Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.8M, Depth:196.193km) in [unknown] 17/05/2024 20:58 UTC, No people affected in 100km.
type: Earthquake
type: Disaster
type: Event
has geometry: geometry
comment: On 5/17/2024 8:58:26 PM, an earthquake occurred in [unknown] potentially affecting No people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.8M, Depth:196.193km.
has affected population: 0.0
has affected region: area
has alert level: Green
has alert score: 0.0
has current timestamp: 2024-05-17T20:58:26+00:00
has event status: Current
has event type: EQ
has latitude: -29.1475
has longitude: -178.5275
has publication timestamp: 2024-05-17T21:19:31+00:00
has start timestamp: 2024-05-17T20:58:26+00:00
has url: https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx

Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.5M, Depth:527.672km) in [unknown] 18/05/2024 06:26 UTC, No people affected in 100km.
type: Earthquake
type: Disaster
type: Event
has geometry: geometry
comment: On 5/18/2024 6:26:09 AM, an earthquake occurred in [unknown] potentially affecting No people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.5M, Depth:527.672km.
has affected population: 0.0
has affected region: area
has alert level: Green
has alert score: 0.0
has current timestamp: 2024-05-18T06:26:09+00:00
has event status: Current
has event type: EQ
has latitude: 3.8663
has longitude: 122.9581
has publication timestamp: 2024-05-18T06:46:43+00:00
has start timestamp: 2024-05-18T06:26:09+00:00
has url: https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx

Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.7M, Depth:10km) in Papua New Guinea 18/05/2024 14:04 UTC, 360 thousand in 100km.
type: Earthquake
type: Disaster
type: Event
has geometry: geometry
comment: On 5/18/2024 2:04:44 PM, an earthquake occurred in Papua New Guinea potentially affecting 360 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.7M, Depth:10km.
has affected population: 8654.0
has affected region: area
has alert level: Green
has alert score: 0.01
has country location: PNG
has current timestamp: 2024-05-18T14:04:44+00:00
has event status: Current
has event type: EQ
has latitude: -3.8483
has longitude: 152.1281
has publication timestamp: 2024-05-18T14:23:11+00:00
has start timestamp: 2024-05-18T14:04:44+00:00
has url: https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx

Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.9M, Depth:10km) in [unknown] 18/05/2024 23:57 UTC, No people affected in 100km.
type: Earthquake
type: Disaster
type: Event
has geometry: geometry
comment: On 5/18/2024 11:57:41 PM, an earthquake occurred in [unknown] potentially affecting No people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.9M, Depth:10km.
has affected population: 0.0
has affected region: area
has alert level: Green
has alert score: 0.01
has current timestamp: 2024-05-18T23:57:41+00:00
has event status: Current
has event type: EQ
has latitude: -55.8812
has longitude: -123.1848
has publication timestamp: 2024-05-19T04:00:43+00:00
has start timestamp: 2024-05-18T23:57:41+00:00
has url: https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx

Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 6M, Depth:28km) in United States 19/05/2024 09:35 UTC, No people affected in 100km.
type: Earthquake
type: Disaster
type: Event
has geometry: geometry
comment: On 5/19/2024 9:35:24 AM, an earthquake occurred in United States potentially affecting No people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 6M, Depth:28km.
has affected population: 0.0
has affected region: area
has alert level: Green
has alert score: 0.0
has country location: USA
has current timestamp: 2024-05-19T09:35:24+00:00
has event status: Current
has event type: EQ
has latitude: 52.1586
has longitude: -170.8669
has publication timestamp: 2024-05-19T09:43:03+00:00
has start timestamp: 2024-05-19T09:35:24+00:00
has url: https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx

Orange flood alert in Indonesia
type: Flood
type: Disaster
type: Event
has geometry: geometry
comment: On 03/02/2024, a flood started in Indonesia, lasting until 17/05/2024 (last update). The flood caused 69 deaths and 83643 displaced .
has affected population: 0.0
has affected region: area
has alert level: Orange
has alert score: 2.0
has country location: IDN
has current timestamp: 2024-05-17T01:00:00+00:00
has event status: Current
has event type: FL
has latitude: 0.622602
has longitude: 115.313145411297
has publication timestamp: 2024-02-07T07:13:15+00:00
has start timestamp: 2024-02-03T01:00:00+00:00
has url: https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx

Orange flood alert in Brazil
type: Flood
type: Disaster
type: Event
has geometry: geometry
comment: On 23/04/2024, a flood started in Brazil, lasting until 17/05/2024 (last update). The flood caused 144 deaths and 540548 displaced .
has affected population: 0.0
has affected region: area
has alert level: Orange
has alert score: 2.0
has country location: BRA
has current timestamp: 2024-05-17T01:00:00+00:00
has event status: Current
has event type: FL
has latitude: -8.1356327
has longitude: -35.8566421
has publication timestamp: 2024-04-30T10:29:41+00:00
has start timestamp: 2024-04-23T01:00:00+00:00
has url: https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx

Green flood alert in France
type: Flood
type: Disaster
type: Event
has geometry: geometry
comment: On 27/04/2024, a flood started in France, lasting until 17/05/2024 (last update). The flood caused 0 deaths and 1 displaced .
has affected population: 0.0
has affected region: area
has alert level: Green
has alert score: 1.0
has country location: FRA
has current timestamp: 2024-05-17T01:00:00+00:00
has event status: Current
has event type: FL
has latitude: 48.9395197
has longitude: 7.1895939
has publication timestamp: 2024-05-01T06:50:24+00:00
has start timestamp: 2024-04-27T01:00:00+00:00
has url: https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx

Green flood alert in Germany
type: Flood
type: Disaster
type: Event
has geometry: geometry
comment: On 02/05/2024, a flood started in Germany, lasting until 18/05/2024 (last update). The flood caused 0 deaths and 32 displaced .
has affected population: 0.0
has affected region: area
has alert level: Green
has alert score: 1.0
has country location: DEU
has current timestamp: 2024-05-18T01:00:00+00:00
has event status: Current
has event type: FL
has latitude: 49.453872
has longitude: 11.077298
has publication timestamp: 2024-05-04T06:10:34+00:00
has start timestamp: 2024-05-02T01:00:00+00:00
has url: https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx

Orange flood alert in Afghanistan
type: Flood
type: Disaster
type: Event
has geometry: geometry
comment: On 09/05/2024, a flood started in Afghanistan, lasting until 19/05/2024 (last update). The flood caused 370 deaths and 0 displaced .
has affected population: 50.0
has affected region: area
has alert level: Orange
has alert score: 2.0
has country location: AFG
has current timestamp: 2024-05-19T01:00:00+00:00
has event status: Current
has event type: FL
has latitude: 34.1605257
has longitude: 64.9201949
has publication timestamp: 2024-05-13T08:04:11+00:00
has start timestamp: 2024-05-09T01:00:00+00:00
has url: https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx

Green flood alert in Belgium
type: Flood
type: Disaster
type: Event
has geometry: geometry
comment: On 12/05/2024, a flood started in Belgium, lasting until 19/05/2024 (last update). The flood caused 0 deaths and 150 displaced .
has affected population: 0.0
has affected region: area
has alert level: Green
has alert score: 1.0
has country location: BEL
has current timestamp: 2024-05-19T01:00:00+00:00
has event status: Current
has event type: FL
has latitude: 50.746555
has longitude: 5.83901598169723
has publication timestamp: 2024-05-14T05:31:47+00:00
has start timestamp: 2024-05-12T01:00:00+00:00
has url: https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx

Green flood alert in Fiji
type: Flood
type: Disaster
type: Event
has geometry: geometry
comment: On 14/05/2024, a flood started in Fiji, lasting until 16/05/2024 (last update). The flood caused 0 deaths and 200 displaced .
has affected population: 0.0
has affected region: area
has alert level: Green
has alert score: 1.0
has country location: FJI
has end timestamp: 2024-05-16T01:00:00+00:00
has event status: Past
has event type: FL
has latitude: -18.1239696
has longitude: 179.0122737
has publication timestamp: 2024-05-16T05:21:24+00:00
has start timestamp: 2024-05-14T01:00:00+00:00
has url: https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx

Green flood alert in Islamic Republic of Iran
type: Flood
type: Disaster
type: Event
has geometry: geometry
comment: On 15/05/2024, a flood started in Islamic Republic of Iran, lasting until 17/05/2024 (last update). The flood caused 7 deaths and 0 displaced .
has affected population: 7.0
has affected region: area
has alert level: Green
has alert score: 1.0
has country location: IRN
has current timestamp: 2024-05-17T01:00:00+00:00
has event status: Current
has event type: FL
has latitude: 36.2974945
has longitude: 59.6059232
has publication timestamp: 2024-05-17T06:31:44+00:00
has start timestamp: 2024-05-15T01:00:00+00:00
has url: https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx

Green flood alert in Mexico
type: Flood
type: Disaster
type: Event
has geometry: geometry
comment: On 14/05/2024, a flood started in Mexico, lasting until 16/05/2024 (last update). The flood caused 0 deaths and 0 displaced .
has affected population: 0.0
has affected region: area
has alert level: Green
has alert score: 1.0
has country location: MEX
has end timestamp: 2024-05-16T01:00:00+00:00
has event status: Past
has event type: FL
has latitude: 16.2441097
has longitude: -92.1348514
has publication timestamp: 2024-05-17T11:51:26+00:00
has start timestamp: 2024-05-14T01:00:00+00:00
has url: https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx

Green flood alert in Malaysia
type: Flood
type: Disaster
type: Event
has geometry: geometry
comment: On 16/05/2024, a flood started in Malaysia, lasting until 18/05/2024 (last update). The flood caused 0 deaths and 638 displaced .
has affected population: 0.0
has affected region: area
has alert level: Green
has alert score: 1.0
has country location: MYS
has current timestamp: 2024-05-18T01:00:00+00:00
has event status: Current
has event type: FL
has latitude: 4.812181
has longitude: 100.9797908
has publication timestamp: 2024-05-18T07:11:56+00:00
has start timestamp: 2024-05-16T01:00:00+00:00
has url: https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx

Green flood alert in India
type: Flood
type: Disaster
type: Event
has geometry: geometry
comment: On 17/05/2024, a flood started in India, lasting until 17/05/2024 (last update). The flood caused 1 deaths and 0 displaced .
has affected population: 1.0
has affected region: area
has alert level: Green
has alert score: 1.0
has country location: IND
has current timestamp: 2024-05-17T01:00:00+00:00
has event status: Current
has event type: FL
has latitude: 8.8998491
has longitude: 77.2956778
has publication timestamp: 2024-05-20T10:51:37+00:00
has start timestamp: 2024-05-17T01:00:00+00:00
has url: https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx

Green flood alert in Algeria
type: Flood
type: Disaster
type: Event
has geometry: geometry
comment: On 18/05/2024, a flood started in Algeria, lasting until 19/05/2024 (last update). The flood caused 0 deaths and 0 displaced .
has affected population: 0.0
has affected region: area
has alert level: Green
has alert score: 1.0
has country location: DZA
has current timestamp: 2024-05-19T01:00:00+00:00
has event status: Current
has event type: FL
has latitude: 35.7087553
has longitude: 4.5371552
has publication timestamp: 2024-05-20T11:01:43+00:00
has start timestamp: 2024-05-18T01:00:00+00:00
has url: https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx

Green flood alert in Netherlands
type: Flood
type: Disaster
type: Event
has geometry: geometry
comment: On 17/05/2024, a flood started in Netherlands, lasting until 19/05/2024 (last update). The flood caused 0 deaths and 286 displaced .
has affected population: 0.0
has affected region: area
has alert level: Green
has alert score: 1.0
has country location: NLD
has current timestamp: 2024-05-19T01:00:00+00:00
has event status: Current
has event type: FL
has latitude: 50.8350331
has longitude: 5.8814762
has publication timestamp: 2024-05-20T11:41:47+00:00
has start timestamp: 2024-05-17T01:00:00+00:00
has url: https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx

Green flood alert in Russia
type: Flood
type: Disaster
type: Event
has geometry: geometry
comment: On 16/05/2024, a flood started in Russia, lasting until 18/05/2024 (last update). The flood caused 0 deaths and 0 displaced .
has affected population: 0.0
has affected region: area
has alert level: Green
has alert score: 1.0
has country location: RUS
has current timestamp: 2024-05-18T01:00:00+00:00
has event status: Current
has event type: FL
has latitude: 62.93020045
has longitude: 129.039106867956
has publication timestamp: 2024-05-20T11:41:59+00:00
has start timestamp: 2024-05-16T01:00:00+00:00
has url: https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx

Green alert for tropical cyclone IALY-24. Population affected by Category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 0 (149 in Tropical Storm).
type: TropicalCyclone
type: Disaster
type: Event
has geometry: geometry
comment: From 16/05/2024 to 20/05/2024, a Moderate Tropical Storm (maximum wind speed of 106 km/h) IALY-24 was active in SWIndian. The cyclone affects these countries: [unknown] (vulnerability [unknown]). Estimated population affected by category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 0 (149 in tropical storm).
has affected population: 0.0
has affected region: area
has alert level: Green
has alert score: 1.0
has current timestamp: 2024-05-20T12:00:00+00:00
has event status: Current
has event type: TC
has latitude: -5.64
has longitude: 43.91
has publication timestamp: 2024-05-16T20:35:18+00:00
has start timestamp: 2024-05-16T12:00:00+00:00
has url: https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx

Green forest fire alert in Mexico
type: Wildfire
type: Disaster
type: Event
has geometry: geometry
comment: On 04/05/2024, a forest fire started in Mexico, until 17/05/2024.
has affected population: 103.0
has affected region: area
has alert level: Green
has alert score: 1.0
has country location: MEX
has current timestamp: 2024-05-17T00:00:00+00:00
has event status: Current
has event type: WF
has latitude: 21.719567895721294
has longitude: -100.28768959676277
has publication timestamp: 2024-05-08T08:16:30+00:00
has start timestamp: 2024-05-04T00:00:00+00:00
has url: https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx

Green forest fire alert in Australia
type: Wildfire
type: Disaster
type: Event
has geometry: geometry
comment: On 08/05/2024, a forest fire started in Australia, until 19/05/2024.
has affected population: 0.0
has affected region: area
has alert level: Green
has alert score: 1.0
has country location: AUS
has current timestamp: 2024-05-19T00:00:00+00:00
has event status: Current
has event type: WF
has latitude: -17.91598043935402
has longitude: 128.11477764727766
has publication timestamp: 2024-05-09T08:15:08+00:00
has start timestamp: 2024-05-08T00:00:00+00:00
has url: https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx

Green forest fire alert in Canada
type: Wildfire
type: Disaster
type: Event
has geometry: geometry
comment: On 09/05/2024, a forest fire started in Canada, until 17/05/2024.
has affected population: 1.0
has affected region: area
has alert level: Green
has alert score: 1.0
has country location: CAN
has current timestamp: 2024-05-17T00:00:00+00:00
has event status: Current
has event type: WF
has latitude: 58.76161607607668
has longitude: -121.30685619987074
has publication timestamp: 2024-05-12T08:17:57+00:00
has start timestamp: 2024-05-09T00:00:00+00:00
has url: https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx

Green forest fire alert in Mexico
type: Wildfire
type: Disaster
type: Event
has geometry: geometry
comment: On 06/05/2024, a forest fire started in Mexico, until 20/05/2024.
has affected population: 243.0
has affected region: area
has alert level: Green
has alert score: 1.0
has country location: MEX
has current timestamp: 2024-05-20T00:00:00+00:00
has event status: Current
has event type: WF
has latitude: 18.236857974072382
has longitude: -101.55934110458813
has publication timestamp: 2024-05-12T08:19:45+00:00
has start timestamp: 2024-05-06T00:00:00+00:00
has url: https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx

Green forest fire alert in Mexico
type: Wildfire
type: Disaster
type: Event
has geometry: geometry
comment: On 03/05/2024, a forest fire started in Mexico, until 16/05/2024.
has affected population: 64.0
has affected region: area
has alert level: Green
has alert score: 1.0
has country location: MEX
has end timestamp: 2024-05-16T00:00:00+00:00
has event status: Past
has event type: WF
has latitude: 17.5290677432561
has longitude: -99.59463808727264
has publication timestamp: 2024-05-12T08:21:14+00:00
has start timestamp: 2024-05-03T00:00:00+00:00
has url: https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx

Green forest fire alert in Mexico
type: Wildfire
type: Disaster
type: Event
has geometry: geometry
comment: On 09/05/2024, a forest fire started in Mexico, until 17/05/2024.
has affected population: 6.0
has affected region: area
has alert level: Green
has alert score: 1.0
has country location: MEX
has current timestamp: 2024-05-17T00:00:00+00:00
has event status: Current
has event type: WF
has latitude: 24.295667364019543
has longitude: -105.93213646810801
has publication timestamp: 2024-05-13T08:17:17+00:00
has start timestamp: 2024-05-09T00:00:00+00:00
has url: https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx

Green forest fire alert in Mexico
type: Wildfire
type: Disaster
type: Event
has geometry: geometry
comment: On 01/05/2024, a forest fire started in Mexico, until 16/05/2024.
has affected population: 78.0
has affected region: area
has alert level: Green
has alert score: 1.0
has country location: MEX
has end timestamp: 2024-05-16T00:00:00+00:00
has event status: Past
has event type: WF
has latitude: 17.765000765237293
has longitude: -100.79628907281501
has publication timestamp: 2024-05-13T08:24:28+00:00
has start timestamp: 2024-05-01T00:00:00+00:00
has url: https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx

Green forest fire alert in Australia
type: Wildfire
type: Disaster
type: Event
has geometry: geometry
comment: On 08/05/2024, a forest fire started in Australia, until 16/05/2024.
has affected population: 0.0
has affected region: area
has alert level: Green
has alert score: 1.0
has country location: AUS
has end timestamp: 2024-05-16T00:00:00+00:00
has event status: Past
has event type: WF
has latitude: -13.244063958568844
has longitude: 131.96947764057253
has publication timestamp: 2024-05-14T08:19:23+00:00
has start timestamp: 2024-05-08T00:00:00+00:00
has url: https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx

Green forest fire alert in Russian Federation
type: Wildfire
type: Disaster
type: Event
has geometry: geometry
comment: On 13/05/2024, a forest fire started in Russian Federation, until 20/05/2024.
has affected population: 0.0
has affected region: area
has alert level: Green
has alert score: 1.0
has country location: RUS
has current timestamp: 2024-05-20T00:00:00+00:00
has event status: Current
has event type: WF
has latitude: 52.60114445888595
has longitude: 117.34882640053696
has publication timestamp: 2024-05-15T08:15:29+00:00
has start timestamp: 2024-05-13T00:00:00+00:00
has url: https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx

Green forest fire alert in Russian Federation
type: Wildfire
type: Disaster
type: Event
has geometry: geometry
comment: On 12/05/2024, a forest fire started in Russian Federation, until 18/05/2024.
has affected population: 0.0
has affected region: area
has alert level: Green
has alert score: 1.0
has country location: RUS
has current timestamp: 2024-05-18T00:00:00+00:00
has event status: Current
has event type: WF
has latitude: 51.43887147625586
has longitude: 118.06711171711969
has publication timestamp: 2024-05-15T08:15:44+00:00
has start timestamp: 2024-05-12T00:00:00+00:00
has url: https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx

Green forest fire alert in Australia
type: Wildfire
type: Disaster
type: Event
has geometry: geometry
comment: On 11/05/2024, a forest fire started in Australia, until 20/05/2024.
has affected population: 0.0
has affected region: area
has alert level: Green
has alert score: 1.0
has country location: AUS
has current timestamp: 2024-05-20T00:00:00+00:00
has event status: Current
has event type: WF
has latitude: -15.454159723565203
has longitude: 127.95920102001969
has publication timestamp: 2024-05-15T08:16:04+00:00
has start timestamp: 2024-05-11T00:00:00+00:00
has url: https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx

Green forest fire alert in Australia
type: Wildfire
type: Disaster
type: Event
has geometry: geometry
comment: On 10/05/2024, a forest fire started in Australia, until 20/05/2024.
has affected population: 0.0
has affected region: area
has alert level: Green
has alert score: 1.0
has country location: AUS
has current timestamp: 2024-05-20T00:00:00+00:00
has event status: Current
has event type: WF
has latitude: -15.18136730316821
has longitude: 130.29436302830575
has publication timestamp: 2024-05-15T08:16:52+00:00
has start timestamp: 2024-05-10T00:00:00+00:00
has url: https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx

Green forest fire alert in Australia
type: Wildfire
type: Disaster
type: Event
has geometry: geometry
comment: On 09/05/2024, a forest fire started in Australia, until 20/05/2024.
has affected population: 0.0
has affected region: area
has alert level: Green
has alert score: 1.0
has country location: AUS
has current timestamp: 2024-05-20T00:00:00+00:00
has event status: Current
has event type: WF
has latitude: -14.403131248364549
has longitude: 130.74679400823183
has publication timestamp: 2024-05-15T08:17:55+00:00
has start timestamp: 2024-05-09T00:00:00+00:00
has url: https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx

Green forest fire alert in Mexico
type: Wildfire
type: Disaster
type: Event
has geometry: geometry
comment: On 06/05/2024, a forest fire started in Mexico, until 18/05/2024.
has affected population: 6.0
has affected region: area
has alert level: Green
has alert score: 1.0
has country location: MEX
has current timestamp: 2024-05-18T00:00:00+00:00
has event status: Current
has event type: WF
has latitude: 16.934174830449823
has longitude: -95.3723125252415
has publication timestamp: 2024-05-15T08:22:02+00:00
has start timestamp: 2024-05-06T00:00:00+00:00
has url: https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx

Green forest fire alert in Mexico
type: Wildfire
type: Disaster
type: Event
has geometry: geometry
comment: On 04/05/2024, a forest fire started in Mexico, until 18/05/2024.
has affected population: 178.0
has affected region: area
has alert level: Green
has alert score: 1.0
has country location: MEX
has current timestamp: 2024-05-18T00:00:00+00:00
has event status: Current
has event type: WF
has latitude: 16.858944523909564
has longitude: -94.02679489747362
has publication timestamp: 2024-05-15T08:23:07+00:00
has start timestamp: 2024-05-04T00:00:00+00:00
has url: https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx

Green forest fire alert in Australia
type: Wildfire
type: Disaster
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has publication timestamp: 2024-05-15T11:02:25+00:00
has start timestamp: 2024-05-10T00:00:00+00:00
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Green forest fire alert in Australia
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type: Disaster
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comment: On 04/05/2024, a forest fire started in Australia, until 17/05/2024.
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has publication timestamp: 2024-05-15T11:06:19+00:00
has start timestamp: 2024-05-04T00:00:00+00:00
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Green forest fire alert in Australia
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type: Disaster
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comment: On 14/05/2024, a forest fire started in Australia, until 19/05/2024.
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has publication timestamp: 2024-05-16T09:00:16+00:00
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Green forest fire alert in Venezuela
type: Wildfire
type: Disaster
type: Event
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comment: On 11/05/2024, a forest fire started in Venezuela, until 17/05/2024.
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has alert score: 1.0
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has publication timestamp: 2024-05-16T09:01:10+00:00
has start timestamp: 2024-05-11T00:00:00+00:00
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Green forest fire alert in South Africa
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type: Disaster
type: Event
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comment: On 06/05/2024, a forest fire started in South Africa, until 19/05/2024.
has affected population: 3.0
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has publication timestamp: 2024-05-16T09:03:40+00:00
has start timestamp: 2024-05-06T00:00:00+00:00
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Green forest fire alert in Nicaragua
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type: Disaster
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comment: On 06/05/2024, a forest fire started in Nicaragua, until 19/05/2024.
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Green forest fire alert in Australia
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comment: On 14/05/2024, a forest fire started in Australia, until 18/05/2024.
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has publication timestamp: 2024-05-17T09:00:29+00:00
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Green forest fire alert in Russian Federation
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type: Disaster
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comment: On 12/05/2024, a forest fire started in Russian Federation, until 18/05/2024.
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has publication timestamp: 2024-05-17T09:00:49+00:00
has start timestamp: 2024-05-12T00:00:00+00:00
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Green forest fire alert in Mexico
type: Wildfire
type: Disaster
type: Event
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comment: On 11/05/2024, a forest fire started in Mexico, until 17/05/2024.
has affected population: 331.0
has affected region: area
has alert level: Green
has alert score: 1.0
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has current timestamp: 2024-05-17T00:00:00+00:00
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has publication timestamp: 2024-05-17T09:01:13+00:00
has start timestamp: 2024-05-11T00:00:00+00:00
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Green forest fire alert in Russian Federation
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comment: On 07/05/2024, a forest fire started in Russian Federation, until 19/05/2024.
has affected population: 10.0
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has publication timestamp: 2024-05-17T09:03:45+00:00
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Green forest fire alert in Russian Federation
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type: Disaster
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comment: On 16/05/2024, a forest fire started in Russian Federation, until 19/05/2024.
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has publication timestamp: 2024-05-18T09:00:14+00:00
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Green forest fire alert in Russian Federation
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Green forest fire alert in Guatemala
type: Wildfire
type: Disaster
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comment: On 12/05/2024, a forest fire started in Guatemala, until 19/05/2024.
has affected population: 156.0
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has alert level: Green
has alert score: 1.0
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has publication timestamp: 2024-05-18T09:00:57+00:00
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Green forest fire alert in Belize
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comment: On 16/05/2024, a forest fire started in Belize, until 18/05/2024.
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has publication timestamp: 2024-05-19T09:00:11+00:00
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Green forest fire alert in Russian Federation
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comment: On 16/05/2024, a forest fire started in Russian Federation, until 20/05/2024.
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has publication timestamp: 2024-05-19T09:00:21+00:00
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Green forest fire alert in Russian Federation
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comment: On 15/05/2024, a forest fire started in Russian Federation, until 20/05/2024.
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has publication timestamp: 2024-05-19T09:00:39+00:00
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Green forest fire alert in Russian Federation
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comment: On 13/05/2024, a forest fire started in Russian Federation, until 20/05/2024.
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has publication timestamp: 2024-05-19T09:01:03+00:00
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Green forest fire alert in Australia
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comment: On 11/05/2024, a forest fire started in Australia, until 19/05/2024.
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Green forest fire alert in Australia
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comment: On 11/05/2024, a forest fire started in Australia, until 20/05/2024.
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Green forest fire alert in Australia
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Green forest fire alert in Australia
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comment: On 08/05/2024, a forest fire started in Australia, until 20/05/2024.
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has alert level: Green
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has publication timestamp: 2024-05-19T09:04:15+00:00
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Green forest fire alert in Australia
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comment: On 18/05/2024, a forest fire started in Australia, until 20/05/2024.
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has publication timestamp: 2024-05-20T09:00:12+00:00
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Green forest fire alert in Australia
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comment: On 18/05/2024, a forest fire started in Australia, until 20/05/2024.
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has publication timestamp: 2024-05-20T09:00:25+00:00
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Green forest fire alert in Russian Federation
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comment: On 18/05/2024, a forest fire started in Russian Federation, until 20/05/2024.
has affected population: 0.0
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has alert level: Green
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has publication timestamp: 2024-05-20T09:00:38+00:00
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Green forest fire alert in Australia
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comment: On 16/05/2024, a forest fire started in Australia, until 20/05/2024.
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Green forest fire alert in Australia
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comment: On 11/05/2024, a forest fire started in Australia, until 20/05/2024.
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has publication timestamp: 2024-05-20T09:02:46+00:00
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Syria: Wild Fires - Jul 2023
type: Wildfire
type: Disaster
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comment: Fires started since end of June in Homs, and the intensity of the fires increased from 15 July 2023 with the peak intensity on 25 July and lasted for few days, including Homs, Hama, and Latakia governorates. Most of the fires were in rugged mountainous remote areas. The intensity and size of bushfires in some areas have led to the creation of their own weather systems, generating pyro cumulonimbus clouds, trapping heat, and generating strong wind, in turn sparking further fires. High winds have also helped the bushfires to spread, with some fires jumping over highways and roads. These fires led to material and environmental damage, as a few homes of a number of residents were torched, in addition to burning agricultural crops on which they depend as a main source of livelihood, in addition to burning a large part of the vegetation, forests, and natural reserves. [...] The communities affected by the recent fires, are already exhausted due to complicated reasons including the effects of the continuous Syrian crises, climate change, and the last earthquake. Families were suffering to hold their resilience and protect their livelihoods, among huge lack of resources, funding, aid, water, electricity, proper infrastructure, etc. ([IFRC, 11 Aug 2023](https://reliefweb.int/node/3988366))
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has publication timestamp: 2023-08-14T04:27:20+00:00
has start timestamp: 2023-07-25T00:00:00+00:00
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Indonesia: Floods and Landslides - Aug 2023
type: Flood
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comment: Heavy rainfall has been affecting northern Indonesia (in particular Sumatra Island) since 13 August, causing floods and landslides that have resulted in damage. ([ECHO, 14 Aug 2023](https://reliefweb.int/node/3988746)) According to the National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB), the floods have affected 2,852 people (713 families) across 10 villages in Pesisir Selatan District, West Sumatra. On 16 August, 100 families reported being displaced by floodwaters. ([ECHO, 18 Aug 2023](https://reliefweb.int/node/3989938)) Heavy rainfall has been affecting northern Indonesia (in particular the Sulawesi Island) since 27 August, causing floods and landslides that have resulted in casualties and damage. The ASEAN Disaster Information Network (ADINet) reports, as of 28 August, one fatality, a total of more than 1,500 affected people and nearly 600 damaged houses across the Bolaang Mongondow Selatan Regency (**North Sulawesi** Province). ([ECHO, 28 Aug 2023](https://reliefweb.int/node/3992293)) Heavy rainfall has affected northern Indonesia, in particular Langkat Regency in **North Sumatra** Province on 30 August. The ASEAN Disaster Information Network (ADINet) reports, as of 31 August, 4,464 affected people and nearly 1,116 damaged houses across the Batang Serangandue and the Padang Tualang District, in northern Langkat Regency, due to the overflow of the Batang Serangan River. ([ECHO, 31 Aug 2023](https://reliefweb.int/node/3993384)) According to the ASEAN Disaster Information Network, as of 4 September, 4,089 affected people and nearly 2,939 damaged houses have been reported in Gunung Sitoli City (**North Sumatra** Province) due to the overflow of the Nou, Boyo, Idanoi, Afia, and Gido Sebua River. Moreover, 1,449 people have been affected by flooding and nearly 302 houses have been damaged in Morotai Island (**North Maluku** Province). ([ECHO, 4 Sep 2023](https://reliefweb.int/node/3994177)) Heavy rainfall has been affecting northern Indonesia, in particular the Sumatra Islan…
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has publication timestamp: 2023-08-16T00:54:59+00:00
has start timestamp: 2023-08-01T00:00:00+00:00
has url: https://reliefweb.int/disaster/fl-2023-000176-idn

