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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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.
World + 42 more
Global emergency overview highlights Gaza conflict, fighting in DRC, Ebola in Uganda and Yellow Fever in Sudan
The Global Overview is a weekly update that provides a snapshot of current humanitarian priorities and recent events. The Global Overview collates information from a wide range of sources, including Reliefweb and media sources, and displays this information in a manner that allows for quick comparison of different humanitarian crises.
Somalia + 3 more
Eastern Africa: Further flooding feared as El Niño effect looms
NAIROBI, 8 October 2012 (IRIN) - Above-average seasonal rains in parts of the East and Horn of Africa have affected tens of thousands of people, displacing families and restricting access to many in need, say humanitarian officials. The rains, coming ahead of a possible El Niño event, have prompted...
Somalia + 11 more
Kenya: Tensions remain high; inter-communal conflict leaves 70 people dead, displaces thousands
HIGHLIGHTS Over 240,000 people affected by flooding in eastern Africa 70 people killed by intercommunal clashes in Kenya Ebola outbreak under control in Uganda as a new strain kills 11 people in DRC Over 600,000 people have been displaced by fighting in DRC since January A sixth camp in...
Ethiopia + 2 more
Ethiopia: Heavy rains cause serious flooding, damage livelihoods; 5,000 people affected
Flooding Update The National Meteorological Agency (NMA) forecast for August and September indicates that western parts of the country are expected to receive normal to above-normal rainfall. With the ground fully saturated by the on-going kiremt rains, water levels in rivers and dams are expected...
South Sudan + 2 more
South Sudan: Operations severely stretched by huge influx of Sudanese refugees; humanitarian efforts close to breaking point
GENEVA, July 4 (UNHCR) – UN High Commissioner for Refugees António Guterres warned today that the situation for refugees fleeing Sudan's Blue Nile and South Kordofan states had become critical, with more than 200,000 people displaced into neighbouring South Sudan and Ethiopia and humanitarian...
Ethiopia + 2 more
Ethiopia: Somali refugees in Dollo Ado exceed 150,000 as rains hit camps
This is a summary of what was said by the UNHCR spokesperson at today’s Palais des Nations press briefing in Geneva. Further information can be found on the UNHCR websites, www.unhcr.org and www.unhcr.fr, which should also be checked for regular media updates on non-briefing days. Heavy rains have...