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.
Bolivia + 4 more
UN sends humanitarian assistance to flood-affected areas
Floods have affected about 40 per cent of municipalities in Bolivia. The United Nations has mobilized 873 tents from its regional deposit in Panama to assist affected people.
Red Cross to provide health, water and veterinary services to communities affected by volcano eruption
After the eruption on 29 December, falling ash affected the population living on the volcano's western side. Ash and gas emissions continue and are considered a risk situation.
Haiyan to hit Central Viet Nam on Sunday
Typhoon Haiyan is forecast to hit the same provinces affected by two major storms in October, which are currently experiencing heavy rains and flash floods due to a tropical depression.
Typhoons kill 38 people
Typhoons Wutip and Nari hit Viet Nam within two weeks, causing significant damage. Almost 120,000 people were affected by Wutip, while assessments are still underway for Nari.
Viet Nam + 1 more
At least 106,352 people in north-central provinces evacuated as Typhoon Wutip makes landfall
Early warning and evacuation helped to minimize human loss.Housing sector was worst affected with at least 95,647 houses damaged or collapsed as of 1 October.