Slovenia: Floods - Aug 2023
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comment: On 3-4 August, severe weather with heavy rain affected western, northern, eastern and central parts of the country, causing severe flooding and landslides. Some areas were inaccessible and necessary evacuations of residents took place. Slovenian Environment Agency (ARSO) has issued a red weather alert and the national emergency response plan for floods has been activated. The national authorities confirmed one person died. On 5 August, severe weather conditions continued to affect the country. Heaviest precipitation was reported mainly in the foothills of the Julian Alps and along the line of the Zidanško–Idrija region, through Gorenjska towards Koroška and the Upper Savinjska region. The Savinja Valley, Gorenjska and Koroška regions were severely affected, as a bridge on the main transport road was swept away and many state roads remain closed due to the flooding. During the day and overnight the precipitation moved to the south-east of Slovenia towards Kočevje, Kolpa and Bela Krajina region, where highest risk levels were declared. On 6 August severe weather conditions persisted in Slovenia with rivers still overflowing across the country. The Sava River flooded heavily. Drava River was stabilised in the upper reaches and was moderated in the lower reaches. Mura river in Gornja Radgona was stabilised. It was reported that embankment on Mura river near settlement Krapje Verzej was breached. The Krka river overflowed in some areas. Problematic areas concerned the Sava and Krka rivers confluence around Krška Vas. The water level of Drava river slowly receded. Its flow, including from the Austrian side, was under control. A similar pattern was also observed for Mura river. On 7 August, the situation in Slovenia has slightly improved, however the situation remained critical since some rivers were still overflowing across the country. The heavy rainfall caused widespread damage leading to the collapse of at least seven main and regional bridges and mainly impacted roads…
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has publication timestamp: 2023-08-18T01:39:56+00:00
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has url: https://reliefweb.int/disaster/fl-2023-000144-svn

Indonesia: Drought - 2023-2024
type: Drought
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comment: The El Niño phenomenon has contributed to a prolonged dry season, resulting in crop failure and drought in the Agandugume and Lambewi sub-districts in Puncak District, Central Papua Province. An Emergency Response Status for drought events in the affected sub-districts was declared by the Regent of Puncak District, effective from 7 June to 7 August 2023. According to Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD District Puncak – Central Papua), some 7,500 people (1,800 families) are reportedly experiencing hunger as of 29 July. Essential aid, including food items, non-food items and emergency shelter kits have been distributed by the BPBD Puncak district authorities with support from the Indonesian National Army (TNI) and the Ministry of Social Affairs. The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysical Agency (BMKG) estimates that this dry season will persist until September 2023. ([OCHA, 2 Aug 2023](https://reliefweb.int/node/3985392)) According to BMKG, climate phenomena recorded in Pacific Ocean waters in May and June of 2023 triggered El Niño starting June, which further causing the region to feel warmer. Anomalies in Pacific Ocean temperatures have been growing, with the index reaching 0.8, concerningly close to the threshold of 1, at which point the El Niño status goes from “Weak” to “Moderate”. Currently, trends show a consistent increase and by the end of August El Niño status kept on escalating. BMKG forecasted peak of drought season happens starting August and will last until September. Depending on the area affected, Anomalies in Pacific Ocean temperatures may prolong drought to some extent. Therefore, several areas have already impacted by the drought causing water scarcity since June or beginning of August while on the other hand rain still occurs on several area. While the drought peak is not reaching the peak yet, due to the anomalies, some area may experience drought up until October or November. Moreover, BMKG forecasts indicated a high probability that se…
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has publication timestamp: 2023-08-24T05:22:14+00:00
has start timestamp: 2023-07-03T00:00:00+00:00
has url: https://reliefweb.int/disaster/dr-2023-000154-idn

Kyrgyzstan: Floods and Mudslides - Aug 2023
type: Flood
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type: Event
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comment: On 7 August 2023, around 17:00 hours local time, mudflows occurred in the villages of Ken-Suu, Bayzak, Taldy-Suu, Korumdu, and Koochu in the Tup district of the Issyk-Kul region due to short-term rains. The Ministry of Emergency Situations (MoES) and local authorities formed a joint commission to have a thorough and transparent assessment of damages. According to the MoES and local authorities, 200 households were directly impacted by the disaster, however, preliminarily, 60% of the total population (13,000 people) of the five affected villages are in need of assistance of various degrees. ([IFRC, 28 Aug 2023](https://reliefweb.int/node/3992506))
has country location: KGZ
has end timestamp: 2023-09-27T02:31:02+00:00
has event status: Past
has event type: FL
has latitude: 41.47
has longitude: 74.56
has publication timestamp: 2023-08-29T02:29:49+00:00
has start timestamp: 2023-08-07T00:00:00+00:00
has url: https://reliefweb.int/disaster/fl-2023-000155-kgz

Mauritania: Floods - Jul 2023
type: Flood
type: Disaster
type: Event
has geometry: geometry
comment: During the evening of Sunday 30 July 2023 to Monday 31 July 2023, the department of Boghé experienced heavy rainfalls for several hours affecting 26 towns and amounting to 2708mm of water, with some areas experiencing more than 150mm. So far, one death has been registered in the village of Hamdallah. Several items and infrastructures have been damaged in affected areas, including food stocks, roads, seawalls, latrines and electricity infrastructures and services. The collapse of several houses has caused the displacement of several families. Families that have lost their houses have taken shelter in schools or in relatives or neighbors houses that were not affected by the heavy rain falls. The flood has been caused by the outpouring rain that came from village of Aari Hara situated in the mountains next to the department of Boghé. Boghé was mostly affected, with more than 8,000 affected people out of 42',546, mostly around the water banks of the Senegal river. Other communes like Ould Birom and Dar El Avia have experienced a lower amount of affected people. ([IFRC, 30 Aug 2023](https://reliefweb.int/node/3993411))
has country location: MRT
has end timestamp: 2023-10-03T16:06:06+00:00
has event status: Past
has event type: FL
has latitude: 19.76
has longitude: -10.53
has publication timestamp: 2023-08-31T13:39:09+00:00
has start timestamp: 2023-07-31T00:00:00+00:00
has url: https://reliefweb.int/disaster/fl-2023-000146-mrt

Guinea: Floods - Aug 2023
type: Flood
type: Disaster
type: Event
has geometry: geometry
comment: Guinea has been experiencing persistent torrential rains since the beginning of August 2023. The highest recorded incidents were on Sunday 6 August 2022 in Coyah, and on Friday 11 August 2023 in Conakry and Siguiri, with rains causing associated impacts, including flooding in low-lying areas as well as the overflow of rivers. Major roads in Conakry and Siguiri were rendered impassable due to the flood waters, heavily constraining vehicles, and pedestrians having to find alternative routes. Different prefectures across the country continue to experience more heavy rains which may cause flooding in additional communities and increase the number of affected people. Furthermore, the areas affected by the floods have already been experiencing acute humanitarian needs due to economic hardship and financial instability. The current disaster has augmented the severity of the situation for these vulnerable communities. ([IFRC, 31 Aug 2023](https://reliefweb.int/node/3993592))
has country location: GIN
has end timestamp: 2023-10-03T15:59:24+00:00
has event status: Past
has event type: FL
has latitude: 10.79
has longitude: -11.03
has publication timestamp: 2023-09-01T04:22:23+00:00
has start timestamp: 2023-08-06T00:00:00+00:00
has url: https://reliefweb.int/disaster/fl-2023-000158-gin

Kyrgyzstan: Measles and Rubella Outbreak - Aug 2023
type: Epidemic
type: Disaster
type: Event
has geometry: geometry
comment: According to the Republican Center for Immunoprophylaxis of the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic, since the beginning of 2023, the epidemiological situation in the country for measles and rubella has deteriorated. The first cases were reported in the first epidemiological week in Bishkek city and Chui regions, and, starting from the eighth epidemiological week, it has spread to Osh city and Osh region. Then it has spread to an additional 34 districts in 5 regions. The government of the Kyrgyz Republic has not officially declared an outbreak. For reference, as per the WHO, the definition of a suspected measles outbreak is five or more measles cases (with dates of rash onset occurring 7–21 days apart) that are epidemiologically linked, and the definition of a laboratory-confirmed measles outbreak is two or more laboratory-confirmed measles cases that are temporally related (with dates of rash onset occurring 7–21 days apart) and epidemiologically or virologically linked, or both). As of 21 August 2023, 2,743 suspected cases of measles and/or rubella were reported, from which 1,774 were classified as measles (945 laboratory confirmed cases, 323 clinically confirmed cases, and 506 are epidemiologically linked). Measles incidence per 1 million population for the period of May 2022 to April 2023 is 49.47 cases, which is the second highest in the WHO Europe region. The country reported 11 cases of rubella in the period between May 2022 and April 2023, the fourth highest in the WHO Europe region during this period. On 14 August, the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic announced two confirmed deaths due to complications of measles (https://med.kg/pressCenter/news/61e9431c-4e8a-422c-b550-6a3429742350). One (1) case was reported in Bishkek (a three-year old child) and one (1) case in Chui region (a one-year old child). In both cases, the children were not vaccinated according to the National vaccination calendar, as parents decided against immunization due to re…
has country location: KGZ
has end timestamp: 2023-11-16T21:46:22+00:00
has event status: Past
has event type: EP
has latitude: 41.47
has longitude: 74.56
has publication timestamp: 2023-09-04T12:02:32+00:00
has start timestamp: 2023-08-14T00:00:00+00:00
has url: https://reliefweb.int/disaster/ep-2023-000162-kgz

Nigeria: Floods - Aug 2023
type: Flood
type: Disaster
type: Event
has geometry: geometry
comment: On 28 August, the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation warned that about 13 Nigerian states would be at risk of intense flooding. It would happen between August and October, following the opening of the Lagdo Dam in Cameroon. The Nigerian Government identified the states most prone to flooding including Kogi, Benue, Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Taraba, and Yobe. Floods in 2022 left over 600 people dead and affected more than 4.4 million people, according to the National Emergency Management Agency. The Government has set up a situation room and initiated a flood emergency preparedness and response plan, with temporary shelter and other relief items for affected people. Humanitarian actors in Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe States are complementing the government’s effort through engagement and sensitization of flood-prone communities. ([OCHA, 31 Aug 2023](https://reliefweb.int/node/3993366)) The recent release of water from Cameroon’s Lagdo Dam has led to massive destruction, due to which there is damage to properties, foodstuffs, non-food items (NFI), shelter, and even displacement of the population in Adamawa State. On 5th October 2023, there was a rise in the water level in the Lagdo Dam due to heavy rainfall, which exaggerates the experience of flooding in the Adamawa state. Out of 21 LGAs in Adamawa State, 14 LGAs have been affected by the floods and windstorms. 33 deaths were recorded, with 504 households comprising 51,043 individuals affected across 214 communities. 81 IDP camps were established across Yola South, Yola North, Lamude, Madagali and Demsa LGAs respectively. ([CCCM Cluster, IOM, Shelter Cluster, UNHCR, 13 Oct 2023](https://reliefweb.int/node/4005623))
has country location: NGA
has end timestamp: 2023-12-14T11:47:05+00:00
has event status: Past
has event type: FL
has latitude: 9.59
has longitude: 8.11
has publication timestamp: 2023-09-07T13:38:26+00:00
has start timestamp: 2023-08-28T00:00:00+00:00
has url: https://reliefweb.int/disaster/fl-2023-000193-nga

Morocco: Earthquake - Sep 2023
type: Earthquake
type: Disaster
type: Event
has geometry: geometry
comment: On 8 September 2023 at 22.11 UTC powerful earthquake of magnitude 6.8 struck Morocco at 18.5 km depth. The epicentre was in the High Atlas Mountains, 71km (44 miles) south-west of Marrakesh. Marrakesh, with a population of 840,000 inhabitants is most impacted city. According to media, several houses have collapsed and other building were reported with structural damage. The epicentral area is not densely populated. As of 12:00 am, according to national media, the death toll has reached at least 820 and this figure is likely to increase over the day. The ERCC activated Copernicus satellite mapping service and Aristotle emergency reporting.[(ECHO, 9 Sep 2023)](https://reliefweb.int/node/3995718) Following the magnitude-6.8 earthquake that hit the Kingdom of Morocco’s High Atlas Mountain range on 8 September, a total of 2,122 people are reported to have lost their lives; the vast majority in Al-Haouz, the epicenter, and Taroudant provinces. Another 2,421 individuals are reported as injured. Initial assessments indicate that WASH, shelter, health, and food assistance are required. Several aftershocks have been reported, families still trapped under the rubble of their homes, road blockages and difficult geographic conditions remain challenging to conduct search and rescue interventions. Many residents sought refuge outdoors, fearing additional seismic activity and enduring unsettling aftershocks. ([OCHA, 10 Sep 2023](https://reliefweb.int/node/3995835)) After the 6.8 M earthquake of 8 September in Al Haouz Province, the number of casualties is increasing. According to the national authorities, 2,946 people died while the amount of injured people reached 5,674. The Government of Morocco is conducting the emergency response, in addition, the UN continues close communication with the national authorities.([ECHO, 14 Sep 2023](https://reliefweb.int/node/3997237)) ### Useful Links - [![Reliefweb Response | Morocco - Logo](https://response.reliefweb.int/themes/custom/common_de…
has country location: MAR
has current timestamp: 2023-09-14T11:57:06+00:00
has event status: Ongoing
has event type: EQ
has latitude: 32.35
has longitude: -6.02
has publication timestamp: 2023-09-09T11:05:16+00:00
has start timestamp: 2023-09-08T00:00:00+00:00
has url: https://reliefweb.int/disaster/eq-2023-000166-mar

Tropical Storm Daniel - Sep 2023
type: Flood
type: Disaster
type: Event
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comment: Storm Daniel developed in Greece and was named by the Hellenic National Meteorological Service. [It] caused record-breaking rainfall in Greece on 5-6 September, with a reported 750 mm falling in 24 hours at a station in the village of Zagora. This is the equivalent of about 18 months of rainfall. In Thessaly, central Greece, many stations received 400 to 600 mm of rainfall in 24 hours. Thessaly is Greece’s agricultural heartland, and so the economic impacts are expected to be serious. ([WMO, 12 Sep 2023](https://reliefweb.int/report/node/3996602/)) On 10 September, Storm Daniel made landfall in Libya causing severe weather conditions, including strong winds and sudden heavy rainfall affecting several northeastern areas of Libya (Benghazi, Tobruk, Toukra, Talmeitha, Almarj, Taknes (Al Jabal Al Akhdar), Al Owailia, Bayada, Albayda, Shahhat, Sousa and Derna). The storm reportedly led to significant infrastructure damage, including road network, disrupted the telecommunications network, and caused the displacement of at least 410 families (or around 2,050 individuals) and 35 migrants. ([IOM, 11 Sep 2023](https://reliefweb.int/report/node/3996100/)) Following the flood and flash flood events that hit north-eastern Libya, according to WHO sources as of 14 September, over 5,000 are presumed dead, with a total of 3,922 deaths having been registered in hospitals. Over 10,000 people are still missing, so the numbers are likely an underestimation given the limited data available. Humanitarian partners are requesting USD 71.4 million to respond to the most urgent needs of 250,000 people targeted out of the 884,000 people estimated to be in need, over the next three months. Following the activation of the EU Civil Protection Mechanism on 12 September, 7 EU Member States (DE, FI, FR, IT, NL, RO, BE) have offered assistance consisting of an emergency medical team, search and rescue teams and equipment, heavy machinery, technical expertise and in-kind assistance (shelter, food and …
has country location: GRC
has country location: LBY
has current timestamp: 2023-11-30T20:07:05+00:00
has event status: Ongoing
has event type: FL
has latitude: 27.04
has longitude: 18.02
has publication timestamp: 2023-09-12T04:43:21+00:00
has start timestamp: 2023-09-10T00:00:00+00:00
has url: https://reliefweb.int/disaster/fl-2023-000168-lby

Brazil: Floods - Sep 2023
type: Flood
type: Disaster
type: Event
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comment: Intense weather is causing casualties and damage across southern Brazil. Since 4 September, an extratropical cyclone, bringing heavy rainfall, strong winds and hailstorms, has been severely affecting the states of Santa Catarina and Rio Grande do Sul. According to the latest assessment from the Civil Defence in Rio Grande do Sul, the severe weather has affected at least 340,928 people across 93 municipalities, leaving 46 people dead, 46 people missing and 924 injured. Some 3,130 people have been rescued, while 20,498 residents have been displaced and a further 4,794 have been left homeless. In certain areas, river levels have surged to 17 metres above average, obstructing access from the capital city of Porto Alegre and the state's northern regions. This has complicated both the delivery of aid and the assessment of damages. In the state of Rio Grande do Sul, millions have been exposed to the impact of the cyclone and thousands directly impacted with damages to their homes. Entire communities are isolated and people have been waiting to be rescued. Both states are currently responding with their own resources and capacities. While the volumes of rain that have occurred in the first days of September have already exceeded the historical average in most parts of Rio Grande do Sul, the state’s Civil Defence and Secretariat of the Environment and Infrastructure (SEMA) have warned of continued severe weather from Monday 11 September through Friday 15 September. Meteorologists explain that the conditions of El Niño are influencing normal meteorological systems, bringing cold fronts, low pressure and extratropical cyclones that lead to greater frequency and intensity of rainfall. ([OCHA, 11 Sep 2023](https://reliefweb.int/node/3996185)) On 14 September 2023, the state government of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, published an update on the heavy rains affecting the state. There were 354,711 people affected (7,059 increase since the 13 September report), 940 people were reported…
has country location: BRA
has end timestamp: 2023-10-03T15:57:52+00:00
has event status: Past
has event type: FL
has latitude: -9.59
has longitude: -51.62
has publication timestamp: 2023-09-12T13:24:44+00:00
has start timestamp: 2023-09-04T00:00:00+00:00
has url: https://reliefweb.int/disaster/fl-2023-000169-bra

Liberia: Floods - Sep 2023
type: Flood
type: Disaster
type: Event
has geometry: geometry
comment: From 1st to 4th September, Liberia experienced excessive heavy rainfall in several cities with highest flooding reported in North-Eastern counties of Liberia: Grand Cape Mount, Bong and Montserrado. Areas especially affected are Kru Town; Gbarnga City and Monrovia coastal and urban side as well as the surrounding areas. In total, around 15,200 people are reported to be affected by both urban and coastal floods which swept away infrastructure, fishing settlements, houses, communities' facilities etc. On 4th September, Monrovia and its environs recorded the major impact following the five days cumulative rains from 30 August that affected approximately 12,450 persons (1,778 HHs). The affected are mostly surrounding Monrovia or bordering Sierra Leone and the river crossing the North East of the country. The Liberia Meteorological Department has predicted continuous rains in September and October 2023 across all counties in the country. Obviously, with continuous heavy rainfall, it could trigger additional flooding in low-lying communities near rivers and streams. ([IFRC, 15 Sep 2023](https://reliefweb.int/node/3997645))
has country location: LBR
has end timestamp: 2023-11-06T19:29:18+00:00
has event status: Past
has event type: FL
has latitude: 6.45
has longitude: -9.31
has publication timestamp: 2023-09-15T13:40:39+00:00
has start timestamp: 2023-09-01T00:00:00+00:00
has url: https://reliefweb.int/disaster/fl-2023-000167-lbr

Guatemala: Dengue Outbreak - Aug 2023
type: Epidemic
type: Disaster
type: Event
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comment: In Guatemala, as reported by the Ministry of Public Health and Social Assistance, the Dengue outbreak situation is growing increasingly alarming. There has been a staggering 178% increase in the number of cases, with 14,299 cases recorded up to epidemiological week 34 (ending on 26 August 2023), compared to the same period in 2022 when there were only 5,150 cases. Adding to the severity of the situation, thirteen Departmental Directorates of Integrated Health Services Networks are currently experiencing a higher incidence of dengue than the national average. Following Zacapa, the most vulnerable areas include Chiquimula, Petén Sur Oriental, Escuintla, Quetzaltenango, Baja Verapaz, Sacatepéquez, Jutiapa, Petén Norte, El Quiche, Santa Rosa, Izabal and Jalapa. The latest epidemiological situation update issued by the Ministry of Public Health and Social Assistance of Guatemala, with data up to week 34 (ending 26 August 2023) show an increase to 14,299 cases of dengue, including 36 (0.25%) cases of severe dengue and 28 deaths, representing a fatality rate of 0.19%. As of the first days of September, 39 new suspected cases of severe dengue have been reported, 26 cases have been confirmed, of which 21 have died and 12 are under investigation. ([IFRC, 15 Sep 2023](https://reliefweb.int/node/3997647))
has country location: GTM
has end timestamp: 2023-11-16T21:44:31+00:00
has event status: Past
has event type: EP
has latitude: 15.61
has longitude: -90.39
has publication timestamp: 2023-09-15T14:08:43+00:00
has start timestamp: 2023-08-31T00:00:00+00:00
has url: https://reliefweb.int/disaster/ep-2023-000173-gtm

Pacific: Drought - Sep 2023
type: Drought
type: Disaster
type: Event
has geometry: geometry
comment: **Federated States of Micronesia:** The drying trend intensifies through October and November, reaching its peak in January of the year following an El Niño event. During this period, rainfall in the western Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) can be as much as 50-60 per cent below the average from January through April. Based on these predictions, it is anticipated that FSM will face severe drought conditions in the first quarter of 2024, especially El Niño is officially declared by the end of September 2023 [...] The Micronesia Red Cross Society (MRCS) is currently gathering data to assess the impact of this slow-onset disaster. However, the urgency to mobilize resources and stocks to meet future needs is evident. The trigger for requesting a Disaster Response Emergency Fund (DREF) is the potential severity of the situation, including escalated drought and cyclone risks, the islands' vulnerability, and logistical challenges. Therefore, prompt readiness actions are crucial, focusing on resource mobilization and strategic planning to alleviate expected hardships. Once the country officially acknowledges the drought situation, upgrading the imminent IFRC-DREF to a full-response IFRC-DREF will be imperative to safeguard communities and ensure sustainability in these challenging times. Once MRCS receives more data to confirm the impact of this slow-onset disaster, it will start to mobilise resources and stocks to cater for future emerging needs. To fully respond to the effects of this drought, this will be confirmed once the effects are visible, and the country is declared in a drought situation where this imminent IFRC-DREF will then be upgraded to a full response IFRC-DREF. ([IFRC, 22 Sep 2023](https://reliefweb.int/node/3999638)) As a result of the El Niño phenomenon, **Micronesia** is currently experiencing a period of drought, characterized by persistently elevated temperatures. The consequential impact of this climatic condition is becoming increasingly evident …
has country location: FSM
has country location: MHL
has current timestamp: 2024-05-06T04:29:18+00:00
has event status: Ongoing
has event type: DR
has latitude: 6.08
has longitude: 160.4
has publication timestamp: 2023-09-26T05:07:39+00:00
has start timestamp: 2023-09-22T00:00:00+00:00
has url: https://reliefweb.int/disaster/dr-2023-000130-fsm

