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| 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. |
| TC-2006-000144-PHL
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Tropical Cyclone |
Philippines |
Typhoon Xangsane (local name Milenyo) made landfall on the northern part of Samal Island, situated in the middle of Philippines, displacing over 5,000 and damaging infrastructure. |
| TC-2006-000144-VNM
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Tropical Cyclone |
Viet Nam |
Typhoon Xangsane hit the central provinces of Vietnam on Sunday 1 October. Initial estimates by the authorities
and Vietnam Red Cross (VNRC) officials identify 24 people dead, 1,200 injured and tens missing in the central Veitenamese provinces of Nghe An, Quang Binh, Quang Tri, Thua Thien Hue, Da Nang and Quang Nam. These
casualty figures are set to climb. |
| LS-2006-000143-PHL
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Land Slide |
Philippines |
At least eight people were killed and 14 were injured when a landslide slammed into a narrow mountain road in the northern Philippines, local disaster officials said on 22nd of September. |
| TC-2006-000142----
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Tropical Cyclone |
(Non-Localized) |
Typhoon Shanshan (Luis/T0613) |
| TC-2006-000142-JPN
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Tropical Cyclone |
Japan |
The strong typhoon, Shanshan, to strike southwestern Japan has killed at least nine people caused tornade and flash floods. |
| LS-2006-000141-MEX
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Land Slide |
Mexico |
The landslide occurred on a highway between Mexico City and the city of Tuxpan. Four people died and at least 11 others were injured. Heavy rains triggered another landslide that killed 10 people, mostly children, and injured three others reported on 8th of Septermber.
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