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Country |
Comments |
| EP-2008-000101-UGA
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Epidemic |
Uganda |
Two simultaneous public health emergencies are affecting thousands of people in north and east Uganda. In March 2008 the URCS?s Kitgum branch responded to an outbreak of hepatitis E. The disease is spreading and has now been identified in 3 other districts around Kitgum.
At the same time, the combined effect of the rainy season and the generally limited access to potable water and poor sanitation facilities have resulted in an outbreak of cholera in five districts. By 27 June 2008, over 388 cases had been reported, with 28 deaths (a CFR of 7.3%). |
| EP-2008-000100-COG
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Epidemic |
Congo, Republic |
A cholera outbreak is currently hitting the Loudima district, in the Bouenza division which is located 375 km South-East of Brazzaville, the capital of the Republic of Congo. 78 new cases and one death have been registered in Loudima since 5 June, 2008. In addition, 18 cases have been registered within the same period in the Moundi village located about 50 km from Loudima. |
| FL-2008-000099-NIC
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Flood |
Nicaragua |
On Friday 27 June the national response body issued a yellow alert following heavy rains in the district of El Rama. 42 families (167 people in total) have been evacuated. |
| OT-2008-000098-KEN
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Other |
Kenya |
Following the post-election violence in January and February 2008, Kenya is facing a number of challenges in ensuring food security for the vulnerable populations in the country. Crop production in 2008 is expected to be below average, primarily due to impact of post-election violence. Low food supplies and high food prices already prevail. In addition, displaced persons have not yet been fully resettled and remain food insecure.
Although rainfall has been near normal for the April-June season for most parts of the country there are exceptions resulting in pockets of extreme drought following poor November rains |
| OT-2008-000097-ZWE
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Other |
Zimbabwe |
The situation in Zimbabwe which was the bread basket of Southern Africa has deteriorated; humanitarian situation in the country is compromised at the expense of all citizens. The country has been facing serious socio-economic decline compounded by the almost two-month stalemate after the 29 March 2008 harmonised elections. The declining situation has once again resulted in poor agricultural production and reduced manufacturing capacity. The shortage of basic food commodities and unpredictable rainfall patterns has threatened the food security of millions of people in the country. |
| FL-2008-000096-BGD
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Flood |
Bangladesh |
Rising rivers boosted by monsoon torrents forced a barrage to crumble in northern Bangladesh on Sunday with scores of villages cut off and an estimated 15,000 people trapped in the swirling water.Nearly 3,500 people fled their inundated huts. |
| FL-2008-000095-SUR
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Flood |
Suriname |
On 28 May, 2008 heavy rains prompted
intense flooding primarily in the Marowijne,
Lawa and Tapanahoni regions of Suriname. At least 1,300
households are affected. |
| FL-2008-000094-ZAF
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Flood |
South Africa |
Heavy rains have made homeless Friday more than 4,000 people living in informal settlements in the Cape Peninsula, according to Sapa, the South African news agency. |
| TC-2008-000093-PHL
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Tropical Cyclone |
Philippines |
Up to 5.73 million people can be affected by wind speeds of hurricane strength or above. In addition, 0.42 million people are living in coastal areas below 5m and can therefore be affected by storm surge. See GDACS for more information.
