The humanitarian situation inside the city remains dire, with a majority of the remaining population reportedly facing deteriorating humanitarian, health, living and security conditions.
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Syria + 6 more
Between 20,000 and 50,000 continue to live under dire humanitarian conditions in Raqqa City
Water and electricity have been reportedly cut off for more than a month, forcing people to collect unsafe water. Unexploded ordnance and landmines continue to be a serious safety concern.
Ar-Raqqa: Massive displacement continues due to fighting, heavy airstrikes
Since 1 April, the number of displaced people tops 190,000, nearly 20,000 fled last month alone. Humanitarian situation has been significantly deteriorating inside the city, protection for trapped civilians remains of high concern.
Jordan + 1 more
Providing life-saving assistance at the north-east Jordan-Syria border
An estimated 45,000 to 50,000 people are stranded at two remote locations – Hadalat and Rukban – at the berm. Aid deliveries are expected to resume this week in a volatile security environment.
UNICEF research from Mongolia shows children bear brunt of extreme weather
Children born or in utero during the 2009/10 catastrophic winter and living in districts severely hit have significantly worse health compared with same-age children living in less affected districts.
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.
Mozambique + 4 more
Number of people affected by floods in Mozambique rising
A storm system has formed in the Mozambique Channel, which has the potential of causing heavy rains across much of central and northern Mozambique, exacerbating flood conditions.
$9.3 million needed for flood response and recovery activities in Seychelles
Heavy rains brought by the tropical storm Felleng combined with a high tide resulted in severe flooding and caused extensive devastation to coastline areas and widespread structural damages to infrastructure.
Mozambique + 6 more
Several countries in Southern Africa affected by significant flooding - OCHA situation report
The region enters the critical period of the rainfall season, and high river levels across the region indicate that more flooding can be expected.