Sudan: Cholera Outbreak - Sep 2023
type: Epidemic
type: Disaster
type: Event
has geometry: geometry
comment: On 26 September, the Federal Ministry of Health officially declared a cholera outbreak in the state of Gedaref. Suspected cholera cases have also been registered in Khartoum and South Kordofan states but the limited access and inability to send samples to laboratories prevent the authorities from confirming the outbreak in these states. ([ECHO, 29 Sep 2023](https://reliefweb.int/node/4001374)) Health partners report that between 15 April and 15 September, the Federal Ministry of Health (FMoH) identified over 4,000 measles cases and 107 associated deaths, most from White Nile and Aj Jazirah states. ([OCHA, 28 Sep 2023](https://reliefweb.int/node/4001385/)) Sudan has declared a cholera outbreak in Gedaref State, where 264 suspected cholera cases, 4 confirmed cases and 16 associated deaths had been reported by 25 September 2023. Investigations are ongoing to determine whether cholera has also spread to Khartoum and South Kordofan states, where increased cases of acute watery diarrhoea have been reported. ([WHO, 29 Sep 2023](https://reliefweb.int/node/4001401)) According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 1,457 suspected cholera cases and 64 associated deaths have been reported from four states as of 17 October 2023. The outbreak comes at a time that Sudan’s health care system is stretched to the limit: about 70 per cent of hospitals in conflict-affected states are non-functional and facilities in non-conflictaffected states are overwhelmed by the influx of displaced people. ([OCHA, 17 Oct 2023](https://reliefweb.int/node/4007441)) As of 22 October, there were 1,618 suspected cases of cholera, including 67 associated deaths, in 22 localities of four states, according to the Federal Ministry of Health (FMoH). This includes 763 suspected cases and 32 associated deaths in Gedaref, 346 suspected cases and 8 deaths in South Kordofan, 256 suspected cases and 6 deaths in Aj Jazirah, and 244 suspected cases and 21 deaths in Khartoum. ([OCHA, 26 Oct 2023](https://reliefweb.…
has country location: SDN
has current timestamp: 2023-12-26T08:30:27+00:00
has event status: Ongoing
has event type: EP
has latitude: 15
has longitude: 30
has publication timestamp: 2023-09-29T11:16:57+00:00
has start timestamp: 2023-09-26T00:00:00+00:00
has url: https://reliefweb.int/disaster/ep-2023-000181-sdn

Bolivia: Drought - Sep 2023
type: Drought
type: Disaster
type: Event
has geometry: geometry
comment: Bolivia is currently facing a severe crisis due to a combination of intense winter heat fueled by the climate crisis and the El Niño phenomenon. Large portions of the country are experiencing drought, water shortages, and rising average temperatures. Local authorities have issued stark warnings, emphasizing the seriousness of the situation during what has turned out to be the hottest winter ever recorded in the country. Temperatures have skyrocketed to a scorching 40°C. Notably, on 25 September, Bolivia recorded its highest-ever September temperature, reaching 40.3°C. In the weeks ahead, some regions are expected to experience even more extreme temperatures, potentially reaching as high as 45°C. By December, there is a “high probability” Bolivia’s iconic Lake Titicaca will be 64cm below the drought alert level, breaking a low water record set in 1998 by 33cm [...] In the seven departments affected by the droughts, approximately 2,000 communities and 487,014 families, totaling 1,948,056 individuals, have been impacted. Among them, 140,923 families, encompassing 563,692 individuals, are in need of immediate assistance due to the difficulties they face in maintaining their livelihoods. ([IFRC, 10 Oct 2023](https://reliefweb.int/node/4004699)) As of 28 November, in Bolivia, extreme temperatures and drought conditions are already affecting around 410,000 households or approximately 1.4 million people corresponding to almost a ninth part of the total population. In August, the country recorded its highest temperature of 45 degrees Celsius. Potosí, one of the most affected regions, has reduced water flow by a third, restricting water for both human consumption and agricultural use. The extreme drought is attributed to a combination of climate change and the triggering conditions of El Niño. ([OCHA, 28 Nov 2023](https://reliefweb.int/node/4018466)) The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration updated its forecast for a "strong" El Niño phenomenon. It is expected that…
has country location: BOL
has current timestamp: 2024-03-29T18:19:53+00:00
has event status: Ongoing
has event type: DR
has latitude: -16.97
has longitude: -64.27
has publication timestamp: 2023-10-03T11:48:54+00:00
has start timestamp: 2023-09-29T00:00:00+00:00
has url: https://reliefweb.int/disaster/dr-2023-000191-bol

Cameroon: Floods - Jul 2023
type: Flood
type: Disaster
type: Event
has geometry: geometry
comment: Located in the South-West Region of Cameroon, the city of Limbe was drenched by continuous heavy rains from 18 to 19 July 2023 that resulted in flooding (in the DOWN BEACH and CHURCH STREET neighborhoods) and landslides (MAWOH neighborhood). The flooding was largely due to run-off water and unplanned construction, which prevent water from circulating normally. The neighborhoods worst affected are CHURCH STREET (700 people), MAWOH (400 people) and DOWN BEACH (500 people), making a total of about 1,600 people directly affected by the flooding ... Other damage included the destruction of goods in shops, and more seriously, the suspected disappearance of an adult, 05 people injured and 02 dead. ([IFRC, 8 Aug 2023](https://reliefweb.int/node/3987701)) Heavy rains in Yaounde in the night of 8 to 9 October have caused death to 30 people and injured 17 in Mbankolo, an outskirt of Yaounde, the capital city. An estimate of thirty homes are reported destroyed. Rescue operations are ongoing to find survivors and recover the bodies of the victims. Mbankolo is an area exposed to landslides. This incident in Yaounde is a reminder of the importance of disaster preparedness and rapid response to emergencies. For the next 24 hours, more rainfall is expected across over the central and southern part of the country. ([ECHO, 10 Oct 2023](https://reliefweb.int/node/4004461)) On the night of Sunday 08 October 2023, torrential rain caused a landslide in the Mbankolo neighborhood in the Yaoundé II district council following the collapse of the embankment of an artificial lake uphill. Searches are continuing and the impact of the disaster has not yet been fully assessed. The Red Cross volunteers who were quickly deployed to the scene gave a provisional toll of more than 700 people affected, i.e., almost 110 households. The landslide swept away around 27 homes that were completely destroyed, around 30 that were partially destroyed, 27 corpses were found and around 35 people were injured or mi…
has country location: CMR
has end timestamp: 2023-12-14T11:45:47+00:00
has event status: Past
has event type: FL
has latitude: 4.81
has longitude: 12.21
has publication timestamp: 2023-10-06T06:14:38+00:00
has start timestamp: 2023-07-18T00:00:00+00:00
has url: https://reliefweb.int/disaster/fl-2023-000135-cmr

Afghanistan: Earthquakes - Oct 2023
type: Earthquake
type: Disaster
type: Event
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comment: On 7 October 2023 at around 11.00 local time, a 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck 40km west of Herat City in Herat Province, western Afghanistan. Several aftershocks have occurred since, with the initial quake felt in neighbouring Badghis and Farah provinces. Initial assessments indicate that as many as 100 people have been killed across eight villages in Zindajan Province, Herat Province – Mahal Wardkah (20), Dasht Hows (15), Bahadorzai (14), Zoryan (13), Koshkak (12), Sar Boland (11), Sanjab (8), and Hilalzai (7), with a further 500 people injured. ([OCHA, 7 Oct 2023](https://reliefweb.int/node/4003742)) Aftershocks continue to be felt two days after a 6.3 magnitude earthquake rocked Herat Province, western Afghanistan. [...] To date, it is estimated 12,110 people (1,730 families) have been affected by the earthquake across five districts of Herat Province — Gulran (95 families), Injil (150 families), Khosan (60 families), Kushk (Robat-e-Sangai) (30 families) and Zindajan (1,395 families). The number of affected households is expected to rise as assessments are continuing in Gulran, Injil, Khosan and Kushk districts. The epicentre of the earthquake – Zindajan district – is the worst-affected area with 1,294 deaths, 1,688 injuries and 100 percent of homes destroyed. A further 485 people (191 men and 294 women) are reported to be missing. ([OCHA, 10 Oct 2023](https://reliefweb.int/node/4004306)) An aftershock of 5.1 M has been recorded in the affected area (37 km north-northwest of Herat City) on 10 October at 13.30 UTC. Humanitarian partners are providing help for those most affected. ([ECHO, 10 Oct 2023](https://reliefweb.int/node/4004464)) A new 6.3 M earthquake at a depth of 9 km, followed by two aftershocks of 5 M and 4.1 M, hit Herat Province on 11 October at 00:41 UTC (05:11 local time). The 6.3 M earthquake was located in Zinda Jan District, 27 km northwest of Herat City and at 14 km south-east of the 6.3 M earthquake that occurred on 7 October that caused mor…
has country location: AFG
has current timestamp: 2024-03-06T05:23:34+00:00
has event status: Ongoing
has event type: EQ
has latitude: 33.84
has longitude: 66.03
has publication timestamp: 2023-10-07T18:31:35+00:00
has start timestamp: 2023-10-07T00:00:00+00:00
has url: https://reliefweb.int/disaster/eq-2023-000184-afg

Myanmar: Floods and Landslides - Sep 2023
type: Flood
type: Disaster
type: Event
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comment: Severe weather conditions continue to trigger floods in multiple areas, compounding the already precarious living conditions of people affected by ongoing armed clashes which continue across the country. In Sagaing, approximately 1,000 people from six wards in Kale Town were relocated to safer locations on 8 September due to flooding. ([OCHA, 19 Sep 2023](https://reliefweb.int/node/3998434)) Heavy rainfall has been affecting southern Myanmar since 8 October, causing widespread floods and resulting in casualties and damage. According to ASEAN Disaster Information Network (ADINet) and media, as of 9 October due to floods more than 12,155 people have been internally displaced, of whom 12,000 in Bago Township of Bago Region, 100 in Taikkyi Township of Yangon Region and 55 in Kyaikhto Township of Mon State due to floods. ([ECHO, 10 Oct 2023](https://reliefweb.int/node/4004443)) According to media reports, as of 11 October, there have been five fatalities and 35 people have been injured. Some 27,300 people are reported to have been displaced, including people who had already been displaced and were staying across 47 relief camps. About 2,800 houses have been damaged. ([ECHO, 11 Oct 2023](https://reliefweb.int/node/4004888)) On 12 October, water was discharged from the Se Taw Gyi dam located in Madaya township within the Mandalay region. This discharge followed a period of heavy rainfall, which led to the unexpected flooding of several villages in central Myanmar's Mandalay region. According to reports more than 30,000 people were compelled to evacuate their homes, leaving their possessions behind. ([IFRC, 22 Oct 2023](https://reliefweb.int/node/4008082/)) The impact of these floods on agriculture has been severe, especially in the Southeast. According to partners, around 100,000 acres of paddy were damaged in Bago, with townships including Bago, Daik-U, Htantatbin, Gyobingauk, and Zigon being the hardest hit. Both ready-to-be-harvested and already-harvested paddy crops we…
has country location: MMR
has end timestamp: 2024-02-02T04:02:21+00:00
has event status: Past
has event type: FL
has latitude: 21.15
has longitude: 96.51
has publication timestamp: 2023-10-11T03:13:23+00:00
has start timestamp: 2023-09-08T00:00:00+00:00
has url: https://reliefweb.int/disaster/fl-2023-000189-mmr

Somalia: Floods - Oct 2023
type: Flood
type: Disaster
type: Event
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comment: Preliminary reports by the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, South West State and humanitarian partners, estimate that nearly 107,000 people (17,831 families) were affected by heavy rains and flash floods on 4 October, in Baidoa District, Bay Region, South West State of Somalia. Several houses are reportedly inundated, including makeshift shelters hosting over 86,700 internally displaced people in 136 displacement sites in Baidoa City. Critical needs include shelter, food, clean safe water, hygiene and sanitation facilities, and medical assistance. The rains mark the beginning of the Deyr (October to December) rainy season in Somalia, expected to have above-normal rains and increased flooding due to the influence of the El Niño conditions in Somalia. ([OCHA, 7 Oct 2023](https://reliefweb.int/node/4003743)) The Federal Government of Somalia has declared an emergency in areas where torrential deyr (October to December) rains have triggered floods, according to the Somalia Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA). The heavy rains fueled by an El Nino, have intensified particularly in Puntland, Galmudug, South West, Hirshabelle states and in areas along the Juba river in Jubaland State. Partners estimate that as of 6 November, over 706,100 people have been temporarily affected, with over 113,690 people temporarily displaced from their homes across the country. South West and Jubaland states are the worst affected, with an estimated 268,243 and 268,365 people affected, respectively. In Hirshabelle, at least 145,800 people are reportedly affected, with 11,700 displaced following heavy rains on 5 November. Up to 400 families (2,400 people) are believed to be trapped by floods in Luuq and efforts are ongoing to urgently evacuate them. In Baardheere, local authorities are appealing for urgent support for more than 14,000 families that have been cut off from the main town and are unable to replenish their domestic supplies. ([OCHA, 6 Nov 2023](https://relief…
has country location: SOM
has end timestamp: 2024-04-26T06:42:48+00:00
has event status: Past
has event type: FL
has latitude: 5.79
has longitude: 47.33
has publication timestamp: 2023-10-11T06:41:57+00:00
has start timestamp: 2023-10-04T00:00:00+00:00
has url: https://reliefweb.int/disaster/fl-2023-000190-som

Sudan: Floods - Sep 2023
type: Flood
type: Disaster
type: Event
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comment: On 15 and 22 September 2023, heavy rains and flooding affected several locations across Nyala Janoub, Nyala Shimal, and Beliel localities in South Darfur, leading to wide-scale displacement. In Nyala Shimal, field teams reported that 750 houses were completely destroyed in Otash IDP Camp, and 259 houses were partially destroyed. Additionally, in Nyala Town, Nyala Janoub locality, a total of 240 houses were totally or partially destroyed. In Beliel locality, heavy rains also resulted in the complete damage of 1,000 houses in Kalma IDP Camp and 330 houses in As Serief IDP Camp, whereas 670 houses in both camps were partially damaged. Reportedly, all affected households have been displaced and are currently sheltering with their relatives and neighbours in their respective locations of origin. Additionally, field teams reported seven deaths and no injuries. The area remains inaccessible to humanitarian actors. DTM is monitoring the situation closely and will be activating its Emergency Event Tracking (EET) tool, when possible, to track displacement and provide additional information on shelter, sex and age disaggregation, protection indicators, and urgent humanitarian needs. ([IOM, 5 Oct 2023](https://reliefweb.int/node/4005738)) On 28 October, heavy rains and flooding occurred in several locations across Port Sudan City, Port Sudan locality, Red Sea State, reports IOM DTM. About 190 homes (affecting about 1,000 people) were damaged in 14 neighbourhoods. On 30 October, heavy rains and flooding occurred in Iram village of Sawakin locality. As a result, 10 people were reportedly killed, eight commercial buildings were damaged, a bridge collapsed, and many livestock were lost. Since the onset of the rainy season in July, about 89,000 people in 22 localities across nine states have been affected by heavy rains and flooding, according to the 2023 Sudan Floods Dashboard. The most affected state is Northern (34,000 people), followed by River Nile (19,000), North Darfur (13,00…
has country location: SDN
has current timestamp: 2023-11-07T13:59:41+00:00
has event status: Ongoing
has event type: FL
has latitude: 15
has longitude: 30
has publication timestamp: 2023-10-13T13:05:08+00:00
has start timestamp: 2023-09-15T00:00:00+00:00
has url: https://reliefweb.int/disaster/fl-2023-000199-sdn

Nepal: Earthquake - Oct 2023
type: Earthquake
type: Disaster
type: Event
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comment: A magnitude of 5.3 earthquake hit far western Nepal on 3 October 2023 at 14.40 pm and strong aftershocks occurred at regular intervals during the day which has increased fear among local people. The epicenter of the earthquake was Bajhang district of the Sudurpaschim Province and the tremors were felt in six neighboring districts (Bajura, Achham, Doti, Baitadi, Darchula and Dadeldhura). The continuous aftershocks have forced people to leave houses and live in open spaces. On the 7 October, a 5.3 Richter scale aftershock was felt which created constant fear in the affected people. As of 8 October 2023, 36,250 people of 7,250 families are affected where, 1,567 houses fully destroyed and 5,601 house partially destroyed. Due to the extreme remoteness of the affected areas, the impact of the earthquake is yet to be completely understood. NRCS has already mobilized ERT members who are in the field collecting data and the impact will be clear in the coming days. ([IFRC, 13 Oct 2023](https://reliefweb.int/node/4005813)) An earthquake of 5.2 M (6.1 M as reported by the authorities of Nepal) at a depth of 25 km occurred in Dhading District, central Nepal, close to the capital Kathmandu, on 22 October at 1:54 UTC (7:39 local time). The epicentre was located approximately 2 km south-west of Darbhung Town, Gorkha District. The National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Center of Nepal (SeismoNepal) recorded at least six aftershocks of magnitude between 4.1 M and 5.1 M. According to the national authorities, one person has been injured in Gorkha District while 24 families have been impacted and more than 20 houses have been damaged in the neighbouring District of Dhading. ([ECHO, 26 Oct 2023](https://reliefweb.int/node/4009396))
has country location: NPL
has end timestamp: 2024-03-11T11:39:05+00:00
has event status: Past
has event type: EQ
has latitude: 28.25
has longitude: 83.94
has publication timestamp: 2023-10-13T17:20:32+00:00
has start timestamp: 2023-10-03T00:00:00+00:00
has url: https://reliefweb.int/disaster/eq-2023-000182-npl

Chad: Floods - Aug 2023
type: Flood
type: Disaster
type: Event
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comment: On August 11, 2023, following heavy torrential rains, the protective dike along Logone River broke on the Chad side, causing heavy flooding in this area bordering Cameroon. Villages along the dike were completely flooded making the area uninhabitable for people. Fields, dwelling houses, livestock were destroyed. The most affected villages are Makaroua, Mirbidim, Mala and Pit-Arrey. Since August 12, these Chadian populations have gradually moved to Cameroon, which is more easily accessible, particularly in village of Moula, Maga district, Mayo Danay Department. Figures of the identification carried out by the administrative authorities show 346 households or 2,401 people affected. ([IFRC, 12 Sep 2023](https://reliefweb.int/node/3996546)) From 11 to 13 August 2023, more than 2,400 people arrived from Chad in Mourla, in the Far North region, following flooding in Mirvidim, in the Katawa district of Chad. The floods are the result of a breach of the Bongor-Gamsai dike, which caused water to pour into several villages, destroying houses, fields, water points, latrines, etc. ([OCHA, 2 Oct 2023](https://reliefweb.int/node/4001933)) Between August and September, several flood alerts were registered in the provinces of Logone Oriental, Mandoul, Tandjilé and Mayo Kebbi Est, which, according to government services (notably SISAAP and ANADER), caused the destruction of 18,130 hectares of crops, the collapse of 2,700 houses, the death of 5 people in Doba rural, Beboni sub-prefecture, and the injury of 110 people as well as the death of 21 small animals. ([OCHA, 3 Nov 2023](https://reliefweb.int/node/4011702)) In the south of Chad, several flood warnings were recorded between August and September 2023 in the provinces of Logone Oriental, Mandoul, Tandjilé and Mayo Kebbi Est, destroying 18,130 hectares of crops and 2,700 houses, killing five people in rural Doba (sub-prefecture of Beboni), injuring 110 people, causing the loss of 21 small animals and displacing 2,400 people from t…
has country location: TCD
has end timestamp: 2024-01-26T09:23:36+00:00
has event status: Past
has event type: FL
has latitude: 15.36
has longitude: 18.66
has publication timestamp: 2023-10-16T08:26:48+00:00
has start timestamp: 2023-08-01T00:00:00+00:00
has url: https://reliefweb.int/disaster/fl-2023-000198-tcd

South Africa: Floods - Sep 2023
type: Flood
type: Disaster
type: Event
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comment: Severe weather between Sept. 23-26 resulted in flooding, loss of life and displacement of residents, severe damage on private and public infrastructure, road closures, and power outages across Western Cape province. The severe weather and flooding have affected at large group of people in the and around the city, including eight fatalities due to electrocution by illegal electricity connections. Damage assessments are ongoing, but initial reports indicate more than 1,500 structures impacted by flooding. The Kuils River overflowed, flooding Mfuleni Township and forcing around 2,710 families to evacuate. Reports also indicate evacuations in Faure and Sandvlei. Over 16,000 people have been reported to be affected by the floods. This is whilst 7,100 informal structures were adversely affected. According to News 24, it reported 11 fatalities in the affected areas. Furthermore, there are reports of nearly 250 schools which are affected by the disaster. [...] More than 100,000 people in Western Cape Province were without power at the height of the storm. Authorities have not restored power to most people, and around 15,000 remain without electricity as of Sept. 27. Authorities in Cape Town issued a major incident declaration due to the flooding. Flooding and associated disruptions are still ongoing across Western Cape Province. ([IFRC, 16 Oct 2023](https://reliefweb.int/node/4006409)) On 21-22 October heavy rainfall, severe thunderstorms and strong winds have affected KwaZulu-Natal Region, eastern South Africa, causing floods and severe weather-related incidents that resulted in casualties and damage. Media reports five fatalities in Mtubatuba Town in northeastern KwaZulu-Natal due to a thunderstorm. More than 70 houses have been destroyed, several roads and bridges have been damaged across Mtubatuba Town, Greater Kokstad and Umzimkhulu Municipalities. ([ECHO, 24 Oct 2023](https://reliefweb.int/node/4008637))
has country location: ZAF
has end timestamp: 2023-11-27T19:55:29+00:00
has event status: Past
has event type: FL
has latitude: -28.38
has longitude: 23.91
has publication timestamp: 2023-10-17T04:49:25+00:00
has start timestamp: 2023-09-23T00:00:00+00:00
has url: https://reliefweb.int/disaster/fl-2023-000200-zaf

Guinea: Diphtheria Outbreak - Sep 2023
type: Epidemic
type: Disaster
type: Event
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comment: On 5 September 2023, the Ministry of Health notified WHO of the current diphtheria outbreak in Guinea. Since 4 July and as of 13 October 2023, 538 cases have been reported, including 18 confirmed cases. In total, 58 deaths including 13 among confirmed cases were registered (case fatality rate (CFR) among all cases, 11%)., and 461 contacts are being followed up. Of the cases reported, 62% are female. The 1-4 years age group, with 445 cases, accounted for the largest proportion of reported cases, 82%, followed by the 5-9 years age group, with 5% and 5% for the 10 years and above age group. Children under the age of 12 months make up 7% of reported cases. None of the 538 cases were vaccinated. ([WHO, 18 Sep 2023](https://reliefweb.int/node/4006950)) In Guinea, Diphtheria cases were recorded in Kankan region spanning 4 districts, namely Siguiri, Mandiana, Kankan, and Kouroussa. Since epidemiological week 40 (ending 8 0ctober 2023), an incremental increase in suspected cases have been observed, over time. During epidemiological week 42 (ending 22 October 2023), 7 new cases with no deaths were recorded in Siguiri region. Additionally, there were 31 new contacts identified, 17 suspected cases under treatment and only 2 improved cases, were released. From July to 16 October 2023, a cumulative total of 576 cases, including 20 laboratory-confirmed cases and 556 suspected cases have been reported in Kankan region. Siguiri district was the most affected with over 95.0% (n=547) of the total cases, followed by Mandiana, Kankan, and Kouroussa. A total of 58 deaths were recorded, with 49 within health facilities and 9 in the community. Children aged 1 - 4 years old were the most affected.([WHO, 1 Dec 2023](https://reliefweb.int/node/4019312)) From 4 July 2023 to 25 February 2024, Guinea reported 3,965 suspected cases out of which 3,712 were confirmed cases and 91 deaths. The case fatality ratio among suspected cases was 2.3%. Among confirmed cases, 43(1%) were confirmed through lab…
has country location: GIN
has current timestamp: 2024-03-29T18:10:20+00:00
has event status: Ongoing
has event type: EP
has latitude: 10.79
has longitude: -11.03
has publication timestamp: 2023-10-18T12:49:18+00:00
has start timestamp: 2023-09-05T00:00:00+00:00
has url: https://reliefweb.int/disaster/ep-2023-000202-gin

Sri Lanka: Floods and Landslides - Oct 2023
type: Flood
type: Disaster
type: Event
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comment: With the intensification of the southwest monsoon, Sri Lanka has experienced heavy rainfall in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, and Southern provinces. Based on the annual rainfall map of Sri Lanka, the southwest monsoon brings rain mainly from May to August to these regions of the island, while the northeast monsoon rains occur in the northern and eastern regions in December and January. This unusual expansion of the southwest monsoon in the country began early in October 2023, but severe rainy conditions were encountered in the aforementioned provinces starting on 6 October 2023, and a red warning was issued to 7 districts on 7 October 2023. However, the Disaster Management Centre stated on October 9, 2023, that a large number of people were displaced owing to floods and landslides in the Gampaha, Matara, and Galle districts. This was the breaking point for SLRCS, which launched a larger response effort and assessed the situation in the three areas mentioned above [1]. The adverse weather conditions for more than a week caused seven deaths, while more than 75,000 people belonging to 20,450 families in 13 districts were affected. ([IFRC, 20 Oct 2023](https://reliefweb.int/node/4007835)) Since 1-2 November, several Districts of Sri Lanka are experiencing heavy rainfall and strong winds that caused floods, landslides and severe weather-related incidents leading to casualties and damage. According to the National Disaster Relief Centre (NDRSC), at least two people died - one in the Districts of Kurunegala and another in Kandy District- and three others have been injured in severe weather-related incidents. In addition, almost 2,400 people have been affected and 124 houses were damaged by floods, landslides and heavy rain. ([ECHO, 8 Nov 2023](https://reliefweb.int/node/4013005)) The humanitarian impact is still increasing following heavy rainfall and strong winds that caused floods, landslides and severe weather-related incidents across most parts of the country since the be…
has country location: LKA
has current timestamp: 2024-04-08T00:42:51+00:00
has event status: Ongoing
has event type: FL
has latitude: 7.61
has longitude: 80.7
has publication timestamp: 2023-10-20T13:34:21+00:00
has start timestamp: 2023-10-06T00:00:00+00:00
has url: https://reliefweb.int/disaster/fl-2023-000196-lka

