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| FR-2006-000165-GMB
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Fire |
Gambia |
On 30 October 2006, at around 10 pm, a fire disaster occured at Kanifing Housing Estate plot no. B11. A candle and a gas leak caused the fire that involved 18 victims. All of them are suffering from 3rd-degree burns. |
| FL-2006-000164-TZA
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Flood |
Tanzania |
About 500 families were left homeless after their houses were destroyed following several hours of heavy rains and strong winds in the early hours of 28 October 2006 in Kigoma Region, western Tanzania. Kigoma Region borders Lake Tanganyika. A total of 28 people were injured and admitted at the government?s regional hospital while several others suffered minor bruises. A school and a church were amongst the buildings that were damaged during the downpour. Household property and food stocks were also destroyed. The two worst affected suburbs in Kigoma Urban District were Kibirizi and Burarangabo, situated some five kilometres from Kigoma town centre, with a total population of about 15,000 people (approximately 2,000 households). Kigoma is the main entry point for the Congolese refugees from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. At the time of this bulletin, it was not clear whether any Congolese refugees had been affected by the heavy rains. |
| FF-2006-000163-AFG
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Flash Flood |
Afghanistan |
Flash floods caused by torrential rains struck Behsoud district of Nangarhar, in eastern Afghanistan. The 4:00am local time flooding had killed approximately nine people and partially or totally destroyed 400 to 800 houses. An estimated 95 people were injured and about 1,000 individuals are affected. |
| TC-2006-000162----
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Tropical Cyclone |
(Non-Localized) |
Typhoon Chebi (Queenie/T0620) |
| TC-2006-000162-PHL
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Tropical Cyclone |
Philippines |
Queenie (Chebi) became a typhoon as it entered the Aurora-Quezon area. 300 persons from Poblacion, Dinapigue, Isabela were evacuated to safer grounds due to apparent threats of flashfloods and landslides in the area.
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| FL-2006-000161-SOM
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Flood |
Somalia |
At least 47 people drowned and thousands were left homeless after two rivers that snake through Somalia burst their banks after heavy rains, residents and aid workers said on 8th November. |
| TO-2006-000160-JPN
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Tornadoes |
Japan |
A tornado ripped through a northern Japanese town on 07 of November, killing at least nine people and injuring 25 more, officials said. |
| FL-2006-000159-KEN
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Flood |
Kenya |
This year, the short rains season in Kenya commenced in mid-October with heavy rains that resulted in flooding.Latest reports indicate that there has been loss of lives and damage to property due to flooding in several areas within the Coast Province and parts of North Eastern Province. The most affected districts are Mombasa, Kwale, Kilifi, Isiolo, Turkana and Moyale. |
| FL-2006-000158-PRK
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Flood |
Korea, Democratic People's Republic |
Severe floods caused by torrential rain, fierce winds and tidal waves, struck four counties and two cities in Kangwon province over the period 21 -23 October, leaving nearly 1,565fa miliesdis placed and homeless. |
| FL-2006-000157-ETH
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Flood |
Ethiopia |
After five days of heavy rains, Ethiopia?s Wabi-Sheblle River burst its banks causing extensive flooding to the surrounding area. A total of 67 people have died in Somali Region. |
| FL-2006-000156-TUR
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Flood |
Turkey |
Flash floods affected Turkey, from Istanbul province in the west to Diyarbakir in the southeast, within the last five days leading to casualties, damage on property and missing people. |
| FL-2006-000155-LKA
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Flood |
Sri Lanka |
As a result of the inter-monsoon rains combined with storms several areas of Sri Lanka have flooded. As of 30 October, the Disaster Management Center reported that 23 people had been killed, two had been injured and about 331,000 people had been affected. |
| TC-2006-000153----
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Tropical Cyclone |
(Non-Localized) |
Tyhoon Cimaron (Paeng/T0619) |
| TC-2006-000153-PHL
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Tropical Cyclone |
Philippines |
?Paeng? started to develop into a tropical depression in the morning of October 27, 2006. Moving west northwest, it gained strength and became a severe tropical storm as it continued to increase its threat to northern and central Luzon. ?Paeng? as a typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 195 kph near the center and gustiness of 230 kph had made landfall over Southern Isabela at around 9:00 PM, 29 October 2006."PAENG" has slightly gained strength as it leaves the Philippine Area of Responsibility on 311100H October 2006 and continues to traverse the South China Sea.
