Marshall Islands: Drought - May 2013 Updates (Maps / Infographics)

In Vanuatu, 11 fatalities have been confirmed after flash floods and landslides. In Sri Lanka, drought affecting 247,000 families prompts preparations for a needs assessment.

Link to the Report: Republic of the Marshall Islands: Drought Fact Sheet #4, Fiscal Year (FY) 2013

Link: Republic of the Marshall Islands: Drought Fact Sheet #3, Fiscal Year (FY) 2013

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Continuous rain since 16 Jun has lead to heavy flooding in the western areas of Nepal. Over 2,500 families have been displaced and over 7,800 families have been affected.

Republic of the Marshall Islands/Pacific: Drought Emergency appeal n° MDRMH001

Myanmar - Police reported that three women were shot dead and four other people were wounded in Parein village, Mrauk-U Township, in a confrontation with security officials. Source: OCHA Marshall...

Marshall Islands: Drought - Information Bulletin n° 1

Myanmar - Inter-communal violence displaced approximately 1,400 people in Lashio, Shan state on 29 May. Since then many have returned home, however nearly 440 people remain in two sites as of 2 June...

Bangladesh - Tropical Storm Mahasen struck southern districts on 16 May. The Joint Needs assessment (JNA) identified unment needs in shelter, WASH and livelihoods in Patuakali, Bhola and Barguna. The...

Bangladesh - Tropical Storm Mahasen struck southern districts on 16 May. The Joint Needs Assessment (JNA) is ongoing and preliminary findings are due to be presented tomorrow (21 May). 17 people have...

Link: Republic of the Marshall Islands: Drought Fact Sheet #1, Fiscal Year (FY) 2013

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Marshall Islands - The Government has issued an elevated state of disaster due to the severe drought in northern parts of the country, affecting between 3,200 and 5,000 people. Assessments are...

Marshall Islands - The Government has welcomed international assistance in response to a drought situation which is affecting up to 3,700 people living in the islands north of Majuro. An UNDAC team...

Link: Republic of Marshall Island Drought Situation Report No. 1 (as of 1 May 2013)

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