The interval between the storm passing and the arrival of relief illustrates the difficulty of accessing parts of the mainly rural country, as well as the necessity of trying to mitigate future disaster impacts.
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Nearly 860,000 people to remain acutely food insecure through June
Humanitarian assistance, geared towards treatment of malnourished children, improved access to food, social safety nets and livelihood support is needed, at least, until the next Gu harvest in July-August.
Solomon Islands + 3 more
Latest regional snapshot highlights floods in Solomon Islands and conflict in Myanmar
More than 9,000 people remain displaced in Honiara, and 50,000 more are affected, 12 days after severe flooding devastated Honiara and greater Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands.
Solomon Islands + 4 more
Latest regional snapshot highlights floods in the Solomon Islands and China; typhoid in PNG
Flash flooding in the Solomon Islands has left 23 people dead and many more still missing. Heavy rainfall in China has also caused 14 deaths and massive evacuations.
High levels of acute malnutrition persist, with one in seven children affected
Critical levels of GAM were more prevalent among IDP children (15.8%) and in South Somalia (15.1%) compared with North East and North West regions of Somalia.
World + 36 more
Latest Global Emergency Overview highlights crises in Iraq, Nigeria and Pakistan
The Global Overview collates information from a range of sources and displays it in a manner that allows for quick comparison of different humanitarian crises.
Syria + 33 more
Latest Global Emergency Overview highlights crises in Syria, South Sudan and CAR
The Global Overview collates information from a range of sources and displays it in a manner that allows for quick comparison of different humanitarian crises.
World + 34 more
Latest Global Emergency Overview highlights ongoing humanitarian emergencies
The Global Overview collates information from a range of sources and displays it in a manner that allows for quick comparison of different humanitarian crises.
World + 37 more
Latest Global Emergency Overview highlights ongoing humanitarian emergencies
The Global Overview collates information from a range of sources and displays it in a manner that allows for quick comparison of different humanitarian crises.
Nearly 860,000 people remain acutely food insecure across Somalia
The food security of an additional 2 million people remains fragile and vulnerable to shocks, even though the severity of acute food insecurity has declined in recent years.
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Latest Global Emergency Overview highlights ongoing humanitarian emergencies
The Global Overview collates information from a range of sources and displays it in a manner that allows for quick comparison of different humanitarian crises.
World + 38 more
Latest Global Emergency Overview highlights ongoing conflicts in CAR, South Sudan and Syria
The Global Overview collates information from a range of sources and displays it in a manner that allows for quick comparison of different humanitarian crises.
South Sudan + 36 more
Latest Global Emergency Overview highlights ongoing conflicts in CAR, Syria and South Sudan
The Global Overview collates information from a range of sources and displays it in a manner that allows for quick comparison of different humanitarian crises.
A deterioration of the food security situation is expected in parts of southern and northeastern rural areas of Somalia - FSNAU
The current number of people in Crisis and Emergency is likely to increase in the first half of 2014. However, most livelihoods are still expected to remain as Stressed
Kenya + 9 more
New wave of conflict triggers massive displacement in Eastern Africa
Sporadic fighting in parts of Kenya, Somalia, Sudan and South Sudan has left hundreds of people dead, scores injured and triggered a fresh wave of displacements.
World + 40 more
Latest Global Emergency Overview highlights ongoing conflicts and recent natural disasters
The Global Overview collates information from a range of sources and displays it in a manner that allows for quick comparison of different humanitarian crises.
World + 43 more
Latest Global Emergency Overview highlights ongoing conflicts and recent natural disasters
The Global Overview collates information from a range of sources and displays it in a manner that allows for quick comparison of different humanitarian crises.
World + 43 more
Latest Global Emergency Overview highlights ongoing conflicts and recent natural disasters
The Global Overview collates information from a range of sources and displays it in a manner that allows for quick comparison of different humanitarian crises.
Delayed planting and floods threaten crops - FEWS NET food security alert
With many households facing unexpected shocks, a scaling up of humanitarian assistance and activation of contingency planning are necessary to address likely greater needs.
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Latest Global Emergency Overview highlights ongoing conflicts and recent natural disasters
The Global Overview collates information from a range of sources and displays it in a manner that allows for quick comparison of different humanitarian crises.