The 2014 - 2015 cyclone season has been one of the most active in terms of the number and intensity of cyclones, as well as the length of season.
Solomon Islands + 7 more
Solomon Islands + 7 more
The 2014 - 2015 cyclone season has been one of the most active in terms of the number and intensity of cyclones, as well as the length of season.
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Informal settlers are more exposed and vulnerable to displacement and are more likely to be relocated and excluded from the provision of durable housing assistance, finds IDMC report.
Zimbabwe + 9 more
The early production forecast for maize - a staple food throughout the subregion - is about 21.1 million tonnes in 2015, 15 percent lower than the average for the last five years, FAO says.
World + 38 more
FAO estimates that globally 39 countries, including 29 countries in Africa, need external assistance for food due to conflict, crop failures and localized high food prices.
World + 52 more
The weekly Global Overview aggregates information from a range of sources and provides the latest updates on and a ranking of current humanitarian crises.
Vanuatu + 10 more
Normal to below normal rainfall is evident in many Pacific Island countries with the signs of El Niño development, while measles and chikungunya outbreaks are reported in the region.
World + 44 more
The weekly Global Overview collates information from a range of sources and displays it in a manner that allows for quick comparison of different humanitarian crises.
Malawi + 14 more
The region is characterized by high levels of vulnerability but recent momentum around the resilience-building agenda in Lesotho and Malawi shows great promise.
World + 42 more
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.
World + 36 more
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.
World + 36 more
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.
World + 43 more
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.
Vanuatu + 8 more
In Vanuatu, 11 fatalities have been confirmed after flash floods and landslides. In Sri Lanka, drought affecting 247,000 families prompts preparations for a needs assessment.
Fiji + 5 more
There were 12 deaths and 15,446 suspected cases of dengue fever as the outbreak has now spread to all divisions of Fiji. In Vanuatu, there is increased relief response to TC Lusi.
Vanuatu + 5 more
There were 10 confirmed fatalities and two people missing after Tropical Cyclone Lusi hit Vanuatu. Elsewhere, King Tides affected Majuro and communities on four outer islands.
Vanuatu + 2 more
Many houses have been damaged, particularly traditional structures made of local materials, with an unknown number of people sheltering in evacuation centers.
Vanuatu + 5 more
After tracking away from Vanuatu on 11 March, the cyclone is expected to intensify and continue southeast passing 300-400 km southwest of Fiji, bringing heavy rain.
World + 40 more
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.
World + 43 more
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.
World + 43 more
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.