Burkina Faso - Mass killings of civilians (HRW - Human Rights Watch)

• On 25 April, Human Right Watch (HRW) reported that Burkina Faso military summarily executed at least 223 civilians, including at least 56 children, in two villages on February 25, 2024. HRW writes that these mass killings are among the worst army abuses in Burkina Faso since 2015, reported to be part of a widespread military campaign against civilians accused of collaborating with Islamist armed groups. The mass killings, which may amount to crimes against humanity, took place after soldiers killed 44 people, including 20 children, in Nondin village, and 179 people, including 36 children, in the nearby Soro village, of Thiou district in the northern Yatenga province. 
• Human rights organizations have previously documented other serious abuses by the Burkinabè army during counterterrorism operations, including summary executions and enforced disappearances, as well as indiscriminate drone strikes.
• Survivors and human right organizations have appealed to the African Union / United Nations for international support and for an independent investigation. 

Kenya - Floods, update (Kenya Met, media)

• The humanitarian impact is still increasing following heavy rain, floods and flash floods across most parts of Kenya. Floods have hit several roads, including the Mombassa-Nairobi road in Makueni county.
• According to media, at least 45 people died (of whom 13 in the Nairobi City area due mostly to flash floods), and around 58,000 others have been displaced. 
• For the next 72 hours, moderate to heavy rainfall is forecasted in some parts of the Highlands, east and west of the Rift Valley, the Lake Victoria Basin, the Rift Valley, the South-eastern lowlands, the Coast, North-western and North-eastern Kenya.

Tanzania - Floods and landslides, update (media, Tanzania Meteorological Agency)

• Heavy rainfall continues to affect most of Tanzania (in particular Dodoma and Dar es Salaam city areas) since early April, causing floods, flash floods and triggering landslides that have resulted in casualties and widespread damage.
• Media report, as of 26 April, 155 fatalities, 236 injured people, more than 200,000 affected people and approximately 10,000 damaged and destroyed buildings (included many schools) across the country. In addition, several roads and bridges have been damaged.
• Over the next 24 hours, more heavy rainfall with locally very heavy rainfall is still forecasted over most of the country.

Ecuador - Floods (Secretaría de Gestión de Riesgos del Ecuador (SGR), NOAA-CPC)

• Since 20 April, heavy rainfall has hit parts of Alausí Canton in Chimborazo province (central Ecuador), causing floods and resulting in casualties and damage.
• According to the Secretariat of Risk Management of Ecuador (SGR), one person has been injured, 200 people have been affected, six houses have been destroyed and 12 damaged. In addition, four bridges have been destroyed, one school damaged and 10 hectares of crops damaged. 
• On 26-27 April, moderate to heavy rainfall is forecasted across most parts of Ecuador, including the affected area.

Paraguay - Severe weather and floods ( NOAA-CPC, media, media)

• In the past few days, heavy rainfall and ensuing floods have affected parts of Paraguay, particularly the areas of Asunción and Central in southern Paraguay. The most affected Towns are Limpio, Mariano Roque Alonso and Luque.
• According to media, two people died in Luque Town due to a severe weather-related incident, and several roads and houses have been flooded.
• For the next 24 hours, no rain is expected across Paraguay.

Pakistan - Severe weather (PDMA, PMD)

• Heavy rainfall have been affecting north-western Pakistan (in particular the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province) since mid-April, triggering landslides and causing floods, and a number of severe weather-related incidents that have resulted in casualties and damage.
• The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) reports, as of 26 April, one fatality, six injured people and 184 damaged houses (eight of these fully damaged) across five districts in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province: Charsadda, Mohmand, Lower Dir, Mansehra and Upper Kohistan.
• Over the next 72 hours, more heavy rainfall is still forecasted over most of the already affected province.

Floods and flood warnings during the last 24 hours (European Flood Awareness System - EFAS)

• Belarus: threshold level 1/1 on the Pripyat river
• Ukraine: threshold level 2/3 on the Desna and Dnipro river

Mozambique (DG ECHO)

• The security situation in Cabo Delgado, Northern Mozambique, despite recent improvements, remains volatile, and 1.7 million people remain in need of humanitarian assistance and protection. Civilians continue to bear the brunt of the armed violence; conflict-affected populations are suffering from a lack of access to basic services, and are facing numerous protection risks. Moreover, natural multi-hazard events, which are increasingly frequent and violent, exacerbate food insecurity and the livelihoods of the population.
• Humanitarian needs are huge, while the crisis continues to be underfunded. In Northern Mozambique, some 1.7 million people require protection, food assistance, nutrition services, health, education, water and sanitation, and shelter. Over 3 million people are currently facing severe food insecurity, more than half of them in Cabo Delgado.
• For 2024, the initial allocation for humanitarian assistance to Mozambique is EUR 16.5 million. This includes EUR 5 million for education in emergencies. A separate budget will also be allocated for disaster preparedness, which remains a key sector for the SAIO region and for Mozambique.
• Through the 2024 budget, DG ECHO will continue to support lifesaving and life sustaining multisectoral humanitarian assistance directed to the most vulnerable people affected by armed violence in Cabo Delgado, including the IDPs, returnees, and their host communities. 

 

https://civil-protection-humanitarian-aid.ec.europa.eu/where/africa/mozambique_en

East Africa - Food insecurity (DG ECHO - ERCC)

• With 64.2 million people experiencing food insecurity in 2023, East Africa was the region in the world with the highest number of people facing high levels of acute food insecurity, according to the 2024 Global Report on Food Crises (GRFC), released on 24 April. In addition, 12.1 million children in East Africa were acutely malnourished, including 3 million suffering the most severe form of malnutrition.
• Given the increased levels of insecurity and conflict in the region, but also the extreme weather conditions and economic shocks, the trends for food security in East Africa are likely to deteriorate further in 2024.
• According to the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC), in 2023 6.3 million people were in  a situation of emergency (IPC Phase 4), with Sudan being the country with the higuest number of people facing dire food shortages. 
• With 19.7 million food insecure people, Ethiopia has been repeteadly among the ten largest food crises in terms of numbers of people facing acute food insecurity according to the GRFC.

Ethiopia - Population displacement (UN OCHA, DG ECHO Partners)

• Over 50,000 people are reportedly displaced to northern Amhara following armed clashes that have taken place in the past 10 days in the contested areas of southern Tigray, more specifically in Alamata, Raya Azebo, Zata and Ofla. 
• Some 42,000 people fled to Kobo, North Wello and 8,300 to Sekota and Wag Hamra zones.
• Most of the displaced people – the majority of whom are women, children, youth, and elderly – are still seeking refuge within the host community, while the rest are sheltering in an open area some three kilometres away from Kobo town. 
• The humanitarian situation is dire. The government and a limited number of humanitarian partners have started providing some assistance. However, the response is not commensurate to the needs of the displaced population due to a lack of resources and access.

Philippines - Conflict (local authorities, DG ECHO Partners, media)

• Since April 8, armed clashes have been taking place in Maguindanao province, between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and members of Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters and other ISIS-inspired groups. 
• At least 13,000 people are displaced in the municipalities of Mamasapano, Shariff Aguak, Datu Salibo, Sharif Saidona Mustafa, Datu Piang, and Datu Odin Sinsuat. 
• DG ECHO partners have launched rapid needs assessments and initial relief distribution. However, access remains intermittent due to security concerns. 

