The cash will come in the form of a top-up of the Government of Sri Lanka’s Samurdhi social safety net scheme, which aims to help poor families meet their food and nutrition needs.
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Thousands in Bangladesh face a daily struggle for survival in the aftermath of Cyclone Roanu
More than 200,000 people were left homeless and 75,000 houses were destroyed. Strong winds wreaked havoc in the village of Chachra, leaving widespread devastation in their wake.
Indonesia + 4 more
Latest humanitarian snapshot highlights earthquake in Indonesia, conflicts in Phillippines and Myanmar
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake struck in Indonesia, 30 people were injured and 912 houses damaged. In Myanmar over 5,280 people displaced following conflict in northern Shan State.
Bangladesh humanitarian team requests $12 million for Cyclone Roanu response
Humanitarian Coordination Task Team presented a joint response plan to meet immediate needs of vulnerable population in the severely cyclone-affected areas.
Sri Lanka + 3 more
Latest humanitarian snapshot highlights floods, landslides triggered by Roanu and severe drought in Cambodia
Most of the 25 provinces of Cambodia are currently experiencing water shortages due to what is being called the worst drought in about 50 years.
How Bangladesh managed to avoid the worst of Cyclone Roanu
Although the loss of 30 lives should be considered too many, successful disaster risk reduction measures have avoided the extent of loss and damage experienced with previous cyclones.
Disease concerns mount as Sri Lanka copes with aftermath of floods, landslides
In flood-affected areas many fresh drinking water sources have been contaminated and the remaining floodwaters pose a significant public health threat.
Sri Lanka + 5 more
Latest humanitarian snapshot highlights floods and landslides in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh
The Sri Lankan Government is leading the response supported by civil society, private organizations, NGOs and UN agencies who are providing relief items from existing in-country stocks.
Floods displace more than 237,000 in Sri Lanka
Tropical Storm Roanu passed over, with more rains predicted for the coming days. This could cause additional flooding and landslides in many of the same areas that are still waterlogged.
India + 2 more
TC Roanu: Humanitarians on alert in Cox's Bazar in Bangladesh and Rakhine State in Myanmar
Over the next 48 hours, the cyclone is forecast to strengthen as it continues moving north-east and may reach Chittagong division on 21 May.
Half a million people affected by floods and landslides in Sri Lanka
According to the government, 43 people have been killed and close to 307,000 people displaced by the flooding. They are now being housed at 594 temporary camps.
More than 73,000 families displaced in Sri Lanka floods, landslides
The death toll has risen to 15, with nine persons missing, from flash floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains since last Saturday. More than 73,000 families have been displaced.
Zimbabwe + 9 more
Expected sharp fall in southern African maize production raises food security concerns
The early production forecast for maize - a staple food throughout the subregion - is about 21.1 million tonnes in 2015, 15 percent lower than the average for the last five years, FAO says.
World + 44 more
Latest Global Emergency Overview highlights continued violence in Nigeria and Ukraine
The weekly Global Overview aggregates information from a range of sources and provides the latest updates on and a ranking of current humanitarian crises.
World + 44 more
Latest Global Emergency Overview highlights Boko Haram attacks and floods in Southern Africa
The weekly Global Overview aggregates information from a range of sources and provides the latest updates on and a ranking of current humanitarian crises.
Malawi + 5 more
Food security alert for Southern Africa
Rainfall performance has been poor across much of the region for the first half of the 2014/15 agriculture season and could have an adverse impact on household food security.
ACT Alliance Appeal to assist agricultural dry spell in Malawi
Maize harvests were 50 - 75% below average during agricultural season in some regions. Food insecurity affects 640,009 people, requiring 15,830 MT of maize equivalent to address shortage.
World + 38 more
FAO warns on food security in West, Central Africa next year
FAO estimates that globally 39 countries, including 29 countries in Africa, need external assistance for food due to conflict, crop failures and localized high food prices.
World + 36 more
FEWS NET predicts emergency conditions next year in Ebola-hit West Africa
Food shortages and weak purchasing power will limit food availability and access, particularly for the urban poor and for households with ill or deceased family members, in Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone.
Food security to deteriorate for more than 600,000 people in parts of Malawi
Maize harvests 50-75 percent below average are causing abnormally high maize prices and reduced livelihoods. Humanitarian assistance is needed immediately and through the next harvest in April.