Costa Rica: Dengue Outbreak - Oct 2023
type: Epidemic
type: Disaster
type: Event
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comment: Up to EW 39 (ending on 30 September) of 2023, a total of 14,403 dengue cases have been officially reported in country. These cases, recorded up to the 39th epidemiological week, show a significant 62% increase compared to the 5,475 cases reported during the same period in 2022. [...] The year 2023 has witnessed a consistent surge in Dengue cases, further straining an already overburdened healthcare system in the country. Yet, beyond the strain on healthcare, Dengue has left a significant economic footprint, as those afflicted often contend with prolonged work incapacity and, in severe instances, necessitate hospitalization, resulting in adverse economic consequences. ([IFRC, 20 Oct 2023](https://reliefweb.int/node/4007982))
has country location: CRI
has end timestamp: 2023-11-27T19:56:15+00:00
has event status: Past
has event type: EP
has latitude: 9.97
has longitude: -84.19
has publication timestamp: 2023-10-21T03:03:43+00:00
has start timestamp: 2023-10-11T00:00:00+00:00
has url: https://reliefweb.int/disaster/ep-2023-000205-cri

Hurricane Otis - Oct 2023
type: TropicalCyclone
type: Disaster
type: Event
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comment: A new tropical cyclone named Otis formed over the eastern North Pacific Ocean on 22 October and started moving north toward southern Mexico as a tropical storm, strengthening and becoming a hurricane on 24 October in the evening (UTC). Otis made landfall over the area of the coastal City of Acapulco, central Guerrero State, southern Mexico on 25 October around 6.25 UTC, with maximum sustained winds of 270 km/h (Cat. 5 Hurricane). Otis is forecast to continue northwestward inland over the central-western Guerrero State on 25-26 October, weakening and becoming a tropical storm. ([ECHO, 25 Oct 2023](https://reliefweb.int/node/4009030)) Otis made landfall over the area of the coastal City of Acapulco, central Guerrero State, southern Mexico on 25 October around 6.25 UTC, with maximum sustained winds of 270 km/h (Cat. 5 Hurricane). According to NOAA, there are no hurricanes on record even close to this intensity for this part of Mexico. After the landfall, Otis continued northwestward over the central-western Guerrero State on 25 October, weakening and becoming a tropical storm. After that, it became a tropical depression and dissipated over eastern Michoacan State on 25 October in the evening (UTC). Very heavy rainfall, strong winds and storm surges associated with the passage of Otis, caused floods and landslides that have resulted in evacuations and severe damage. WHO PAHO and national authorities report, as of 26 October, 34,522 evacuated families in 631 temporary shelters across the affected area. ([ECHO, 26 Oct 2023](https://reliefweb.int/node/4009402)) The Ministry of Health reports 120 health facilities with some type of damage. Some 80 per cent of hotel infrastructure suffered considerable damage. Assessments of damage to critical infrastructure and access to basic services continue, with 273,844 homes so far reported to be affected to some degree. The Ministry of Welfare has deployed 1,678 evaluators in Acapulco and Coyuca de Benítez, and has so far conducted 2…
has country location: MEX
has end timestamp: 2024-05-17T17:50:40+00:00
has event status: Past
has event type: TC
has latitude: 23.95
has longitude: -102.53
has publication timestamp: 2023-10-27T01:12:33+00:00
has start timestamp: 2023-10-22T00:00:00+00:00
has url: https://reliefweb.int/disaster/tc-2023-000209-mex

Tropical Cyclone Lola - Oct 2023
type: TropicalCyclone
type: Disaster
type: Event
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comment: A new tropical cyclone named LOLA formed over the South Pacific Ocean on 21 October and started moving south toward Vanuatu, strengthening. On the 22nd of October, Tropical Cyclone LOLA made landfall in Solomon Islands, first striking Tikopia Island as a Category 3 cyclone, before increasing in intensity on its way to Vanuatu. Based on the exposure analysis, the population exposed was approx. 22,319 people (4,699 households) with about 1,000 people living in the red zone (>120km/hr winds). Initial reports indicate that more than 100 houses and kitchens were destroyed, and water sources damaged. Four people sustained injuries. ([OCHA, 1 Nov 2023](https://reliefweb.int/node/4010894)) On 23 October at 5.00 UTC its centre was located over the Ocean approximately 230 km north-east of the Vanua Lava Island (Torba Province, northern Vanuatu) and 385 km north-east of Luganville City (Espiritu Santo Island, Sanma Province, central Vanuatu), with maximum sustained winds up to 140 km/h. On the forecast track, LOLA is expected to continue southwestward and to pass between the Espiritu Santo Island and the Malekula Islands in the afternoon (UTC) of 24 October, with maximum sustained winds of 130-145 km/h. After that, it could reach the southern New Caledonia (France) on 27-28 October, as a tropical storm. ([ECHO, 23 Oct 2023](https://reliefweb.int/node/4008244)) Severe Tropical Cyclone LOLA (category 3) has moved in a southwest direction and is expected to affect the Islands of Penama, Malampa and Shefa in the next 24 hours. Power and communication networks have been cut, making it difficult to report the impact on those islands at this stage. Vanuatu's National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) has activated offices in six provinces, ready to carry out a rapid assessment after the cyclone. 300 evacuation centres with many located in schools and churches were set up throughout Vanuatu. Port Vila, the capital, is on red alert and all government offices, markets, and banks are clo…
has country location: SLB
has country location: VUT
has current timestamp: 2023-11-13T02:19:27+00:00
has event status: Ongoing
has event type: TC
has latitude: -16.26
has longitude: 167.72
has publication timestamp: 2023-10-27T02:28:33+00:00
has start timestamp: 2023-10-21T00:00:00+00:00
has url: https://reliefweb.int/disaster/tc-2023-000207-vut

Tropical Cyclone Tej - Oct 2023
type: TropicalCyclone
type: Disaster
type: Event
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comment: The eye of the cyclonic storm “Tej” made landfall on the eastern Yemeni coast overnight between 23 and 24 October, and moved towards the eastern regions of Hadramawt Governorate. As a result, Socotra and Al Maharah experienced heavy rainfalls and torrential showers, leading to multiple blocked roads in several areas ... According to the emergency operations room in Socotra, over 500 houses were either fully or partially damaged, resulting in loss of personal assets for some households (HHs). According to local partners, 192 HHs were displaced, including 30 HHs in Nawjed area of Hadibu District, and 162 HHs in Qalansiyah wa Abd Al Kuri District, in which some of the displaced individuals are residing in schools or with their relatives ... In Al Maharah Governorate, flooding was reported in Al Ghaydah, Hasswin, Qishn, Sayhut, Al Masilah, Hawf and Shehin districts, with the sea water reaching high levels. Electricity was reportedly cut off in most districts, and telecommunications were disconnected. Electricity is still cut in some areas, and telecommunications is back in Al Ghayda. ([OCHA, 25 Oct 2023](https://reliefweb.int/node/4008921)) Between 23 and 25 October 2023, IOM Yemen DTM tracked 3,689 households (22,134 individuals) displaced due to Cyclone Tej which made landfall in Al Maharah governorate on 22 October. Most people moved into/within the following governorates and districts: Al Maharah (3,384 HHs) – Haswin (1,815 HHs), Al Ghaydhah (1,123 HHs), Al Masilah (210 HHs) districts. All displacements in the governorate were internal. Hadramawt (305 HHs) – Ar Raydah wa Qussayar (305 HHs) district. All displacements in the governorate were internal. The cyclone brought heavy rains and strong winds, which caused flooding and damage to infrastructure. ([IOM, 27 Oct 2023](https://reliefweb.int/node/4009681)) The Meteorological Department of the Ministry of Agriculture in Somaliland issued a weather forecast for moderate to heavy rains and flash floods in the state fro…
has country location: YEM
has current timestamp: 2023-11-29T09:18:00+00:00
has event status: Ongoing
has event type: TC
has latitude: 15.94
has longitude: 47.62
has publication timestamp: 2023-10-27T07:34:06+00:00
has start timestamp: 2023-10-22T00:00:00+00:00
has url: https://reliefweb.int/disaster/tc-2023-000212-yem

Nepal: Earthquake - Nov 2023
type: Earthquake
type: Disaster
type: Event
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comment: On 03 November at 18:02 UTC a 5.6 M earthquake at a depth of 17.9 km struck Nepal, with epicentre in Jajarkot of Karnali province. Several aftershocks have occurred since. Tremors were felt across North India. According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) 140 people have been killed and 140 injured. ([ECHO, 4 Nov 2023](https://reliefweb.int/node/4011963)) Days after 153 people were killed and several hundred injured [by the earthquake on November 3], another strong earthquake with 5.6 magnitude struck Nepal on November 6, 2023. The initial findings of the Government’s Initial Rapid Assessment (IRA) launched on 05 November say over 4,000 homes were damaged in the hardest hit districts. Following the initial assessment of the remote damage assessment of available secondary data satellite images USGS data and earthquake risk model, around 1.3 million people might have been exposed and about 0.25 million people may need humanitarian assistance within 72 hours of the earthquake. ([UNCT Nepal, 6 Nov 2023](https://reliefweb.int/node/4012242)) Following 3 November’s 6.4 magnitude earthquake in western Nepal, hundreds of aftershocks have continued intermittently, with the last one reported on 8 November. Search and rescue operations have reportedly concluded and as of 13 November, the number of reported casualties is 154 (male: 70, female: 84) with more than 366 people sustaining injuries. ([UNICEF, 13 Nov 2023](https://reliefweb.int/node/4014358)) According to the National Emergency Operation Centre (NEOC), by 15 November, approximately 62,000 homes were affected (35,455 partially damaged, 26,557 completely damaged) by the earthquake. Some 250,000 people were affected by the earthquake and require humanitarian assistance. The situation is further compounded as rainwater is posing a significant risk to partially damaged homes that are fragile and face the risk of collapsing. Survivors of the earthquake are also beginning to report health…
has country location: NPL
has current timestamp: 2024-01-10T00:15:23+00:00
has event status: Ongoing
has event type: EQ
has latitude: 28.25
has longitude: 83.94
has publication timestamp: 2023-11-04T10:15:18+00:00
has start timestamp: 2023-11-03T00:00:00+00:00
has url: https://reliefweb.int/disaster/eq-2023-000214-npl

Kenya: Floods - Oct 2023
type: Flood
type: Disaster
type: Event
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comment: Heavy rainfall has been affecting eastern Kenya (in particular Mandera County, the north-easternmost county of the country, bordering with Ethiopia and Somalia) since 2 November, causing floods and rivers overflow (particularly the Dawa River) that have resulted in casualties and damage. Media report, as of 6 November, five fatalities across Mandera County, of which three in the Mandera South Constituency. In addition, media also report more than 1,800 displaced families, nearly 5,000 affected houses and a total of over 4,900 affected people throughout the county. Over the next 72 hours, more heavy rainfall with locally very heavy rainfall is forecast over most of the country, including the already affected Mandera County. ([ECHO, 6 Nov 2023](https://reliefweb.int/node/4012231)) The third and fourth weeks of October marked the beginning of the rainy season (October – December) characterized by heavy storms that caused flooding, particularly along the Coastal strip, in some areas of the Central Highlands, Southeast lowlands and several areas of Northwest and Northeastern Kenya. Nearly 6,000 households (nearly 36,000 people) have been displaced and 17 people have died, over a thousand livestock and 221 acres of agricultural farmland have been lost as of 5 November, according to initial reports. Cumulatively, nearly 10,230 households (61,380 people) have been affected since the start of the rainy season. These numbers are expected to spike as more rainfall is forecast. ([OCHA, 8 Nov 2023](https://reliefweb.int/node/4013008/)) More than 60 people have died and an estimated 136,025 people (27,205 households) displaced due to flooding in the country as of 19 November, according to authorities. The areas most affected to date are in the northeast including Garissa, Mandera and Wajir. Humanitarian partners are working with the Government to respond to the floods and have so far reached some 950,000 people with food assistance in affected counties. ([OCHA, 21 Nov 2023](https…
has country location: KEN
has end timestamp: 2024-04-12T18:30:44+00:00
has event status: Past
has event type: FL
has latitude: 0.53
has longitude: 37.86
has publication timestamp: 2023-11-06T12:47:34+00:00
has start timestamp: 2023-10-15T00:00:00+00:00
has url: https://reliefweb.int/disaster/fl-2023-000216-ken

Ethiopia: Floods - Nov 2023
type: Flood
type: Disaster
type: Event
has geometry: geometry
comment: Heavy rainfall has been affecting southern and eastern Ethiopia, in particular the Somali Region, since early November, causing floods, flash floods and the overflow of some rivers, particularly the Genale River, that have resulted in casualties and damage. Media reports, as of 7 November, 20 fatalities and more than 12,000 displaced families across the Somali Region. In addition, several bridges collapsed and some roads have been damaged across the affected area. Over the next 24 hours, more heavy rainfall with locally very heavy rainfall is forecast over the whole Somali Region. ([ECHO, 7 Nov 2023](https://reliefweb.int/node/4012630)) Over 760,000 people in Ethiopia affected due to heavy rains, floods and landslides and 43 killed. Only 8 per cent of over 611,000 affected people in Somali region reached; many flood areas remain inaccessible and hard-to-reach as multiple routes and bridges are damaged. ([OCHA, 15 Nov 2023](https://reliefweb.int/node/4015455)) About 1.5 million people have been affected by the El Niño induced floods during the deyr/hageya (October to December) rain season in the south and southeastern parts of Ethiopia including Somali, South Ethiopia, South West Ethiopia and Oromia regions, as well as in Afar, Amhara and Gambela regions. As of 6 December, 60 human fatalities have been reported, and over 616,000 people who remain displaced need emergency shelter or are living in public infrastructures such as in schools, many of which have been damaged. ([OCHA, 18 Dec 2023](https://reliefweb.int/node/4023906))
has country location: ETH
has end timestamp: 2024-05-16T15:16:00+00:00
has event status: Past
has event type: FL
has latitude: 8.63
has longitude: 39.62
has publication timestamp: 2023-11-07T13:48:42+00:00
has start timestamp: 2023-11-02T00:00:00+00:00
has url: https://reliefweb.int/disaster/fl-2023-000229-eth

Ghana: Floods - Oct 2023
type: Flood
type: Disaster
type: Event
has geometry: geometry
comment: Floods have been affecting south-eastern Ghana since 13 October, caused by the Akosombo Dam overflow in the River Volta, resulting in casualties and damage. According to media, as of 13 October, seven people have been injured and more than 4,000 people have been displaced in the downstream of the Akosombo Dam, in particular in Volta Region. In addition, media report that essential services such as access to water and electricity are disrupted. ([ECHO, 16 Oct 2023](https://reliefweb.int/node/4006290)) More than 26,000 people have been displaced so far by floods in south-eastern Ghana, according to national authorities. High water levels in the Akosombo reservoir led the Volta River Authority to start a controlled spillage process of the Akosombo and Kpong hydroelectric dams on 15 September 2023, which is still ongoing. The flooding has created a humanitarian challenge downstream in several communities in parts of the Volta, Eastern and Greater Accra regions. ([OCHA, 18 Oct 2023](https://reliefweb.int/node/4007197)) The Volta Region in Ghana has experienced heavy rains and high inflows of water to the Akosombo and Kpong dam reservoir, leading to severe flooding that has displaced 30,000 people in 8 districts. Infrastructure, crops, and shelters have been damaged, and access to essential services has been disrupted. ([IOM, 27 November 2023](https://reliefweb.int/node/4017898)) [...] Initial inter-agency assessment led by NADMO on the consecutive floods in Volta region revealed on 26 October, 35,857 people in total are already affected in the region. Following the situation, the local authorities requested the assistance of Red Cross on 30 October. The WFP observatory latest report of 24 October 2023 had estimated that 465,180 people are leaving in the flooded locations 45,326 hectares of flooded cropland areas. [...] Women, Children and the elderly less likely to cope in situation of stress due to displacements and living in crowded areas in the evacuation centers are …
has country location: GHA
has end timestamp: 2023-12-27T17:58:13+00:00
has event status: Past
has event type: FL
has latitude: 7.28
has longitude: -1.19
has publication timestamp: 2023-11-08T00:36:38+00:00
has start timestamp: 2023-10-13T00:00:00+00:00
has url: https://reliefweb.int/disaster/fl-2023-000215-gha

Paraguay: Floods - Oct 2023
type: Flood
type: Disaster
type: Event
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comment: Between October 30 to November 4, 2023, the regions of Misiones, Itapúa, Ñeembucú, and Alto Paraná in Paraguay experienced a devastating flood caused by heavy rains and the overflowing of the Paraná River. This unprecedented crisis resulted from intense rainfall in the eastern region of the country and the opening of the Yacyretá dam. As a result, the Paraná River, usually measuring 1.50 meters, surged to an astonishing 6.3 meters, leading to widespread inundation in the affected cities. [...] Severe weather events in Paraguay's central and eastern regions have resulted in more than 7,000 families (35,000 people) affected across the country. [...] More than 3,000 families (15,000 people) are in need of immediate humanitarian assistance as they contend with the flooding crisis. ([IFRC, 10 Nov 2023](https://reliefweb.int/node/4013975)) On 15 November 2023, the Ministry of Health of Paraguay published information on the heavy rains in the country. According to the information, 5 departments and 17 districts were affected by the rising waters caused by the heavy rains in the country. [...] To date, a total of 1,281 medical interventions have been conducted, 19 people were injured and 6 deaths were reported. The Government opened 25 shelters. ([PAHO, 17 Nov 2023](https://reliefweb.int/node/4015858/))
has country location: PRY
has end timestamp: 2024-02-16T09:51:06+00:00
has event status: Past
has event type: FL
has latitude: -23.24
has longitude: -58.39
has publication timestamp: 2023-11-11T03:21:44+00:00
has start timestamp: 2023-10-30T00:00:00+00:00
has url: https://reliefweb.int/disaster/fl-2023-000217-pry

Niger: Diphtheria Outbreak - Oct 2023
type: Epidemic
type: Disaster
type: Event
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comment: The first case of diphtheria in Niger was reported on 17 July 2023. Initially reported in 17 health districts spanning seven out of eight regions, the outbreak has now spread to three additional health districts, namely Agadez, Takieta and Tchirozerine, with an upward trend over time. During epidemiological week 42 (ending 22 October 2023), a total of 98 new suspected diphtheria cases, including two deaths (CFR 2.0%), were reported making a 64.3% increase in cases, compared to the 35 cases reported in epidemiological week 41. From 17 July to 23 October 2023, a cumulative total of 1 690 suspected cases were reported in 20 health districts, resulting in 75 deaths (CFR 4.4%). More than 80% (n=1 371) of cases were reported from three health districts, including Matameye (58%, n=973), Magaria (15%, n=260), and Tanout (8%, n=138). Of the 75 recorded deaths, 22.7% (n=17) were reported from Matameye, followed by Zinder (21.3%, n=16), Tanout (12.0%, n=9), Magaria (9.3%, n=7), Aderbissinat (8%, n=6), and Gouree (6.6%, n=5). ([WHO, 9 Nov 2023](https://reliefweb.int/node/4013225)) On 20 October 2023, the Government of Niger, through the Ministry of Public Health, Population and Social Affairs, declared a diphtheria outbreak. The first case was registered on 17 July 2023. As of 02 November, all eight regions of the country have notified at least 1 case of diphtheria. A total of 1,838 suspected cases of diphtheria, including 91 deaths (lethality: 5%), have been reported. The regions of Zinder (1,578 cases) and Agadez (132 cases) are the most impacted, contributing to 86% and 7% of the total caseload, respectively. 47% of positive cases are among children aged 5 to 14 years, 22% of positive cases are aged 12 to 59 months, 2.5% of positive cases are less than 1 year old and about 28.5% are aged 15 and above. Since the onset of the outbreak, UNICEF has initiated its response in support of and partnership with the Ministry of Public Health and other partners involved in the response.…
has country location: NER
has current timestamp: 2024-04-18T13:19:31+00:00
has event status: Ongoing
has event type: EP
has latitude: 17.43
has longitude: 9.4
has publication timestamp: 2023-11-11T12:03:12+00:00
has start timestamp: 2023-10-20T00:00:00+00:00
has url: https://reliefweb.int/disaster/ep-2023-000223-ner

Tonga: Drought - Sep 2023
type: Drought
type: Disaster
type: Event
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comment: A drought has been declared for the Tongatapu and ‘Eua islands. Drought alerts are in effect for Niuafo’ou and Niuatoputapu, and warnings are in force for Ha’apai and Vava’u. Until the end of 2023, rainfall deficiencies are expected for Vava’u, Ha’apai, Tongatapu, ‘Eua, Niuafo’ou and Niuatoputapu. ([Gov't of Tonga, 29 Sep 2023](https://reliefweb.int/node/4005131/))
has country location: TON
has end timestamp: 2024-02-02T03:53:29+00:00
has event status: Past
has event type: DR
has latitude: -20.39
has longitude: -174.83
has publication timestamp: 2023-11-14T06:36:22+00:00
has start timestamp: 2023-09-29T00:00:00+00:00
has url: https://reliefweb.int/disaster/dr-2023-000238-ton

Timor-Leste: Drought - 2023-2024
type: Drought
type: Disaster
type: Event
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comment: Amid escalating levels of food insecurity, Timor-Leste is already showing clear signs of drought in twelve out of fourteen municipalities based on the Combined Drought Index, produced by the Government of Timor-Leste and FAO. In addition, the country is facing the looming possibility of an extended El Niño-induced dry season and predictions of sustained low rainfall into early 2024, all of which will severely impact agriculture. ([WFP, 31 Oct 2023](https://reliefweb.int/node/4001353/)) The United Nations in Timor-Leste announced the launch of emergency grant funding amounting to US$2 million. This funding aims to provide emergency food, water, nutrition, and agricultural assistance to people affected by El Niño in six municipalities across the country. [...] As a small island nation, Timor-Leste relies heavily on rain-fed agriculture and imported food. Since September 2023, an ongoing El Niño weather event has led to drought-like conditions, delayed rainfall, and flash floods during the country’s main planting season. ([FAO, UNICEF, UN RC Timor-Leste & WFP, 2 Feb 2024](https://reliefweb.int/node/4034816/)) Timor-Leste is forecast to experience below-average precipitation over the next three months, extending a prolonged period of dry conditions in the country despite the wet season, which is ongoing and expected to end by April. [...] The outcomes of rice and maize production require close monitoring to address any potential food security concerns. ([OCHA, 5 Mar 2024](https://reliefweb.int/node/4043598)) Timor-Leste is forecast to experience below-average precipitation over the next three months, extending a prolonged period of dry conditions in the country despite the wet season, which is ongoing and expected to end by April. Here too the outcomes of rice and maize production require close monitoring to address any potential food security concerns. Timor-Leste’s second round of Integrated Phase Classification (IPC) Acute Food Insecurity analysis published last mont…
has country location: TLS
has current timestamp: 2024-03-20T07:47:45+00:00
has event status: Ongoing
has event type: DR
has latitude: -8.89
has longitude: 126.12
has publication timestamp: 2023-11-15T02:58:50+00:00
has start timestamp: 2023-10-31T00:00:00+00:00
has url: https://reliefweb.int/disaster/dr-2023-000266-tmp

Tanzania: Cholera Outbreak - Jul 2023
type: Epidemic
type: Disaster
type: Event
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comment: The Ministry of Health in the United Republic of Tanzania notified the World Health Organization about a cholera outbreak in three regions, namely Arusha, Kigoma, and Mara, in July 2023. On 11 September 2023, Mara region recorded 13 suspected cases, which were subsequently laboratory-confirmed at the Tanzania National Public Health Laboratory (NPHL), followed by five confirmed cholera cases which were reported in Kigoma region on 13 September 2023. During epidemiological week 40 (ending 8 October 2023), 16 new cases were reported, including 14 in Arusha, and two in Mara region with no reported deaths. As of 8 October 2023, a total of 268 cholera cases with nine deaths (CFR= 3.3%) have been reported and Most of the cases (61.0%, n=164) were recorded in the Mara region, followed by Arusha (24.0%, n=66) and Kigoma (14.0%, n=38). ([WHO, 20 Oct 2023](https://reliefweb.int/node/4008024)) On 3 October 2023, WHO was notified about a Cholera outbreak affecting three regions of Tanzania Mainland: Mara, bordering Kenya, Arusha and Kigoma. As of 28 October 2023, a total of 548 cases including 14 deaths (CFR 2.6%) were reported from eleven districts of Mara, Kigoma, Arusha, Kilimanjaro, and Singida regions. Four cases were admitted in Singida (3) and Arusha (1). Of the 72 samples tested by culture, 53 showed growth of Vibrio cholerae. Women account for 55.5% (304) of cases, and 44.7% (245) of cases are aged between 15 and 44 years. [WHO, 9 Nov 2023.](https://reliefweb.int/node/4013225) Since September 5th, 2023, a cholera outbreak has been reported in 13 regions of Tanzania Mainland, including Mara, Arusha, Kilimanjaro, Kigoma, Kagera, Singida, Simiyu, Shinyanga, Tabora, Ruvuma, Dodoma, Mwanza, and Geita. A total of 1,521 cases and 34 deaths (a Case Fatality Rate of 2.3%) have been recorded. Out of these regions, the cholera outbreak has been declared over in five: Mara, Kigoma, Arusha, Kilimanjaro, and Dodoma. However, cases in Mwanza, Shinyanga, Simiyu, and Kagera regions have…
has country location: TZA
has current timestamp: 2024-04-09T12:05:31+00:00
has event status: Ongoing
has event type: EP
has latitude: -6.27
has longitude: 34.82
has publication timestamp: 2023-11-15T12:28:37+00:00
has start timestamp: 2023-07-01T00:00:00+00:00
has url: https://reliefweb.int/disaster/ep-2023-000224-tza

Tropical Cyclone Mal - Nov 2023
type: TropicalCyclone
type: Disaster
type: Event
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comment: A low-pressure formed north of the Solomon Islands on Friday, 10 November 2023. This weather system developed into tropical disturbance TD02F on Saturday, 11 November 2023, and moved slowly to the east of the Solomon Islands. It is likely to intensify into a Category 3 tropical cyclone by Tuesday, 14 November 2023, or early Wednesday, 15 November 2023. Fiji Met Oce released a tropical cyclone alert on 12 November 2023, informing the projected path expected to approach the Fiji Group from later on Tuesday and continue its journey through the country on 15 November 2023. While the current projected path is over Viti Levu, there is signicant uncertainty at present as the system has not yet fully developed. It may become much clearer when the system becomes a tropical cyclone. Given this new development, the whole Fiji Group is advised to be on alert for a possible tropical cyclone. Gale to storm force winds is likely over the country from later Tuesday into Wednesday, 14-15 November 2023. These winds can break tree branches, blow unsecured and loose materials, disrupt communication network and power supply due to damaged power lines, damage temporary and weak structures, increase the risk of sea travel for all types of sea crafts, and increase the risk for hazardous breaking waves and coastal inundation of debris along low lying coastal areas, especially during high tides. ([IFRC, 15 Nov 2023](https://reliefweb.int/node/4014944)) On 15 November, Tropical Cyclone MAL passed Fiji as a category 3 tropical cyclone affecting some 230,000 people. As the eye of the storm was moving over open water, the affected areas sustained minor damage, primarily flooding, some destruction of crops, one landslide and some electricity outages. No deaths or injuries were reported. Small distributions of NFIs and food rations have been provided by government authorities and humanitarian partners. ([OCHA, 20 Nov 2023](https://reliefweb.int/node/4016768/))
has country location: FJI
has country location: SLB
has end timestamp: 2023-11-30T03:57:03+00:00
has event status: Past
has event type: TC
has latitude: -17.71
has longitude: 178.065
has publication timestamp: 2023-11-15T14:45:04+00:00
has start timestamp: 2023-11-15T00:00:00+00:00
has url: https://reliefweb.int/disaster/tc-2023-000219-fji

