As of 21 June, an estimated 415,600 people have been affected by floods and landslides in Sri Lanka, of whom approximately 30 per cent are children, according to UNICEF.
Bangladesh + 3 more
Bangladesh + 3 more
As of 21 June, an estimated 415,600 people have been affected by floods and landslides in Sri Lanka, of whom approximately 30 per cent are children, according to UNICEF.
Malawi + 2 more
Many ideas are emerging about how growing African cities can cut their risks. Among them: organise slum dwellers to improve the infrastructure or simply sort out which risks are the key ones, experts say.
Rescue and recovery teams continue to face challenging conditions, and the risk of additional landslides remains high. Flooding and debris have cut off road and communication networks.
Bangladesh + 1 more
This disaster occurred just two weeks after Cyclone Mora killed 9 people and caused significant damage across the region. Further mudslides are feared due to continued rainfall.
Bangladesh + 1 more
Severe rains have triggered landslides in the Chittagong Hills, reportedly killing more than 40 people and leaving dozens missing. This latest disaster comes in the wake of Cyclone Mora.
Bangladesh + 2 more
Cyclone Mora in Myanmar and Bangladesh, and torrential monsoon rains across Sri Lanka have left children homeless and in need of protection, nutrition and health services.