Floods and flood warnings during the last 24 hours (European Flood Awareness System - EFAS)

• Belarus: threshold level 1/1 on the Pripyat river
• Poland: threshold level 2/2 for Obra river in Lubuskie region
• Ukraine: threshold level 2/3 on the Desna and Dnipro Rivers

Southern Africa and Indian Ocean - Extreme weather (DG ECHO )

• Extreme weather events occur regularly in the Southern Africa and Indian Ocean region. They are becoming more frequent and severe due to climate change. El Niño is expected to exacerbate the risk of drought and cyclones. These natural hazards result in economic and political challenges, crop pests and diseases, and conflicts. This undermines living conditions, food security, and the livelihoods of millions of people in the region. Almost 35 million people in the Southern Africa and Indian Ocean region are expected to experience, or are already experiencing, high levels of acute food insecurity in 2023-2024.  
• In 2024, the EU made an initial allocation of EUR 33.5 million to support humanitarian actions. The most vulnerable populations in Mozambique, Madagascar, and Zimbabwe are the main recipients of emergency aid.
• EU humanitarian funding in the Southern Africa and Indian Ocean region provides emergency relief responses such as food assistance, protection services, access to health care, access to drinkable water, sanitation and hygiene, logistics, anticipatory action and disaster preparedness. The EU also supports actions to ensure the continuation of education in humanitarian crises. EU humanitarian funding ensures safe learning spaces and provides adequate education programmes for children in areas affected by violence and displacement.

 

https://civil-protection-humanitarian-aid.ec.europa.eu/where/africa/southern-africa-and-indian-ocean_en 

Comoros - Cholera outbreak (Ministère de la Santé, de la Solidarité, de la Protection Sociale et de la Promotion du Genre, IFRC, UNICEF)

• Since the cholera epidemic was declared in Comoros on 2 February 2024, the country has reported 2,319 positive cases and 55 deaths, resulting in a 2.4% case mortality rate. The recent peak occurred last week with 393 cases and 15 deaths.
• The epidemic's epicentre is currently Anjouan island and the capital Moroni, with cases reported across all three islands and in all 17 health districts. Children and adolescents account for over 40% of reported cases.
• Efforts to control the outbreak involve 19 Case Area Targeted Interventions (CATI) teams, a collaboration between UNICEF, the Ministry of Health, and the Comorian Red Crescent. However, there are reports of shortages in human resources and supplies.
• Humanitarian partners are making provisions for a scaled-up response.

Mauritius - Floods (Mauritius Met Service, media)

• Over the past few days, the whole of Mauritius Island (particularly the Port-Louis area) has been experiencing heavy rainfall and consequent floods that have resulted in casualties and damage.
• According to media, one person died in a severe weather-related incident, two houses collapsed in Port-Louis, 645 people have been sheltered in four evacuation centres, and several roads have been flooded and closed.
• For the next 24 hours, moderate rain is expected across most parts of Mauritius.

China - Floods, update (media, CMA - China Meteorological Administration)

• Heavy rainfall continues to affect Guangdong province in southern China since 20 April, causing severe floods, river overflow and severe weather-related incidents that have resulted in casualties and damage.
• As of 24 April, media report four fatalities: three people in Zhaoqing City (southeastern Guandong province) and one person in Shaoguan city (northern Guandong province). In addition, 14 people are still missing, four people due to a severe weather-related incident, and more than 110,000 have been displaced, and at least 25,800 of them have been evacuated to shelters.
• A red alert for heavy rainfall is in effect for Shenzhen city in southern Guandong province.
• According to the China Meteorological Administration (CMA), over the next 72 hours, very heavy rainfall is still forecasted over the whole Guangdong province.

Indonesia - Floods (BNPB, BMKG)

• Heavy rainfall has been affecting southern Sumatra Island since 16 April, causing floods that have resulted in casualties and damage.
• According to the National Agency for Disaster Countermeasure (BNPB), as of 24 April, four people have died in North Musi Rawas Regency (South Sumatra province), of whom three in Karang Jaya district and one in Ulu Rawas district, and at least 51,812 people have been displaced due to floods. In addition, at least 454 houses, ten bridges, 34 schools and 20 health facilities have been damaged, and more than 12,570 houses have been affected.
• For the next 48 hours, more rainfall is forecasted over Sumatra Island.

Iran - Floods, update (media, Windy)

• Following the heavy rainfall that has been affecting south-eastern Iran causing floods and river overflow, the number of casualties and damage is increasing.
• According to media reports, as of 23 April, ten people died due to floods, at least 3,000 people have been displaced in evacuation centres, and more than 46,000 people have been affected. In addition, more than 2,000 houses have been damaged by floods and hundreds of villages have experienced power outages across Sistan and Baluchistan Province.
• Over the next 24 hours, more rainfall and thunderstorms are forecasted over the southern part of Iran.

Afghanistan - Floods (NOAA-CPC, media)

• The humanitarian impact continues to rise following heavy rainfall and floods that have been affecting several provinces of Afghanistan, particularly Badghis, Uruzgan, Farah, Paktia, Zabul, Helmand, Kunar, Kabul, Badakhshan, Ghor, Kandahar, Takhar, Parwan, Herat, Ghazni, Laghman, Nimroz, and Sar-e-Pol.
• As of 23 April, media report at least 90 fatalities, and dozens of injured people. In addition, more than 2,000 houses have been damaged, and thousands of livestock have died across the country.
• On 24 April, no rain is expected, while on 25-26 April moderate to localised heavy rainfall is forecasted over most parts of the country. 

Kyrgyzstan - Landslides and Floods (NOAA-CPC, media)

• Since 20 April, heavy rainfall has been affecting the regions of Osh, Jalal-Abad and Talas (southern and eastern Kyrgyzstan) triggering several landslides, causing floods and resulting in casualties and damage.
• According to media, one person died on 20 April due to a landslide, while hundreds have been evacuated following floods in the Osh Region. Other mudslides occurred in the Jalal-Abad Region and resulted in 300 evacuated families. In addition, several roads have been closed due to both events.
• More than 500 people, including local volunteers, are currently working on the emergency and cleaning efforts.
• For the next 24 hours, moderate rainfall is forecasted over most parts of Kyrgyzstan.

Floods and flood warnings during the last 24 hours (European Flood Awareness System - EFAS)

• Belarus: threshold level 1/1 on the Pripyat river
• Poland: threshold level 2/2 for Obra river in Lubuskie region
• Ukraine: threshold level 2/3 on the Desna and Dnipro Rivers

Mali - Conflict, impact on civilians, protection incidents (DG ECHO Partners, UN, media)

• On April 16, 110 civilians on board of three buses were kidnapped by a jihadist group at the road connecting the localities of Bandiagara and Bankass in central Mali. The civilian men continue to be detained.
• Across Mali, protection incidents continue to rise, and civilians are increasingly targeted. Protection partners report an increase of more than 500% in the number of incidents during January 2024 compared to January 2023. The overall tendency in 2024 shows a significant increment of protection incidents, particularly in the central regions of Mali (source: ACLED). 
  
• Under the 2024 Humanitarian Response Plan (HRP), protection is one of the main areas of concern. USD 82.8 million are requested to assist 1.6 million people in need of protection assistance in Mali. However, the sector is only funded at 12.95%; the overall HRP is funded up to 8.8%.

Pakistan - Severe Weather and floods (UN OCHA, PDMA Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, PMD)

• Since 31 March, heavy rainfall has been affecting several provinces of Pakistan, causing severe weather-related incidents, including floods, and resulting in an increased number of casualties and damage.
• According to UN OCHA, as of 21 April, 99 people died (of whom 63 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 21 in Punjab and 15 in Balochistan), 94 others have been injured, 3,500 houses have been damaged and destroyed, as well as 464 schools.
• In addition, on 22 April, the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa reported another fatality, seven injured people and 177 damaged/destroyed houses across eight districts of the province due to severe weather.
• For the next 24 hours, rain with isolated thunderstorms and strong winds could affect isolated places in Kashmir, Gilgit Baltistan, northern Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa and south-western Balochistan.

Somalia - Floods (UN OCHA, NOAA CPC)

• Heavy rainfall has been affecting Somalia since 19 April, causing floods, flash floods and river overflow that resulted in casualties and damage.
• According to UN OCHA, as of 22 April, four people died, of whom three in Somaliland (northern Somalia) and one in Hirshabelle State (south-central Somalia), 804 people have been displaced, 100 shelters have been destroyed and a school have been damaged across Somalia.
• Humanitarian partners are stepping up response across the country. 
• For the next 24 hours, more rainfall is expected over north-western and south-western parts of Somalia.

