PNG is highly susceptible to natural disasters, including volcanic eruptions, earthquakes and tsunamis. Extreme weather events, such as droughts and floods, threatening food security, are on the increase.
Papua New Guinea: Floods and Landslides - Jan 2013
Disaster description
Heavy rainfall since the begin of the cyclone season in November 2012 has resulted in floods and landslides affecting homes, food gardens, water sources and infrastructure in several provinces of Papua New Guinea. Estimates from a range of sources indicate that up to 35,000 people might be affected. (IFRC, 8 Feb 2013)
Affected Countries
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