Sagar has affected some 160,000 people in the northern Horn of Africa, killing dozens and causing severe damage to infrastructure and economic loss, especially for those with a traditional pastoral livelihood.
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Cyclone Mekunu sweeps through Yemeni island, state of emergency declared
The government called for humanitarian support as heavy rains and flooding on the island of Socotra have reportedly caused significant damage to public infrastructure and loss of life.
Clean-up begins after cyclone in Djibouti
Many people lost their homes and possessions and have been calling for immediate assistance. There is also concern that dirty floodwater could lead to an outbreak of serious disease.
Families urgently need food, clean water, medical support after Somaliland Cyclone
Thousands remain in urgent need of humanitarian assistance along the north-western coastline of Somaliland in the wake of Cyclone Sagar, the strongest storm to ever make landfall in the region.
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UN aid deliveries resume to Syrians at the Berm as Jordan gives approval
Approval of an exceptional delivery of humanitarian aid was granted to provide food and winterization relief items to 50,000 people who face increasingly dire circumstances.
Up to 15,000 civilians remain trapped in Syria's Ar-Raqqa city
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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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.
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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.
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Latest Global Emergency Overview highlights fighting and violence in Iraq, South Sudan and Nigeria
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Latest Global Emergency Overview highlights displacement in Philippines and avalanches in Afghanistan
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Latest Global Emergency Overview highlights displacement in Myanmar, cholera in Kenya, Nigeria
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Latest Global Emergency Overview highlights unrest in Myanmar, Afghan returnees and cholera in DR Congo
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Latest Global Emergency Overview highlights continued violence in Nigeria and Ukraine
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Latest Global Emergency Overview highlights Boko Haram attacks and floods in Southern Africa
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Latest Global Emergency Overview highlights escalating violence in Nigeria, Sudan and Ukraine
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Latest Global Emergency Overview highlights violence in Nigeria and crisis in CAR
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Latest snapshot highlights floods and landslides in Asia
Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand continue to experience flooding, while Tropical Storm Jangmi is affecting the central Philippines.
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Global emergency overview highlights Syria crisis and the spread of violence in Nigeria and Bangladesh
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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.