The flood triggered by heavy rains occurring since 3 July continues to affect people in Mongolia's capital, Ulaanbaatar. The water levels of the Selbe and Tuul Rivers continue to flow at dangerous flood levels.
According to the IFRC report of 7 July, 128,000 people from 31,600 households have been affected by the flood. The media report more than 20 thousand persons have been placed in safe shelters. The displaced people are in immediate need of warm clothing and food items.
Soldiers of the Mongolian army and emergency officers have been deployed for the flooding rescue and relief activities, including setting up relief centers, distribution of relief items, disinfection of flood water and protection of flood walls.
UNICEF has provided 10 heavy duty pumps and pipes, essential medicines and medical equipment, as well as has initiated hygiene promotion and psychosocial support activities with affected families. The Mongolian Red Cross Society has mobilised 80 blankets, 60 mattresses, and 10 kitchen sets, 2000 disposable masks, 500 pairs of gloves, 70 PPE, 10 rain boots and 400 kg of sanitation chemicals.