As a result of snow melting due to high temperatures, the whole district of Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Oblast is affected by floods and mudflow.
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Tajik flood victims say help slow in coming
Flood-hit villagers in a remote, high-mountain region of Tajikistan say their government has been too slow in responding to devastating floods that have left many areas cut off.
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Global emergency overview highlights Syria crisis and effects of Typhoon Haiyan on the Philippines and Viet Nam
Viet Nam has been affected by both Cyclone Podul and Typhoon Haiyan over the past ten days. At least 41 people have been killed in rains triggered by Podul, adding to the 14 people killed during Haiyan.
Malawi + 13 more
Challenges and opportunities in Southern Africa over next decade
The study found that, contrary to perceptions that southern Africa has a homogeneous and ‘low-risk’ profile, the region is exposed to a range of environmental and social pressures.
New snapshot highlights extent of Madagascar's vulnerability
Natural disasters, disease outbreaks, structural food insecurity and pest/locust infestations are compounded by a high level of poverty and economic and political instability.
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Global emergency overview highlights tropical cyclone Phailin in India, earthquake in Philippines
Snapshot 08 – 15 October In Syria, heavy fighting is ongoing in Rural Damascus, Dar’a, Aleppo, Idleb and Homs, with government forces making gains in Rural Damascus while the opposition has won ground in Dar’a. Despite the call of al-Qaeda’s leader for opposition fighters to unite,...
Four million people food insecure in Madagascar
Production of rice and maize has been badly hit by erratic weather and a locust invasion. A further 9.6 million people are at risk of food insecurity, say two United Nations agencies.
Eating locusts no substitute for lost rice harvests
Madagascar locust swarms are devastating rice fields and leading to hunger in some areas but locals are trying to make the best out of a bad situation.
Mozambique + 11 more
Flood season draws to a close as more than $25 million is contributed or pledged for response
Even as the flood season draws to a close, poor distribution of rainfall in most countries may result in below average rainfall-related crop performance this season.
Food insecurity opens door to TB in Madagascar
Waning donor support for food assistance is seeing increasing food insecurity. Malnutrition and the susceptibility to tuberculosis (TB) are directly linked.
Consecutive catastrophes hit Madagascar's farmers
Farmers in southwestern Tulear province have been hit hard, first by floods and then by locusts, threatening food security in a region already among the poorest in the island country.
Madagascar: Cases of dysentery, childhood diarrhea increase in cyclone-hit south-west
Mobile health services are being provided in the flooded areas. So far, more than 2,500 consultations were recorded.
Madagascar: 2,000 remain displaced as Tropical Cyclone Haruna early recovery phase begins
While response is continuing, the peak of the emergency is coming to an end. Needs are relatively well covered and the early recovery phase is starting.
Madagascar: More than 18,000 people affected by Cyclone Haruna
The government has launched an appeal for international solidarity to mobilize in-country support of international organizations. At least two-thirds of rice fields are still flooded, which could cause major losses in rice crops and income and risk of food insecurity.
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Global emergency overview highlights "Crising" landfall in Philippines, "Haruna" in Madagascar and continued clashes in Syria
The Global Overview collates information from a wide range of sources and displays this information in a manner that allows for quick comparison of different humanitarian crises. Its primary objective is to rapidly inform humanitarian decision makers by presenting a summary of major humanitarian crises, both recent and protracted.
Madagascar: Cyclone Haruna strikes the south, dyke burst causes large flooding
The delivery of humanitarian aid is a challenge as most of affected areas are inaccessible, especially in the district of Morombe.
Un cyclone tropical menace Madagascar
Le cyclone devrait toucher terre le 22 février dans l'après-midi. Des vents pouvant atteindre 150 km/h ainsi que des pluies diluviennes sont attendus.