Prolonged dry weather has triggered drought conditions across India and Sri Lanka. In Fiji, Cyclone Zena caused widespread flooding increasing the risk of water-borne diseases.
Fiji + 3 more
Fiji + 3 more
Prolonged dry weather has triggered drought conditions across India and Sri Lanka. In Fiji, Cyclone Zena caused widespread flooding increasing the risk of water-borne diseases.
Myanmar + 5 more
Myanmar clashes continue, causing both new and secondary displacement of civilians. In Sri Lanka, almost 113,000 people are affected by heavy rains.
Myanmar + 6 more
In Viet Nam, on 30th July, the government reported 17 people killed, more than 1,450 households evacuated, and 3,000 households deluged by floodwater.
Myanmar + 5 more
The Government reported that about 70,000 people were affected by the floods in 11 townships, with nine fatalities and more than 12,000 houses damaged.
India + 7 more
Continuing rainfall is impeding relief efforts as the NDRF attempts to carry out rescue efforts; there is a shortage of food and safe drinking water in the affected areas of West Bengal, India.
Between October and December 2014, landslides occurrences increased by 224 per cent, flooding by 21 per cent and whirlwinds by 31 per cent compared to the same period in 2013.
India + 6 more
On 12 Oct, Cyclone Hudhud made landfall with wind speeds of between 180-195 kph and 2-3 metre waves. At least six people have been killed and 150,000 people have been evacuated
India + 4 more
At least 130,000 houses have been destroyed and 87,000 hectares of crops damaged in north-eastern India. In Sri Lanka, seven people have died due to landslides and collapsed buildings.
Philippines + 13 more
The first six months of 2014 saw the most intense and highest number of storms in Asia and the Pacific compared to the same period over the last five years. Over 31 million people were affected by 58 natural disasters.
Bangladesh + 3 more
In India, monsoon rains have triggered river overflows in the State of Assam, causing damage and evacuations, while in Bangladesh a tornado hit Satkhira district injuring 15 people.
As Indonesia deals with the aftermath of two eruptions, experts question whether the country is well-equipped to face the threats from dozens of volcanoes that dot the archipelago.
Thousands of people displaced by steadily falling ash from Indonesia's Mount Sinabung cannot return to their homes after a deadly eruption on 1 February.
Almost 29,000 people have been evacuated from 33 villages on the slopes of the Mt. Sinabung volcano, which has been erupting since 15 September 2013.
As of 21 January, about 134,000 persons in 100 urban villages across the capital have been directly affected by the floods, with 12 casualties.
Philippines + 7 more
Floods and landslides continue to affect the Solomon Islands, India, Viet Nam and Lao PDR. In Indonesia, Mt. Sinabung erupted forcing over 3,700 people to be evacuated.
Haiti + 5 more
HIGHLIGHTS: DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: Some 11,150 people evacuated in the north due to floods. HAITI: Rains cause 6 deaths and affect 10,000 people. BOLIVIA: La Nina affects more than 259,000 people.
Paraguay + 6 more
HIGHLIGHTS: PARAGUAY: Some 10,000 families affected by floods. 20 communities are isolated. PERÚ: More than 700,000 people affected during the rainy season. Classes are suspended in the department of Loreto. DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: A cold front keeps the country in alert. 715 people were affected...