A new publication focuses on five priority Asian countries that are highly vulnerable to large-scale natural disasters: Bangladesh, Indonesia, Myanmar, Nepal, and the Philippines.
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A new publication focuses on five priority Asian countries that are highly vulnerable to large-scale natural disasters: Bangladesh, Indonesia, Myanmar, Nepal, and the Philippines.
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The year was marked by 137 natural disasters in the region, compared with 93 separate events in 2012. The number of people killed by disasters was almost six times higher.
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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.
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The earthquake in Bohol has killed 186 people, affected some 3 million, and left nearly 381,000 displaced. Repaired bridges and roads have opened greater access to affected areas.
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There have been 2,936 new cases of cholera and 83 deaths in Haiti in one week, already more than half the cases reported during September.
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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,...
Over 96,000 people are displaced with more than 44,000 houses damaged. 13 people have been killed, 7 are still missing. A clean-up operation is now underway.
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Heavy flooding, caused by seasonal rains and compounded by recent storms has affected large areas in SE Asia. Tropical Cyclone Nari is expected to impact the same locations.
More than 43,000 people are displaced, some living with host families and others in evacuation centers. Over 16,500 homes have been damaged. As of Sunday, many areas were still without power.
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As of 8 October, almost 3 million people living across 30 of Thailand’s 77 provinces were affected by floods caused by heavier than usual monsoon rains.
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Thousands are evacuated in Fujian province as Tropical storm Fitow made landfall in China. In the Philippines, seasonal flooding has knocked down temporary Zamboanga IDP shelters.
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Typhoon Wutip is expected to make landfall on the central coast of Viet Nam around Ha Tinh, Quang Tri Provinces and is forecast to cause heavy rainfall and possible flooding in these areas.
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Natural disasters are common in many developing countries across the globe. Organisations are helping communities plan better for their disabled populations.
The Philippines has taken great strides in recent years in improving its disaster management capacity. It provides a case study of the challenges faced by governments throughout the region.
The report finds that large-scale casualties can be prevented and that disaster-related internal displacement can be managed when there is political will to implement disaster risk reduction and management policies.
(Manila/Bangkok/Geneva, 12 November 2012): Director of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Rashid Khalikov concluded his visit to the Philippines today calling on continued efforts to advance emergency preparedness. The mission travelled to Cagayan de Oro City in northeastern...
HIGHLIGHTS Government of the Philippines and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front agree on framework towards a new Bangsamoro political entity. 367,000 people still displaced by monsoon floods in Luzon. New United Nations Humanitarian Coordinator for the Philippines assumes post. Link:...
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Tropical Storm Washi/Sendong Action Review 22-23 March 2012, Cagayan de Oro City, The Philippines I. Background Context: Tropical Storm Washi, locally known as Sendong, made landfall on 16 December 2011 in Surigao del Sur province on the north-eastern coast of Mindanao. The tropical storm unleashed...
HIGHLIGHTS • On 24 April, the Government of Philippines and Moro Islamic Liberation Front agreed on “10 out of 11 principles” that will guide the succeeding peace negotiation. • More displacements in Central Mindanao as 3 explosions and gunfire kill 7 and wound another 57 • A total of...
MANILA, 13 March 2012 (IRIN) - Health officials in the Philippines, one of the most disaster-prone countries worldwide, are launching a nationwide study to determine whether medical facilities can function during an emergency. Officials are using a checklist of indicators [...