Typhoon Fengshen (T0806) |
| FF-2008-000092-KEN
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Flash Flood |
Kenya |
Tana Delta District is experiencing flash floods following heavy rainfall between 13th and 16th June 2008. About 8,658 people (1,443 families) have been affected by the floods and have moved to higher grounds. |
| FL-2008-000091-SOM
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Flood |
Somalia |
Thousands of internally displaced persons (IDPs) camping in and around Mogadishu have been left without shelter after heavy rains pounded the Somali capital over the weekend, officials said. |
| SS-2008-000090-IDN
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Storm Surge |
Indonesia |
Tide waters swamped areas near the coast for a few hours overnight, leaving hundreds of people stranded in their homes. Residents in Jakarta braced for further flooding after a high tide of over 2 metres resulted in flooding in parts of the city on 4 June. |
| FL-2008-000089-IND
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Flood |
India |
Flash floods and mudslides unleashed by heavy monsoon rains have claimed 25 lives and displaced 200,000 people in northeastern India |
| FL-2008-000088-USA
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Flood |
United States |
Across Iowa, 36,000 people were displaced by the flooding and "millions of acres" were submerged, officials said. |
| EQ-2008-000087-JPN
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Earthquake |
Japan |
A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.2 hit Japan's northern prefectures on Saturday morning. The National Police Agency says three people reportedly died, 10 are missing, and more than 100 others are injured.
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| FL-2008-000086-MEX
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Flood |
Mexico |
The State Secretariat issued an emergency declaration today for [13] districts that were struck by heavy rains on 3, 4 and 5 of June 2008, and for [7] districts struck by heavy rains and floods from 6 to 9 June. Funds have been mobilized to assist affected population. |
| DR-2008-000085-CHN
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Drought |
China, People's Republic |
About 560,000 people in China's Shanxi Province have been short of drinking water due to drought since mid-May. |
| FL-2008-000084-CHN
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Flood |
China, People's Republic |
The heaviest rainstorms in 50 years drenched parts of Guangdong province, killing at least 1 student and causing widespread flooding. Local media reported that more than 6,500 people had to be evacuated from their homes. |
| ST-2008-000083-GMB
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SEVERE LOCAL STORM |
Gambia |
On 2 June 2008 a severe storm hit the area around Darsilameh village in the Western Region of Gambia. The storm caused damage to more than 15 compounds, affecting more than 300 persons in Darsilameh. Houses were destroyed, and the families therefore have no shelter. The Government (through the Governor of the Western Region) created a crisis committee to coordinate the provision of support and assistance. Gambia Red Cross Society (GRCS) volunteers from the Western Region branch assisted those affected to move belongings from their ruined houses, and carried out assessments. The Gambia Red Cross Society plans to distribute roofing kits to shelter 300 beneficiaries. |
| FF-2008-000082-PHL
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Flash Flood |
Philippines |
Authorities say flash floods have killed two men and sent 1,000 residents fleeing their southern Philippine riverside village. |
| EP-2008-000081-MNG
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Epidemic |
Mongolia |
Mongolia is experiencing a serious outbreak of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) since May 8.
1,988 people have been diagnosed with this virus. 95 per cent of all cases are children under 20 years old |
| CW-2008-000080-MNG
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Cold Wave |
Mongolia |
Un unexpected heavy snowstorm hit eastern provinces since the end of May and killed 52 people and over 200,000 livestock. National Emergency Management Agency declared a "disaster" on 27 May. |
| FL-2008-000079-LKA
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Flood |
Sri Lanka |
Floods triggered by torrential rain have killed at least nine and forced thousands of people from their homes in Sri Lanka, with some taking shelter in schools and temples, officials said on 2nd June, 2008.
"Nine people have been killed and a total of 83,433 people have been affected due to the heavy rains," according to national coordinator at the National Disaster Management Centre. |
| TC-2008-000078-BLZ
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Tropical Cyclone |
Belize |
Heavy rain across Belize causing rivers in southern and northern Belize to crest their banks. Heavy rains could cause life-threatening flash floods and mud slides especially in mountainous terrain during the next couple of days as it moves away from Belize. Flood warning remains in effect for the southern and northern districts of Belize. The National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO) Secretariat has provided an initial report of approximately 10,000 persons being affected by the floods.
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| TC-2008-000077-CRI
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Tropical Cyclone |
Costa Rica |
Condiciones de temporal con cuencas variando a condiciones de desbordamientos en el
Valle Central, Pac?fico Sur, Pac?fico Norte, e inclusive en sectores de la vertiente Caribe. |
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