The report finds worryingly low food consumption levels and limited dietary diversity, with young children and pregnant and breastfeeding women at most risk.
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Up to 11 million people in DPRK need humanitarian assistance
UN and partners sought $111 million in 2018 to help six million of the most vulnerable. This year, they are calling for $120 million to help 3.8 million people as needs have escalated.
Concern grows over rising food insecurity in DPR Korea
Food production in DPRK in 2018 was at its lowest point for a decade, raising fears that many vulnerable groups may be at risk of under-nutrition and health problems.
DPR Korea flooding causes more than 70 deaths
According to the government, 75 people are still missing, most of them children. More than 3,200 houses have been destroyed in addition to clinics, schools and kindergartens.
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Latest humanitarian snapshot highlights flooding in DPR Korea, India and Myanmar
Heavy flooding caused by Tropical Storm Soulik displaced over 58,000 people in Kangwon and South Hamgyong provinces of DPR Korea. The government is providing assistance.
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A record 40.8 million IDPs as internal displacement continues upward trend
According to the IDMC, just 10 countries accounted for more than two-thirds of the total. In addition, there were 8.6 million new cases during 2015.
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Latest Global Emergency Overview highlights crises in Jordan, Sudan and Chad
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Latest Global Emergency Overview highlights crises in Cameroon, South Sudan, DR Congo and Central African Republic
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Latest Global Emergency Overview highlights floods in Somalia and crises in Nigeria and Ukraine
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Latest Global Emergency Overview highlights floods in DRC and humanitarian crises in Yemen and Burundi
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Latest Global Emergency Overview highlights humanitarian crises in Nepal, Somalia, Iraq and Sudan
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Latest Global Emergency Overview highlights humanitarian crises in Syria, CAR and Iraq
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Latest Global Emergency Overview highlights catastrophes in Afghanistan, Pakistan and South Sudan
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Latest Global Emergency Overview highlights displacement in Yemen and Syria, and deteriorating health among IDPs in South Sudan
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Latest Global Emergency Overview highlights humanitarian crises in Chad, Ethiopia, Djibouti, and oPt
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Latest Global Emergency Overview highlights humanitarian crises in Afghanistan, Iraq and Dominican Republic
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IFRC seeks to assist families affected by Tropical Storm Erika
The operation will focus on relief distributions; emergency health; water, sanitation and hygiene promotion; restoring family links; shelter; and other areas.
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Latest Global Emergency Overview highlights humanitarian crises in Yemen, South Sudan and Ukraine
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Latest Global Emergency Overview highlights humanitarian crises in Papua New Guinea, Guatemala and Central African Republic
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Stronger efforts needed to report, standardize and analyze data on disasters - new report
The Atlas of Mortality and Economic Losses from Weather, Climate and Water Extremes describes the distribution and impacts of disasters and highlights measures to increase resilience.