Thailand - Severe Weather (ADINet, Thai Meteorological Department)

• Heavy rainfall and strong winds have been affecting northern Thailand since 18 April, causing floods and severe weather-related incidents that have resulted in casualties and damage.
• As of 23 April, in Chiang Rai Province, one of the most affected Provinces, the ASEAN Disaster Information Network (ADINet) reports two fatalities, three injured persons, 1,060 affected people and 212 damaged houses. The same source reports a total of 3,415 affected people and approximately 485 affected houses across Chiang Rai, Nan, Bueng Kan, Phayao, Nong Bua Lam Phu, Nakhon Ratchasima, Udon Thani Phetchabun and Nong Bua Lamphu.
• Over the next 48 hours, drier conditions are forecasted over northern Thailand.

Kenya - Floods (UN OCHA, Kenya Met Department)

• The humanitarian impact and the amount of damage is still increasing following heavy rainfall and widespread floods, which have been affecting most parts of Kenya since march.
• According to UN OCHA, as of 19 April, 32 people died, two are still missing and 25 others have been injured. In addition, almost 103,500 people have been affected and 40,265 have been displaced in 21 out of the 47 counties of Kenya.
• Relief efforts led by national authorities with the support from humanitarian parters are helping to deliver assistance to 20,590 people.
• On 23-24 April, moderate to heavy rainfall is forecasted over most parts of the country, particularly across the south-western and north-eastern areas.

Burundi - Landslide (Red Cross Burundi, NOAA CPC)

• A landslide occurred during the night between 19-20 April in the Gabirano Hill in Muhuta commune in Rumonge province, southwestern Burundi, causing casualties and damage.
• The Red Cross reported, as of 22 April, one fatality, four injured people, at least 2,485 displaced, 497 destroyed houses and several damaged infrastructures.
• Over the next 72 hours, more rainfall with locally very heavy rainfall is forecasted over the whole country.

Taiwan - Earthquakes (GDACS, USGS, media)

• Since 22 April at 10.50 UTC (18.50 local time), up to 45 earthquakes with magnitudes up to 6.1 M have been occurring in the area of Hualien County (eastern Taiwan), some of them have been registered also off-shore in front of the eastern coast of the county. The epicentre of the strongest one (6.1 M occurred on 22 April at 18.26 UTC at a depth of 11 km) was located approximately 28 km south of Hualien City.
• US PAGER estimates that up to 5,000 people were exposed to severe shaking, 144,000 to very strong and 207,000 to strong shaking considering the two strongest earthquakes of 6.1 and 6.0 M.
• According to media, several buildings have been damaged following the seismic sequence but no casualties have been recorded.
• The registered events are located in the same area as the 7.4 M earthquake of 2 April that resulted in at least 14 fatalities.

 

Floods and flood warnings during the last 24 hours (European Flood Awareness System - EFAS)

• Belarus: threshold level 1/1 on the Pripyat river
• Poland: threshold level 2/2 for Obra river in Lubuskie region
• Ukraine: threshold level 2/3 on the Desna and Dnipro Rivers

Thailand, Myanmar- Assistance to displaced people (DG ECHO, DG ECHO Partners, media)

• Following conflict between the opposition groups KNLA/PDF allies and the State Administration Council troops in Myawaddy's 2nd Friendship Bridge on the Myawaddy-Mae Sot border on 19-20 April, 2,950 people crossed to Thailand. They were welcomed by the Thai military and accommodated in the five new Temporary Safety Areas (TSA) established at Mae Sot district, where humanitarian organisations have access to provide assistance.
• To date, the total affected population is 3,027 people in six TSAs in Tak Province. The current situation is extemely volatile in Myanmar, so the influx, with already 1,255 people returning to Myanmar, is likely to continue.
• DG ECHO Partners (IRC, UNHCR, IOM) and local authorities are working together to provide assistance.

China - Floods and landslides (CMA, media)

• Heavy rainfall has been affecting southern China, particularly the Guangdong Province since 20 April, causing severe floods, rivers overflow and triggering several landslides that have resulted in casualties and damage.
• Media reports, as of 22 April, 11 persons still missing, approximately 53,750 displaced people, 36 collapsed houses and 48 severely damaged houses across the Guangdong Province, where the worst affected cities are Shaoguan, Guangzhou, Heyuan, Zhaoqing, Qingyuan, Meizhou and Huizhou.
• According to the China Meteorological Administration (CMA), over the next 96 hours very heavy rainfall is forecasted over the whole Guangdong Province.

Vietnam - Severe weather (NCHMF, ADINet, media)

• Heavy rainfall, strong winds and thunderstorms have been affecting northern Vietnam since 19 April, resulting in casualties and damage. 
• The ASEAN Disaster Information Network (ADINet) reports, as of 22 April, one fatality, eight injured persons, more than 6,900 affected buildings (including over 50 schools) and a total of approximately 34,450 affected people across 11 Provinces (Ha Giang, Lao Cai, Tuyen Quang, Yen Bai, Cao Bang, Bac Kan, Lang Son, Thai Nguyen, Son La, Phu Tho and Quang Ninh) throughout the northern region.
• Over the next 96 hours more heavy rainfall is still forecasted over northern Vietnam.

Indonesia - Volcanic eruption, update (BNPB, MAGMA)

• Ruang volcano continues its explosive activity and the ash fall has affected at least ten villages located in Ruang and Thulandang Islands, Sitaro Regency, North Sulawesi province.
• According to the National Agency for Disaster Countermeasure (BNPB), the villages/subdistricts affected are Pumpente, Laingpatehi, Mahangiang, Tulusan Barangka Pehe, Apengsala, Lesah Rende, Pahiama, Boto and Leseh, Bahoi and Balehumara.
• The same source reports, as of 20 April, almost 8,500 affected and displaced people across the aforementioned villages/subdistricts. In addition, 363 houses have been damaged, as well as one church and one school, and 135 other houses have been affected.
• National authorities are providing assistance for those who have been most affected and the alert level remains at VI (the maximum level).

Floods and flood warnings during the last 24 hours (European Flood Awareness System - EFAS)

• Belarus: threshold level 1/1 on the Pripyat river.
• Ukraine: threshold level 2/3 on the Desna and Dnipro rivers.

N/A (DG ECHO - ERCC)

Burundi - Floods (DG ECHO, IFRC, media, IGEBU)

 EUCPM Activation 

• Heavy rainfall has been affecting most of Burundi over the last month, causing floods, landslides, rivers overflow and a significant rise in the water level of Lake Tanganyika, causing population displacement and widespread damage. The most affected areas are the western provinces of Bujumbura Mairie (where the capital Bujumbura is the most affected), Rumonge, Makamba and Cibitoke.
• The IFRC and media report, as of 19 April, approximately 100,000 displaced people, around 162,350 affected people and nearly 1,350 flooded houses in ten communes across the four abovementioned provinces. In addition, according to the IFRC, the port of Rumonge is reported to be flooded, and the port of Bujumbura as partially flooded.
• On 13 April, Burundi authorities requested assistance via the EU Civil Protection Mechanism (UCPM) in the form of technical expertise to assess the situation and make recommendations on response actions. The Emergency Response Coordination Centre (ERCC) has deployed three experts (nominated by Germany) in water and flood management together with an ERCC Liaison Officer.
• Over the next 72 hours, more heavy rainfall with locally very heavy rainfall is forecasted over the whole country.

Iran - Floods (IRIMO, media)

• Heavy rainfall has been affecting southeastern Iran (in particular the Sistan and Baluchistan province, bordering with Pakistan and Afghanistan) causing floods and rivers to overflow (particularly the Sarbaz and Kajo Rivers), resulting in casualties and severe damage. The same region was also affected by severe floods in the month of March after heavy rainfall in late February that affected reportedly over 100,000 individuals.
• The worst affected cities and towns across the province are: Kenarak, Zarabad, Chabahar, Nikshahr, Kach and Zohrikar.
• Media report, as of 19 April, eight fatalities, an unconfirmed number of flooded houses and approximately 60 closed roads throughout the Sistan and Baluchistan province.
• Over the next 72 hours, more heavy rainfall with locally very heavy rainfall is still forecasted over the already affected province.
• DG ECHO partners are present in the affected areas and already providing humanitarian assistance in response to the previous floods. 

