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Disaster TO - Tornadoes TC - Tropical Cyclone TS - Tsunami VW - Violent Wind VO - Volcano WV - Wave/Surge(use TS/SS instead) WF - Wild fire Use Ctrl-Click and/or Shift-Click for multiple selections. If NO selections are made, ALL items will be selected Type keywords:      Looking for: All Words Any Word Search between these dates: (yyyy-mm-dd) From: To: Hits per page: 10 25 50 100 200      Sorted by: GLIDE Country, Event, Date Country, Date, Event Event, Country, Date Event, Date, Country Date, Country, Event Date, Event, Country Showing approximate location of disasters Search Results: 8311 hits 333 Pages: 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 GLIDEnumber Event Country Comments FL-2021-000061-MYS Flood Malaysia Sabah, Malaysia had been experiencing heavy rainfalls since 20th May, causing two districts (Beaufort and Tenom) were inundated by floods. The rain was nonstops for few days resulting in 2 rivers collided between the Pagalan River and the Padas River. People were fleeing from their home and evacuated to the temporary shelters. Total number of people affected by flood have reached 1,552 families (5,782 people) in those two districts, based on the released information from Social Welfare Department (JKM) as of 25th May 2021.  OT-2021-000060-EGY Other Egypt Twelve days of hostilities have resulted in a dire humanitarian situation in Gaza, putting the lives and livelihoods of some 1.7 million Palestinians in the Gaza Strip in risk. According to the United Nations, 242 Palestinians were killed in Gaza between 10 May and the start of the ceasefire on 21 May, , including 66 children and 38 women. In addition, the number of internally displaced people has increased to 91,000However, there are still roughly 1,000 people whose homes have been demolished or severely damaged. Concerns have been raised concerning the spread of COVID-19 among vulnerable persons huddled in overcrowded shelters and the health-care system’s inability to cope.  VO-2021-000059-COD Volcano Congo Democratic Republic On 22 May 2021 at 19:00 HRS, Mt. Nyiragongo, located in North Kivu Province of the Democratic Republic of Congo suddenly erupted. The first eruption was reported at 19:00 22 May on the NE side of the crater towards the Rwanda border and not Goma city. The lava initially started flowing towards Rwanda. The second eruption was reported at 19:30 due to a crack on the crater face towards Goma city, facing the Goma International Airport. This sudden volcanic eruption created panic within the population, leading to mass movement towards the south into Goma and south east, out of the city of Goma. A portion of the population also fled towards Rwanda.   TC-2021-000058-BGD Tropical Cyclone Bangladesh The severe cyclonic storm “YAAS” made landfall in West Bengal and Odisha coast in India on 26 May 2021 at a wind speed of 150 KMPH. On the same day, late evening, it crossed the west coast of Bangladesh. Coinciding with the full moon, causing a 6-8 feet tidal wave across the coastal districts resulted broken embankments in many places, resulted in inundation and forced people into temporary displacement or living in marooned situation. According to Need Assessment Working Group (NAWG) the cyclonic event affected approximately 1.3 million people, damaged around 26,595 houses: 16,183 latrines and 1,986 water points. In addition to that it is estimated around 39 percent of crops land damaged and 3,599 hector of prawn and fish cultivation area affected.  FL-2021-000057-LKA Flood Sri Lanka The South west monsoon and activation of a depression which was later developed to tropical cyclone “Tauktae” over the south-east Arabian sea triggered heavy rainfall in Sri Lanka from 12th to 14th May 2021. Western, South and Sabaragamuawa provinces of Sri Lanka were worst affected. Sri Lanka’s Department of Meteorology has reported a maximum rainfall up to 336 millimeters in the Western province particularly in Kalutara district. During this period four deaths have been reported in Gampaha, Colombo & Kegalle districts. Even though rain has stopped, the affected low lying areas are still inundated with floods in the nine districts and have caused damages to residential areas. Agricultural lands and standing crops have also been inundated and damaged as well as the infrastructures. Sri Lanka Metrological department predicts heavy rainfall on 22nd to 25th May and the possibility of continuation of flooding, which may increase the impact and further exacerbate the situation with further reduction of coping capacity of vulnerable households in the affected areas.  