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Philippines + 9 others
Asia-Pacific region 22 - 28 January, 2013 - Natural disasters and other events being monitored by the OCHA Regional Office for the Asia-Pacific

  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.
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Philippines + 16 others
Humanitarian Snapshot: Natural Disasters in Asia-Pacific - 2012

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Philippines + 8 others
Asia-Pacific region 1 - 7 January, 2013 - Natural disasters and other events being monitored by the OCHA Regional Office for the Asia-Pacific

Assessments are under-way in Samoa and Solomon Islands. The Government of Fiji is expected to complete a Humanitarian Action Plan this week.

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Philippines + 6 others
Asia-Pacific region 25 - 31 December, 2012 - Natural disasters and other events being monitored by the OCHA Regional Office for the Asia-Pacific

Almost 58,000 people are served in 60 evacuation centers in Bicol and Western Visayas, while nearly 974,000 remain displaced in the areas hit by Typhoon Bopha

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Philippines + 6 others
Asia-Pacific Region 18 - 24 December, 2012, Natural Disasters and Other Events being monitored by the OCHA Regional Office for the Asia-Pacific

  1. Philippines - TC Bopha (Pablo) struck the southern Philippines about 3 weeks ago. Nearly 834,000 people remain displaced, of whom almost 12,000 are in 43 evacuation centers. The rest are staying outside of the centers. As of 21 Dec, 1,050 people are reported as dead and another 838 are missing. A large international response is underway, in support of the government. Emergency Shelter is the highest priority need.
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Extreme Weather Situation in Sri Lanka (21 December 2012 at 16:00 hrs)

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Extreme Weather Situation in Sri Lanka (20 December 2012 at 15:00 hrs)

Heavy rain and high winds have severely affected over 314,900 people (80,500 families) in 14 Districts in Sabaragamuwa, North Western, Uva, Central, Southern, North Central and Eastern Provinces including 25 deaths reported. Total of 19,314 people are currently staying in 169 evacuation centres in Matale, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Polonnaruwa, Anuradhapura, Monaragala, Batticaloa and Ampara.

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Incidents due to Heavy Rains, Floods, Landslides and Lightening - Sri Lanka (Summary of Incidents between 28 October - 02 November 2012)

Summary of total affected as of 02 November 12:00 hrs

Persons: 137,976 Families: 33,704

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Myanmar + 7 others
Asia-Pacific Region: Natural Disasters and Other Events being monitored by the OCHA Regional Office for the Asia-Pacific - 30 October - 5 November, 2012

  1. Myanmar - The total IDP caseload in Rakhine state is nearly 110,000 people. Violence in Oct caused 89 deaths and 136 injuries. Over 5,300 houses and religious buildings were burned or destroyed. The Gov requested international assistance to support the humanitarian response.
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Thailand + 45 others
OCHA Offices in Asia-Pacific - Regional Reference map issued 01 September 2012

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