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| ST-2006-000152-BGD
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SEVERE LOCAL STORM |
Bangladesh |
A low atmospheric depression over the Bay of Bengal caused a violent storm at sea and along the coastal belt of Bangladesh on 19 September 2006. It generated tornados that struck various localities and caused heavy rain across the country for over four days. According to media reports, the sudden storm capsized hundreds of fishing trawlers and other boats, as well as a Bangladesh navy ship in the Bay of Bengal, which were caught unaware. About 1,000-1,500 fishermen and a naval commander are reported missing. According to some reports, around 115 bodies were recovered (as on 28 September) and so far 6,000 survivors have returned home. |
| FL-2006-000151-PAN
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Flood |
Panama |
Torrential rains have been reported in several areas in Panama since 12 October. It is estimated that 1,900 people have been directly affected in the regions of Panama East, Panama West and Chiriqui. Authorities have reported flooding and emergency situations resulting from these rains in communities on the banks of the River Pacora, as well as landslides in the districts of San Miguelito, Las Garzas and Juan Dem?stenes Arosemena. In Chiriqui, the
torrential rainfall has affected the communities of Divala, Rodolfo Aguil?r, Varital and Sitio L?zaro, mainly due to the overflowing of the Chiriqui Viejo and Chico rivers. |
| EQ-2006-000150-PNG
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Earthquake |
Papua New Guinea |
GDACS: On 10/17/2006 1:25:15 AM UTC an earthquake of magnitude 6.9 has struck the moderately populated region of Papua New Guinea (NEIC). PTWC does not expect an ocean wide tsunami, but a local one is possible. Based on magnitude, population and vulnerability, this earthquake is expected to have a low humanitarian impact. |
| EQ-2006-000149-USA
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Earthquake |
United States |
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.5 was felt across Hawaii on Sunday, causing a landslide that blocked a major highway on Hawaii Island, the Pacific Tsunami Center said. Power outages were reported across the state and there were unconfirmed reports of injuries, according to the State Civil Defence |
| VO-2006-000148-PNG
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Volcano |
Papua New Guinea |
A large scale eruption occurred at Rabaul Volcano at 08:45 (local time) on 7 October in New Britain Island, Papua New Guinea. Continuous air blasts rattled windows in Rabaul city and heavy ash fall and small stones were falling in the city. The volcanic activity is likely continue along with ash falls. The state of emergency remained in effect although there are indications that it will be lifted in the next day or two.
In the event of heavy rains, small to moderate sized mud flows are likely to follow existing water courses. Residents to the south and south-west should exercise extra caution. Air Niugini confirmed that flights into Rabaul were suspended until further notice and the airport remains closed due to continuing deposits of ash on the runway.
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| FL-2006-000147-MMR
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Flood |
Myanmar |
Worst floods in 11 years hit Thailand, Myanmar:
At least 13 people have been killed over the last few days in army-ruled Myanmar, where the 690 km (430 mile) main rail line between Yangon and Mandalay was among many severed connections, they said. |
| FL-2006-000147-THA
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Flood |
Thailand |
The country has been badly affected by floods from several weather events over the past month inundating 34 provinces across the North, Northeast and Central regions. |
| EQ-2006-000146-TTO
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Earthquake |
Trinidad & Tobago |
An earthquake measuring 5.8 on the Richter Scale occurred near the north coast of Trinidad on September 29, 2006 at 9.08 am local time . The preliminary location for the event is 10.83N 61.41W with a focal depth of 40km. The Earthquake felt through out Trinidad and Tobago including Port of Spain, Chaguanas, St. Augustine, Princes Town, Point Fortin and Westmoorings, Marabella and Tobago.
An after shock measuring 5.3 occurred at 2.23pm local time.
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| FL-2006-000145-GIN
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Flood |
Guinea |
It rains heavily in Kindia, located in 135 km from Conakry, over 12 hours without interruption from 31 August to 1 September, rising the water level of the three rivers of the city, flooding 7 neighbouring districts. Such flood had not been recorded in Kindia for 50 years. |
| TC-2006-000144----
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Tropical Cyclone |
(Non-Localized) |
Typhoon Xangsane (Milenyo/T0615) |
| TC-2006-000144-CHN
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Tropical Cyclone |
China, People's Republic |
The typhoon Xangsane (Local name: Milenyo) killed 1, 12 injured in China. |
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