Initial findings by the inter-cluster technical assessment team that landed on the Yemeni island of Socotra on 29 May indicate that large parts of the food stocks have been destroyed by Cyclone Mekunu.
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More than 2,700 people displaced by Cyclone Mekunu in Yemen
People affected by the cyclone in Socotra and Al-Mahrah need non-food items, food baskets, shelters, drinking water, medical supply and first aid kits.
Cyclone Mekunu sweeps through Yemeni island, state of emergency declared
The government called for humanitarian support as heavy rains and flooding on the island of Socotra have reportedly caused significant damage to public infrastructure and loss of life.
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Second cyclone develops in Arabian Sea, threatens Oman and Yemen
A new tropical storm has developed in the southwest Arabian Sea where it intensified into Cyclone Mekunu and is expected to make landfall near Salalah, Oman on about 26 May.
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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 humanitarian snapshot highlights Cyclone Zena, drought conditions in India and Sri Lanka
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.
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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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Weekly humanitarian snapshot highlights Myanmar displacement, floods in Sri Lanka and Fiji
Myanmar clashes continue, causing both new and secondary displacement of civilians. In Sri Lanka, almost 113,000 people are affected by heavy rains.
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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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