Tanzania: Floods - Nov 2023
type: Flood
type: Disaster
type: Event
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comment: Heavy rainfall has been affecting northern Tanzania, in particular the Arusha Region, bordering with southern Kenya since late October, causing floods, flash floods and rivers overflow that have resulted casualties and damage. Media report, as of 16 November, ten fatalities, approximately 90 displaced families and a number of damaged houses and bridges across the Arusha District, Arusha Region. The worst affected villages and neighbourhoods in Arusha District are Muriet, Terrat, Elerai, Morombo, Lolovono and Ngarenaro. Over the next 24 hours, more heavy rainfall with locally very heavy rainfall is forecast over most of the country. ([ECHO, 16 Nov 2023](https://reliefweb.int/node/4015295)) The latest update received from local government, shared on 13 November, reported more than 10,090 people, or 2,018 households suffered floods and landslide are affected with 12 deaths reported, 1,245 houses completely destroyed, and 1,074 latrines collapsed. The figures are likely to increase given the difficult access to most of the affected areas due to water levels. People in these affected areas have been evacuated to earlier mapped out safer areas. However, they have limited access to basic services. ([IFRC, 23 Nov 2023](https://reliefweb.int/node/4017398)) Heavy rainfall has been affecting northern, western and eastern Tanzania since mid-October due to the so-termed short rainy season that lasts from October to December causing floods, flash floods, rivers overflow and triggering landslides that have resulted in more casualties and widespread damage. The worst affected are the Arusha Region in the north bordering with southern Kenya, the Kigoma and Kagera Regions in the west bordering with Rwanda and Burundi and the Coast Region as well as the Zanzibar Island in the east. Also Dar es Salaam, the main city of the country was severely affected. [ECHO, 24 Nov 2023](https://reliefweb.int/node/4017510) Heavy rainfall has been affecting northern Tanzania, in particular the Manyara…
has country location: TZA
has end timestamp: 2024-04-25T17:24:49+00:00
has event status: Past
has event type: FL
has latitude: -6.27
has longitude: 34.82
has publication timestamp: 2023-11-16T13:00:50+00:00
has start timestamp: 2023-11-11T00:00:00+00:00
has url: https://reliefweb.int/disaster/fl-2023-000241-tza

Malaysia: Dengue Outbreak - Nov 2023
type: Epidemic
type: Disaster
type: Event
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comment: Until October 2023, the number of dengue cases surged by 100.5 per cent, totaling 96,443 cases cumulatively, a signicant increase from the 48,109 cases reported in 2022. In 2022, Malaysia documented roughly 64,078 dengue fever cases nationwide, 26,365 cases in 2021, and 90,304 cases in 2020. Regarding fatalities, a total of 73 deaths from dengue-related complications were recorded by 22 October 2023, compared to 29 deaths during the same period in 2022. In October 2023, daily cases averaged above 300. Currently, there are 73 dengue hotspot localities nationwide, with Selangor state hosting the highest number of hotspots (51), while other states have single-digit counts. Selangor's Petaling and Hulu Langat districts record the most cases, and within Petaling, the top three aected sub-districts are Petaling (5,570), Damansara (4,930), and Sungai Buloh (4,160). ([IFRC, 17 Nov 2023](https://reliefweb.int/node/4015715))
has country location: MYS
has end timestamp: 2024-02-02T03:52:02+00:00
has event status: Past
has event type: EP
has latitude: 3.2
has longitude: 108.71
has publication timestamp: 2023-11-17T13:03:40+00:00
has start timestamp: 2023-11-16T00:00:00+00:00
has url: https://reliefweb.int/disaster/ep-2023-000221-mys

Burundi: Floods and Landslides - Oct 2023
type: Flood
type: Disaster
type: Event
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comment: Intense rainfall of 26 to 27 October resulting in strong winds and floods that affected Cibitoke. Other floods were reported earlier but from assessment done by NS on 2 November, Cibitoke remains the most affected so far. 1,590 people are identified as affected in the communes of Buganda, Murwi and Rugombo in Cibitoke. In the province and more precisely in the three communes, following the landslides recorded and floods that impacted Cibitoke, hundreds of households are displaced and have found refuge in host households. [...] From cumulative incident reports, since October 2023, some provinces have started facing heavy rain with strong winds which caused the following damages. Since October, localized floods in Makamba, Ngozi, Cibitoke led to 7 dead, 34 persons injured. Multiple events of strong winds, landslides and flooding from early October have made 4456 affected people and damaged infrastructures. However, the worst affected areas for now remain Cibitoke. ([IFRC, 20 Nov 2023](https://reliefweb.int/node/4016067)) The situation evolved from October to December as predicted by weather forecasts; Bujumbura faced additional flooding, affecting the 4 communes of Bujumbura Mairie. Currently, 7,722 people are affected in Bujumbura Mairie following the heavy rains that fell on the night of December 26 to 27, 2023. 4 areas are affected, namely Kinama, Buterere, Musaga and Kanyosha, but the most affected is Buterere, with a total of 5,574 people affected. These rains also caused the displacement of 900 people, the destruction of 1,287 houses, the displacement left several injured and one dead. All these households are with host families. The president of the national platform for risk prevention and disaster management asked for help from Burundi Red Cross of in order to provide assistance to these people in distress. ([IFRC, 18 Jan 2024](https://reliefweb.int/node/4030874)) Due to the intense rainfall associated with the El Niño phenomenon, the water level of Lake Tang…
has country location: BDI
has current timestamp: 2024-05-08T17:03:01+00:00
has event status: Ongoing
has event type: FL
has latitude: -3.53
has longitude: 29.89
has publication timestamp: 2023-11-20T04:07:51+00:00
has start timestamp: 2023-10-26T00:00:00+00:00
has url: https://reliefweb.int/disaster/fl-2023-000231-bdi

Colombia: Floods - Oct 2023
type: Flood
type: Disaster
type: Event
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comment: Since 30 October, there have been heavy and prolonged rains outside the normal range in the Colombian Caribbean, affecting the north of the country, especially in the coastal area, with greater intensity in the departments of La Guajira, Bolivar, Magdalena and Atlántico. According to the National Unit for Risk and Disaster Management (UNGRD), because of the rains, there have been multiple floods, landslides, communication problems and families affected by the effects of the Atmospheric Disturbance (AL97), which is a climatic instability that alters atmospheric conditions and causes strong winds and rainfall ... According to the reports consolidated by the regional offices, around 13,696 families (41,088 people) were affected by the emergency, with damage to their homes, limited access to drinking water and livelihoods affected. Of these, 600 families are in the department of Atlántico, 10,200 families in the department of Bolívar and 2,896 families in the department of Magdalena. ([IFRC, 18 Nov 2023](https://reliefweb.int/node/4015920))
has country location: COL
has end timestamp: 2024-04-25T18:07:17+00:00
has event status: Past
has event type: FL
has latitude: 3.9
has longitude: -73.07
has publication timestamp: 2023-11-20T05:50:06+00:00
has start timestamp: 2023-10-30T00:00:00+00:00
has url: https://reliefweb.int/disaster/fl-2023-000232-col

Dominican Republic: Floods and Landslides - Nov 2023
type: Flood
type: Disaster
type: Event
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comment: Since 17 November, a tropical depression has been bringing heavy rainfall, flooding and landslides to the Dominican Republic. According to the country’s Emergency Operations Centre, the extreme weather has left at least 21 people dead and forced more than 13,000 people to evacuate. At least 15 electricity circuits and 115 aqueducts have been affected, causing disruptions in electricity service for more than 150,000 people and water service for some 1.8 million people. The National Institute of Drinking Water and Sewage and EDESUR are working to restore their respective services in the affected areas. According to preliminary reports, more than 1,500 homes, 6 roads and 5 bridges have been affected. Some 19 communities remain cut off due to the overflow of rivers. Fourteen provinces (Pedernales, San Juan, Barahona, Azua, San José de Ocoa, Bahoruco, Independencia, Elías Piña, San Cristóbal, Peravia, Sánchez Ramírez, El Distrito Nacional, Santo Domingo and Duarte) across the country remain at a red alert level due to the risk of further flooding and landslides. Heavy rainfall is forecast to continue through until 20 November. ([OCHA, 20 Nov 2023](https://reliefweb.int/node/4016404/)) As of 21 November, severe rains and subsequent flooding have left 24 people dead, displaced nearly 18,000 people, affected 3,500 homes, and cut off some 45 communities. About 1.1 million people are still without access to safe water. [...] The UN is also helping the Ministry of Health with the procurement of 50,000 cholera vaccine doses after authorities detected 16 cases, 12 among Haitian migrants. There are concerns that damages to water management systems may aggravate an ongoing dengue outbreak that has led to 12,000 cases so far in 2023. ([OCHA, 27 Nov 2023](https://reliefweb.int/node/4018104/)) According to [information from 22 November], 7,412 homes were affected, 14 partially affected and 22 were destroyed. At least 37,060 people were displaced to safe areas and 55 communities are i…
has country location: DOM
has end timestamp: 2024-01-11T06:01:47+00:00
has event status: Past
has event type: FL
has latitude: 18.85
has longitude: -70.11
has publication timestamp: 2023-11-21T18:51:34+00:00
has start timestamp: 2023-11-17T00:00:00+00:00
has url: https://reliefweb.int/disaster/fl-2023-000236-dom

Philippines: Earthquake - Dec 2023
type: Earthquake
type: Disaster
type: Event
has geometry: geometry
comment: The magnitude 7.4 earthquake that occurred off the coast of Hinatuan in Surigao del Sur on Saturday, 2 December, 10:37 p.m. local time was caused by movements in the Philippine trench, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS). The quake, initially reported by PHIVOLCS with 7.5 magnitude, was changed to 6.9, eventually to 7.4, raised a tsunami alert, which was lifted on Sunday morning, 3 December local time. Since the earthquake, PHIVOLCS recorded over 660 aftershocks, ranging from magnitudes 1.4 to 6.5; which are expected to continue over the coming days. The tsunami alert caused an immediate evacuation to higher grounds of over 26,000 people living in coastal areas of the provinces of Surigao del Sur and Davao Oriental. Most have returned home after the tsunami alert was lifted by PHIVOLCS. ([OCHA, 3 Dec 2023](https://reliefweb.int/node/4019664)) The ASEAN Disaster Information Network (ADINet) and the Disaster Response Operations Monitoring and Information Center (DSWD DROMIC) report, as of 3 December, one fatality, two injured people and more than 236,798 affected people across 156 districts. In addition, at least 84 houses have been fully damaged, 436 partially damaged and one road have been affected. ([ECHO, 4 Dec 2023](https://reliefweb.int/node/4019872)) The number of impacted people is increasing following the 7.6 M earthquake of 2 December that struck Hinatuan Municipality in Surigao Del Sur Province, Caraga Region, Mindanao, southern Philippines. Over the past 24 hours, dozens of aftershocks up to 5.7 M have been recorded in the area by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS). According to the Disaster Response Operations Monitoring and Information Center (DSWD DROMIC) and the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), one person died, and 12 were injured in Davao Region. Moreover, almost 1,800 people have been displaced, approximately 400,000 affected, and 2,279 houses d…
has country location: PHL
has end timestamp: 2023-12-27T06:30:48+00:00
has event status: Past
has event type: EQ
has latitude: 11.74
has longitude: 122.88
has publication timestamp: 2023-12-03T13:46:55+00:00
has start timestamp: 2023-12-02T00:00:00+00:00
has url: https://reliefweb.int/disaster/eq-2023-000245-phl

Jordan: Cold Wave - Nov 2023
type: ColdWave
type: Disaster
type: Event
has geometry: geometry
comment: Starting in the evening of Sunday, 19/11/2023, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan was exposed to a severe depression with the noon hours affecting all the kingdom’s governorates dropping the temperatures to below 10 degrees. The Meteorological Agency issued warnings of strong winds exceeding in some areas the barrier of 65 km / h, which leads to rising dust and low horizontal visibility, especially in the Badia regions. The rate of rainfall fell greater than usual at this time of the year, which led to the formation of torrential rains in cities, valleys, and water catchment areas, according to the report of the Ministry of Water. [...] These harsh winter conditions have impacted and continue to impact many community groups in the north and south of Jordan. Some households in Ma'an (South of Jordan) and Irbid (North of Jordan) governorates were raided by floodwaters causing damage to some of their household items with no injuries or deaths according to the social sources. Tented settlements in remote areas were heavily impacted with their tents flooded with water and were evacuated to emergency shelters by the civil defense. [...] The affected people include vulnerable Jordanians, Syrian refugees (with different registration statuses), Iraqi refugees, Pakistani workers, and Sudanese and Yemeni asylum seekers. These groups either live in very poor conditions in households that need renovation or are living in informal tented settlements. Even though these groups are identified by the different humanitarian actors in the field, their ability to intervene to support them is still very limited. ([IFRC, 1 Dec 2023](https://reliefweb.int/node/4019534))
has country location: JOR
has end timestamp: 2024-02-16T09:45:58+00:00
has event status: Past
has event type: CW
has latitude: 31.01
has longitude: 36.44
has publication timestamp: 2023-12-06T01:38:15+00:00
has start timestamp: 2023-11-19T00:00:00+00:00
has url: https://reliefweb.int/disaster/cw-2023-000242-jor

Uganda: Anthrax Outbreak - Nov 2023
type: Epidemic
type: Disaster
type: Event
has geometry: geometry
comment: Anthrax outbreak was confirmed on 29th November 2023 in Kabira, Kasasa and Lwankoni sub-counties in Kyotera district. According to the district surveillance team, Kyotera district anthrax possibly started in June 2023 on a farm in Kkyamayembe Sub-County following the consumption of meat of a dead cow. The victims presented with various signs including itchy rash, swelling and skin lesions. In early July, the first human death was reported and 24 animal deaths by October 31,2023. The consumption of meat of the dead animals continued and 3 humans developed signs of the disease. ([IFRC, 15 Dec 2023](https://reliefweb.int/node/4023530)) Human anthrax outbreak which started in 2023 is still ongoing in Uganda. Amudat district reported 2 suspected anthrax cases from Karita HC IV in epi week 10 and other 2 in epi week 9. The district rapid response team has been notified to investigate the event. There were zero new cases in the 8 remaining affected districts (except in Amudat) and zero deaths in all the 9 affected districts of Abim, Amudat, Kaabong, Karenga, Kotido, Moroto, Nabilatuk, Nakapiripiri, Napak. [WHO, 24 Mar 2023](https://reliefweb.int/node/4053297))
has country location: UGA
has end timestamp: 2024-04-18T08:55:30+00:00
has event status: Past
has event type: EP
has latitude: 1.28
has longitude: 32.39
has publication timestamp: 2023-12-15T13:59:02+00:00
has start timestamp: 2023-11-29T00:00:00+00:00
has url: https://reliefweb.int/disaster/ep-2023-000251-uga

Angola: Floods - Nov 2023
type: Flood
type: Disaster
type: Event
has geometry: geometry
comment: Five days of cumulative heavy rains were witnessed in Angola which brought significant floods on 30th November. According to the Angolan Civil Protection and Fire service (SPCB) preliminary data, estimates 30 deaths, 5,292 affected households (26,460 people). Besides, 10,895 households have seen their crops under water. In total, 15 of the 18 provinces are affected, with the most critical being Luanda, Huambo, Bie, Malanje and Cuanza Norte. The Government continues with assessments at country level. ([IFRC, 15 Dec 2023](https://reliefweb.int/node/4023526))
has country location: AGO
has end timestamp: 2024-04-18T08:51:55+00:00
has event status: Past
has event type: FL
has latitude: -12.1
has longitude: 17.91
has publication timestamp: 2023-12-15T14:17:33+00:00
has start timestamp: 2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00
has url: https://reliefweb.int/disaster/fl-2023-000249-ago

Eswatini: Drought - Jun 2023
type: Drought
type: Disaster
type: Event
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comment: [...] For successive years, Eswatini has been battling with prolonged drought whose effect on agriculture were further escalated by socio-economic cumulative challenges that the country did not overcome. ACAPS classification of the food insecurity in Eswatini on 30th November was high. 25% of the population is concerned by the food insecurity vulnerabilities with challenge accessing food needs and water insecure, with many households still reliant on welfare and social safety nets. The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) report published on August 2023 indicates that approximately 238,500 people (20%) of the population were estimated to be facing acute food insecurity and requiring urgent humanitarian assistance in September 2023. From October 2023 to March 2024, it was projected that approximately 268,000 people will be classified in IPC Phase 3 (Crisis), and nearly 14,700 will be in IPC Phase 4 (Emergency). On average 25% will be facing acute food insecurity in the predicted period. The regions with the highest prevalence of food insecurity are Lubombo and Shiswelweni, the areas most affected by the drought. The magnitude of the drought and its consequences on food security escalation in the country will worsen with the forecasted El Nino (January - March period). Seasonal forecasts released by the SADC Meteorological Center and the local meteorological department predict a high inclination to the El Nino phenomenon in the January to March period. ([IFRC, 24 Dec 2023](https://reliefweb.int/node/4026018))
has country location: SWZ
has end timestamp: 2024-04-25T18:14:29+00:00
has event status: Past
has event type: DR
has latitude: -26.56
has longitude: 31.5
has publication timestamp: 2023-12-27T00:33:12+00:00
has start timestamp: 2023-06-01T00:00:00+00:00
has url: https://reliefweb.int/disaster/dr-2023-000254-swz

Argentina: Severe Local Storm - Dec 2023
type: SevereStorm
type: Disaster
type: Event
has geometry: geometry
comment: On 16 December in the city of Bahía Blanca, south of the Province of Buenos Aires, gusts of over 140 kms per hour not only affected access to services such as electricity and water, but also had an impact on urban infrastructure and homes. As a result, the Club Bahiense del Norte building collapsed and 13 people lost their lives, including a 4-year-old girl, and more than 20 were injured. The damage to the infrastructure of homes has been considerable, mainly in neighborhoods far from the central area of the city, with roofs blown off, falling masonry and walls, among others. Hundreds of electric power poles and old trees have fallen as a result of the intense winds, making it difficult to restore electric power and therefore delaying access to water in many communities, as well as delaying early recovery tasks, generating difficulties in accessing the most exposed communities. On 18 December the Governor of the Province of Buenos Aires decreed a State of Emergency for 30 days for the entire territory of the Province, which was made official in the Official Gazette.([IFRC, 30 Dec 2023](https://reliefweb.int/node/4026904))
has country location: ARG
has end timestamp: 2024-02-16T09:44:37+00:00
has event status: Past
has event type: ST
has latitude: -35.38
has longitude: -64
has publication timestamp: 2023-12-31T01:25:49+00:00
has start timestamp: 2023-12-18T00:00:00+00:00
has url: https://reliefweb.int/disaster/st-2023-000256-arg

DR Congo: Floods - Jan 2024
type: Flood
type: Disaster
type: Event
has geometry: geometry
comment: In the last few days, heavy rainfall has affected parts of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), particularly the eastern and southern areas, causing floods and triggering landslides that resulted in casualties and damage. According to media, as of 28 December, 60 fatalities have been reported, of whom 22 were in Kasai-Central Province, 20 in Bukavu City (South Kivu Province) and 20 in Burhinyi Village, 50 km from Bukavu City. Moreover, 16 people are still missing and more than 1,400 houses have been damaged. Floods are also reported in the northern part of the country. Over 100 households would have lost their homes in Mbandaka (Province of Équateur) according to media reports. ([ECHO, 3 Jan 2024](https://reliefweb.int/node/4027325)) Heavy rainfall has been affecting the north-eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) over the last months, causing floods and flash floods due to the rising of the Congo River water level that has resulted in casualties and damage. According to media, as of 12 January, at least 300 people died and nearly 300,000 households have been affected by floods, the capital Kinshasa is one of the most affected areas. In addition, tens of thousands of houses have been destroyed. ([ECHO, 12 Jan 2024](https://reliefweb.int/node/4029353))
has country location: COD
has current timestamp: 2024-01-29T07:31:27+00:00
has event status: Ongoing
has event type: FL
has latitude: -4.03833
has longitude: 21.7587
has publication timestamp: 2024-01-12T11:14:27+00:00
has start timestamp: 2024-01-03T00:00:00+00:00
has url: https://reliefweb.int/disaster/fl-2024-000009-cod

Zambia: Cholera Outbreak - Oct 2023
type: Epidemic
type: Disaster
type: Event
has geometry: geometry
comment: A cholera outbreak which was first reported in October 2023 has seen a dramatic increase in transmission since mid-December. The country has now recorded a cumulative 8,276 cases and 333 deaths, with 446 new cases and 23 deaths in the past 24 hours according to a daily update from the Ministry of Health resulting in a case fatality rate of 4%. Thirty-one percent of the cases are in children under five years old. The outbreak initially emerged in peri-urban areas of Lusaka Province, which still has the most cases. But due to the high rate of transmission, the disease is now affecting people across multiple geographical areas. Since the start of the current cholera outbreak, nine out of the ten provinces have reported cases of cholera with seven provinces confirming cholera outbreaks. ([IFRC, 10 Jan 2024](https://reliefweb.int/node/4029492)) Cumulatively this year, as of 11 February 2024, there have been 18 519 reported cases and 652 deaths (CFR = 3.5%). In week 06/2024, new cases decreased by 47.2% from 1 777 in the previous week to 938 new cases. New deaths decreased by 50.0% from 46 deaths in the previous week to 23. All the 10 provinces are reporting cases. The total number of districts reporting case are 70. The highest level of government response has been activated and coordinated by Disaster Management and Mitigation Unit (DMMU) under the office of the Vice President. The most affected areas are all the sub-districts in Lusaka District (especially the peri-urban), fishing areas in Luangwa district, sewage compound in Chongwe district using water from the wells. Cases and deaths are now on the increase in the Copperbelt province with a 9% and 50% respectively compared to the previous week. ([WHO, 12 Feb 2024](https://reliefweb.int/node/4039594)) Cumulatively this year, as of 10 March 2024, there have been 21,330 reported cases and 704 deaths (CFR = 3.3%). In week 10 of 2024, new cases decreased by 5.1% from 592 in the previous week to 562. New deaths also decre…
has country location: ZMB
has current timestamp: 2024-04-09T12:01:32+00:00
has event status: Ongoing
has event type: EP
has latitude: -14
has longitude: 27.43
has publication timestamp: 2024-01-15T07:44:40+00:00
has start timestamp: 2023-10-15T00:00:00+00:00
has url: https://reliefweb.int/disaster/ep-2024-000002-zmb

Brazil: Floods - Jan 2024
type: Flood
type: Disaster
type: Event
has geometry: geometry
comment: Heavy rainfall has been affecting south-eastern Brazil, in particular the Rio de Janeiro State over the last 48 hours, causing floods, flash floods and triggering landslides that have resulted in casualties and damage. Media report, as of 15 January, eleven fatalities and one person still missing across the Rio de Janeiro Metropolitan Region. In addition, media also report the flooding of the subway network. The state of emergency was declared by the local authority over the Rio de Janeiro City area. Over the next 48 hours, more heavy rainfall with locally very heavy rainfall is still forecast over the whole Rio de Janeiro State. ([ECHO, 15 Jan 2024](https://reliefweb.int/node/4029773)) Since 26 January, heavy rainfall has been affecting Bahia State, in north-eastern Brazil, causing floods that have resulted in casualties and damage. According to local authorities and to the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO), as of 30 January, four people died, of whom two in Castro Alves Municipality, other two in Aporá and Wanderley Municipalities respectively. At least 7,197 people have been displaced, the most affected Municipalities are Mutuípe, Medeiros Neto, Ilhéus, Muquém do São Francisco, Wanderley, and Cotegipe. A state of emergency has been declared for 14 Municipalities: Dário Meira, Cotegipe, Ilhéus, Medeiros Neto, Ibicuí, Anagé, Muquém de São Francisco, Iguaí, Quijingue, Wanderley, Jaguaquara, Ubaíra, Saubara and Milagres. ([ECHO, 31 Jan 2024](https://reliefweb.int/node/4034230)) The toll of the floods continues to increase following the heavy rainfall that has been affecting Bahia State, central-eastern Brazil since 26 January. According to local authorities and the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO), as of 5 February, six people died, 9,751 have been displaced and 117,000 others affected across 34 municipalities. In addition, 24 of the 34 affected municipalities are under an Emergency Situation decree. For the next 24 hours, moderate to locally heavy rainf…
has country location: BRA
has current timestamp: 2024-05-17T11:21:06+00:00
has event status: Ongoing
has event type: FL
has latitude: -9.59
has longitude: -51.62
has publication timestamp: 2024-01-15T13:25:34+00:00
has start timestamp: 2024-01-13T00:00:00+00:00
has url: https://reliefweb.int/disaster/fl-2024-000036-bra

Congo: Floods - Dec 2023
type: Flood
type: Disaster
type: Event
has geometry: geometry
comment: The Republic of Congo is facing severe floods since the past weeks. On 29th December, the Government conveyed an emergency meeting with country partners following the unprecedented increase of the Congo River and its main tributaries. The impact of the floods is significant, with around 189,000 people reported affected on 7th to 320,891 as of 29th December from a statement provided by the Government, with people directly impacted by the floods, subject to displacement and severe losses as a result of this catastrophe. The worst-affected departments are Likouala, Sangha, Cuvette, Plateaux, Niari, Brazzaville and Pointe-Noire (heavy rains), with 361 villages and 36 neighborhoods submerged due to the exceptional flooding of the Congo River and its tributaries over the past sixty years. The impact of the rains to date on the population already far exceeds the number of people affected over the OND period during floods in 2021 (164,679 people - evaluation with the Government) and 2022 (222,000 people). Heavy rains being expected until March, the situation is worrying and the Government called partners for support. The Congolese Red Cross (CRC) as a main partner is mobilized to scale-up the support already engaged in coordination with the Government. According to experts, the rainfall is twice as heavy as the usual average. The deadly floods and heavy rains continue. According to the same source, the floods caused 17 deaths in the departments of Likouala, Plateaux, Brazzaville and Pointe-Noire. 6 people were reported missing in the Likouala and Cuvette departments. In all, more than 2,292 hectares of farmland were flooded. ([IFRC, 16 Jan 2024](https://reliefweb.int/node/4030201/)) Water levels continue to recede in all affected areas. This withdrawal of water increases the need for disinfection and cleaning of flooded structures, in particular schools, health structures and water points. During this period of recession, there is also a risk of increased epidemiological ri…
has country location: COG
has end timestamp: 2024-04-22T19:07:09+00:00
has event status: Past
has event type: FL
has latitude: -0.31
has longitude: 15.99
has publication timestamp: 2024-01-16T17:47:45+00:00
has start timestamp: 2023-12-29T00:00:00+00:00
has url: https://reliefweb.int/disaster/fl-2023-000259-cog

