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FL-2006-000057-SUR

Flood

Suriname

Torrential rainfall in Suriname since the beginning of May has caused flooding in the interior of the country, and approximately 25,000-30,000 square kilometres are currently under water. It is estimated that 25,000 people have been affected by the rising water levels, with the most severe damage occurring in the southwest and centre of the country.

FL-2006-000056-AFG

Flood

Afghanistan

With the onset of spring, Afghanistan has been experiencing floods in the northern regions caused by melting snow and heavy rains. Loss of life, injuries agricultural damage/loss, property damage and displacement have affected three districts.

EQ-2006-000055-TON

Earthquake

Tonga

An Earthquake occurred in Tonga islands, 160km from the city of Nuku'alofa. A Tsunami could occurr since the water depth at the location is 1394 m. The closer large island is New Zealand, predicted to be reached at about 6:00 PM GMT, corresponding to 3.00 AM local time. Report on the event: GDACS Report

TC-2006-000054-MMR

Tropical Cyclone

Myanmar

A tropical cyclone of category 4 is forecasted to affect over 300000 people (within 100km from the eye) by 29/04/2006 6:00 UTC in the regions of Ayeyarwaddy and Rakhine.

EQ-2006-000053-COD

Earthquake

Congo Democratic Republic

On 4/27/2006 4:18:27 AM UTC an earthquake of magnitude 5.3 has struck a very highly populated region in Democratic Republic of the Congo, 260km from the city of Kigali. The nearest populated places are Mwenda (9km), Kiniambabore (4km), Libokara (7km), Nzenga (2km), Manduli (9km).

VO-2006-000052-PER

Volcano

Peru

1. On 27 March 2006 the volcano Ubinas, located in the district of Ubinas in the province of General S?nchez Cerro, department of Moquegua, in the south of the country, started emitting smoke and ash after almost 40 years of inactivity. Since 13 April, an increase in seismic activity has been recorded and ash, smoke and toxic gas emissions have intensified with ash falling on the towns of Ubinas, Querapi and Sacohaya. On 14 April, sulphuric gases released in the atmosphere generated acid rains, affecting the same localities. On 20 and 21 April, explosions spewed out incandescent stones and ash in a 4 km radius from the crater. In the course of 23 April there was a scale-up in terms of volcanic activity, with 5 explosions and 200 tremors in the time span of 48 hours.

EQ-2006-000051-RUS

Earthquake

Russia

38 people were injured during the earthquake.More than 560 people (including 290 children) from 6 affected villages were evacuated.

FL-2006-000050-ARG

Flood

Argentina

The rainy season, which began in early 2006 in the northern Argentine provinces of Salta, Jujuy and Formosa, has intensified significantly since the end of March. Due to the mountainous terrain in the area, heavy rains have caused flooding and landslides near some of the region?s main rivers, destroying at least 150 homes and several bridges.

FF-2006-000049-IDN

Flash Flood

Indonesia

Flash floods and landslides triggered by torrential rains in Trenggalek District, hit six subdistricts on Wednesday 19 April 2006. Flash floods and landslides have killed 16 people and badly injured two others. Six people are reported missing.

VO-2006-000048-IDN

Volcano

Indonesia

Based on the seismic record that indicated increased volcanic activity at Mt. Merapi, the Directorate of Vulcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation raised the level of alertness from level II to level III, which indicates that Mt. Merapi may erupt at any time. 3. Based on the scientific data, Mt. Merapi will most likely erupt. There are four districts located on the slopes of Mt. Merapi, namely Boyolali (59,851 inhabitants), Magelang (111,461 inhabitants), Klaten (126,831 inhabitants) and Sleman (56,215 inhabitants).

FL-2006-000047-COD

Flood

Congo Democratic Republic

From 8 to 10 April 2006, torrential rains fell in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and its surroundings. This has caused numerous and serious material damages as well as human casualties. The rains of the recent days were particularly violent and at times caused landslides. Early reports indicate that seven councils have been seriously affected. In the final analysis, there are extensive material damages that need to be thoroughly collapsed, crops have been destroyed and roads have been washed away. According to the teams in the field, the situation is alarming, especially in the Kisenso Council which is the most affected.

FF-2006-000046-KEN

Flash Flood

Kenya

Following torrential rainfalls in Isiolo District, Kenya, over the last several days, a number of population centres in Garbatulla, Sericho and Merti divisions are reported to have been severely flooded. These areas lie in the Uaso Nyiro flood plains. Roads have also been rendered impassable, requiring an aerial assessment as well as relief supplies by air.

FL-2006-000045-CZE

Flood

Czech Rep