At least 150 people died and 70 houses were destroyed following a landslide in Ituri Province during the night of 15-16 August. The survivors are in need of food and non-food items.
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Number of disaster fatalities more than halved in 2014
Asia and the Pacific witnessed 119 disaster events in 2014, but effective cyclone early warning systems, together with enhanced preparedness, saved countless lives, says ESCAP.
Number of Zamboanga IDPs down but 20,000 people still in transitional shelters
Under the Zamboanga City Roadmap to Recovery and Reconstruction, authorities plan to provide permanent housing for about 35,000 people by June.
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Latest Global Emergency Overview highlights Typhoon Hagupit in Philippines and Ebola crisis in Sierra Leone
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Latest Global Emergency Overview highlights the Syrian refugee crisis and Ebola in West Africa
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Latest Global Emergency Overview highlights hospital shortages in Syria, Ebola in DRC and clashes in Sudan
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Latest Global Emergency Overview highlights floods in Sudan and crises in Gaza and Syria
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Latest Global Emergency Overview highlights crises in Gaza, Syria and Nigeria
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Total economic loss from Rammasun about CHF 3.82 billion
The strongest typhoon in four decades to hit mainland China brought landfalls in four provinces: Hainan, Guangdong, Guangxi and Yunnan, damaging 468,500 hectares of crops.
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Latest Global Emergency Overview highlights crisis in Gaza, Syria and Iraq
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More than 5.5 million people affected by largest typhoon to hit China in 40 years
Authorities said at least 17 people died after the typhoon swept across the tropical island province of Hainan and brought torrential rains and violent winds as it crossed to the mainland.
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Latest humanitarian snapshot highlights effects of Typhoon Rammasun across region
In the Philippines, 54 people were reported dead, 100 were injured and three are still missing. Around 525,800 people were displaced and seeking shelter in 1,200 evacuation centres.
Typhoon Rammasun batters eastern Philippines, but preparedness saved lives
Officials expressed relief that the typhoon had hit with fewer casualties and less damage than feared, even though 38 people died. This time authorities had been better prepared.
Typhoon Rammasun affects 450,000 people
Power outages disrupted telecommunication services but most damage was done to infrastructure. The government reported one death and two injuries.
As Rammasun hits, Oxfam warns there are not enough evacuation centres to protect people
Strong winds destroyed some tents, while rain and flood water began to seep into makeshift homes in and around Tacloban, one of the worst-hit areas by typhoon Haiyan.
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Latest humanitarian snapshot highlights flooding in the Philippines and Indonesia
Authorities declare a state of calamity as food packs are provided to the 160,000 people affected by the floods in Maguindanao province of the Philippines.
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Latest Global Emergency Overview highlights ongoing humanitarian emergencies
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Latest Global Emergency Overview highlights ongoing humanitarian emergencies
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Latest Global Emergency Overview highlights ongoing humanitarian emergencies
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Latest Global Emergency Overview highlights ongoing conflicts in CAR, South Sudan and Syria
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