Türkiye - Earthquake (GDACS, USGS, media)

• A 5.7 M earthquake at a depth of 10 km occurred on 18 April at 15.11 UTC (18.11 local time) in the western part of Tokat Province in northern Türkiye. The epicentre was located approximately 9 km west of Sulusaray Town in Sulusaray District (Tokat Province).
• According to USGS PAGER, up to 3,000 people were exposed to very strong shaking and 20,000 to strong shaking.
• According to media as of 19 April, two buildings have been destroyed and several others have been damaged in Sulusaray District. The earthquake was felt in Samsun, Çankiri, Çorum, Yozgat and Sivas Provinces in northern Türkiye.

Floods and flood warnings during the last 24 hours (European Flood Awareness System - EFAS )

• Belarus: threshold level 1/1 on the Pripyat river
• Poland: threshold level 2/2 for Obra river in Lubuskie region
• Sweden: warning level 2/3 for the Kolbäcksån river
• Ukraine: threshold level 2/3 on the Desna and Dnipro Rivers
• United Kingdom: threshold level 2/3 at 4 locations in England

Meteoalarm, as of 19 April at 7:00 UTC (EUMETNET)

• On 19 April: red alert for strong wind over Croatia.
• On 20 April: no red alert issued.

N/A (DG ECHO - ERCC)

Indonesia - Volcanic Eruption, update ( BNPB, MAGMA, ESDM)

• The activity of the Ruang volcano, located on Ruang Island (part of Sangihe Islands, North Sulawesi Province), is still ongoing. Between 16 and 17 April three main explosive events occurred and the ash column reached up to 3 km above the summit of the crater. 
• According to the National Agency for Disaster Countermeasure (BNPB), 828 people (506 residents of Laingpatehi Village and 322 residents of Pumpente Village in Sitaro Regency) remain displaced. 
• Local authorities are coordinating the emergency response and providing assistance in the form of 123 mats, 123 blankets and 400 masks to the community.
• The Multiplatform Application for Geohazard Mitigation and Assessment (MAGMA) has raised the alert level to IV (the maximum level).
• People who live in the Tagulandang Island area (located 1 km north-east of Ruang Island) and are within a radius of 6 km, especially those living close to the coast, should be immediately evacuated to a safe place. This is due to the potential incandescent rock ejection, pyroclastic flow, and tsunami waves that can be triggered by the collapse of the volcano.

Afghanistan, Pakistan - Severe weather and floods, update (media, NDMA Pakistan, NOAA-CPC)

• Following the heavy rainfall and thunderstorms that are still affecting Pakistan (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, Azad Jammu and Kashmir Provinces) and Afghanistan, the death toll has increased. 
• As of 18 April, media reports in Pakistan 71 fatalities and 67 injured people, the most affected is the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province with 32 fatalities and 41 injured people and more than 2,600 damaged houses.
• In Afghanistan, media reports at least 70 fatalities, 56 injured people and more than 2,600 damaged houses across 20 Provinces. More than 2,000 livestock and 95,000 acres of agricultural are lost. 
• For the next 24 hours, more rainfall, with locally heavy rainfall and strong winds, is expected in Pakistan and Afghanistan.

Japan - Earthquake (GDACS, USGS, FDMA)

• A 6.3 M earthquake at a depth of 26 km occurred on 17 April at 14.14 UTC (23.14 local time) offshore close to the south-western coast of Shikoku Island in southern Japan. The epicentre was located approximately 17 km west-south-west of Uwajima City (Ehime Prefecture).
• According to USGS PAGER, up to 1,000 people were exposed to very strong shaking and 156,000 to strong shaking. 
• According to the Fire and Disaster Management Agency (FDMA), six people have been injured, of whom six in Ehime Prefecture (Shikoku Island), two in Oita Prefecture (Kyushu Island), and one in Kochi Prefecture (Shikoku Island).

Oman, United Arab Emirates - Flash floods and floods, update ( NOAA-CPC, media, media)

• The number of fatalities is still increasing following the heavy rainfall, which affected particularly north-eastern Oman and caused flash floods over the past few days.
• According to media, as of 17 April, at least 20 people died in Oman, while several parts of the United Arab Emirates including Dubai City have been flooded, and damage and flight disruptions have been reported.
• Over the next 24 hours, moderate to heavy rainfall is forecasted over northern Oman and most of the United Arab Emirates.

Malaysia - Floods ( ADINet, NOAA-CPC)

• Heavy rainfall has been affecting south-eastern Malaysia since 16 April, causing floods that have resulted in population displacement and damage.
• The ASEAN Disaster Information Network (ADINet) reports, as of 18 April, more than 690 displaced people in six evacuation centres across Melaka, Negeri Sembilan and Selangor States.
• Over the next 24 hours, more heavy rainfall is still forecasted over most of south-eastern Malaysia.

Brazil - Floods and landslides (media, NOAA-CPC)

• Heavy rainfall has been affecting south-eastern Brazil (Santa Catarina State) over the last few days, causing floods and landslides that have resulted in population displacement and damage.
• According to media, as of 15 April, at least 85 people have been displaced, of whom 11 have been sheltered in an evacuation centre due to floods. In addition, the BR-101 highway has been blocked and several roads have been flooded.
• Over the next 24 hours more heavy rainfall is still forecasted over southern Brazil.

USA - Severe weather and floods (media, NOAA)

• Since 16 April, heavy rainfall, strong winds and tornadoes have affected the central and eastern United States, causing severe weather-related incidents that resulted in casualties and damage.
• According to media reports, as of 17 April, the most affected States are Iowa, Nebraska, Texas, Kansas and Missouri. In Osage County, eastern Kansas State, at least two people have been injured due to strong wind-related incidents. In addition, several buildings have been damaged and more than 20,000 people have been affected by power outages across Kansas, Wisconsin, Missouri and Iowa States.
• On 17-18 April, heavy rainfall is forecasted over the north-central and eastern United States.

Floods and flood warnings during the last 24 hours (European Flood Awareness System - EFAS)

• Belarus: threshold level 1/1 on the Pripyat river 
• Poland: threshold level 2/2 for Obra river in Lubuskie region
• Sweden: warning level 2/3 for the Kolbäcksån river
• Ukraine: threshold level 2/3 on the Desna and Dnipro Rivers
• United Kingdom: threshold level 2/3 at 4 locations in England

N/A (DG ECHO - ERCC)

Afghanistan, Pakistan - Severe weather and floods, update (media, NOAA-CPC)

• Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms are still affecting Pakistan and Afghanistan, leading to severe weather-related incidents, casualties and damages.
• As of 17 April, media report 62 fatalities in Pakistan across Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sindh and Baluchistan Provinces. In addition, 37 were injured and 1,026 damaged houses have been reported.
• A state of emergency has been declared for the country. On 15 April, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa published an emergency declaration.
• In Afghanistan, authorities report at least 50 fatalities, 36 injured people, more than 23,000 affected people and 706 destroyed houses across 20 Provinces.  
• For the next 24 hours, more rainfall, with locally heavy rainfall, is expected in most parts of the two countries. Pakistan National Disaster Management Authority alert that a spell of rain, wind and thunderstorms will engulf most parts of Pakistan from 16-22 April.

Indonesia - Volcanic Eruption (BNPB, GDACS)

• Ruang volcano, located on Ruang Island (part of Sangihe Islands, North Sulawesi Province), increased its volcanic activity on 16-17 April with explosions and emission of volcanic ash and lava. The worst hit areas are Pumpente Village and Pathology Village in Tagulandang District (Sitaro Islands Regency, North Sulawesi Province).
• According to the National Agency for Disaster Countermeasure (BNPB), 828 people have been displaced, of whom 45 are in one evacuation centre and 783 are in the homes of relatives.
• National and local authorities are providing assistance for those affected and established an Emergency Response Status for 14 days starting from April 16.
• The level of the volcano has been raised from II to III, people cannot enter in the area radius of 4 km from the centre of the active crater.

