PHILIPPINES
Tropical Cyclone Yagi (local name Enteng) and the weather brought by the Southwest Monsoon has now affected six regions in the Philippines, triggering floods and landslides affecting more than 147,000 people and displaceing an estimated 40,000 people. As of 3 September, the National Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported 10 deaths and 10 people injured. In Region 5, PHIVOLCS issued a Lahar (mud flow) advisory for areas surrounding Mayon Volcano for volcanic sediment flows. Residents in these areas have been advised to take precautions. Relief operations under government leadership are underway, with the distribution of essential supplies such as food, water, and medical aid to affected communities being led by affected local governments with the support of the national government agencies.
PAKISTAN
Monsoon rains have caused significant destruction and loss of life in Balochistan and Sindh provinces. From 1 July to 1 September 2024, heavy rains and floods have led to 306 reported deaths and 584 people injured. Widespread destruction has included over 20,600 houses damaged and the destructions of 120 kilometers of roads and 39 bridges. In Sindh Province, 14,404 people were displaced, with 2,627 seeking refuge in a relief camps established by the District Disaster Management Authority in Sanghar. The floods also severely impacted the education sector, with 1,618 schools damaged, leaving 72,399 children affected, and 556 schools are still flooded at the time of reporting. In Balochistan, the authorities have declared twelve districts as calamity-hit, with over 15,000 homes and 50,000 acres of agricultural land ravaged by heavy rains and flash floods.
MYANMAR
The contamination of landmines and explosive ordnance continues to harm civilians and their livelihood activities, amid ongoing conflict in many parts of Myanmar. According to UNICEF, there have been 692 civilian casualties (102 fatalities and 590 injuries) due to landmines and explosive remnants of war in the first six months of 2024. In the Southeast, landmine explosions killed one civilian and injured three more in Bago and Tanintharyi regions and Mon State between 21 and 25 August. In Chin State, a man and a woman in Mindat and Tedim townships were injured by landmines on 23 and 27 August. In Rakhine State, three men sustained serious injures – including two who lost their legs – from landmine incidents in Myebon, Ponnagyun and Toungup townships in August.
PAPUA NEW GUINEA
On 2 September, a flash flood struck the central area of Mendi, the provincial capital of the Southern Highlands. The Magani River, which runs through Mendi, overflowed due to intense torrential rains, severely impacting approximately 2,000 people in Upper Mendi Rural, Mendi Urban, and Lower Mendi Rural LLGs. According to IOM, flooding may have affected an estimated of around 2,000 people from Upper Mendi Rural, Mendi Urban, and Lower Mendi Rural LLG’s along the Magani river catchment area. Significant damage was reported to local businesses, including small shops, food stalls, the main Mendi market, Giluwe Eco Tourism Hotel, and a fuel station.
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