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Four million people food insecure in Madagascar
Production of rice and maize has been badly hit by erratic weather and a locust invasion. A further 9.6 million people are at risk of food insecurity, say two United Nations agencies.
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Global emergency overview highlights "Crising" landfall in Philippines, "Haruna" in Madagascar and continued clashes in Syria
The Global Overview collates information from a wide range of sources and displays this information in a manner that allows for quick comparison of different humanitarian crises. Its primary objective is to rapidly inform humanitarian decision makers by presenting a summary of major humanitarian crises, both recent and protracted.
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Global emergency overview highlights plight of Syrian refugees, fighting in Mali and Peru floods
The number of Syrian refugees continued to rise, amounting to a total of 830,675, an increase of around 38,500 newly registered refugees or individuals awaiting registration in a week
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Number of people affected by floods in Mozambique rising
A storm system has formed in the Mozambique Channel, which has the potential of causing heavy rains across much of central and northern Mozambique, exacerbating flood conditions.
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Global emergency overview highlights heavy fighting in Syria, floods in Mozambique and earthquakes in Solomon Islands
The Global Overview collates information from a wide range of sources and displays this information in a manner that allows for quick comparison of different humanitarian crises. Its primary objective is to rapidly inform humanitarian decision makers by presenting a summary of major humanitarian crises, both recent and protracted.
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Flooding affects thousands in Southern Africa
Government resources are limited and levels of relief stocks low while more rain and flooding are expected until the flood and cyclone season ends in April. OCHA's latest situation report provides updates on the affected countries.
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Global emergency overview highlights floods in Mozambique, violence in Syria and Mali
The Global Overview collates information from a wide range of sources and displays this information in a manner that allows for quick comparison of different humanitarian crises. Its primary objective is to rapidly inform humanitarian decision makers by presenting a summary of major humanitarian crises, both recent and protracted.
$9.3 million needed for flood response and recovery activities in Seychelles
Heavy rains brought by the tropical storm Felleng combined with a high tide resulted in severe flooding and caused extensive devastation to coastline areas and widespread structural damages to infrastructure.
Tropical Cyclone Felleng passes down coast of Madagascar, causes heavy rainfall
So far, five people have been killed and 804 have been displaced, but no reports of significant damage have been received.
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Several countries in Southern Africa affected by significant flooding - OCHA situation report
The region enters the critical period of the rainfall season, and high river levels across the region indicate that more flooding can be expected.
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Latest Global Emergency Overview highlights ongoing conflicts in Syria and Mali, measles outbreak in Pakistan and rains in the Philippines
The Global Overview collates information from a wide range of sources and displays this information in a manner that allows for quick comparison of different humanitarian crises. Its primary objective is to rapidly inform humanitarian decision makers by presenting a summary of major humanitarian crises, both recent and protracted.
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Global emergency overview highlights Indonesia floods, clashes in Sudan and displacement in Syria
Severe monsoon rains caused major flooding in Indonesia’s capital Jakarta, affecting 250,000 people. According to UNAMID, ethnic clashes in Darfur displaced 70,000
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Global emergency overview highlights extreme weather conditions in Asia and Middle East
420,000 people in China’s southwest Guizhou province, 10,000 in India, 2 million in Bangladesh as well as vulnerable populations in Nepal and Kyrgyzstan were affected by cold temperatures
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Global emergency overview highlights rebels' advance in CAR, Storm Auring in the Philippines
The Global Overview is a weekly update that provides a snapshot of current humanitarian priorities and recent events. Its primary objective is to rapidly inform humanitarian decision makers by presenting a summary of major humanitarian crises, both recent and protracted.
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Global emergency overview highlights extensive damage caused by Tropical Storm Wukong and violence in CAR
The Global Overview is a weekly update that provides a snapshot of current humanitarian priorities and recent events. Its primary objective is to rapidly inform humanitarian decision makers by presenting a summary of major humanitarian crises, both recent and protracted.
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Global emergency overview highlights damage caused by Storm Evan in Samoa, Fiji and insecurity in South Sudan
Tropical cyclone Evan hit Samoa and Fiji on 13 and 16 December. As a category 4 storm, Evan caused significant damage to homes and infrastructure on both islands.
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Global emergency overview highlights magnitude 5.6 earthquake in Iran, Typhoon Bopha
An earthquake with magnitude 5.6 has hit South Khorasan province in Iran, killing at least eight people and injuring 12. As of 6 December, no further information available
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Global emergency overview highlights Storm Bopha heading for the Philippines, severe rains in Panama
The Global Overview is a weekly update that provides a snapshot of current humanitarian priorities and recent events. Its primary objective is to rapidly inform humanitarian decision makers by presenting a summary of major humanitarian crises, both recent and protracted.
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Global emergency overview highlights massive displacement in eastern DRC, fighting in Syria and food insecurity in Kyrgyzstan
Household food security in Kyrgyzstan has deteriorated, with an estimated 25 % of the population - about 1.3 million people - considered food insecure