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Affected countries:
Maldives
On 4 Dec 2014, a fire broke out in the Maldives Water and Sewerage (MWSC) Company Generator Unit in the capital Malé, causing severe damage to the unit and forcing MWSC – the sole provider of clean desalinated water in the capital – had to suspend all water supply. The Government declared a…
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Cyclone in United States, Cuba.
From 06/10/2018 to 12/10/2018, a Tropical Storm (maximum wind speed of 231 km/h) MICHAEL-18 was active in Atlantic. The cyclone affects these countries: United States, Cuba (vulnerability Low). Estimated population affected by category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 0.198 million.
Cyclone in India.
From 09/10/2018 to 11/10/2018, a Hurricane/Typhoon > 74 mph (maximum wind speed of 176 km/h) TITLI-18 was active in NorthIndian. The cyclone affects these countries: India (vulnerability High). Estimated population affected by category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 1.079 million.
Earthquake in Papua New Guinea.
On 10/10/2018 8:48:20 PM, an earthquake occurred in Papua New Guinea potentially affecting 100000 people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 7M, Depth:40.31km.
Orange and red GDACS alerts in the last 7 days.