TC-2021-000056-IND Tropical Cyclone India Tropical Cyclone TAUKTAE is strengthening as it moves north over the northeastern Arabian Sea, passing close to the western coast of western India. On 17 May at 0.00 UTC, its centre was located approximately 150 km west-southwest of Mumbai City, with maximum sustained winds of 222 km/h. According to media reports, during the last 48 hours, eight deaths and several thousand have been displaced from Kerala, Karnataka, Goa and Maharashtra. About 440 families in Maldives and 293 families in Sri Lanka also reported affected. Tropical Cyclone TAUKTAE is forecast to continue northward and to make landfall over the southern coast of Gujarat on 17 May late morning (UTC) with maximum sustained winds of 165-175 km/h. On 17-18 May, heavy rain, strong winds and storm surge are forecast over Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka and Goa. Heavy rain and strong winds are expected also across southeastern Pakistan. Red warnings for heavy rain with thunderstorms and strong winds are in effect over Gujarat. Movement of air, water and road transports are restricted. (ECHO, 17 May 2021)  FL-2021-000055-TJK Flood Tajikistan As a result of intense rains heavy rains within May 5-12, 2021 in the territory of a number of districts of the Khatlon region and the DRS, mudflows were recorded, which, unfortunately, entailed human casualties. As a result of the disaster, damage was recorded to residential buildings, household plots, arable land, destruction of auxiliary structures, as well as erosion of the roadway. By May 12, 2021 according to last information: • 58 houses totally damaged • 123 houses partially damaged • 56 auxiliary buildings were damaged • 100 land plots were affected • 167 families evacuated Due to on-going rainy days, the scale of damages can be grown and the number of damages will be changed.  DR-2021-000054-SOM Drought Somalia On 1st May 2021, the Government of Somalia declared a National Emergency due to the Drought situation and called for support in responding to the humanitarian crisis.   FL-2021-000053-ETH Flood Ethiopia The Early Warning Department of the National Disaster Risk Management Commission released the second issue of the National Flood Alert listing additional areas at risk of flooding and landslides, while several parts of the country continue to receive average to above average Belg/spring season rainfall since April. In Afar Region, some 27,400 persons have been displaced by flooding due to heavy rain and winds in Gulina, Ewa, and Beyalo, Dulecha, Harunka, and Mile Woredas. Livestock death was also reported. In SNNP Region, hailstorm damaged crops in Chama Hembecho and Afama Mino Kebeles of Boloso Sore Woreda in Wolayta Zone and some 250 hectares of land has been flooded in Abela Abaya Woreda. Some 11,200 households have been displaced and 8,019 households affected by flooding due to heavy Gu rains in Shabelle, Jarar, Dolo, Afder, Fafan, and Korahe Zones of Somali Region. The flooding also resulted in the death of 7,069 sheep and goats, 17 camels, 609 cows and damaged 4,049 hectares of cropland. Nine people were also reportedly killed in Dire Dawa City following the collapse of a wall due to heavy rains on 2 May 2021.   OT-2021-000052-PSE Other Palestine (West Bank, Gaza) Three locations in East Jerusalem (EJ) - Al Aqsa Mosque, Damascus Gate, and Sheikh Jarrah - have been hotspots throughout Ramadan. The intensity of confrontations have increased in the last few days. More than 300 people have been injured in confrontations thus far and more confrontations are expected in the coming days  FL-2021-000051-SOM Flood Somalia Reports indicate that at least 25 people have been killed due to the heavy rains including nine children who died after their house flooded in Banadir on 7 May, and four people killed by lightening in Puntland on 5 May. In Middle Shabelle region, riverine flooding has affected an estimated 25,000 people in 15 villages in Jowhar,  FL-2021-000050-AFG Flood Afghanistan Several provinces were affected by widespread flash flooding events since 3 May which have caused fatalities and destroyed homes. At least 37 people have died, more than 910 households were affected, dozens of homes destroyed, irrigation canals damaged and livestock lost across ten provinces in central, northern and western regions of Afghanistan, according to the Afghanistan National Disaster Management Authority. Assessments and the provision of humanitarian assistance are ongoing but slowed down by access constraints.  