems and families affected. |
FL-2023-000231-BDI
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Flood |
Burundi |
Intense rainfall of 26 to 27 October resulting in strong winds and floods that affected Cibitoke. Other floods were reported earlier but from assessment done by NS on 2 November, Cibitoke remains the most affected so far. 1,590 people are identified as affected in the communes of Buganda, Murwi and Rugombo in Cibitoke. In the province and more precisely in the three communes, following the landslides recorded and floods that impacted Cibitoke, hundreds of households are displaced and have found refuge in host households. |
TC-2023-000230-BGD
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Tropical Cyclone |
Bangladesh |
Seven people died in Bangladesh due to the impact of cyclone Midhili, which has lashed the South Asian country with heavy rain and strong wind.
The cyclone left a trail of destruction in the coastal Bangladeshi districts after making landfall on Friday afternoon. |
FL-2023-000229-ETH
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Flood |
Ethiopia |
Heavy rainfall has been affecting southern and eastern Ethiopia, in particular the Somali Region, since early November, causing floods, flash floods and the overflow of some rivers, particularly the Genale River, that have resulted in casualties and damage. Media reports, as of 7 November, 20 fatalities and more than 12,000 displaced families across the Somali Region. In addition, several bridges collapsed and some roads have been damaged across the affected area. Over the next 24 hours, more heavy rainfall with locally very heavy rainfall is forecast over the whole Somali Region. |
EQ-2023-000228-PHL
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Earthquake |
Philippines |
GDACS - Medium humanitarian impact, magnitude 6.7M tsunami generates 0m |
EQ-2023-000227-MMR
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Earthquake |
Myanmar |
GDACS - Medium humanitarian impact, magnitude 5.7M |
OT-2023-000226-CYP
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Other |
Cyprus |
In the aftermath of the ‘strife-crisis' that broke out, on 7th October 2023, between Hamas and Israel, Cyprus began to receive Third Country Nationals (TCNs), who were being evacuated from the region, on several occasions. Due to the escalation of the tension, during the past weeks (after 25 October 2023), the Government of Cyprus expressed its fears that a surge of evacuation waves would be imminent from the neighbouring countries such as Israel, Palestine, Lebanon and Syria. It has been conveyed that up to 100,000 TCNs (and by extent through their respective Embassies) may use Cyprus as a transit (LINK). Already military troops from several countries i.e., USA, Germany and the Netherlands are already in place in Cyprus, waiting to take action in the area, if needed. |
FL-2023-000225-KEN
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Flood |
Kenya |
GDACS - Medium in Kenya |
EP-2023-000224-TZA
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Epidemic |
Tanzania |
The Ministry of Health in the United Republic of Tanzania notified the World Health Organization about a cholera outbreak in three regions, namely Arusha, Kigoma, and Mara, in July 2023. On 11 September 2023, Mara region recorded 13 suspected cases, which were subsequently laboratory-confirmed at the Tanzania National Public Health Laboratory (NPHL), followed by five confirmed cholera cases which were reported in Kigoma region on 13 September 2023.
During epidemiological week 40 (ending 8 October 2023), 16 new cases were reported, including 14 in Arusha, and two in Mara region with no reported deaths. As of 8 October 2023, a total of 268 cholera cases with nine deaths. |
EP-2023-000223-NER
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Epidemic |
Niger |
On 20 October 2023, the Government of Niger, through the Ministry of Public Health, Population and Social Affairs, declared a diphtheria outbreak. The first case was registered on 17 July 2023. As of 02 November, all eight regions of the country have notified at least 1 case of diphtheria. A total of 1,838 suspected cases of diphtheria, including 91 deaths (lethality: 5%), have been reported. |
FL-2023-000222-VNM
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Flood |
Viet Nam |
According to the National Center for Hydrometeorological Forecasting, on November 14, the area from Southern Quang Tri to Khanh Hoa had moderate rain, heavy rain, and in some places very heavy rain and thunderstorms.