Thailand - Severe Weather (ADINet, TMD)

• Since 12 April, heavy rain and strong winds have been affecting some regions of Thailand (particularly the northern areas) causing widespread damage.
• According to the ASEAN Disaster Information Network (ADINet), more than 11,000 people have been affected in northern regions as well as more than 2,200 houses while 4,030 others have been affected across other areas of northern and central regions. Furthermore, almost 2,000 people have been affected as well as 370 houses in northern and northeastern regions.
• For the next 24 hours, isolated thundershowers with gusty wind are forecast over most parts of the country.

Central African Republic – Complex Emergency (DG ECHO)

• Local authorities and media reported today that 14 civilians were killed on Sunday 14 April by the UPC armed group in the village of Kologbota, located about 30 km from Bakouma city, in the Mbomou prefecture.
• Several persons were wounded, and many houses were burnt out: this massacre was reportedly committed because the armed group suspected the villagers of collaboration with central African armed forces.
• Violent attacks of armed groups are on the surge these last months, with several killings of civilians reported. Another massacre took place on 2 April in the locality of Bohong (Ouham-Pende prefecture), where at least 20 civilians were killed by members of the 3R armed group.

Floods and flood warnings during the last 24 hours (European Flood Awareness System - EFAS)

• Belarus: threshold level 1/1 on the Pripyat river
• Poland: threshold level 2/2 for Obra river in Lubuskie region
• Sweden: warning level 2/3 for the Kolbäcksån river
• Ukraine: threshold level 2/3 on the Desna and Dnipro Rivers
• United Kingdom: threshold level 2/3 at 4 locations in England

N/A (ERCC)

Afghanistan - Floods ( DG ECHO, media, local authorities, NOOA, AMA)

• Heavy rainfall continues to affect large parts of Afghanistan. Rainfall started on 12 April, causing floods, flash floods and several heavy rain-related incidents. The floods have affected the provinces of Badghis, Uruzgan, Farah, Paktia, Zabul, Helmand, Kunar, Kabul, Badakhshan, Ghor, Kandahar, Takhar, and Parwan.
• According to information by the authorities, 50 people died and 36 were injured. 706 houses were destroyed, 1,606 homes were damaged, and 400 livestock have been lost.
• More rainfall is expected over most of the country during the days to come.

Pakistan - Severe weather, update (media)

• Heavy rainfall, strong winds and thunderstorms continue to affect Pakistan, leading to severe weather-related incidents, casualties and damage.
• According to media, as of 15 April, at least 49 people died across Pakistan, including 21 in northwest and in eastern Punjab Province mainly due to lightning, 21 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, and seven in southwestern Baluchistan Province. In addition, dozens of houses have been destroyed in Punjab Province and several roads have been flooded in Peshawar and Quetta Cities in the Baluchistan Province.
• A state of emergency has been declared for the country.
• The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a medium to high flood alert for the Kabul River in Nowshera in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province.
• For the next 24 hours, more rain and thunderstorms are expected in most of the country.

Tanzania - Floods, update (media, Meteo Tanzania)

• Over the past two weeks, heavy rainfall has been affecting Tanzania, causing floods and landslides, and resulting in casualties and damage.
• As of 15 April, according to media reports, at least 58 people died, at least 11 in the Coast Region, ten in the Rukwa Region and ten in the Arusha Region. In addition, 1,529 people have been displaced in eight evacuation centres, 2,278 people have been rescued, 126,831 people have been affected by floods, and at least 30 houses have been destroyed. The most affected areas are the Coast and Morogoro regions.
• For the next 24 hours, more rainfall is forecast over most of the country.

Indonesia - Landslide, update (BNPB, BMKG)

• After the huge landslide triggered by heavy rainfall that occurred across the Tana Toraja Regency (South Sulawesi Province, central Indonesia) on 13 April, the number of casualties has increased.
• The Indonesian National Board for Disaster Management (BNPB) reports, as of 16 April, 20 fatalities, of whom 16 across the Manggau village (Makale District) and four more in the nearby Lembang Randan Baru village (South Makale District), both in the aforementioned Regency.
• Over the next 24 hours, more heavy rainfall with locally very heavy rainfall is forecast over central and southern Sulawesi Island. Light rainfall is also forecast over the north-eastern part of the Island.

Oman - Flash floods, update (Civil Aviation Authority, media)

• Heavy rainfall affected north-eastern Oman (in particular the Ash Sharqiyah North Governorate) over the period 14-15 April, causing flash floods and resulting in more casualties and damage.
• According to media, as of 16 April, at least 17 people died in the Ash Sharqiyah North Governorate. In addition, media also report school closures across Musandam, Al Buraimi, Al Dhahirah, Al Dakhiliyah, Muscat and Ash Sharqiyah North Governorates.
• Over the next 24 hours, dryer conditions are forecast over north-eastern Oman.

Democratic Republic of Congo - Landslide (media, NOAA CPC)

• A huge landslide caused by heavy rainfall occurred in Idiofa Town, in Kwilu Province in the southeastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on 13 April, resulting in casualties and damage.
• Media reported, as of 15 April, 15 fatalities, 60 missing people and seven rescued people.
• Rescue operations are still in progress.
• Over the next 24 hours, more rainfall is expected over the affected area.

Spain - Wildfires (JRC EFFIS, media, AEMET)

• Since 13 April forest fires have been raging throughout the Valencian Community (eastern Spain), causing population evacuations and damage. 
• On 16 April two large fires were active, one near the village of Tárbena and another in the municipality of Jávea, which has now been extinguished. According to the JRC's European Forest Fire Information System (EFFIS), these two fires have so far burned an area of almost 800 hectares. The Tárbena fire is currently not under control although it is progressing favourably.
• Three firefighters have been slightly injured, about 200 people have been evacuated (some of them in a temporary shelter) and several roads are closed in the area of the village of Tárbena and the neighbouring village of Parcent.
• For the next 24 hours, according to the JRC's EFFIS, high to extreme fire danger is forecast throughout the Valencian Community.

Floods and flood warnings during the last 24 hours (European Flood Awareness System - EFAS) ( European Flood Awareness System - EFAS) ( EFAS)

• Belarus: threshold level 1/1 on the Pripyat river
• Finland: warning level 2/3 for Western part of Northern Ostrobothnia
• Poland: threshold level 2/2 for Obra river in Lubuskie region
• Sweden: warning level 2/3 for the Kolbäcksån river
• Ukraine: threshold level 2/3 on the Desna and Dnipro Rivers
• United Kingdom: threshold level 2/3 at 8 locations in England

Meteoalarm, as of 16 April at 7:00 UTC (EUMETNET)

• On 16 April: red alert for strong wind over Croatia.
• On 17 April: no red alert issued.

N/A (N/A)

Russia, Kazakhstan - Floods, update (Ministry of Emergency Situations Kazakhstan, Interfax, media, Kazhydromet, Meteo RF)

• Severe floods and flash floods continue to affect south-western Russia and the neighbouring north-western Kazakhstan since 3 April, resulting in more evacuated people and severe damage.
• In Kazakhstan, the Ministry of Emergency Situations reports, as of 15 April, nearly 111,200 evacuated people (of which over 6,800 in a number of evacuation centres), approximately 5,500 flooded houses, around 180 flooded roads and nine collapsed bridges across Akmola, Aktobe, Kostanay, Atyrau and North Kazakhstan Regions.
• In Russia, media report, as of the same date, over 7,100 still evacuated people and more than 14,000 flooded houses mainly across the Orenburg and the Kurgan Regions. The flooding has also worsened after a local dams broke on 5 April in the area of Orsk City (south-eastern Orenburg Region).
• Over the next 24 hours, no more rainfall is forecast over the affected Regions, while moderate rainfall is forecast starting on 16 April.

Afghanistan - Floods (media, NOAA, AMA)

• Heavy rainfall has been affecting most of Afghanistan (20 out of 34 Provinces) since 12 April, causing floods, flash floods and several heavy rain-related incidents (mainly roof collapsing) that have resulted in casualties and widespread damage. The worst affected Provinces are Kabul, Farah, Herat, Kandahar and Zabul.
• Media report, as of 15 April, 33 fatalities, 27 injured people and approximately 1,000 affected families. In addition, media also report around 600 damaged houses (of which several destroyed).
• Over the next 24 hours, more heavy rainfall with locally very heavy rainfall is still forecast over most of the Country.