FL-2021-000049-RWA Flood Rwanda Since the beginning of January 2020, Rwanda has increasingly experienced heavy rains, thunders and strong windstorm, affecting most parts of the country. From 28 April to 2nd May 2021, extensive flooding and mudslides been reported in Burera District due to waterflows and rocks from the volcanoes. The effects of rains and windstorm is also observed in other districts including Gicumbi and Kayonza Districts. This has led to extensive destruction of houses, crops, latrines death of livestock, destruction of the roads, and loss of households’ materials and even human death.   EP-2021-000047-KEN Epidemic Kenya According to the county department of health in Mombasa the first dengue cases were reported in early March 2021 with 24 cases testing positive out of 47 (51% positivity rate). In April another 305 cases tested positive out of 315 (97% positivity rate). The adjacent Lamu county, has also reported a total of 224 positive cases from different health facilities where 59 are children under 5 years old. Cumulatively, 529 cases have been reported within the past 2 months of March and April. No deaths have been reported so far within the two counties.   OT-2021-000046-KGZ Other Kyrgyzstan On 28-29 April 2021, the tensions between the residents of Kyrgyzstan (Batken province) and Tajikistan (Sughd province) in the border areas escalated into an armed conflict, resulting in casualties and displacement of thousands of people in both countries. As of late 29 April, the governments of Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan announced their agreement on ceasefire and continued to work during 30 April – 3 May on stabilizing the situation in border areas, including on cessation of all hostilities and withdrawal of military forces from the point of contact. As of 4 May, the situation seemed to have got under control.  FL-2021-000045-GEO Flood Georgia On 29 April, heavy rain, hailstorm, and wind-affected Kakheti Region of Georgia. Agricultural lands, fruit trees, roofs got destroyed and many buildings flooded. In total, 1300 households (3900 people) were affected.  ST-2021-000044-CHN SEVERE LOCAL STORM China, People's Republic Eleven people were killed and dozens injured after strong gales struck east China's Jiangsu Province, the provincial authorities said Saturday. Gales and hail swept parts of Jiangsu on Friday night, including Nantong, Huai'an, Yancheng, Taizhou and Suqian. The disaster has left 11 people dead, 66 injured and 3,050 evacuated, according to the Jiangsu Provincial Emergency Management Department.  FL-2021-000043-YEM Flood Yemen Torrential rains and flooding which started in mid-April continued into May; intensified rainfall over the past few days is causing damage to infrastructure, destroying homes and shelter and causing deaths and injuries.  OT-2021-000042-MMR Other Myanmar Since 1st February 2021, Myanmar has been undergoing a political crisis with civil unrest impacting across Myanmar’s regions and states, precipitating a humanitarian crisis with affected populations across many parts of the country. After detaining civilian leaders on 1st February, the Myanmar Military announced the suspension of the new elected parliament, following November 2020 elections. A State of Emergency was declared for one year and a State Administration Council (SAC) formed under military leadership. Following these events, public demonstrations and a Civil Disobedience Movement (CDM) have been ongoing.  AV-2021-000041-IND Snow Avalanche India A glacier burst triggered an avalanche in Chamoli District (Uttarakhand State, northern India) on 23 April, resulting in casualties. According to media reports, at least 11 people have died, seven are missing, six have been injured and hundreds have been rescued.  TC-2021-000040-PHL Tropical Cyclone Philippines The passage of Tropical Cyclone SURIGAE over the Philippine Sea continues to affect the eastern coast of central and northern Philippines, resulting in four fatalities and 13 injured people, as reported by national authorities on 22 April. More than 235,750 people have been affected across Cagayan Valley, Bicol, Eastern Visayas and Caraga Regions.  