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PHILIPPINES

First making landfall on 14 Dec, Tropical Cyclone Melor (Nona), is responsible for 42 dead, 24 injured, and four missing. As of 24 Dec, over 287,000 people are receiving assistance.
The Government of the Philippines welcomed in-country mobilization of humanitarian assistance from humanitarian partners. The Humanitarian Country Team stands ready to complement the Government-led response in line with the pressing needs identified by the initial rapid damage assessment and needs analysis undertaken by regional authorities. The most urgent needs are shelter; WASH; food and non-food items; health; and agriculture/livelihood.

41 people dead

287,000 people affected

An estimated 9,000 people fled their homes in Dinapa, Linuan, Kailih, Macalang and Ginanta Barangays since 14 Dec as a result of intensified military operations of the Government forces against the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) in Albarka municipality in Basilan province.

9,000 people displaced

Kanlaon Volcano, located on Negros Island, erupted on 27 Dec spewing ash over nearby villages. Authorities have imposed a 4km exclusion zone in case the volcano erupts again.

INDONESIA

Media has reported that localized whirlwinds have damaged nearly 90 houses in South Sulawesi and West Nusa Tenggara provinces. In East Lombok District of West Nusa Tenggara Province, a whirlwind on 23 Dec damaged 44 houses.
On 25 Dec, 45 houses were damaged in Pangkajene District, South Sulawesi Province. Local government authorities have responded providing basic relief assistance.

89 houses destroyed

MYANMAR

Some 3,300 people remain displaced in Kyethi and Monghsu townships since fighting started in southern Shan State on 6 Oct. Armed conflict continued until late Nov but no clashes have been reported since then, according to partners. While some displaced people have been able to return, others remain unable to return due to the proximity of military positions to villages. Landmines are also a concern. Local CSOs and NGOs are leading the immediate response and have provided initial relief items, with support from INGOs and UN agencies. Urgent outstanding needs remain in terms of shelter and WASH, as well as access to healthcare for some of the locations. Many people have also lost their harvest and crops will need further livelihoods support once they are able to return home. . 3,300 people displaced