Updates (Maps / Infographics)

Papua New Guinea faces recurring humanitarian needs due to a combination of natural and human-induced hazards. Disaster events frequently happen at varying degrees, some with minimal impact and some...

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SHELTER Tarpaulins were the most common type of shelter for majority of IDPs in 75% of the sites assessed.Tents were the second most common type of shelter followed by empty buildings and makeshift...

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This infographic presents findings from sites hosting Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in West New Britain Province after the eruption of Ulawun Volcano on 26 June 2019. Presented are findings...

PAPUA NEW GUINEA More than 11,000 people are displaced in 11 sites in East and West New Britain provinces, following a volcanic eruption on Mt. Ulawun. The volcano began emitting ash plumes on 26...

PAPUA NEW GUINEA Heavy rains on 17-20 February caused flash flooding, landslides, and blocked roads in the towns of Gazelle, Rabaul and Kokopo, East New Britain province, with one reported death and...

Very heavy rain fell in Sri Lanka causing flash floods. The worst affected provinces include Southern and Western. Five people are reported dead and nearly 2,200 families were affected.

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PAPUA NEW GUINEA According to IOM’s Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM), 6,444 households (34,153 people) are displaced in 39 communities and informal care centers. Almost 65 per cent of health...

PAPUA NEW GUINEA According to the Government, the death toll has reached over 100 people. While relief efforts have been stepped up there is still significant access and logistical challenges to...

An earthquake measuring M7.5 occurred on 26 February 2018 at 3:44 am local time with the epicentre located in the Southern Highlands. A series of strong aftershocks, including a M6.7 quake on 8 March...

PAPUA NEW GUINEA Understanding the full extent of the impact of the 7.5 magnitude earthquake that struck PNG on 26 February, particularly in remote mountainous and hilly areas, continues to be a...

A 7.5M earthquake with the epicenter in the Southern Highlands struck on 26 February. At least 70 aftershocks were recorded. A number of deaths and injuries have been reported.

According to the Government, about 2.4 million people are affected by drought, of which 1 million people live iin the most severely affected regions.

PAPUA NEW GUINEA According to the Government, over 2.3 million people are affected by prolonged drought across PNG. Immediate needs are food and water. The Government is leading the response and has...