Lesotho: Severe Local Storm - Dec 2023
type: SevereStorm
type: Disaster
type: Event
has geometry: geometry
comment: From the 22nd - 28th December 2023, most parts of the country received heavy rainfall coupled with strong winds which caused severe damages affecting 190 households (968pp). The impacts of the shocks (heavy rains and storms) were mostly felt by communities mostly in Maseru and Quthing district and lower impact was reported Berea, Mokhotlong, Thaba Tseka. The storm severely damaged businesses and transport networks which hindered full access to essential services such as markets, health services and churches and the situation is expected to worsen in the coming months (January to March) as more rains have been projected by the Lesotho Meteorological Services. The affected families are displaced as their houses were blown away by storms and food stock are also destroyed by rains, as well as some small businesses in the districts. The families opted to seek for shelter with their neighbors and relatives as a temporary solution. ([IFRC, 21 Jan 2024](https://reliefweb.int/node/4031524))
has country location: LSO
has end timestamp: 2024-03-01T06:31:16+00:00
has event status: Past
has event type: ST
has latitude: -29.58
has longitude: 28.24
has publication timestamp: 2024-01-22T14:30:17+00:00
has start timestamp: 2023-12-22T00:00:00+00:00
has url: https://reliefweb.int/disaster/st-2023-000261-lso

Philippines: Floods and Landslides - Jan 2024
type: Landslide
type: Disaster
type: Event
has geometry: geometry
comment: Heavy rainfall continues to affect Mindanao Island, southern Philippines, triggering landslides, causing floods, and leading to casualties and damage. According to media, at least seven people died and ten others are still missing following a landslide that occurred in Davao de Oro Province, Davao Region, south-eastern Mindanao. In addition, the ASEAN Disaster Information Network reports more than 10,000 evacuated people in 37 evacuation centres and 218,400 affected people in the Davao Region. In Caraga Region, 26,750 individuals were displaced and sheltered in 40 evacuation centres and 51,800 people were affected following floods and landslides. ([ECHO, 19 Jan 2024](https://reliefweb.int/node/4031038/)) The amount of casualties and damage is still increasing following the effects of the Shear Line that caused widespread landslides and floods in Mindanao Island since 15 January. According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council, 18 people died and eight were injured in Davao Region. In addition, more than 975,000 people have been affected, of whom 908,654 in Caraga and 66,652 in Davao and more than 500 are still evacuated. ([ECHO, 31 Jan 2024](https://reliefweb.int/node/4034227/)) Heavy rainfall has been affecting the eastern Mindanao Island, southern Philippines since 29 January, causing floods and triggering landslides that have resulted in population evacuation and damage. ADINet reports, as of 2 February, more than 2,500 evacuated people in 23 evacuation centres and a total of nearly 3,100 affected people across Davao de Oro and Davao Oriental Provinces, Davao Region. In addition, the same source reports over 9,500 evacuated people in 37 evacuation centres, a total of approximately 35,000 affected people, three damaged houses, and one damaged bridge throughout the Caraga Region. ([ECHO, 2 Feb 2024](https://reliefweb.int/node/4034887/)) From 28 January to 02 February, the Northeast Monsoon and the trough of the Low Pressure Area brought con…
has country location: PHL
has current timestamp: 2024-02-21T04:35:00+00:00
has event status: Ongoing
has event type: LS
has latitude: 11.74
has longitude: 122.88
has publication timestamp: 2024-01-23T00:21:08+00:00
has start timestamp: 2024-01-18T00:00:00+00:00
has url: https://reliefweb.int/disaster/ls-2024-000003-phl

Mongolia: Dzud - Dec 2023
type: ColdWave
type: Disaster
type: Event
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comment: Mongolia is currently facing a severe Dzud. This slow-onset disaster is unique to Mongolia and results from summer droughts followed by heavy snowfalls and extreme cold, leading to insufficient grazing pastures and hence underfed animals resulting in increased livestock mortality. As of 30th December 2023, over 90% of the country has been affected by extreme Dzud conditions, with 160 soums across 20 provinces being identified as high-risk areas. Over 258,000 people, including 100,000 children (51,000 girls and 49,000 boys) are affected due to roads blocked by snow, preventing children from accessing vital health, nutrition, education and protective services. Herder families, who are most directly impacted by the Dzud, often have to leave their children in the care of relatives or at boarding schools, increasing protection risks and causing psychological stress. ([UNICEF, 25 Jan 2024](https://reliefweb.int/node/4032456)) As a result of the Dzud, the number of livestock losses increased from 49,000 in November 2023 to 284,242 by 26 January 2024. The Otor Movement is a nomadic practice of domestic herders migrating to seek pasture: From early November 2023, 18,859 herder families (67,892 people) have been on the Otor Movement. As of January 2024, 7,570 families moved to the state-protected area (the Mongolian government is using its last pasture resort, where settlement is prohibited because there are endangered plants and animals under State protection), 2,322 families moved to other provinces, 4,303 families moved within their province, 2,907 moved to the border, 1,047 moved to the provincial border (in and out between 2 provinces), and only 710 families moved in soum borders. While the Otor movement is beneficial for livestock, it requires tremendous efforts from herder families to frequently relocate, forcing them to live in roughly built shelters and being isolated from basic services. The intensity of the dzud is impacting those on the Otor Movement more than in …
has country location: MNG
has current timestamp: 2024-05-02T01:28:35+00:00
has event status: Ongoing
has event type: CW
has latitude: 46.84
has longitude: 103.08
has publication timestamp: 2024-01-25T23:30:56+00:00
has start timestamp: 2023-12-30T00:00:00+00:00
has url: https://reliefweb.int/disaster/cw-2023-000262-mng

South Africa: Floods - Jan 2024
type: Flood
type: Disaster
type: Event
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comment: On the 7th of January 2024 to date, storm surge resulted in flooding affected KwaZulu Natal and Free State province. Around 1,226 households, (6,418 people) were affected in Free State and KwaZulu Natal. Severe damages were also reported ... According to the reports by Government, 41 fatalities, which included 21 were from Ladysmith in Kwazulu Natal and the others in the Free State province. Four people are still missing in KwaZulu Natal province. The heavy storms have affected different districts in KwaZulu Natal, especially uThukela (Ladysmith), uMzinyathi, Amajuba district Municipality where fatalities were reported due to drowning, displacement and other people still reported missing. ([IFRC, 28 Jan 2024](https://reliefweb.int/node/4033232))
has country location: ZAF
has end timestamp: 2024-04-18T13:25:26+00:00
has event status: Past
has event type: FL
has latitude: -28.38
has longitude: 23.91
has publication timestamp: 2024-01-29T06:58:36+00:00
has start timestamp: 2024-01-07T00:00:00+00:00
has url: https://reliefweb.int/disaster/fl-2024-000008-zaf

South Sudan: Hepatitis E Outbreak - Sep 2023
type: Epidemic
type: Disaster
type: Event
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comment: On 26th September 2023, the National Ministry of Health declared a Hepatitis E Virus outbreak in Old Fangak, Jonglei State and Greater Pibor Administrative Area, after 3 out of 13 samples tested positive for HEV. The outbreak has affected 63 people and caused 12 deaths, with a case fatality rate of 19%. ([UNICEF, 3 November 2023](https://reliefweb.int/node/4011661)) In Fangak county, Jonglei State, a Hepatitis E Virus (HEV) outbreak was declared in September 2023, with 118 cumulative cases recorded, including 6 deaths. UNICEF State Health, WASH, and SBC teams, in October 2023, mobilized a response with implementing partners and local authorities to contain the outbreak. ([UNICEF, 7 December 2023](https://reliefweb.int/node/4021069)) In response to a deadly Hepatitis E outbreak in South Sudan, Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has launched a mass vaccination campaign in collaboration with the Ministry of Health to safeguard women and girls of reproductive age, who are at greatest risk of death from the disease. Since April 2023, 501 cases of Hepatitis E have been treated at the MSF hospital in Old Fangak, Jonglei state, and 21 people have died—mainly women. The fatality can be as high as 40 percent for pregnant women, and there is no cure, meaning that many people with advanced stages of illness do not survive. MSF's vaccination campaign is the first to be conducted during the acute stages of an active Hepatitis E outbreak anywhere in the world. It is made more challenging by the remoteness and isolation of the area of South Sudan where it is taking place. But if the campaign succeeds, it will save lives. ([MSF, 29 January 2024](https://reliefweb.int/node/4033620)) The current outbreak in Bentiu POC continues. As of 18 September 2023, a cumulative total of 63 cases with symptoms and signs consistent with HEV disease and 12 deaths (CFR 19%) were reported from Fangak. Most cases (36.5%) are from the village of Old Fangak. The median age group affec…
has country location: SSD
has current timestamp: 2024-04-18T13:16:10+00:00
has event status: Ongoing
has event type: EP
has latitude: 6.9
has longitude: 30.5
has publication timestamp: 2024-01-30T11:32:34+00:00
has start timestamp: 2023-09-26T00:00:00+00:00
has url: https://reliefweb.int/disaster/ep-2023-000263-ssd

Marshall Islands: Storm Surge - Jan 2024
type: StormOrSurge
type: Disaster
type: Event
has geometry: geometry
comment: On the night of 22 January 2024, a significant water and wave-related event occurred due to a potent winter storm system in the far northern Pacific. This event primarily impacted the Marshall Islands, particularly the Roi Namur Islet in the northern sector of Kwajalein Atoll, which is part of the US Military base. Notably, this incident involved weather-driven waves and inundation, distinct from a tsunami. The powerful winds associated with the storm system generated a substantial swell that affected Roi-Namur and other areas such as Arno Atoll and the runway in Ailinglapalap. There are suspicions that additional islands and atolls (namely: Jaluit, Arno, Namu, Alinglaplap, Wotje, Jabot, Namdrik, Kili, Kwajalein) may have been affected, although ground reports are limited and experiencing delays due to communication and infrastructure challenges. Collectively, a total of 19,532 people live on those islands. In the neighboring Federated State of Micronesia (FSM), islands also encountered inundation, leading to evacuations from coastal areas in Kosrae. According to information from NOAA, this event appears to be more severe than the flood in December 2008 that affected RMI and is comparable to the December 2021 King Tide inundation event across the FSM. ([IFRC, 31 Jan 2024](https://reliefweb.int/node/4034332))
has country location: MHL
has end timestamp: 2024-02-29T07:14:55+00:00
has event status: Past
has event type: SS
has latitude: 8.43
has longitude: 168.55
has publication timestamp: 2024-02-01T00:28:46+00:00
has start timestamp: 2024-01-22T00:00:00+00:00
has url: https://reliefweb.int/disaster/ss-2024-000006-mhl

Lebanon: Cold Wave - Jan 2024
type: ColdWave
type: Disaster
type: Event
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comment: Lebanon and the eastern basin of the Mediterranean Sea are currently affected by a low depression accompanied by polar winds, leading to a noticeable drop in temperatures and unstable weather conditions since the start of the winter. From 24 to 29 January 2024, the Met Services released a statement about the escalation of the depression, accompanied by a mass cold wave forming Storm Daniella which led to snowfall with peak impact on 26 January 2024. The storm also caused heavy rainfalls across the country with severe winds and snowfall. There was a heavy decline in the temperature, reaching subzero degrees in mountainous areas and 3 degrees in Bekaa. This storm impacted several governorates in Lebanon specifically mountainous areas in Bekaa, Mount Lebanon, North and South regions. The cold wave has impacted the affected communities in varying degrees. ([IFRC, 2 Feb 2024](https://reliefweb.int/node/4035068))
has country location: LBN
has end timestamp: 2024-04-18T08:05:00+00:00
has event status: Past
has event type: CW
has latitude: 33.92
has longitude: 35.89
has publication timestamp: 2024-02-05T06:32:27+00:00
has start timestamp: 2024-01-26T00:00:00+00:00
has url: https://reliefweb.int/disaster/cw-2024-000007-lbn

Chile: Wild Fires - Jan 2024
type: Wildfire
type: Disaster
type: Event
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comment: Wildfires have been burning across parts of central Chile, particularly in the regions of Valparaíso, O’Higgins and Maule resulting in casualties and damage. According to the Chilean National Disaster Prevention and Response Service (SENAPRED), at least 112 people have died following the wildfires. The worst-hit area is Complejo las Tablas- Reserva Lago Peñuelas where at least 8,500 ha have burnt. In addition, media report 200 missing people in and around Viña del Mar City (Valparaíso). The Copernicus Emergency Management Service (EMSR715) was activated in rapid mapping mode on 4 February to provide the damage assessment and one map has been published so far. For the next 48 hours, according to the JRC Global Wildfire Information System (GWIS), the fire danger forecast is from moderate to extreme over central and north-western Chile. ([ECHO, 5 Feb 2024](https://reliefweb.int/node/4035350)) The humanitarian impact is increasing following the wildfires that have been affecting central and southern Chile. More than 29,000 ha have burnt since 4 February, of which 12,000 ha in the area of Viña del Mar City and 2,000 ha in Quilpué City. According to the United Nations, as of 5 February, 122 people died while 200 others are still missing. Over 40,000 people have been affected, of whom 31,000 in Viña del Mar City, Valparaíso Province and 7,000 in Quilpué City, Marga Marga Province. The Copernicus Emergency Management Service (EMSR715) was activated in rapid mapping mode on 4 February to provide the damage assessment, and four maps have been published so far. Preliminary assessments highlight humanitarian needs in shelter, water and sanitation, livelihoods and multi-purpose cash. For the next 48 hours, according to the JRC Global Wildfire Information System (GWIS), the fire danger forecast is from moderate to extreme over central Chile and from moderate to very high over northern Chile. ([ECHO, 6 Feb 2024](https://reliefweb.int/node/4035765)) Wildfires have been affecting ce…
has country location: CHL
has end timestamp: 2024-04-25T18:17:09+00:00
has event status: Past
has event type: WF
has latitude: -37.72
has longitude: -72.31
has publication timestamp: 2024-02-05T10:57:12+00:00
has start timestamp: 2024-01-26T00:00:00+00:00
has url: https://reliefweb.int/disaster/wf-2024-000010-chl

Colombia: Drought and Wild Fires - Jan 2024
type: Drought
type: Disaster
type: Event
has geometry: geometry
comment: On 27 January 2024, by Decree No. 037, the Government of Colombia declared a National Disaster Situation for a period of 12 months, due to the impact of the "El Niño" phenomenon, which is a climate variability phenomenon that occurs every two to seven years due to the warming of the Pacific Ocean ... The National Unit for Disaster Risk Management (UNGRD, by its initials in Spanish), through Circular 065 of 18 December 2023, sent to the territories and other members of the National Disaster Risk Management System the guidelines for the preparation and readiness for the events under the influence of the "El Niño" phenomenon 2023-2024, where it is indicated that excess and deficit of precipitation may occur depending on the territory, generating water shortages for aqueducts, mass movements, water shortages for crops, floods, water shortages for animals, gales, forest fires, torrential floods, frosts, river erosion, among others. ([IFRC, 10 Feb 2024](https://reliefweb.int/node/4037553))
has country location: COL
has end timestamp: 2024-01-27T00:00:00+00:00
has event status: Alert
has event type: DR
has latitude: 3.9
has longitude: -73.07
has publication timestamp: 2024-02-13T06:52:33+00:00
has start timestamp: 2024-01-27T00:00:00+00:00
has url: https://reliefweb.int/disaster/dr-2024-000013-col

Comoros: Cholera Outbreak - Feb 2024
type: Epidemic
type: Disaster
type: Event
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comment: Following confirmed tests, the Comoros Ministry of Health declared a cholera epidemic on Friday, February 2, 2024, at 8 p.m. local time. A Cholera Treatment Center (CTC) has been activated in Samba to treat cholera cases (hospital on the outskirts of Moroni). This has been confirmed by the Dar Es Alam Laboratory and reaffirmed by the Comoros Ministry of Health. The spread of cholera is progressing steadily. The first locally transmitted cases appeared on Monday, February 5, 2024. As of February 11, a total of 33 cases were confirmed (13 being treated in the CTC, and two deaths registered from Grande Comores). ([IFRC, 20 Feb 2024](https://reliefweb.int/node/4039879)) As of 10 March 2024, cumulative number of cases and deaths are 188 and 7 respectively (CFR=3.7%). In epi week 10, new cases increased by 100% from 23 in the previous week to 46. There was one new death reported epi week 10 compared to no death in the previous week. Cases are now in the three Islands of Grande Comore, Mwali, and Ndzuwani. Grande Comore accounts for about 84% of the cases. The outbreak dynamics and projection may change in the next few weeks with confirmed cases in Ndzuwani which is the most densely populated Island among the three Islands. ([WHO, 11 Mar 2024](https://reliefweb.int/node/4053293)) As of 8 April, 1,187 suspected cases (tested by rapid diagnosis tests) and 22 deaths, have been reported, including 152 new cases including 5 new deaths recorded between 4 and 7 April. UNICEF has reported its concerns regarding the overall lack of financial resources and human capacities, alerting about the 78 cases reported in 2 days in Domoni, the most important port after Mutsamudu on the island of Anjouan. The case fatality rate is 2.5%, above the acceptable WHO threshold (<1%). Most of the deaths happen in communities and can be explained by the overall denial on the part of the population and the inadequate response resources, coverage and access to care. ([ECHO, 11 Apr 2024](https://reliefw…
has country location: COM
has current timestamp: 2024-04-24T11:20:06+00:00
has event status: Ongoing
has event type: EP
has latitude: -11.89
has longitude: 43.68
has publication timestamp: 2024-02-21T07:12:13+00:00
has start timestamp: 2024-02-02T00:00:00+00:00
has url: https://reliefweb.int/disaster/ep-2024-000014-com

Zimbabwe: Polio Outbreak - Oct 2023
type: Epidemic
type: Disaster
type: Event
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comment: Zimbabwe detected seventeen (17) circulating vaccine derived polio virus type 2 (cVDPV2) from environmental samples in Harare since October 2023. The samples were from four polio environmental surveillance sites in Harare. Polio outbreak was declared a public health emergency (PHE) by the Minister of Health and Child Care in October 2023. An index human cVDPV2 was reported in a 10-year-old female AFP case in January 2024. Two newly confirmed AFP cases (samples from contacts) have been reported this week (cumulative 23) with a NPAFP rate at 1.3 per cent children over 15 years. A total of 10,517,500 doses of nOPV2 were received on 29 January 2024 for the planned two supplementary immunization activities (SIAs). Expiry date 14/08/2025. A joint press release on Round 1 national nOPV2 polio SIA done by the Honorable Deputy Minister of Health and Child Care (MoHCC) with UNICEF, WHO and Partners on 16 Feb 2024. ([UNICEF, 16 Feb 2024](https://reliefweb.int/node/4038912/)) From October 2023 to date, Zimbabwe has detected twenty-one (21) circulating vaccine derived polio virus type 2 (cVDPV2) cases in environmental samples (ES) from four polio environmental surveillance sites in Harare. In January 2024, an index human polio virus type 2 (cVDPV2) was reported in a 10-year-old girl with a case of acute flaccid paralysis (AFP). ([UNICEF, 12 Apr 2024](https://reliefweb.int/node/4054195))
has country location: ZWE
has end timestamp: 2023-10-31T00:00:00+00:00
has event status: Alert
has event type: EP
has latitude: -19.19
has longitude: 29.94
has publication timestamp: 2024-02-22T07:35:26+00:00
has start timestamp: 2023-10-31T00:00:00+00:00
has url: https://reliefweb.int/disaster/ep-2023-000265-zwe

Ecuador: Floods - Feb 2024
type: Flood
type: Disaster
type: Event
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comment: Heavy rainfall has been affecting northern and western Ecuador, in particular Esmeraldas, Manabí and Los Rios Provinces since 30 January, causing floods that have resulted in population displacement and damage. According to the WHO/PAHO, the Ecuadorian Government and media, as of 2 February, more than 3,100 people have been affected across Esmeraldas, Manabí and Los Rios Provinces. In addition, more than 800 damaged houses and over 200 assisted people by national authorities were reported in the Esmeraldas Province. ([ECHO, 2 Feb 2024](https://reliefweb.int/node/4034891)) Since 29 January, heavy rainfall is affecting most of Ecuador, causing floods and landslides, population displacement and damage. According to the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO), as of 4 March, 429 people have been sheltered across 12 shelters. As of 6 March, the Secretariat of Risk Management of Ecuador (SGR) reported 128,738 impacted people, at least 28,448 affected houses, of which 84 have been completely destroyed. The number of fatalities and injured people has not increased and still remains at six and seven respectively. ([ECHO, 7 Mar 2024](https://reliefweb.int/node/4044492)) Since 29 January, heavy rainfall, floods (717 events) and landslides (281 events), aggravated by El Niño, have been ravaging most of Ecuador. As of 3 April, the Ecuador Risk Management Secretariat reports eight fatalities (three in Azuay, one in Orellana, one in Pichincha, one in Santo Domingo de Los Tsáchilas, one in El Oro and another in Manabí Province), and 13 injured people. Moreover, 170,000 people have been impacted, most of them in Manabí and Guayas Provinces. ([ECHO, 4 Apr 2024](https://reliefweb.int/node/4052146)) On 2 April, authorities declared an emergency in the La Gasca sector following a mudslide and flash flood that affected at least 68 individuals, damaged 20 houses and resulted in 1 casualty. There has been a notable increase in the reservoir levels of several creeks, prompting the establish…
has country location: ECU
has current timestamp: 2024-04-16T14:12:34+00:00
has event status: Ongoing
has event type: FL
has latitude: -1.16
has longitude: -78.43
has publication timestamp: 2024-02-22T07:43:19+00:00
has start timestamp: 2024-01-30T00:00:00+00:00
has url: https://reliefweb.int/disaster/fl-2024-000015-ecu

Zambia: Drought - Jan 2024
type: Drought
type: Disaster
type: Event
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comment: The dry spell has from mid-January this year affected most of the central and southern half of the country, which has received less than normal rainfall leaving 1 million hectares of maize destroyed, almost half of the country’s maize cultivation. It is also projected that the drought will lead to a power deficit or 430 Megawatts and affect ground and surface water levels, with severe consequences for sectors beyond agriculture since +80 per cent of Zambia electricity generation comes from hydropower. ([UNICEF, 4 Mar 2024](https://reliefweb.int/node/404362)) The Zambian president declared a drought, disaster and emergency in Zambia on 29th February and called for local and international support. On 4th March, the Government through the Office of the vice president and Disaster Management Mitigation Unit (DMMU) called for consultative meeting with all relevant stakeholders to lobby for support following the declaration of the emergency. The Government indicated that there is need for multisectoral collaboration in responding to the emergency that has affected 1 million families across Zambia. The whole Southern half of Zambia is experiencing a drought. The provinces affected include North-Western, Southern, Western, Central and Eastern. The country started experiencing the dry spells from 20th January when the rains were expected to be at a peak and crops to establish. The drought currently experienced has affected a total of 8 provinces across the country with highest impacts in Southern, Central, Eastern, North-western, Western, and Lusaka Provinces. 1 million households have been affected, and the situation has resulted in devastating impacts, with about 1 million hectors of maize field affected out of 2.2 million hectors planted in 2023/2024 season. ([IFRC, 2 Apr 2024](https://reliefweb.int/node/4051484)) Joint rapid assessments conducted in 27 of the most affected districts confirmed a dire humanitarian situation with local markets reporting critical shortages o…
has country location: ZMB
has current timestamp: 2024-05-07T15:45:28+00:00
has event status: Ongoing
has event type: DR
has latitude: -14
has longitude: 27.43
has publication timestamp: 2024-03-06T09:41:08+00:00
has start timestamp: 2024-01-15T00:00:00+00:00
has url: https://reliefweb.int/disaster/dr-2024-000018-zmb

Bolivia: Floods and Landslides - Feb 2024
type: Flood
type: Disaster
type: Event
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comment: Heavy rainfall in western Bolivia has resulted in devastating landslides, causing casualties and widespread damage. On 19 February, the National Service of Meteorology and Hydrology (SENAMHI) issued a red alert for three municipalities in La Paz and an orange alert for 279 municipalities across nine departments due to persistent rain and the risk of flooding. ([OCHA, 23 Feb 2024](https://reliefweb.int/node/4040960/)) On 28 February, the municipality of Cobija, in northwestern Bolivia, declared a state of emergency due to intense rainfall, causing the overflowing of the Acre River. The flooding left 14 communes underwater, forcing 570 families to seek refuge in six shelters. The ongoing rainy season, exacerbated by the El Niño phenomenon, has claimed 40 lives and affected over 15,000 families, nationwide. The National Meteorological Service has issued an orange weather alert for rains and thunderstorms in La Paz, Cochabamba, Santa Cruz, Beni and Pando. ([OCHA, 01 Mar 2024](https://reliefweb.int/node/4042985/)) On 4 March 2024, the Bolivia Ministry of Defense published updated information on the severe rains affecting the country. Nine departments are under an orange alert, and the department of Pando has declared a departmental disaster. A red alert is in effect for three municipalities in the department of Pando and 21 municipalities in the department of La Paz. A municipal disaster has been declared for 18 municipalities and a municipal emergency has been declared in ten municipalities in the country. In total, 26,729 families have been affected, 43 deaths were reported, 483 homes were affected, and 842 homes destroyed, the majority of which were in the department of La Paz. In addition, 5,542 people were evacuated, the majority of which were in Pando. ([PAHO, 04 Mar 2024](https://reliefweb.int/node/4043805/)) On 11 March 2024, the Bolivia Ministry of Defense announced the launch of an emergency plan for the municipality of La Paz in response to heavy rains. The go…
has country location: BOL
has end timestamp: 2024-04-25T18:24:06+00:00
has event status: Past
has event type: FL
has latitude: -16.97
has longitude: -64.27
has publication timestamp: 2024-03-06T20:02:27+00:00
has start timestamp: 2024-02-19T00:00:00+00:00
has url: https://reliefweb.int/disaster/fl-2024-000021-bol

