DPR Korea: Flooding Snapshot (as of 07 October 2015)

OVERVIEW

DPRK experienced flooding associated with seasonal rains in early August, and from Tropical Cyclone Goni on 22-23 August, affecting South Hwanghae and South and North Hamgyong Provinces.

On 28 August the DPRK Government invited the humanitarian partners to participate in a joint assessment mission to assess impact of the flooding in Rason City and provided initial assistance to those affected. The assessment mission comprised the DPRK Government, UN agencies, DPRK Red Cross, International Federation of the Red Cross (IFRC) and international NGOs.