Pakistan - Severe weather ( PMD, media, media)

• Over the past few days, heavy rainfall, strong winds and thunderstorms have been affecting some Provinces of Pakistan, leading to severe weather-related incidents, casualties and damage.
• According to media, at least 30 people died of whom 17 in Punjab due to widespread lightning, eight in southwestern Balochistan after heavy rains and thunderstorms, and five others in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province following severe weather-related incidents.
• For the next 24 hours, more rain with strong winds and thunderstorms is likely in Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Islamabad, upper Punjab and north Balochistan. Warnings for flash floods and landslides are in place for parts of the aforementioned Provinces.

Oman - Flash floods ( NOAA-CPC, media, media)

• On 14 April, heavy rainfall affected parts of Oman, causing flash floods and leading to casualties and damage.
• According to media, at least 12 people died, five others are still missing and 1,200 people have been evacuated.
• National authorities are conducting rescue operations and announced that all schools in the governorates of Muscat, South Batinah, North Sharqiyah, South Sharqiyah, Dakhliyah and Dhahirah will be closed on 15 April due to unstable weather conditions.
• On 15-16 April, moderate to heavy rainfall is expected across north-eastern and northern Oman.

Indonesia - Landslide (BNPB, BMKG)

• Heavy rainfall has been affecting central Indonesia (particularly the Sulawesi Island) since 13 April, trieggering a huge landslide that has resulted in casualties and damage.
• The Indonesian National Board for Disaster Management (BNPB) reports, as of 15 April, 14 fatalities, one person still missing, two injured peole and four damaged houses across the Lembang Randan Batu village and the Manggau village (Tana Toraja Regency, South Sulawesi Province) due to a landslide event occurred on 13 April.
• Over the next 72 hours, more heavy rainfall with locally very heavy rainfall is forecast over the whole Sulawesi Island.

Papua New Guinea - Earthquake ( GDACS, USGS, media)

• An earthquake of 6.5 M at a depth of 49 km occurred in New Britain Island (eastern Papua New Guinea) on 14 April at 20.56 UTC (15 April at 6.56 local time). The epicentre was located 110 km east-southeast of Kimbe Town (East New Britain Province).
• USGS PAGER estimated that up to 52,000 people were exposed to strong shaking.
• According to media, there are no reports of any casualties or damage.

Floods and flood warnings during the last 24 hours (European Flood Awareness System - EFAS) ( European Flood Awareness System - EFAS)

• Belarus: threshold level 1/1 on the Pripyat river
• Finland: warning level 2/3 for Western part of Northern Ostrobothnia
• Poland: threshold level 2/2 for Obra river in Lubuskie region
• Sweden: warning level 2/3 for the Kolbäcksån river
• Ukraine: threshold level 2/3 on the Desna and Dnipro Rivers
• United Kingdom: threshold level 2/3 at 8 locations in England

Meteoalarm, as of 15 April at 7:00 UTC (EUMETNET)

• On 15 April and 16 April: red alert for strong wind over Croatia.

N/A (N/A)

Russia, Kazakhstan - Floods, update (Ministry of Emergency Situations Kazakhstan, Interfax, Kazhydromet, Meteo RF)

• Severe floods and flash floods continue to affect south-western Russia and the neighbouring north-western Kazakhstan since 3 April, resulting in more evacuated people and widespread damage. The flooding has also worsened after a local dam broke on 5 April in the area of Ors City (south-eastern Orenburg Region, Russia).
• In Russia, the Interfax press agency reports, as of 12 April, over 1,000 still evacuated people across 13 evacuation centres and more than 12,800 flooded houses in the Orenburg Region, where the worst affected is the area of the Orsk City. Interfax also reports approximately 6,000 evacuated people (of which 820 in a number of evacuation centres) across the Kurgan Region. The Tyuman Region was also severely affected.
• In Kazakhstan, the Ministry of Emergency Situations reports, as of the same date, nearly 100,000 evacuated people (of which over 6,500 in a number of evacuation centres). In addition, nine collapsed bridges were reported.
• Over the next 24 hours, no more rainfall is forecast over the affected Regions.

Kenya - Floods, update (UN OCHA, Reliefweb, Kenya Meteorological Department, media)

• Heavy rainfall continues to affect northern, central and eastern Kenya since the beginning of the long rainy season (from March to May), causing rivers overflow (in particular the Tana River), floods, flash floods and triggering landslides that have resulted in more casualties and widespread damage. The most affected Counties are: Marsabit, Turkana, Tana River, Garissa, Kirinyaga, Muranga, Kiambu, Meru, Kisumu, Nairobi and Kitui.
• UN OCHA reports, as of 11 April, 13 fatalities, approximately 15,000 displaced people and a total of around 20,000 affected people across the aforementioned Counties. The Nairobi County is the worst affected with 11 fatalities and around 9,000 displaced people. In addition, the same source reports several closed roads and highways.
• Over the next 72 hours, more heavy rainfall with locally very heavy rainfall is still forecast over most of the country.

Pakistan - Severe weather (PMD, PDMA)

• Heavy rain and strong winds have affected Malakand District in the central Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province (north-western Pakistan), resulting in casualties and damage.
• According to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), two people died, two others have been injured, and one house has been partially damaged due to strong winds.
• On 12-13 April, heavy rain, strong winds and thunderstorms are expected across the affected Province.

Austria - Snow avalanche (Avalanche Warning Service, ZAMG, media)

• A snow avalanche (180 meters in length and 80 meters in xxxxx) occurred in Solden Municipality in Imst District (Tyrol Federal State, western Austria) on 11 April, causing casualties.
• According to authorities, three people died and one has been injured following the event.
• For the next 24 hours, no precipitations are forecast and significant avalanche danger has been issued for the Tyrol area.

Floods and flood warnings during the last 24 hours (European Flood Awareness System - EFAS)

• Belarus: threshold level 1/1 on the Pripyat river
• Finland: warning level 2/3 for three regions in Ostrobothnia
• Poland: threshold level 2/2 for Obra river in Lubuskie region
• Sweden: warning level 2/3 for the Kolbäcksån river
• Ukraine: threshold level 2/3 on the Desna and Dnipro rivers
• United Kingdom: warning level 2/3 at 21 locations in England

N/A (N/A)

Zambia - Drought (DG ECHO, Food Security Cluster)

• Zambia is experiencing unprecedented drought caused by El Niño with prolonged dry spell in February being the driest and hottest recorded since 1981. 84 out of 116 districts are affected with impact on food system sectors; water and sanitation; education and energy supply. On 29 February, the President declared a state of emergency.
• Government crop assessment data estimates over 1 million hectares of crop land affected. Joint rapid assessments conducted in 27 of the most affected districts confirmed a dire humanitarian situation with local markets reporting critical shortages of food (only 11.4% reporting availability of maize and 31.1% maize meal).
• 51.7% of 4,277 surveyed households reported poor Food Consumption Score. Based on the modelled Minimum Expenditure Basket (MEB), 70.6% of the surveyed households was unable to meet food needs. Generalising these proportions to the 27 districts’ total population: 2.3 million were found moderately food insecure and 0.6 million severely food insecure.

Comoros Islands - Cholera surge (Ministry of Health, UNICEF)

• A cholera outbreak was declared by the Union of Comoros on 2 February 2024.
• As of 8 April, 1,187 suspected cases (tested by rapid diagnosis tests) and 22 deaths, have been reported, including 152 new cases including 5 new deaths recorded between 4  and 7 April.
• UNICEF has reported its concerns regarding the overall lack of financial resources and human capacities, alerting about the 78 cases reported in 2 days in Domoni, the most important port after Mutsamudu on the island of Anjouan.
• The case fatality rate is 2.5%, above the acceptable WHO threshold (<1%). Most of the deaths happen in communities and can be explained by the overall denial on the part of the population and the inadequate response resources, coverage and access to care.