Particularly, the area from Thua Thien Hue to Quang Ngai had heavy to very heavy rain, within 12 hours, in many places over 200mm such as Thuong Quang (Thua Thien Hue) 528mm, Hoa Ninh (Da Nang City) 302mm, Que Phuoc (Quang Nam) ) 207mm |
EP-2023-000221-MYS
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Epidemic |
Malaysia |
Up to October 2023, there was a 100.5% increase in the number of dengue cases with 96,443 cases cumulatively, compared to
only 48,109 dengue cases recorded in 2022. Malaysia reported roughly 64,078 dengue fever cases nationwide in 2022, 26,365
cases in 2021, and 90,304 cases in 2020. In terms of fatalities, a total of 73 dengue-related deaths due to dengue fever
complications were recorded cumulatively as of 22 October 2023, compared to 29 deaths during the same period in 2022. Daily
cases were recorded averaging above 300 cases in October 2023. Currently, there are 73 dengue hotspot localities nationwide,
with Selangor state having the highest number of dengue hotspots (51) while other states are in the single digits. The Petaling and
Hulu Langat districts in Selangor record the highest number of cases. In terms of sub-districts, the top 3 sub-districts affected are
all in Petaling; with 4-digit cumulative cases in Petaling (5,570), Damansara (4,930), and Sungai Buloh (4,160).
According to MoH, there will be a surge in dengue fever cases by the year-end based on the trend over the last decade. This
pattern typically reaches its peak every four to five years and is believed to be due to changing dominant serotypes in a particular
area, with the last reported peak occurring in 2019. |
TC-2023-000219-FJI
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Tropical Cyclone |
Fiji |
The Fiji Meteorological Office has released a tropical cyclone alert on Sunday, 12 November 2023 , expected to approach the Fiji Group on Tuesday and continue its journey through the country on Wednesday, November 15. The cyclone is expected to impact Viti Levu Island until November 15th, gradually weakening as it leaves the Fiji Group on the 16 November.
Fiji group is advised to be on alert for a possible tropical cyclone with gale to storm force winds from 14-15 November 2023. The winds could cause damage to structures, disrupt communication networks, and increase sea travel risks. Low-lying areas face flooding risks, including flash flooding. Heavy Rain Warnings and Heavy Rain Alerts are in place for the Northern Division, Yasawa, Mamanuca, Lau, and Lomaiviti Groups. |
TC-2023-000218-SLB
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Tropical Cyclone |
Solomon Islands |
Most provinces have experienced heavy rain causing overflow of main streams and rivers that lead to floods in several areas. Honiara and Guadalcanal especially have observed serious heavy rain triggering flooding and landslides affecting numerous communities. This heavy rain was triggered by a trough over the Solomon Islands and links to a low depression located northeast of Malaita.
In the evening of 11 Nov, the first special weather bulletin was issued for Sikaiana and Temotu Province replacing the Strong Wind and Heavy Rain Warning with Low Depression now upgraded to Tropical Disturbance (TD02F) with central pressure of 1000hpa located 70km Northwest of Nupani Island, Temotu Province. The TDF02F is slow moving southeast towards Temotu. Heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected to continue in most provinces. |
FL-2023-000217-PRY
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Flood |
Paraguay |
Between October 30 to November 4, 2023, the regions of Misiones, Itapúa, Ñeembucú, and Alto Paraná in Paraguay experienced a devastating flood caused by heavy rains and the overflowing of the Paraná River, which affected more than 7,000 families (35,000 people) across the country. |
FL-2023-000216-KEN
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Flood |
Kenya |
The third and fourth weeks of October marked the beginning of the rainy season (October - December) characterized by heavy storms that caused flooding, particularly along the Coastal strip, in some areas of the Central Highlands, Southeast lowlands and several areas of Northwest and Northeastern Kenya. Nearly 6,000 households (nearly 36,000 people) have been displaced and 17 people have died. |
FL-2023-000215-GHA
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Flood |
Ghana |
Floods have been affecting south-eastern Ghana since 13 October, caused by the Akosombo Dam overflow in the River Volta, resulting in casualties and damage. According to media, as of 13 October, seven people have been injured and more than 4,000 people have been displaced in the downstream of the Akosombo Dam, in particular in Volta Region. In addition, media report that essential services such as access to water and electricuty are disrupted. |
EQ-2023-000214-NPL
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Earthquake |
Nepal |
- An earthquake of 6.4 Richter scale with the epicenter at Lamidanda, Jajarkot hit at mid night 11:47 PM in Karnali Province of Nepal.
- Based on initial report there is a death of 20 people in the districts.
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WF-2025-000095-GRC
Wild fire,Greece: GDACS - Medium humanitarian impact in Greece.
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