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Indonesia + 2 more

Asia Pacific Region: Weekly Regional Humanitarian Snapshot (18 - 24 February 2014)

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1 INDONESIA

The Volcanology Center in Indonesia (PVMBG) maintained Mt. Kelud's alert status at level 4, although there was some indication of decreased activity over the course of last week. The local authority (BPBD) of East Java reported (as of 18 Feb) that a total of 83,088 persons from approximately 40 villages in 10 sub districts across Malang, Kediri and Blitar Districts were displaced. Following torrential rains, cold lava started to flow down to Sukomoro and Ngantang, interrupting access to Ngantang and Kediri-Malang. UN agencies are on the ground supporting the government in responding to this emergency.

Source: OCHA

2 PACIFIC

Dengue fever has now spread to the Cook Islands with public health officials reporting positive cases in Rarotonga. The Fiji Ministry of Health has requested the assistance of development partners to combat the spread of dengue fever, with the Secretariat of the Pacific Community purchasing insecticides and providing technical support. The outbreak is not expected to ease until the colder winter months around June and July.

Source: OCHA

3 INDONESIA

Torrential rains have caused heavy flooding in Papua Province, killing 11 people with two still missing. Reports indicate 15 houses were severely damaged and another 40 were lightly damaged.

Source: ABC Australia

Ongoing Emergencies

Philippines: Typhoon Haiyan

Philippines: Bohol

Philippines: Zamboanga

Myanmar: Rakhine State

Myanmar: Kachin State

Precipitation Forecast

Greater than average rainfall is very likely for the Marshall Islands and probable across Micronesia. Timor Leste and eastern parts of Indonesia are likely to see less than average rainfall in the coming few months.

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