Indonesia - Floods and Landslides (BNPB, BMKG)

• Heavy rainfall continues to affect Java and Sulawesi Islands, causing floods, landslides and severe weather-related incidents that resulted in casualties and damage.
• According to the National Agency for Disaster Countermeasure (BNPB), two people died in Pasuruan Regency and City (East Java Province) due to a severe weather-related incident and a flood event. In Bitung City (North Sulawesi Province) two people have been injured, 162 have been evacuated, 2,130 have been affected and almost 1,500 houses have been submerged. Furthermore, 615 people have been displaced, more than 1,000 others have been affected and 442 houses flooded in North Minahasa Regency (North Sulawesi Province). 
• National and local authorities are providing emergency assistance for those affected.
• For the next 24 hours, light to moderate rain with localized thunderstorms is forecast across the affected Provinces.

Russia, Kazakhstan - Floods, update (Ministry of Emergency Situations Kazakhstan, Kazhydromet, Meteo RF, media)

• Severe flooding has continued to affect south-western Russia and the neighbouring north-western Kazakhstan since early April, resulting in casualties and damage.
• According to media as of 11 April, in Russia, at least 12,000 people have been evacuated, of whom 7,700 are in the Orenburg Region and 4,500 in the Kurgan Region due to the overflow of the Ural and Tobol Rivers respectively. In addition, more than 10,500 houses have been flooded in Orenburg Region.
• In Kazakhstan, as of 11 April, according to national authorities, 97,852 people have been evacuated and 7,173 have been displaced in temporary shelters across Akmola, Aktobe, Atyrau, Kostanay, North Kazakhstan, East Kazakhstan Regions. At least 112 highways and nine bridges have been flooded.
• On 11-12 April drier conditions are expected over the affected areas, more rainfall is expected on 13 April.

USA - Severe weather and floods (NOAA, media)

• Over the past few days, heavy rainfall, strong winds and tornadoes have been affecting the southern States of the USA (particularly Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas and Alabama), causing floods and severe weather-related incidents that resulted in casualties and damage.
• According to media reports, at least one person died in Scott County (Mississippi State) and 200,000 people experienced power cuts. In Louisiana, ten people have been injured and some homes were damaged due to strong winds and tornado events. Moreover, evacuations have been reported in south-eastern Texas due to floods.
• For the next 24 hours, moderate to locally heavy and very heavy rainfall is forecast over the south-eastern, eastern and north-eastern States of the USA. Flood and flash flood warnings are in effect for eastern Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Florida, Georgia, and Alabama. 

South Africa - Severe Weather (South African Weather Service, media)

• Heavy rainfall and strong winds affected Western Cape Province, western South Africa, on 8 April, causing severe weather-related incidents that resulted in casualties and damage.
• As of 10 April, media reported one fatality in Wellinghton Town in northeastern Cape Town area due to strong winds. A total of 2,779 buildings have been affected, at least 26 schools have been damaged and several highways have been closed across Cape Winelands, Overberg and West Coast Regions and several power outages have been reported.
• On 11-12 April drier conditions are expected over the western South Africa, light rain is expected over the eastern part of the country.

Austria - Snow Avalanche (CatNat, ZAMG, Avalanche Warning Service, media)

• A snow avalanche occurred in Eben am Achensee Municipality in Schwaz District (Tyrol Federal State, western Austria), on 9 April, causing casualties.
• As of 11 April, one fatality and one injured person are reported.
• Over the next 24 hours, moderate avalanche risk has been issued for the Tyrol Land.

Floods and flood warnings during the last 24 hours (European Flood Awareness System - EFAS)

• Belarus: threshold level 1/1 on the Pripyat river
• Finland: warning level 2/3 for the Ostrobothnia and South Ostrobothnia regions
• Poland: threshold level 2/2 for Obra river in Lubuskie region
• Sweden: warning level 2/3 for the Kolbäcksån river
• Ukraine: threshold level 2/3 on the Desna and Dnipro rivers
• United Kingdom: warning level 2/3 at various locations in England and Scotland

Meteoalarm, as of 11 April at 7:00 UTC (EUMETNET)

• On 11 April: red alert for strong wind over Croatia.
• On 12 April: no red alert issued.

N/A (N/A)

Russia, Kazakhstan - Floods, update (DG ECHO, Local authorities, National authorities, IFRC, International Charter, media)

• Severe flooding, mainly due to rapid snow melting caused by warm temperature, continues to affect south-western Russia and the neighbouring north-western Kazakhstan since early April, resulting in casualties and widespread damage. The flooding also worsened after a dam broke on 5 April in the area of Orsk City (south-eastern Orenburg region) and by river embankement failures, particularly of the Volga, Ural, Tobol and Ishim rivers.
• In Russia, local authorities and media report, as of 10 April, three fatalities and around 7,000 flooded houses across the Orenburg region, where the worst affected is the Orsk city. Nearly 1,500 evacuated people in 15 temporary shelters were also reported across the mentioned affected area. In addition, the Omsk region was severely affected.
• In Kazakhstan, national authorities and IFRC report two fatalities, approximately 86,000 affected people and around 3,400 flooded houses across several regions. The most affected area is the Atyrau region.

USA - Wildfires, update (FEMA, JRC GWIS)

• Since 6 April, at least 57 wildfires have been burning in the Sharon Town area of Woodward County in Oklahoma State (central-southern USA), burning an area of 2,140 ha and causing casualties and damage.
• According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), as of 9 April, at least two people have been injured, two buildings have been destroyed and at least 2,166 structures have been treated.
• Over the next 24 hours, according to the JRC Global Wildfire Information System (GWIS), the fire danger forecast is low in most of Woodward County.

Guyana - Wildfires (PAHO, media)

• Several wildfires have been affecting the Timehri Community in north-eastern Guyana since 4 April, causing people displacement and damage.
• According to the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and media reports, as of 5 April, 28 people have been displaced in one shelter in Santa Aratack Village.
• As of 10 April, according to the JRC Global Wildfire Information System (GWIS), the total burnt area is more than 16,500 ha.
• Over the next 24 hours, according to the JRC GWIS, the fire danger forecast is from moderate to high over the affected area.
• Wildfires are currently affecting the whole region, including Venezuela, Central America, and Mexico with a record number of fires detected and a significant increase compared to the same period in 2023.

Australia - Landslide (BOM, media)

• Heavy rainfall has been affecting south-eastern Australia (in particular the New South Wales State) since 7 April, causing a landslide that have resulted in evacuations and damage.
• Media report, as of 10 April, approximately 200 evacuated people and some damaged roads across the Blue Mountains region (near the Greater Sidney area, eastern New South Wales State) due to a landslide occurred on 7 April.
• Over the next 24 hours, more heavy rainfall with locally very heavy rainfall is still forecast over eastern New South Wales State.

France - Severe weather (COGIC, Meteo France, media)

• Heavy rainfall, strong winds and storm surges have been affecting northern France (in particular the Normandy region and the English Channel) over the last 24 hours, causing coastal floods and some severe weather-related incidents that have resulted in evacuations and damage.
• The Interdepartmental Crisis Management Operational Centre (COGIC) and media report, as of 10 April, two fatalities, some injured people and a number of rescued people across the coastal Department of Manche (western Normandy region, northern France).
• Over the next 24 hours, light rainfal is still forecast over the already affected Normandy region.

Floods and flood warnings during the last 24 hours (European Flood Awareness System - EFAS)

• Belarus: threshold level 1/1 on the Pripyat river.
• Finland: warning level 2/3 for the Ostrobothnia and South Ostrobothnia regions.
• Germany: threshold level 2/3 for Aller river in Niedersachsen.
• Poland: threshold level 2/2 for Obra river in Lubuskie region.
• Sweden: warning level 2/3 for the Kolbäcksån river.
• Ukraine: threshold level 2/3 on the Desna and Dnipro rivers.
• United Kingdom: warning level 2/3 at various locations in England, Wales and Scotland.

