1. DPR Korea - Crisis Watch classifies the situation in DPR Korea as "deteriorating" in response to recent decisions by the authorities there to cut off communications with the Rep. of Korea; an order to ensure its rockets are combat-ready and targeting US bases in the region, and its declaration that it was in a "state of war" with the Rep. of Korea. Source: ICG

1. DPR Korea - Crisis Watch classifies the situation in DPR Korea as "deteriorating" in response to recent decisions by the authorities there to cut off communications with the Rep of Korea; an order to ensure its rockets are combat-ready and targeting US bases in the region, and its declaration that it was in a "state of war" with the Rep of Korea.
Source: ICG

Clashes on 20 Mar over a local dispute in Myanmar resulted in 40 fatalities and 61 injured. Flooding and landslides in West Java displaced nearly 6,500 families.

1. Solomon Islands - A tsunami triggered by a large quake has struck the Santa Cruz islands (Temotu Province). Official reports show 394 houses were destroyed and 371 were damaged. 3,329 people are affected with 2,434 living in camps. 10 people were killed and 13 injured. The supply of safe drinking water remains a concern. Also, gov and NGO emergency stocks have been depleted. Source: OCHA

2. Indonesia - Floods in North Sulawesi have killed 8 and injured 2. Nearly 1,300 houses were flooded. Local authorities are leading the response.
   Source: OCHA

HIGHLIGHTS

• Number of disaster events in December 2012 increased double compared to November 2012.

• Floods hit Jakarta in January 2013 killing 41 people and displacing estimates 45,000 people.

• Floods remained the most devastating disaster affecting more than 200,000 people in December-January.

• December-January recorded high disaster-impact ratios.

• Suspected bird flu virus killed 320,000 ducks in Java Island.

• Hydro meteorological disasters are expected to continue in 2013.

1. Philippines - TC Bopha (Pablo) struck the southern Philippines in early December. The risk of floods and landslides due to heavy rains persists in typhoon-affected areas hampering humanitarian activities. The revised Action Plan was launched in Manila on 25 January asking for US$76 million. A low pressure area continues to affect areas in Mindanao causing flash floods and a landslide affecting nearly 40,000 people.
   Source: OCHA