Pakistan: Floods - Feb 2024
type: Flood
type: Disaster
type: Event
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comment: On 27 February, torrential downpours were recorded in Gwadar, submerging several areas, including Gwadar city and Sarabandan. Gwadar district has declared a state of emergency while rescue operations are underway. The Meteorological Department recorded rain across various locations in Balochistan, with Gwadar receiving the highest amount at 58 mm. So far, no casualty has been reported. Continued rain was seen in northern Balochistan and coastal areas until 28 February, which was followed by strong winds and rains, triggering province-wide heavy rains until 2 March. ([ECHO, 29 Feb 2024](https://reliefweb.int/node/4042372)) Persistent heavy rains since 27 February in northern Balochistan continue to cause damage and casualties. The National Disaster Management Authority reported, 250 houses damaged, three children died, and 21 individuals injured. The emergency continues at the southwestern coast of Balochistan including Gawadar, Jewani, and Ormara. Government authorities, army, and paramilitary are engaged in rescue, relief and dewatering of urban flood water from houses. The Balochistan government closed schools until 7 March. Assessments are underway to determine the extent of the damage. [...] Sindh also declares emergency in Karachi division and is observing the situation. ([ECHO, 1 Mar 2024](https://reliefweb.int/node/4042765)) Heavy rainfall and strong winds have been affecting north-western Pakistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province and south-western Pakistan, Baluchistan Province over the last 48 hours, causing floods, landslides and several severe weather-related incidents that have resulted in casualties and damage. Provincial Disaster Management Authorities from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province reported 35 death, 43 injured, 46 houses fully damaged, 346 houses partially damaged, and 15 other infrastructures partially damaged including 2 schools. Provincial Disaster Management Authorities from Balochistan reported 5 deaths, 82 fully damaged houses and 155 partially d…
has country location: PAK
has current timestamp: 2024-04-30T11:14:49+00:00
has event status: Ongoing
has event type: FL
has latitude: 29.97
has longitude: 69.39
has publication timestamp: 2024-03-07T01:14:07+00:00
has start timestamp: 2024-02-27T00:00:00+00:00
has url: https://reliefweb.int/disaster/fl-2024-000020-pak

Peru: Floods - Feb 2024
type: Flood
type: Disaster
type: Event
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comment: On February 26th, a National State of Emergency Declaration was issued for 60 days, declaring a Level 4 Emergency due to the impact of heavy rains and flooding in 20 regions. As of March 1st, the National Institute of Civil Defense (INDECI) reported 100,551 people affected by the emergencies and 32 dead (including 9 children). More than 42,000 homes, 68 schools and 129 health centers have been affected, are inhabitable or destroyed. ([UNICEF, 8 Mar 2024](https://reliefweb.int/node/4044954))
has country location: PER
has end timestamp: 2024-04-25T18:22:08+00:00
has event status: Past
has event type: FL
has latitude: -10.15
has longitude: -75.31
has publication timestamp: 2024-03-08T18:38:56+00:00
has start timestamp: 2024-02-26T00:00:00+00:00
has url: https://reliefweb.int/disaster/fl-2024-000022

Peru: Dengue Outbreak - Feb 2024
type: Epidemic
type: Disaster
type: Event
has geometry: geometry
comment: The accumulation of water from the rains and the high temperatures creates a breeding ground for diseases like dengue fever. In fact, the rise of dengue among the population led the Ministry of Health to declare a Health Emergency on 28 February in 20 regions (Supreme Decree Nº004-2024-SA). As of February 24th, the number of cases reached 34,042, more than two times the number of cases in 2023 (+131.7%). The regions with the most cases are La Libertad (6,148), Piura (5,275), Ica (4,645), Ancash (3,766) and Lima (2,899). Children and adolescents infected with dengue are more than 10,000, representing 29.6% of the infected population and 13.6% of the deaths by dengue (6 out of 44). ([UNICEF, 8 Mar 2024](https://reliefweb.int/node/4044954)) Dengue and other waterborne and vector-borne diseases have a particularly severe impact on pregnant women. During the 2023 floods in Piura department, dengue caused or was associated with 20% of recorded maternal deaths (UNFPA 27/12/2023). ([ACAPS, 19 Mar 2024](https://reliefweb.int/node/4049298)) Peru reported 79,741 cases between EW 1 and EW 11 of 2024, representing an increase of 471% compared to the average of the last 5 years for the same period in the country ([WHO, 29 Mar 2024](https://reliefweb.int/node/4050931))
has country location: PER
has end timestamp: 2024-04-25T18:22:51+00:00
has event status: Past
has event type: EP
has latitude: -10.15
has longitude: -75.31
has publication timestamp: 2024-03-08T21:00:01+00:00
has start timestamp: 2024-02-28T00:00:00+00:00
has url: https://reliefweb.int/disaster/ep-2024-000023

Malawi: Floods - Feb 2024
type: Flood
type: Disaster
type: Event
has geometry: geometry
comment: Between 27th February and 1st March 2024, Nkhotakota and Karonga districts experienced prolonged heavy rains that caused flooding of several rivers; 28,285 people (2280 households) need WASH services; 11,169 people (2115 Households) are in IDP camps while 17,116 are their homes in Nkhotakota district. Five boreholes and 979 taps were affected in Nkhotakota while 15 water sources (13 shallow wells and 2 boreholes) were affected in Karonga district. Immediate maintenance and rehabilitation of piped water supply system remain critical especially at Dwangwa town as well Nkhotakota Boma. Sanitation and Hygiene promotion remain critical in all camps to prevent disease outbreak. WASH Partners continue to provide humanitarian support to the affected population in all the affected districts. ([UNICEF, WASH Cluster 15 Mar 2024](https://reliefweb.int/node/4046803)) Flash floods hit Malawi’s Nkhotakota district after incessant rains in the region, leaving affected areas inaccessible by road due to widespread damage to infrastructure. The floods left six people dead and has displaced thousands of others in Malawi’s central region last week. Torrential rains also affected Karonga district in northern region. This development comes a year after Cyclone Freddy ripped through Malawi and neighbouring Mozambique and Madagascar, killing more than 500 people, mostly Malawians. More than 14 000 people have been affected in the latest bout of floods. ([WHO, 20 Mar 2024](https://reliefweb.int/node/4047962))
has country location: MWI
has current timestamp: 2024-04-25T18:30:10+00:00
has event status: Ongoing
has event type: FL
has latitude: -13.22
has longitude: 33.74
has publication timestamp: 2024-03-15T14:04:38+00:00
has start timestamp: 2024-02-27T00:00:00+00:00
has url: https://reliefweb.int/disaster/fl-2024-000031-mwi

Tropical Storm Filipo: Mar 2024
type: TropicalCyclone
type: Disaster
type: Event
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comment: The National Institute for Disaster Management (INGD) report that 48,116 people (8,533 households) were affected in the provinces of Gaza, Inhambane, Maputo and Sofala. Two deaths and 25 people injured have been reported. According to the information available, the most affected area is Maputo city with 25,455 people affected (2 percent of total population). Damage to infrastructure includes 8,000 houses partially/completely damaged, 146 schools (22,442 students) affected along with 51 health centres, 56 electric poles, and 19 roads affected. The highest humanitarian needs are in education, shelter/NFIs, water purification and hygiene kits. Infrastructure reconstruction/rehabilitation needs have also been identified. ([OCHA, 15 Mar 2024](https://reliefweb.int/node/4046842)) On 12 March, the Tropical Storm Filipo hit Gaza, Inhambane, Maputo and Sofala provinces, affecting 57,178 people (11,551 households) and two casualties and injuring 85. Damage to infrastructure includes 1,674 houses partially damaged and 456 totally destroyed, 287 schools impacting 59,629 students, along with 75 health centres, 126 electric poles, and 256 km of road affected. Additionally, about 30,857 ha of crops were affected. ([OCHA, 4 Apr 2024](https://reliefweb.int/node/4052284))
has country location: MOZ
has current timestamp: 2024-04-16T11:47:28+00:00
has event status: Ongoing
has event type: TC
has latitude: -18.09
has longitude: 34.75
has publication timestamp: 2024-03-15T15:58:33+00:00
has start timestamp: 2024-03-12T00:00:00+00:00
has url: https://reliefweb.int/disaster/tc-2024-000032-moz

Argentina: Floods - Mar 2024
type: Flood
type: Disaster
type: Event
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comment: In the early hours of 3 March the Capital Department of the Province of Corrientes experienced a deluge of intense and prolonged rainfall, totaling over 300 mm within a span of less than 12 hours. This event set a historical record for the city and resulted in significant impacts in the City of Corrientes, including flooded streets and numerous homes submerged. The flooding affected a vast majority of the community, both in urban and suburban areas. Many households experienced water ingress ranging from 20 cm to 2 meters, even in the urban core. Although approximately 90% of the affected areas have been drained, initial recovery efforts are focused on cleaning, disinfection, and recovering lost belongings, a process expected to take several days in some instances. Particularly vulnerable areas such as the neighborhoods of Ciudades Correntinas, Quintana, Río Paraná, Anahí, La Olla, Ponce, Jardín, San Ignacio, Santa Rita Sur, Esperanza, and Molina Punta continue to face challenges due to geographical location, pre-existing drainage issues, and high levels of vulnerability. In the initial hours of the event, the local emergency response system encountered difficulties reaching affected areas due to the severity of the storm. However, rescue efforts intensified throughout the day, mobilizing more than 2,500 individuals, including municipal personnel, Civil Defense teams, federal forces, civil society organizations, and with support from the Argentine Red Cross. It is estimated that approximately 5,000 people have evacuated voluntarily, with 996 individuals relocated to temporary shelters. Although the number of evacuees has gradually decreased, some individuals still remain in official temporary shelters as of March 7. Meanwhile, many families have begun returning to their homes or seeking accommodation with relatives and neighbors. ([IFRC, 18 Mar 2024](https://reliefweb.int/node/4047505))
has country location: ARG
has end timestamp: 2024-04-25T18:30:37+00:00
has event status: Past
has event type: FL
has latitude: -35.38
has longitude: -64
has publication timestamp: 2024-03-19T04:07:29+00:00
has start timestamp: 2024-03-03T00:00:00+00:00
has url: https://reliefweb.int/disaster/fl-2024-000027-arg

Afghanistan: Cold Wave - Mar 2024
type: ColdWave
type: Disaster
type: Event
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comment: On 3 March 2024, the Afghan Red Crescent Society (ARCS) under the auspices of the Vice President convened an Emergency Task Force Meeting in response to the heavy snowfall and extreme cold temperatures that affected several high-altitude provinces of Afghanistan during the first week of March. The event resulted in casualties, heavy losses of livestock, blocked roads, and disruption to economic activities among other challenges. According to public authorities, news agencies, and the ARCS, at least 35 human lives have been lost, dozens of people injured, and thousands of livestock perished, depriving affected households of their livelihoods due to the heavy snowfall and cold temperatures. The provinces most affected include Badakhshan, Badghis, Balkh, Farah, Faryab, Ghor, Herat, Jawzjan, Kunduz, Nuristan, Sar-e-Pul, Uruzgan, and Zabul. The March 2024 event is almost reminiscent of the cold wave of January 2023 in terms of scale, but the impacts are considered more severe. According to ECHO, temperatures plummeted to as low as -33 degrees in provinces like Ghor, and over 70,000 cattle perished across several provinces and also causing 70 deaths.Prior to the cold wave in early March, on 19 February 2024, a landslide triggered by heavy snowfall claimed 25 lives, destroyed at least 20 homes, and displaced 350 households in the province of Nuristan. ([IFRC, 21 Mar 2024](https://reliefweb.int/node/4048549)) Subsequent and more detailed assessments confirmed the true scale of the impact wrought by the event, with the National Disaster Organization reporting that as many as 325,205 people were affected across at least 18 provinces, and thousands of livestock perished, significantly affecting households and livelihoods. The provinces most affected include Badakhshan, Badghis, Balkh, Farah, Faryab, Ghor, Herat, Jawzjan, Kunduz, Nuristan, Nangarhar, Sar-e-Pul, Uruzgan, and Zabul. ([IFRC, 25 Apr 2024](https://reliefweb.int/node/4057716))
has country location: AFG
has current timestamp: 2024-04-26T02:22:09+00:00
has event status: Ongoing
has event type: CW
has latitude: 33.84
has longitude: 66.03
has publication timestamp: 2024-03-21T13:58:34+00:00
has start timestamp: 2024-03-21T00:00:00+00:00
has url: https://reliefweb.int/disaster/cw-2024-000025-afg

Iran: Floods - Feb 2024
type: Flood
type: Disaster
type: Event
has geometry: geometry
comment: Due to heavy rainfall and a severe cold wave starting from Monday, February 26th to the present day, March 8th, 2024, 844 villages, 14,725 households, and 63,343 individuals were severely affected across Sistan and Balouchestan provinces by the devastating floods. Over 3,000 hectares of farmland and banana gardens have been destroyed particularly in Konarak, Chabahar, and Dalgan. With 500 villages rendered inaccessible and 9 dams overflowing, the scale of destruction is profound, with over 20,000 homes damaged and vital power and drinking water networks disrupted in more than 520 villages. The rural communities, notably the 26,640 nomadic households, are among the most affected and vulnerable. So far, 258,387 people across 16 counties namely Khash, Sib-o Soran, Fanuj, Iranshahr, Mirjaveh, Nikshahr, Dalgaan, Chabahar, Saravan, Zahedan, Nimroz, Sarbaz, and Mehrestan have been affected. ([IFRC, 21 Mar 2024](https://reliefweb.int/node/4048642)) Following the heavy rainfall that has been affecting south-eastern Iran causing floods and river overflow, the number of casualties and damage is increasing. According to media reports, as of 23 April, 10 people died due to floods, at least 3,000 people have been displaced in evacuation centres, and more than 46,000 people have been affected. In addition, more than 2,000 houses have been damaged by floods and hundreds of villages have experienced power outages across Sistan and Baluchistan Province. ([ECHO, 24 Apr 2024](https://reliefweb.int/node/4057334)) As affected households grapple with displacement, 5,176 individuals find themselves living in makeshift tents, having lost virtually all possessions beneath layers of mud. ([IFRC, 02 May 2024](https://reliefweb.int/node/4059507/))
has country location: IRN
has current timestamp: 2024-05-06T15:31:05+00:00
has event status: Ongoing
has event type: FL
has latitude: 32.57
has longitude: 54.3
has publication timestamp: 2024-03-25T04:15:27+00:00
has start timestamp: 2024-02-26T00:00:00+00:00
has url: https://reliefweb.int/disaster/fl-2024-000019-irn

Algeria: Floods - Feb 2024
type: Flood
type: Disaster
type: Event
has geometry: geometry
comment: On February 29th, 2024, the Wilaya of Jijel experienced significant flooding incidents due to the heavy rainfall, in two specific areas: the AADL residencies and Al Ansar Daira. These incidents exacerbated existing challenges caused by the said heavy rainfall, as well as the fact that the areas are situated next to a valley that increased the damage with the high level of waters, and weak infrastructure in the most affected area. Roads in the affected areas were blocked by floodwaters, as well as commercial buildings and offices impeding transportation and causing disruptions to daily life. Additionally, the infrastructure sustained notable damage as a result of the flooding. Efforts to address the situation and provide assistance to affected residents were underway by the ARC, with authorities working to clear the blocked roads and damaged infrastructure. ([IFRC, 15 Mar 2024](https://reliefweb.int/node/4046888))
has country location: DZA
has end timestamp: 2024-04-22T18:58:54+00:00
has event status: Past
has event type: FL
has latitude: 28.16
has longitude: 2.63
has publication timestamp: 2024-03-27T06:40:43+00:00
has start timestamp: 2024-02-29T00:00:00+00:00
has url: https://reliefweb.int/disaster/fl-2024-000024-dza

Burkina Faso: Measles Outbreak - Jan 2024
type: Epidemic
type: Disaster
type: Event
has geometry: geometry
comment: From week 46 of 2023 to week 7 of 2024, Burkina Faso reported a total of 2089 suspected cases of measles, resulting in seven (7) deaths. In 2023, there were a cumulative total of 2190 measles cases with five deaths. However, the situation in 2024 far surpasses these figures. From week 1 to week 9 alone, there have been 3050 suspected cases and 10 deaths. These numbers for 2024 significantly exceed those of the preceding three years (2021 to 2023). While all health regions are affected, the Central, North-Central, North, Boucle du Mouhoun, and Hauts-Bassins regions have reported the highest number of cases. Active measles outbreaks persist in districts such as Boulmiougou and Bogodogo in the Central region, Ouahigouya in the North region, Tougouri in the North-Central region, and Boromo and Solenzo in the Boucle du Mouhoun region. Additionally, new outbreaks have emerged in the Nongr-Masom health district in the Central region (20 cases in week 8 and 31 cases in week 9) and the Dori health district in the Sahel region (8 cases in week 8_2024 and 28 cases in week 9_2024). As of week 9 of 2024, Sig-Nonghin, Tenado, Kaya, Manni, Dandé, Orodara, and Zorgho are identified as new districts at risk of epidemic [...] To tackle this alarming situation, health authorities activated the Center for Response Operations to Health Emergencies (CORUS) on 26 January 2024. ([IFRC, 27 Mar 2024](https://reliefweb.int/node/4050147)) 3,385,477 children aged 9 months to 59 months were vaccinated against measles during measles vaccination campaigns. As of March 24, 5,688 suspected cases of measles have been reported with 21 deaths, representing a case fatality rate of 0.4 per cent. ([UNICEF, 12 Apr 2024](https://reliefweb.int/node/4054061))
has country location: BFA
has current timestamp: 2024-04-19T18:40:06+00:00
has event status: Ongoing
has event type: EP
has latitude: 12.28
has longitude: -1.57
has publication timestamp: 2024-03-28T00:55:11+00:00
has start timestamp: 2024-01-26T00:00:00+00:00
has url: https://reliefweb.int/disaster/ep-2024-000037-bfa

Tropical Cyclone Gamane - Mar 2024
type: TropicalCyclone
type: Disaster
type: Event
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comment: Tropical Cyclone (TC) Gamane made a landfall in Ampisikinana Commune, Sava Region and has brought heavy rains and floods, leaving 6 people dead, one missing, more than 2,560 displaced and more than 600 homes flooded or damaged in Sava, Analanjirofo and Diana regions, in the north and north-east, on 27 March, according to the National Office for Risk and Disaster Management (BNGRC) and Météo Madagascar. ([OCHA, 28 Mar 2024](https://reliefweb.int/node/4050525)) Very heavy rainfall, associated to the passage of the tropical cyclone GAMANE, affected north-eastern and central-eastern Madagascar on 26-29 March, causing several severe weather related incidents that have resulted in casualties and widespread damage. The most affected regions are Analanjirofo (the most affected), Atsinanana, Diana and Sava. The National Office for Risk and Disaster Management (BNGRC) reports, as of 1 April, 18 fatalities, four people still missing, 3 injured people, more than 24,000 displaced people (of which a number of these in 87 shelters) and a total of nearly 88,200 affected people across the four aforementioned affected Regions. In addition, BNGRC also reports over 19,500 damaged houses and 135 damaged schools. ([ECHO, 3 Apr 2024](https://reliefweb.int/node/4051813)) The Government declared a national emergency situation, on 3 April, following the passage of the Tropical Cyclone (TS) Gamane, that hit the north and northeast of Madagascar on 27 March. It reportedly killed 18 people, injured three and left four people missing. About 535,000 people living in the 33 flooded communes have been affected including about 22,000 displaced, most of whom were sheltered in temporary sites. Humanitarian partners aim to reach 165,000 people out 220,000 in need with urgent humanitarian assistance. More than 18,830 houses have been flooded and more than 780 have been damaged or destroyed. About 22 health centres have been damaged and 165 classrooms have been affected, resulting in about 24,121 childre…
has country location: MDG
has current timestamp: 2024-04-16T11:42:04+00:00
has event status: Ongoing
has event type: TC
has latitude: -19.37
has longitude: 46.71
has publication timestamp: 2024-03-28T13:39:27+00:00
has start timestamp: 2024-03-27T00:00:00+00:00
has url: https://reliefweb.int/disaster/tc-2024-000042-mdg

Afghanistan: Floods - Mar 2024
type: Flood
type: Disaster
type: Event
has geometry: geometry
comment: Heavy rainfall across Afghanistan on 29 and 30 March has destroyed more than 1,500 acres of agricultural land and resulted in severe damage to over 540 homes, as well as other critical infrastructure across seven provinces, including six bridges and 450 km of road. Based on initial reports and assessments, the provinces where most damage has been reported are Faryab province in the Northern region, Nangarhar province in the Eastern region, and Daikundi province in the Central Highlands region. This is the third time that the Northern region has experienced flooding in less than a month, with seven people killed and 384 families affected in heavy rains that occurred on 21 and 26-27 March. As of 30 March, there have been no reports of displacement due to the floods. ([OCHA, 30 Mar 2024](https://reliefweb.int/node/4050982)) [...] The health facility in the Kamgal area suffered damage due to a landslide, impacting local access to essential health services. In Kunar, the primary route between Wama and Parun was temporarily obstructed on March 30 by rockslides, disrupting transportation and relief access. Similarly, in Nuristan, the Neshagram village road to Waygal district has been blocked due to landslides, severing the connection of approximately 1,000 to 2,000 families with essential services and the district center. ([IMC, 3 Apr 2024](https://reliefweb.int/node/4051935)) Between 10 and 16 April 2024, Afghanistan experienced heavy rains and flash floods across the central, central highlands, northern, northeastern, southern and western regions. Preliminary reports indicate that almost 1,590 families have been affected, with 35 people killed and another 47 people injured, while 46 families have been displaced. The most severely affected provinces that had fatalities were Badghis (4), Farah (2), Hilmand (5), Kabul (3), Kandahar (4), Laghman (2), Nangahar (1), Parwan (2) and Uruzgan (12). Additionally, more than 930 houses have been destroyed (198) or damaged (738), alon…
has country location: AFG
has current timestamp: 2024-05-20T00:44:02+00:00
has event status: Ongoing
has event type: FL
has latitude: 33.84
has longitude: 66.03
has publication timestamp: 2024-03-30T17:46:06+00:00
has start timestamp: 2024-03-20T00:00:00+00:00
has url: https://reliefweb.int/disaster/fl-2024-000038-afg

Mali: Dengue Outbreak - Sep 2023
type: Epidemic
type: Disaster
type: Event
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comment: In Mali, since the beginning of 2024, as of 25 February 1,349 suspected cases of dengue reported, including 229 confirmed cases and no deaths. A total of 20 health districts out of 75 are affected across six (6) health regions. The District of Bamako remains the epicenter of the epidemic. Two serotypes have been isolated from 135 positive samples: VDEN-1 (9 cases), VDEN-3 (123 cases), and co-infection VDEN 1+3 (3). ([WHO, 13 Mar 2024](https://reliefweb.int/node/4045911)) The resurgence of the Dengue epidemic in Mali since 9 September 2023, marks one of the most severe outbreaks in decades. With cases spreading rapidly, the Ministry of Health and Social Development took proactive measures by hosting a press conference on 29 November 2023, to educate the public about the disease's progression and severity. Subsequently, on 13 December 2023, the Public Health Emergency Operations Department was activated, initiating the implementation of an Incident Management System (IMS) specifically tailored for Dengue and Zika. [...] Despite concerted efforts, the epidemiological situation remains challenging. As of the latest update from the Situation Report (SitRep) dated 18 March 2024, there have been 144 suspected cases of Dengue reported this week, with 35 confirmed cases and no fatalities. Since the beginning of 2024, a total of 2,053 suspected cases of Dengue have been reported, including 355 positive cases. Cumulatively, from week 34 of 2023 to week 11 of 2024, there have been 7,422 suspected cases, with 1,163 confirmed cases and 35 deaths, resulting in a fatality rate of 3.01%. This outbreak has affected 21 health districts across six regions. ([IFRC, 2 Apr 2024](https://reliefweb.int/node/4051598))
has country location: MLI
has current timestamp: 2024-04-18T13:03:57+00:00
has event status: Ongoing
has event type: EP
has latitude: 17.35
has longitude: -1.25
has publication timestamp: 2024-04-03T00:27:24+00:00
has start timestamp: 2023-09-09T00:00:00+00:00
has url: https://reliefweb.int/disaster/ep-2023-000268-mli

Iraq: Floods - Mar 2024
type: Flood
type: Disaster
type: Event
has geometry: geometry
comment: Flash floods caused by heavy rainfall swept through Iraq’s Dohuk governorate on Tuesday 19 March. As per the Civil Defense Directorate spokesperson, heavy rains caused water inundation across the city, leading to transportation disruptions, and raising concerns about potential floodings, as forecasted by the regional meteorology department. In addition, the mudslides rush down to the roads and Duhok city suffers severe floods. This is caused by the receiving of 80 mm rainwater on Thursday in many districts across the KRI, and more rains are forecasted in the country. Current torrential rains and flooding also caused damage to pavements and road infrastructure. According to the authorities, 16 villages are affected by the floods and have been cut off from the main city due to the blockage of roads. Government authorities are responding and evacuating residents in areas prone to landslides and flash floodings. Heavy floods have also been reported in Erbil city. The provinces of Diyala, Wassit and Maysan, due to their proximity to neighbouring Iran, also witnessed flooding in the past. The current rain spell resulted in small scale losses due to the flow of floods in the outskirts of Diyala governorate, Baldrouz and Al-Muqdadiyah provinces, where two families are affected. In Maysan, the torrential rains continue and floods flow in the outskirts of the province in rural areas. [...] Based on the initial assessment as reported by the Iraqi Red Crescent Society, an estimated number of 921 households were affected in Dohuk and Erbil governorates. ([IFRC, 03 Apr 2024](https://reliefweb.int/node/4051968/)) Heavy rainfall affected eastern Iraq, in particular the Diyala and the Maysan governorates, on 1-2 May, causing floods and flash floods that have resulted in casualties and damage. As of 5 May, according to Iraqi Red Crescent (IFRC), at least 600 people have been affected by floods, of whom 516 people in Kishkool and Al-Salam regions in Diyala governorate, and 84 people i…
has country location: IRQ
has current timestamp: 2024-05-06T14:00:36+00:00
has event status: Ongoing
has event type: FL
has latitude: 33.05
has longitude: 43.4
has publication timestamp: 2024-04-03T19:15:43+00:00
has start timestamp: 2024-03-19T00:00:00+00:00
has url: https://reliefweb.int/disaster/fl-2024-000035-irq

