Following unseasonably heavy pre-monsoon rains, Pakistan continues to be adversely affected by severe weather events. The Government has announced compensation payments.
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Malawi + 14 more
Groundbreaking resilience framework being developed to guide activities in Southern Africa
The region is characterized by high levels of vulnerability but recent momentum around the resilience-building agenda in Lesotho and Malawi shows great promise.
World + 45 more
CERF allocates US$125.4 million in 2013 fourth quarter
CERF and its partners were challenged by a series of large, complex crises in the Central African Republic, the Philippines, Syria and Yemen, affecting 35 million people.
Namibia + 12 more
Food insecurity increases in most of Southern Africa
Compared with last year, the biggest increase in the number of food insecure populations has been recorded in Namibia, followed by Zambia and Swaziland.
Mozambique + 8 more
Flooding affects thousands in Southern Africa
Government resources are limited and levels of relief stocks low while more rain and flooding are expected until the flood and cyclone season ends in April. OCHA's latest situation report provides updates on the affected countries.
Malawi: UN emergency fund helps 2 million people to fight food insecurity
CERF has approved the disbursement of US$3.2 million to fight widespread food insecurity in Malawi.
Malawi + 8 more
Madagascar declares emergency over locust invasion threatening food security in south
It is envisioned that this declaration will enable to more donors to contribute to the three-year anti-locust campaign. This campaign requires US$30 million, of which $20 million is needed for the first leg by June 2013
Malawi + 11 more
Southern Africa: Below-normal rainfall in some areas could hit livelihoods in 12-18 months - UN OCHA
HIGHLIGHTS In line with the original SARCOF forecast, the latest SADC CSC update predicts normal to above-normal rainfall for most of the region, with significant exceptions. The whole of Madagascar is now expected to receive above-normal to normal rainfall, increasing the chances of...
Zimbabwe + 5 more
Southern Africa faces silent food insecurity emergency - UN humanitarian official
(Harare / New York, 19 October 2012): United Nations Deputy Humanitarian Chief Catherine Bragg wrapped up her five-day visit to southern Africa today, calling on countries and partners in the region to strengthen their efforts to work together to promote disaster preparedness and tackle food...
Angola + 11 more
Swaziland: Drop in food aid leads to critical levels of malnutrition
In this issue 2012/13 Seasonal Rainfall Forecast P.1 Regional Food Security Worsens P.2 Comoros Early Recovery Plan P.5 Regional Humanitarian Trainings P.5
South Africa + 13 more
Southern Africa: More than 12 million people will face food insecurity during 2012/2013 season
Highlights Regional Food Security Outlook Late onset and prolonged dry spells resulted in depressed production in many parts of the region Projected 2012/13 regional maize surplus down 98% compared to 2011/12 SADC harvest lowest in past 3 years Malnutrition levels remain very high in the...