1. Bangladesh - Tropical Storm Mahasen struck southern districts on 16 May. The Joint Needs Assessment (JNA) is ongoing and preliminary findings are due to be presented tomorrow (21 May). 17 people have reportedly lost their lives, JNA results will provide a better understand of the impact of the cyclone on shelter and livelihoods.
   Source: PDC, OCHA Flash Update No. 7

Tropical Cyclone Mahasen, which has been downgraded to a tropical storm, made landfall in Bangladesh on the morning of 16 May (local time), bringing strong winds and heavy rains to Chittagong and surrounding districts. On its current path, it will continue to move northeast from Myanmar and towards the eastern states of India. The current speed at the centre of the storm is around 80 km/h and is expected to reduce its wind speed to 55 km/h as it continues to move inland.

Seven people are confirmed dead and more than 3,880 displaced. In Bangladesh, one million people were ordered to evacuate. A total of 35,550 people were relocated in Myanmar.

The highest impact, surge and rainfall predictions are for the Chittagong and Cox’s Bazaar areas of Bangladesh but there are serious concerns for Rakhine State, with more than 140,000 IDPs.

1. Marshall Islands - The Government has issued an elevated state of disaster due to the severe drought in northern parts of the country, affecting between 3,200 and 5,000 people. Assessments are ongoing and an UNDAC team has arrived in country. WASH is the priority as there is a priority need for safe drinking water.
   Source: OCHA

A Red Storm Alert remains in effect for Tropical Cyclone Mahasen which is currently moving across the Indian Ocean towards Bangladesh and Myanmar. The storm is expected to reach land on Thursday (16 May). In its current path the storm is expected to hit just south of Chittagong, Bangladesh but could, depending upon its final trajectory, bring life threatening conditions for millions of people in northeast India, Bangladesh and Myanmar’s Rakhine State.

A Red Storm Alert has been issued for Tropical Cyclone ONE (known locally as Mohasin), which has formed in the Indian Ocean and is currently predicted to reach land late Wednesday evening, early Thursday morning (16 May) as a category 2 cyclone, just south of Chittagong, Bangladesh. Associated heavy rains and strong winds are expected to affect Rakhine State in Myanmar, which neighbours Bangladesh.

1. Thailand - On 22 March, a fire sparked by a domestic accident broke out in Ban Mae Surin refugee camp in Mae Hong Son province, northwestern Thailand. 30 refugees from Myanmar were killed and four were seriously injured. Relief efforts are being coordinated by the Government of Thailand, as well as provincial and camp authorities. UNHCR, IRC and other NGOs are providing assistance.
   Source: OCHA