Uruguay: Floods - Mar 2024
type: Flood
type: Disaster
type: Event
has geometry: geometry
comment: Between March 16 and 22, Uruguay experienced a series of adverse weather events that generated serious situations in different regions of the country with consequences such as floods, falling trees, road closures, displacement of people who evacuated their homes. More than 100,000 individuals are estimated to have been impacted by the floods, with over 6,000 people displaced from their homes across various departments nationwide, primarily in Florida, San José, and Canelones. Evacuations have occurred in shelters and with friends and family, leading to an undercount due to unregistered self-evacuations. ([IFRC, 4 Apr 2024](https://reliefweb.int/node/4052038/))
has country location: URY
has current timestamp: 2024-04-19T18:38:45+00:00
has event status: Ongoing
has event type: FL
has latitude: -32.8
has longitude: -56.01
has publication timestamp: 2024-04-04T02:16:22+00:00
has start timestamp: 2024-03-26T00:00:00+00:00
has url: https://reliefweb.int/disaster/fl-2024-000048-ury

Cuba: Floods - Mar 2024
type: Flood
type: Disaster
type: Event
has geometry: geometry
comment: On 23 March Cuba experienced intense rains and local thunderstorms that have swept through the entire western and central regions of the country before advancing towards the Eastern Region later that afternoon. The provinces most severely impacted thus far are Artemisa, Mayabeque, Matanzas, and Havana. Havana, in particular, has witnessed significant incidents of severe flooding, caused by the overflowing of the Luyano River. The torrential downpours have inflicted damage across various sectors, including infrastructure, with partial and total roof collapses, disruptions to the power grid affecting over 270,000 individuals, agricultural losses, and livelihood setbacks. As of 25 March, the UN Country Team in Cuba has reported the evacuation of nearly 1,000 individuals in the capital, primarily due to multiple landslides. ([IFRC, 6 Apr 2024](https://reliefweb.int/node/4052714))
has country location: CUB
has current timestamp: 2024-04-11T06:39:46+00:00
has event status: Ongoing
has event type: FL
has latitude: 21.95
has longitude: -79.24
has publication timestamp: 2024-04-06T00:54:52+00:00
has start timestamp: 2024-03-23T00:00:00+00:00
has url: https://reliefweb.int/disaster/fl-2024-000043-cub

Kazakhstan: Floods - Mar 2024
type: Flood
type: Disaster
type: Event
has geometry: geometry
comment: More than 13,000 people have been evacuated and more than 1,500 private houses have been flooded. There are 6,461 people in temporary accommodation centres, including 2,570 children. 53 settlements remain without transport communication. The floods are not yet past their peak and are expected to intensify and occur in several more regions. […] ([IFRC, 1 Apr 2024](https://reliefweb.int/node/4051069/)) Severe flooding, mainly due to rapid snow melting caused by warm temperature, continues to affect south-western Russia and the neighbouring north-western Kazakhstan since early April, resulting in casualties and widespread damage. The flooding also worsened after a dam broke on 5 April in the area of Orsk City (south-eastern Orenburg region) and by river embankement failures, particularly of the Volga, Ural, Tobol and Ishim rivers. [...] In Kazakhstan, national authorities and IFRC report two fatalities, approximately 86,000 affected people and around 3,400 flooded houses across several regions. The most affected area is the Atyrau region. ([ECHO, 10 Apr 2024](https://reliefweb.int/node/4053505/)) State authorities declared local state of emergency in 30 locations of 10 regions. More than 86,000 people have been evacuated and more than 3,700 private houses remain flooded. Over 8,400 people, including 4,000 children, have been placed in temporary accommodation centres, such as schools and social adaptation centres. Fifty-nine settlements remain without transport and communication. The floods have killed 5,711 heads of livestock, 1,013 of which have already been buried. More than 60,000 heads have been relocated so far. 17,000 people, 1,895 vehicles, 772 water-pumping means, and 68 swimming means, eight aircrafts of the Ministry of Emergency Situations (MoES), Ministry of Internal Affairs (MoIA), Ministry of Defence (MoD), local executive bodies, and organisations are involved in rescue operations. The state has also mobilised the army, police, and the national guard to s…
has country location: KAZ
has current timestamp: 2024-04-26T02:19:22+00:00
has event status: Ongoing
has event type: FL
has latitude: 48.16
has longitude: 67.3
has publication timestamp: 2024-04-10T06:17:25+00:00
has start timestamp: 2024-03-29T00:00:00+00:00
has url: https://reliefweb.int/disaster/fl-2024-000039-kaz

Kenya: Floods - Apr 2024
type: Flood
type: Disaster
type: Event
has geometry: geometry
comment: The last week of March marked the start of the long rains season (March to May) characterised by isolated heavy storms that caused heavy rainfall and flash floods in several parts of the country. At least 13 people have died, nearly 3,000 households displaced, over 339 livestock killed, and unknown acres of croplands lost due to flooding in the country, according to initial reports. Areas of particular concern include Marsabit, Turkana, Tana River, Garissa, Kirinyaga, Muranga, Kiambu, Meru, Kisumu, Nairobi and Kitui counties. Humanitarian partners are moving emergency shelter and non-food items to regions at risk of flooding while working with authorities to assess the needs alongside scaling up response to affected communities. Authorities have issued advisories on the continuation of heavy rainfall in most parts of the country from 9 – 15 April. ([OCHA, 11 Apr 2024](https://reliefweb.int/node/4053834)) The number of people impacted by the March-May long rains continue to rise, with an estimated 103,485 people (20, 697 households) affected including 40,265 people (8,053 households) displaced; 32 deaths, and 15 injured across the country as of 18 April, according to the Kenya Red Cross Society. The heavy rains causing floods have also resulted in loss of livelihoods, including livestock, cropland, and destruction of small businesses. Damage to schools, water sources, and major roads have also been reported. ([OCHA, 19 Apr 2024](https://reliefweb.int/node/4056081)) Heavy rains and flash floods have left more than 103 people dead, 29 injured, 21 people missing, 150,365 people (30,073 families) displaced and nearly 191,000 affected across the country as of 28 April, according to the National Disaster Operations Centre (NDOC). A dam burst in the morning of 29 April in the southern town of Mai Mahiu in Nakuru County, reportedly killing dozens of people and affecting scores of others as Kenya experiences El Nino-induced above-average rains. Search and rescue operations by…
has country location: KEN
has current timestamp: 2024-05-17T20:46:04+00:00
has event status: Ongoing
has event type: FL
has latitude: 0.53
has longitude: 37.86
has publication timestamp: 2024-04-15T07:32:14+00:00
has start timestamp: 2024-04-09T00:00:00+00:00
has url: https://reliefweb.int/disaster/fl-2024-000045-ken

Indonesia: Ruang Volcano - Apr 2024
type: VolcanicActivity
type: Disaster
type: Event
has geometry: geometry
comment: Ruang volcano, located on Ruang Island (part of Sangihe Islands, North Sulawesi Province), increased its volcanic activity on 16-17 April with explosions and emission of volcanic ash and lava. The worst hit areas are Pumpente Village and Pathology Village in Tagulandang District (Sitaro Islands Regency, North Sulawesi Province). According to the National Agency for Disaster Countermeasure (BNPB), 828 people have been displaced, of whom 45 are in one evacuation centre and 783 are in the homes of relatives. National and local authorities are providing assistance for those affected and established an Emergency Response Status for 14 days starting from April 16. The level of the volcano has been raised from II to III, people cannot enter in the area radius of 4 km from the centre of the active crater. [(ECHO, 17 Apr 2024)](https://reliefweb.int/node/4055291) Between 16 and 17 April three main explosive events occurred and the ash column reached up to 3 km above the summit of the crater. According to the National Agency for Disaster Countermeasure (BNPB), 828 people (506 residents of Laingpatehi Village and 322 residents of Pumpente Village in Sitaro Regency) remain displaced. Local authorities are coordinating the emergency response and providing assistance in the form of 123 mats, 123 blankets and 400 masks to the community. The Multiplatform Application for Geohazard Mitigation and Assessment (MAGMA) has raised the alert level to IV (the maximum level). People who live in the Tagulandang Island area (located 1 km north-east of Ruang Island) and are within a radius of 6 km, especially those living close to the coast, should be immediately evacuated to a safe place. This is due to the potential incandescent rock ejection, pyroclastic flow, and tsunami waves that can be triggered by the collapse of the volcano. [(ECHO, 18 Apr 2024)](https://reliefweb.int/node/4055632) As of 22 April 2024 at 0800 HRS UTC+7, Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (PVMBG) lowered th…
has country location: IDN
has end timestamp: 2024-04-16T00:00:00+00:00
has event status: Alert
has event type: VO
has latitude: -2.28
has longitude: 117.37
has publication timestamp: 2024-04-18T18:21:19+00:00
has start timestamp: 2024-04-16T00:00:00+00:00
has url: https://reliefweb.int/disaster/vo-2024-000046-idn

Bosnia and Herzegovina: Measles Outbreak - Apr 2024
type: Epidemic
type: Disaster
type: Event
has geometry: geometry
comment: The outbreak of measles in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) began at the beginning of 2024. Initially, in January and February 2024, the highest number of cases were recorded in Bijeljina, Banja Luka, and the Tuzla Canton, specifically in the cities of Tuzla and Živinice. Subsequently, the number increased in the Sarajevo Canton, especially in mid March, where it is still on the rise. According to official data from the Institute of Public Health of the Federation of BiH, in the last three months, from January to April 2024, a total of 1,749 cases of measles have been reported. Following the epidemiological situation in BiH through daily, weekly, and monthly reports from the Institute of Public Health, it was noted that in the last week of March 2024, the number of confirmed measles cases suddenly increased fourfold, especially in Sarajevo. According to the national health authorities, less than 60 per cent of the population in BiH is vaccinated against measles and rubella. ([IFRC, 22 Apr 2024](https://reliefweb.int/node/4056749))
has country location: BIH
has current timestamp: 2024-04-25T18:34:37+00:00
has event status: Ongoing
has event type: EP
has latitude: 44.17
has longitude: 17.79
has publication timestamp: 2024-04-23T03:49:27+00:00
has start timestamp: 2024-04-09T00:00:00+00:00
has url: https://reliefweb.int/disaster/ep-2024-000050-bih

Somalia: Floods - Apr 2024
type: Flood
type: Disaster
type: Event
has geometry: geometry
comment: The Gu (April to June) rains are intensifying with flash floods reported since 19 April. Four people, three boys in Somaliland and a six-year-old girl in Hirshabelle State have been reportedly killed; about 100 shelters for displaced people destroyed and at least 134 families (804 people) affected or displaced across Somalia. ([OCHA, 22 Apr 2024](https://reliefweb.int/node/4056724)) Heavy rains have led to localized floodings which have affected an estimated 124,155 people across Somalia as of 28 April, with more than 5,130 displaced and seven children killed, according to partners in the field. The children included three in Somaliland and four in Hirshabelle State. The worst affected are Jubaland, Hirshabelle and South West states. On 27 April, flash floods inundated roads connecting Dhobley and Afmadow districts and its environs in Jubaland State, temporarily making the roads impassable thereby affecting an estimated 60,000 people in the two districts. The local airstrips in Dhobley and Afmadow are flooded. Moderate rains have also been reported in Middle Juba and Gedo region, notably in Doolow, Luuq, and Bualle. ([OCHA, 28 Apr 2024](https://reliefweb.int/node/4058315)) ### Appeals & Response Plans - [![GBV AoR: GBV AoR Gu Season’s Preparedness & Response Plan 2024 - Cover preview](https://reliefweb.int/sites/default/files/styles/small/public/previews/cc/74/cc7496ff-72a3-4d96-be1f-cd047af12bfd.png) GBV AoR: GBV AoR Gu Season’s Preparedness & Response Plan 2024](https://reliefweb.int/node/4058273)
has country location: SOM
has current timestamp: 2024-05-15T13:33:07+00:00
has event status: Ongoing
has event type: FL
has latitude: 5.79
has longitude: 47.33
has publication timestamp: 2024-04-25T17:24:59+00:00
has start timestamp: 2024-04-19T00:00:00+00:00
has url: https://reliefweb.int/disaster/fl-2024-000055-som

Kyrgyzstan: Floods and Landslides - Apr 2024
type: Flood
type: Disaster
type: Event
has geometry: geometry
comment: Since 20 April, heavy rainfall has been affecting the regions of Osh, Jalal-Abad and Talas (southern and eastern Kyrgyzstan) triggering several landslides, causing floods and resulting in casualties and damage. According to media, one person died on 20 April due to a landslide, while hundreds have been evacuated following floods in the Osh Region. Other mudslides occurred in the Jalal-Abad Region and resulted in 300 evacuated families. In addition, several roads have been closed due to both events. [(ECHO, 24 Apr 2024)](https://reliefweb.int/node/4057337) Due to heavy rains, five provinces, namely Osh, Jalal-Abad, Naryn, Batken, and Talas, were affected by severe floods, affecting 103,901 people and resulting in one casualty. Of the five provinces, the Ministry of Emergency Situations declared a state of emergency in three: Osh, Jalal-Abad, and Talas. The disaster destroyed and blocked main roads leading to and from the villages, damaged residential and non-residential buildings, and caused electricity cuts as a result of destroyed polling stations and power lines. The floods have also resulted in drinking water cuts in cities, affecting the water distribution fence. As some cemeteries and animal burials are under the risk of floods, the likelihood of disease outbreaks increased. It is important to highlight that Kyrgyzstan has been responding to a measles situation. As of 15 April 2024, according to the Republican Center of Immunoprophylaxis more than 8,000 cases of measles have been registered since the beginning of the year, leading to two fatalities. ([IFRC, 6 May 2024](https://reliefweb.int/node/4060078/)) Heavy rainfall has been affecting Kyrgyzstan since 5 May, causing landslides, mudslides, floods and flash floods that have resulted in casualties and damage. Eight displaced families and nearly 100 affected families were reported across the Bazar-Korgon district (Jalal-Abad region) due to mudslides. ([ECHO, 8 May 2024](https://reliefweb.int/node/4060812/))
has country location: KGZ
has current timestamp: 2024-05-09T01:08:34+00:00
has event status: Ongoing
has event type: FL
has latitude: 41.47
has longitude: 74.56
has publication timestamp: 2024-04-26T03:19:33+00:00
has start timestamp: 2024-04-20T00:00:00+00:00
has url: https://reliefweb.int/disaster/fl-2024-000053-kgz

Tanzania: Floods - Apr 2024
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comment: Heavy rainfall continues to affect most of Tanzania (in particular Dodoma and Dar es Salaam city areas) since early April, causing floods, flash floods and triggering landslides that have resulted in casualties and widespread damage. Media report, as of 26 April, 155 fatalities, 236 injured people, more than 200,000 affected people and approximately 10,000 damaged and destroyed buildings (included many schools) across the country. In addition, several roads and bridges have been damaged. Over the next 24 hours, more heavy rainfall with locally very heavy rainfall is still forecasted over most of the country. ([ECHO, 26 Apr 2024](https://reliefweb.int/node/4058040)) Heavy rains on 7 April caused severe flooding in Rufiji and Kibiti districts in the Pwani Region, in the east, affecting villages near the Rufiji River and its tributaries. Preliminary assessment information indicates that in Rufiji, 25 villages were affected, while in Kibiti, 10 villages were affected, resulting in loss of lives, injuries, and damage to infrastructure, settlements, schools, farmlands, and crops. Nearly 125,670 people were affected, as of 29 April, according to initial reports. Preliminary findings indicate that 10 schools have been closed (7 schools in Rufiji and 3 in Kibiti) affecting over 1,900 school children. ([OCHA, 3 May 2024](https://reliefweb.int/node/4059782)) ### Appeals & Response Plans - [![IFRC: Tanzania, Africa | Floods and landslides 2023-24 - Revised Emergency Appeal (MDRTZ035) - Cover preview](https://reliefweb.int/sites/default/files/styles/small/public/previews/70/0d/700d0d9a-6934-4b3c-8efa-1cbf4b2cb1cf.png) IFRC: Tanzania, Africa | Floods and landslides 2023-24 - Revised Emergency Appeal (MDRTZ035)](https://reliefweb.int/node/4060663)
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has current timestamp: 2024-05-08T17:55:21+00:00
has event status: Ongoing
has event type: FL
has latitude: -6.27
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has publication timestamp: 2024-04-26T12:34:49+00:00
has start timestamp: 2024-04-07T00:00:00+00:00
has url: https://reliefweb.int/disaster/fl-2024-000058-tza

Viet Nam: Drought - Apr 2024
type: Drought
type: Disaster
type: Event
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comment: In April 2024, several provinces declared emergency situations of clean water shortage due to severe drought and saltwater intrusion in the Mekong River Delta. The situation is evolving and an increasing number of provinces, families, women, and children are expected to be affected in the coming weeks. Four provinces have declared a state of emergency till date. [...] 73,900 households across various provinces are currently facing a shortage of domestic water supply. Residential areas suffer from water shortages due to reduced underground water sources, which are unable to provide adequate supplies. Areas affected include the lower Can Duoc and Can Giuoc areas of Long An province, as well as the U Minh and Tran Van Thoi districts of Ca Mau province. Additionally, surface water sources at some centralized water supply systems such as in Ben Tre and Tien Giang provinces, have become salinated, with salinity levels exceeding the allowable threshold. Moreover, there are insufficient freshwater sources due to drought, particularly in water supply projects located in Long Cang and Long Dinh communes, Can Duoc district, Long An. Furthermore, there are many households scattered in areas affected by saltwater intrusion that have not yet connected to the centralized water supply projects. These households also lack sufficient freshwater storage to use during periods of water shortage and saltwater intrusion. The affected provinces include Long An, Tien Giang, Ca Mau, Ben Tre, Soc Trang, Bac Lieu and Kien Giang. ([UNICEF, 27 Apr 2024](https://reliefweb.int/node/4058232/))
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has end timestamp: 2024-04-01T00:00:00+00:00
has event status: Alert
has event type: DR
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has publication timestamp: 2024-04-29T02:57:02+00:00
has start timestamp: 2024-04-01T00:00:00+00:00
has url: https://reliefweb.int/disaster/dr-2024-000057-vnm

Bangladesh: Heat Wave - Apr 2024
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comment: Based on the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) data source dated 21 April 2024, severe to very severe, heatwave was sweeping some districts of the country where mild-moderate heatwave was sweeping over most of the districts of the country. BDRCS forecast monitoring report indicates maximum temperatures exceeding to 38 degree Celsius, with the heat index surpassing 38 for two or more consecutive days. On 24 April 2024, severe heatwave (>=40 degree Celsius) was observed in the district of Rajshahi, Pabna, Khulna, Bagerhat, Jeshore and Patuakhali. On 26 April 2024, Bangladesh set all-time heatwave record as the Meteorological Office recorded 24 days of heatwave during the month of April breaching previous 23 days of heatwave in 2019. According to BMD dated on 27 April 2024, severe to very severe heatwave (>=40 degree Celsius) has been observed in the district of Rajshahi, Pabna, Chuadanga, Natore, Chapai Nawabganj, Kushtia, Jhenaidah, Jashore, Meherpur and Bogura. Moderate heat wave (>38- 39.9 degree Celsius) is sweeping over the district of Bagerhat, Satkhira, Barguna, Barishal, Patuakhali, Jhalokathi, Bhola, Pirojpur, Sherpur, Mymensingh, Sirajganj, Tangail, Jamalpur, Thakurgaon, Joypurhat, Panchagarh, Lalmonirhat, Faridpur, Madaripur, Magura, Manikganj, Rajbari, Gazipur, Gopalganj, Nilphamari, Rangpur, Naogaon, Gaibandha and it may spread. According to the observed heatwave, most impacted divisions are Rajshahi, Khulna, Rangpur, Dhaka and Barisal ... According to Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) as of 30 April, a total of 10 people died of suspected heat stroke in different parts of Bangladesh. As the heatwave has been sweeping over the country, the government of Bangladesh declared closing of schools and colleges for one week up to 27 April and forced 33 million children out of schools in Bangladesh. According to daily Newspaper Prothom Alo, around 70 percentage of total Bangladesh population are impacted due to heatwave particularly people li…
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has current timestamp: 2024-05-08T04:05:16+00:00
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has publication timestamp: 2024-05-06T04:10:12+00:00
has start timestamp: 2024-04-21T00:00:00+00:00
has url: https://reliefweb.int/disaster/ht-2024-000056-bgd

Rwanda: Floods - Apr 2024
type: Flood
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comment: In Rwanda, heavy rains and floods killed 14 people in Nyanza District, injured 27 in Burera District and damaged roads, bridges and 123 houses since 28 April and as of 2 May. Several hectares of rice and banana plantation in Ruhango District have been damaged, according to local authorities. Heavy rainfall, ranging between 40-50 mm, with thunderstorms is predicted to affect 17 districts across Northern, Western and Southern provinces between 30 April and 4 May, according to the Rwanda Meteorology Agency. Burera, Nyanza, Gakenke, and Ngororero districts received the highest amount of rainfall ranging from 84 to 105.2 mm between 30 April and 2 May. Impact such as severe widespread flooding to rivers, swamps and low-lying areas, landslides and damage to infrastructure are likely. ([OCHA, 3 May 2024](https://reliefweb.int/node/4059782))
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has current timestamp: 2024-05-06T11:27:03+00:00
has event status: Ongoing
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has publication timestamp: 2024-05-06T11:21:48+00:00
has start timestamp: 2024-04-20T00:00:00+00:00
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Yemen: Floods - Apr 2024
type: Flood
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comment: Rain started on 16th April 2024 and continued, which caused flooding during the week of 20th April 2024. Hadramawt Governorate experienced significant repercussions due to intense rainfall and ensuing floods. Particularly, the IDP camps situated within the Governorate were severely affected. The Executive Unit for IDPs, operating through emergency operations rooms established in the impacted governorates due, has confirmed that 1,335 IDP households residing in the Maryamah, Madouda, Hosh Al-Adros, and Northern Gharran camps (located in Sayun, Mukalla, and Al Abr Districts) have encountered adverse consequences. These households have faced complete or partial damage of their shelters, NFIs, and food supplies. Urgent intervention is imperative to provide emergency shelters, NFI kits, and food kits to these 1,335 IDP households. ([IFRC, 7 May 2024](https://reliefweb.int/node/4060473))
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has event status: Ongoing
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has publication timestamp: 2024-05-07T13:02:31+00:00
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Zimbabwe: Drought - Apr 2024
type: Drought
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comment: Following the severe impacts of the El Nino induced drought which affected more than 80% of the country resulting in significantly below-normal harvest, the country declared the 2023-2024 agriculture season a state of national disaster at the beginning of April 2024. The government appealed to humanitarian partners for resource mobilization to alleviate the possible impacts of the drought. ([WFP, 19 Apr 2024](https://reliefweb.int/node/4056008)) An estimated population of 6 million are expected to be food insecure in Zimbabwe during 2024-2025 lean season. The current El Niño induced drought is expected to impact the food and nutrition security situation, reducing food access and diversity, and thereby the overall quality of people’s diets. Poor rainfall led to partial or complete crop failure in most parts of the country –40 percent poor and 60 percent written off (i.e. completely lost). The drought will only further worsen water shortages in Zimbabwe, exposing 2.6 million people to water insecurity. The current El Niño event threatens nearly 1.8 million learners across Zimbabwe's 72 education districts, with the most severe impacts to be felt by more than 1.24 million students, in 30 most drought-affected districts. ([OCHA, 5 May 2024](https://reliefweb.int/node/4060387)) ### Appeals & Response Plans - [![OCHA: Zimbabwe: Drought Flash Appeal May 2024 - April 2025 (May 2024) - Cover preview](https://reliefweb.int/sites/default/files/styles/small/public/previews/8c/bb/8cbb6c5b-99df-41ab-bd12-7628f4d46f6f.png) OCHA: Zimbabwe: Drought Flash Appeal May 2024 - April 2025 (May 2024)](https://reliefweb.int/node/4060387)
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has current timestamp: 2024-05-09T14:20:00+00:00
has event status: Ongoing
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has latitude: -19.19
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has publication timestamp: 2024-05-09T10:52:47+00:00
has start timestamp: 2024-04-03T00:00:00+00:00
has url: https://reliefweb.int/disaster/dr-2024-000066-zwe

Malawi: Drought - Mar 2024
type: Drought
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comment: About nine million people in Malawi are reeling from the devastating impacts of El Niño-induced floods and drought, which are destroying harvests and causing hunger to soar to crisis levels ... An El Niño-induced drought has severely affected this season’s maize harvest, resulting in a forecast 45 percent decline against the five-year average and exacerbating food insecurity, and about 40 percent of the population could be facing acute hunger by the end of year because of the drought. In addition, about 14,000 people were displaced by floods and landslides in the northern part of the country. On 25 March, the President of Malawi declared a national disaster. The National Response Plan launched in April estimates the needs at US$449 million. Similarly, neighbouring countries of Zambia and Zimbabwe have also declared national drought emergencies. ([CCC, FAO, Gov't of Malawi, OCHA, WFP 13 May 2024](https://reliefweb.int/node/4061924))
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has current timestamp: 2024-05-14T09:02:57+00:00
has event status: Ongoing
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has publication timestamp: 2024-05-14T08:57:15+00:00
has start timestamp: 2024-03-25T00:00:00+00:00
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Lesotho: Drought - Apr 2024
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comment: According to the weather update for quarter 1 of 2024 issued by the Lesotho Meteorological Services, the persistent heatwaves and exceptionally high temperatures experienced between January and March 2024 have led to widespread dryness of crops across most fields. The continuous crop failures over the past seasons is exacerbated. The past two quarters have seen the same crop failure leading automatically to the high food prices. There are 41% of rural families spending more than half of their income on food while most of the families leave with low income. In two consecutive agricultural seasons (2021/2022 and 2022/2023), Lesotho experienced harsh climatic induced shocks such as hailstorms, pests and heavy rainfall/waterlogging in most parts of the country. On the other hands, the heavy rainfalls in late December 2023 and early 2024 led to waterlogged fields which resulted in crop failure. The inflation resulting from this crop failures or production failures have a direct incidence to the families already struggling with low income and other factors that make them more vulnerable to food insecurity. Approximately, 325,000 individuals are experiencing the ramifications of the ongoing food insecurity based on IPC information, stemming from the enduring drought that has gripped the nation for years and increased the food insecurity situation. This figure represents approximately 22% of the population. Eight districts on the ten in Lesotho are under Integrated Food Security Phase Classification 3 (IPC3), signifying a crisis state. Berea, Maseru, Mafeteng, Mohale’s Hoek, Quthing, Thaba Tseka, and Leribe areas. In these districts, access to adequate food and nutrition is severely compromised, necessitating urgent intervention and support measures to alleviate the hardship faced by affected communities. ([IFRC, 17 May 2024](https://reliefweb.int/node/4063043))
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has current timestamp: 2024-05-17T07:07:38+00:00
has event status: Ongoing
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has publication timestamp: 2024-05-17T03:49:15+00:00
has start timestamp: 2024-04-29T00:00:00+00:00
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