Meteoalarm, as of 10 April at 7:00 UTC (EUMETNET)

• On 10-11 April: red alert for strong wind over Croatia.

N/A (N/A)

Russia, Kazakhstan - Floods, update (Kazhydromet, Meteo RF, media)

• The number of displaced people and the damage caused by the severe flooding in south-western Russia and north-western Kazakhstan continues to rise. This situation is the result of rapid snowmelt caused by warm temperatures and heavy rainfall. On 5 April, two local dams broke in Orsk City (south-eastern Orenburg Region), worsening the situation.
• According to media, as of 9 April, Russian regions of Orenburg, Tyumen and Kurgan have been affected by floods. Orenburg is the worst hit, with at least 6,000 people displaced and 10,000 houses damaged, mainly due to the Ural River overflow and the collapse of a dam in Orsk City.
• In Kazakhstan, flooding affected ten Regions, mostly Akmola, Kostanai and North Kazakhstan. At least 75,982 people have been displaced, including 18,681 children. 7,203 people have been sheltered in temporary accommodation centres. At least 3,745 buildings have also been damaged. A state of emergency has been declared in ten oblasts: Akmola, Aktobe, Atyrau, Karagandy, Kostanai, Pavlodar, West Kazakhstan, North Kazakhstan, Abai, and Ulytau.
• Over the next 24 hours, more rainfall is forecast over the affected areas.

Mexico - Wildfires (JRC GWIS, Copernicus EMS, media)

 Copernicus Activation 

• More than 70 wildfires have been burning across 19 States of Mexico with more than 23,000 ha of burned area.
• According to media reports, the State of Oaxaca is the worst affected, followed by Michoacán, Guerrero and Chiapas. National authorities are involved in the firefighting operations, particularly in the Oaxaca State.
• The Copernicus Emergency Management Service (EMSR717) was activated in rapid mapping mode on 6 April, and nine maps were produced so far.
• Over the next 48 hours, according to the JRC Global Wildfire Information System (GWIS), the fire danger forecast rose from high to extreme in most parts of Mexico, particularly over the central States. 
• Wildfires are also affecting the whole region of Central America including Costa Rica, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Guatemala and Panama with significant increases compared to the same period in 2023.

Mozambique – Boat with civilians capsized (Government of Mozambique, INTRASMAR, media)

• On 7 April, a ferry boat carrying 130 people capsized off the northern coast of Mozambique. At least 94 people, including children, died and 26 others are missing.
• The country’s Maritime Transport Institute (INTRASMAR) stated that the vessel was an overloaded fishing boat not licenced to transport people.
• According to the reports, boat was ferrying people from Lunga in Nampula province to the Island of Mozambique, searching safety from cholera outbreak in mainland.
• Between October 2023 and 6 April 2024, Mozambique Ministry of Health reported 15,051 cholera cases, 32 deaths, with 0.2% of mortality rate.

Tanzania - Flash floods (NOAA-CPC, media, media)

• Over the past week, heavy rainfall has been affecting several regions of Tanzania, causing flash floods and resulting in casualties and damage.
• According to media reports, at least 15 people died, five of whom in the Mbeya Region, two in the Geita Region, and two in the Coast Region. Other affected regions with reported fatalities include Tanga, Rukwa, Lindi, Njombe, and Manyara.
• For the next 24 hours, moderate to locally heavy rainfall is forecast over most of the country.

Indonesia - Floods and Landslides (BMKG, ADINet)

• On 7 April, parts of Sulawesi Island were hit by heavy rainfall that caused floods, triggered landslides and resulted in widespread damage.
• According to the ASEAN Disaster Information Network (ADINet), almost 2,700 houses have been affected, four of whom were damaged in Buol Regency (Central Sulawesi Province) by floods. In Luwu Regency (South Sulawesi Province), 2,000 people and 500 houses have been affected following widespread floods. Furthermore, almost 1,800 people and 442 houses have been impacted in Bitung Regency (North Sulawesi Province) due to floods and landslides.
• On 9-10 April, moderate rain with localized thunderstorms is forecast across parts of Central and South Sulawesi.

Floods and flood warnings during the last 24 hours (EFAS)

• Belarus: threshold level 1/1 on the Pripyat river
• France: warning level 2/3 for three region across the west of France
• Germany: warning level 2/3 for Aller river in Niedersachsen
• Poland: threshold level 2/2 for Obra river in Lubuskie region and Lega river in Podlaskie region
• Sweden: warning level 2/3 for the Kolbäcksån river
• Ukraine: threshold level 2/3 on the Desna and Dnipro rivers
• United Kingdom: warning level 2/3 at various locations in England, Wales and Scotland

Meteoalarm, as of 09 April at 7:00 UTC (EUMETNET)

• On 9 April: no red alert issued.
• On 10 April: red alert for strong wind over Croatia.

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Russia, Kazakhstan - Floods, update (IFRC, International Charter, Meteo RF, media, Local media)

• Severe floods and flash floods, mainly due to rapid snow melting caused by warm temperature but also due to heavy rainfall, have been affecting south-western Russia, in particular the Orenburg Region, and the neighbouring north-western Kazakhstan since 3 April, resulting in casualties and widespread damage. The flooding has also worsened after two local dams broke on 5 April in the area of Ors City (south-eastern Orenburg Region).
• In Russia, media and international organisations report, as of 8 April, three fatalities, approximately 4,500 displaced people and around 6,500 flooded houses across 15 towns and cities in the Orenburg Region, whereas Orsk, Krasnokholm and Sorochinsk Cities are the worst affected.
• In Kazakhstan, the IFRC reports two fatalities and nearly 75,000 displaced people, of which an uncertain number in some temporary accommodation centres.
• States of emergency declared in 10 oblasts: Aktobe, Kostanay, Karaganda, Akmola, Atyrau, Pavlodar, West Kazakhstan, North Kazakhstan, Abay, and Ulytau. The worst affected is the Atyrau Region.
• Over the next 24 hours, more rainfall is still forecast over most of the Orenburg Region.

Taiwan - Earthquake, update (CNA, CWA)

• The humanitarian impact due to the strong earthquake of 7.4 M that occurred in Hualien County in north-eastern Taiwan on 2 April, has increased.
• According to national authorities, as of 7 April, 13 people died, six are still missing, and 1,133 have been injured. In addition, hundreds of people are still evacuated in the Taroko National Park between Nantou and Hualien Counties, where several landslides occurred and blocked roads.
• Search and rescue operations conducted by national authorities are still ongoing.
• On 8 April, no rain is forecast while on 9-10 April, light to moderate rain is expected across Hualien County.

Australia - Floods (BOM, media)

• Heavy rainfall has been affecting south-eastern Australia, in particular the Greater Sidney area, eastern New South Wales State, since 5 April, causing floods and rivers overflow, particularly the Bellingen River, that have resulted in evacuations and damage.
• Media report as of 8 April, six injured people in the Mudgee City (central-western New South Wales State). In addition, media also report approximately 300 evacuated families and around 200 rescued people throughout the Greater Sidney area. Moreover, around 100 flights were cancelled in the Sidney International Airport.
• Over the next 48 hours, locally heavy rainfall is still forecast over south-eastern New South Wales State.

USA - Wildfires (JRC GWIS, FEMA)

• Since 6 April, a fire has been burning an area of more than 2,000 ha close to Sharon Town (Woodward County, Oklahoma State, central-southern USA), leading to evacuations.
• According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), more than 1,000 people are under a mandatory evacuation order and more than 1,200 houses are under threat.
• Over the next 48 hours, according to the JRC Global Wildfire Information System (GWIS), the fire danger forecast remains from high to very high in most of Woodward County.

Floods and flood warnings during the last 24 hours (European Flood Awareness System - EFAS)

• Belarus: threshold level 1/1 on the Pripyat river
• Germany: level 2/3 warnings at various locations in Niedersachsen
• Poland: threshold level 2/2 for Obra river in Lubuskie region and Lega river in Podlaskie region
• Ukraine: threshold level 2/3 on the Desna and Dnipro rivers
• United Kingdom: level 2/3 warnings at various locations in England, Wales and Scotland

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