The cash will come in the form of a top-up of the Government of Sri Lanka’s Samurdhi social safety net scheme, which aims to help poor families meet their food and nutrition needs.
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Thousands in Bangladesh face a daily struggle for survival in the aftermath of Cyclone Roanu
More than 200,000 people were left homeless and 75,000 houses were destroyed. Strong winds wreaked havoc in the village of Chachra, leaving widespread devastation in their wake.
Indonesia + 4 more
Latest humanitarian snapshot highlights earthquake in Indonesia, conflicts in Phillippines and Myanmar
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake struck in Indonesia, 30 people were injured and 912 houses damaged. In Myanmar over 5,280 people displaced following conflict in northern Shan State.
Bangladesh humanitarian team requests $12 million for Cyclone Roanu response
Humanitarian Coordination Task Team presented a joint response plan to meet immediate needs of vulnerable population in the severely cyclone-affected areas.
Sri Lanka + 3 more
Latest humanitarian snapshot highlights floods, landslides triggered by Roanu and severe drought in Cambodia
Most of the 25 provinces of Cambodia are currently experiencing water shortages due to what is being called the worst drought in about 50 years.
How Bangladesh managed to avoid the worst of Cyclone Roanu
Although the loss of 30 lives should be considered too many, successful disaster risk reduction measures have avoided the extent of loss and damage experienced with previous cyclones.
Disease concerns mount as Sri Lanka copes with aftermath of floods, landslides
In flood-affected areas many fresh drinking water sources have been contaminated and the remaining floodwaters pose a significant public health threat.
Sri Lanka + 5 more
Latest humanitarian snapshot highlights floods and landslides in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh
The Sri Lankan Government is leading the response supported by civil society, private organizations, NGOs and UN agencies who are providing relief items from existing in-country stocks.
Floods displace more than 237,000 in Sri Lanka
Tropical Storm Roanu passed over, with more rains predicted for the coming days. This could cause additional flooding and landslides in many of the same areas that are still waterlogged.
India + 2 more
TC Roanu: Humanitarians on alert in Cox's Bazar in Bangladesh and Rakhine State in Myanmar
Over the next 48 hours, the cyclone is forecast to strengthen as it continues moving north-east and may reach Chittagong division on 21 May.
Half a million people affected by floods and landslides in Sri Lanka
According to the government, 43 people have been killed and close to 307,000 people displaced by the flooding. They are now being housed at 594 temporary camps.
More than 73,000 families displaced in Sri Lanka floods, landslides
The death toll has risen to 15, with nine persons missing, from flash floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains since last Saturday. More than 73,000 families have been displaced.
Latest humanitarian snapshot focuses on displacement, landmine contamination and violence against children
Colombia's propensity for natural disasters combined with the long-running armed conflict creates a double vulnerability for much of the population.
World + 8 more
Economic losses from disasters set new record in 2012
The world has experienced three consecutive years where annual economic losses have exceeded $100 billion due to an enormous increase in exposure of industrial assets to extreme disaster events.
Paraguay + 4 more
Paraguay: En el Chaco aún hay 10,000 familias afectadas por las lluvias en necesidad alimentaria
DESTACADOS: PARAGUAY: Las autoridades estiman que aún hay 10,000 familias en necesidad alimentaria. CUBA: Un inusual brote de cólera en la provincia de Granma ha dejado tres muertos. PERÚ: Las autoridades han movilizado más de 92,000 frazadas a las zonas afectadas por las heladas.
Mexico + 4 more
Mexico: Hurricane Carlotta affected more than 12,000 families in the state of Oaxaca
HIGHLIGHTS: PERU: Cold Weather affects about 11,665 people in the Andean region. MEXICO: Hurricane Carlotta affected more than 12,000 families in the state of Oaxaca BOLIVIA: More than 720 confirmed cases of influenza AH1N1.