The national Red Cross launched a recovery operation to assist 50,000 people affected by the recent floods, and for the first time it is using a drone to help gauge the full extent of the disaster.
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Dengue fever fears grow as rains cause flooding and landslides in Sri Lanka
“Given we saw a surge in the number of dengue cases during the floods last year, there is concern that we could see a larger number of cases this year too,” says Save the Children Country Director in Sri Lanka.
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Latest humanitarian snapshot highlights flooding in Sri Lanka, health concerns in Bangladesh
Very heavy rain fell in Sri Lanka causing flash floods. The worst affected provinces include Southern and Western. Five people are reported dead and nearly 2,200 families were affected.
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Latest Global Emergency Overview highlights humanitarian crises in Yemen, Honduras, and Madagascar
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Latest Global Emergency Overview highlights humanitarian crises in Syria, Iraq and Nigeria
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Latest Global Emergency Overview highlights humanitarian crises in Burundi, South Sudan and Nigeria
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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 crisis in Gaza, Syria and Iraq
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Latest Global Emergency Overview highlights crisis in Gaza, rising displacement in DR Congo
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Latest Global Emergency Overview highlights resurgence of the Ebola disaster in Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone
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Latest Global Emergency Overview highlights violence in Iraq and displacement in Pakistan
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Latest Global Emergency Overview highlights crises in Syria, Iraq and CAR
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Latest Global Emergency Overview highlights the Balkan floods and CAR conflict
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Late seasonal rains expected to improve food security situation in Cunene Province
With upcoming harvests, improved livestock conditions and access to the nacas season, acute food insecurity is expected to improve in the coming months and will be Minimal from July-September.
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Latest Global Emergency Overview highlights cholera outbreak in South Sudan and shelling in Fallujah
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Latest Global Emergency Overview highlights peace talks in South Sudan; civilian returns to Homs
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Latest Global Emergency Overview highlights violence in Syria and South Sudan; landslides, floods in Afghanistan
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Latest Global Emergency Overview highlights violence in CAR, Syria and Sudan; floods in Afghanistan
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Addressing climate change in south Asia, with more focus on children
In building climate change related strategies and agendas, policy makers need to pay attention to the inclusivity of children, and how the changes will impact the lives of children.
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Latest Global Emergency Overview highlights ongoing conflicts and recent natural disasters
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