TC-2021-000040-PLW Tropical Cyclone Palau Tropical Disturbance (Invest 94W) centered southeast of Yap and Palau on 13 April, upgraded to Tropical Storm 02W (Surigae) on the 14 April, and a Typhoon Watch on the 16 April until 17 April. Typhoon Surigae passed over the north of Palau closest to Kayangel state with up to 136 km/h sustained wind speeds. Heavy rainfall and swells caused power outage, disrupted communication services, water cuts and road blockages from fallen debris, and landslides. Homes have been damaged or destroyed along with valuable belongings and farming investments. Around 301 people evacuated to 20 safe shelters, with no lives lost.  FL-2021-000039-BDI Flood Burundi Lake Tanganyika water level have been rising since February 2021. Heavy rainfall since the start of April has worsened the situation with further rainfall predicted until mid-May. As of 19 April 2021, the level of Lake Tanganyika stood at 776.4 metres above sea level compared to the normal average level of 772.7 metres. From April 12, 2021 in the province of Rumonge households near the shores were flooded. In parts of the lakes, it reported the coastline has expanded 300 to 500m. Houses are flooded, and families forced to leave to evacuation centres or host families. UNOCHA reported around 8,000 families have been affected and 2,000 displaced by flooding in lakeside communities including Bugarama, Kanyenkoko, Muhuta, Nyanza-Lac, Gatumba, Rukaramu, Kibenga, Gisyo and Kabondo. Two casualties have been recorded to date. On 20 April 2021, the Government (through the Meteorological Director General) officially declared the disaster and asked the affected populations to evacuate the flooded areas in the provinces of Rumonge, Makamba in the Nyanza-Lac Commune, Bujumbura Capital and Bujumbura Rural in the Mutimbuzi Commune in the zone of the Gatumba and Rukaramu areas. The Government has asked humanitarian actors to be mobilized to assist the affected people. Rains are expected till mid-May. As the waters continue to rise and the impact of the floods evolves continued assessment is underway by BRCS and other humanitarian partners. In addition, the Government are also considering their response in the short and long term it meets the needs of the affected population living in flood and landslide affected areas. (IFRC, 30 Apr 2021)  OT-2021-000039-EGY Other Egypt 18 April 2021 around 3 PM the ERC Emergency Operation Center had received an emergency signal about the incident of the train crash. the ERC volunteers from the Nearby branch to the location and from the HQ had deployed. volunteers assisted the public ambulance authority and provided First Aid, Psychological First aid at the scene of the accident. Also, they had assisted the injured people and the relatives of the victims by blankets and mattresses, medical support, blood units and meals...  FL-2021-000038-KEN Flood Kenya According to the Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD), the Climate Outlook for the 2021 March-April-May “Long Rains” season indicates that several parts of the country will experience enhanced rainfall while North Eastern parts of the country will receive below-average rainfall. Based on the state of the Ocean and the early onset, KMD has been issuing heavy rainfall advisories with the most recent being 19 April 2021 . The advisory indicated that heavy rainfall was expected over North East, South East, the Coastal Regions of Kenya, Western and Central regions including Nairobi Area. As predicted, from mid-March heavy rainfalls have been experienced in the country with the Western parts of the country being the most affected through displacement of populations and disruption of livelihoods. Tana River county has received moderate rains but some parts have been affected by flash floods due to waters from the rains upstream  8311 hits 333 Pages: 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40	GLIDEnumber: About Glide How to Join Participating Institutions GLIDE-enabled sites Help Topics Disclaimer Get results as: Statistics Charts Tabular Reports Report a Missing Disaster:   If you know about a disaster that is not registered in GLIDEnumber.net: Create/Edit missing disaster report Please note you need to be a registered user to report missing disasters Latest Events: Disasters on or after week 47 From: 2024/11/17  To: 2024/11/28 TC-2024-000211-BLZ Tropical Cyclone,Belize: Following its influence across north-eastern Central America, the IFRC Disaster Response and Preparedness reports three missing people and 20,000 affected in Honduras, 123,276 affected people in Belize, and almost 8,000 affected people in Guatemala. 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