Brazil - Floods and landslides (Copernicus EMSR, PAHO, media, INMET)

 Copernicus Activation 

• Following the heavy rainfall that is affecting southern Brazil in the last few days, particularly in Rio Grande do Sul (the worst affected), Parana and Santa Catarina states, which is causing flooding and landslides, the number of casualties and damage continues to rise.
• As of 7 May, according to media reports, at least 95 people have died, 372 have been injured, 131 are still missing, 208,000 people have been displaced and at least 1.5 million people have been affected across Rio Grande Do Sul. More than 1.4 million people are without electricity, 48 cities are cut off from telecommunications, Porto Alegre city is isolated due to the flooded roads and flights at the main airport have been suspended.
• Four dams (Blang, Dal Bo, and Santa Lucia) are being monitored by the local authorities, and the 14 de Julho dam in Cotipora municipality has partially collapsed.
• The Copernicus Emergency Management Service (EMSR720) was activated on 3 May to provide flood extent and damage assessment, and nine maps have been produced so far.
• On 8 May more rainfall is expected over Rio Grande do Sul state, but drier conditions are forecasted on 9 May.

Zambia - Drought (UN OCHA)

• According to the Drought Response Appeal published on 7 May 2024, Zambia is experiencing the driest agricultural season in more than forty years with over nine million people in 84 out of the 117 districts affected and 6.6 million people in need.
• The Response Appeal for USD 228.3 million covers the period May to December 2024 and targets 4.6 million people. USD 109 million will go to food security and livelihoods. The appeal will complement the Government of Zambia’s response by building upon and covering gaps where the governmental response has not reached.
• The El Niño-induced drought and its impact across all sectors threatens to adversely affect people’s food and nutrition security, and livelihoods. Reduced access to safe water will increase the risks of waterborne diseases, at a time when the country is still recovering from a cholera outbreak that started in October 2023 and has recorded over 21,000 cases.

Somalia - Floods (UN OCHA)

• Heavy Gu rains (April-June) are causing flash floods that are increasingly impacting Somalia. According to UN OCHA, 163,400 people have been affected, at least 37,120 have been displaced or relocated, and 7 children have died. 
• Hirshabelle, Jubaland and South West are the worst affected areas of the country. At least 67 of the 95 verified Internally Displaced People (IDP) sites in Hirshabelle have been impacted by the rains, affecting 39,120 people and damaging 156 latrines. This is increasing the risk of a cholera outbreak.
• Authorities and communities in the affected areas are asking for urgent multi-sectoral assistance, including food, water, shelter, Non Food Items (NFI), and Water and Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) supplies
• Humanitarian organizations have reached more than 72,000 people with humanitarian assistance in 25 districts across the country, including 9,070 households that received unconditional cash assistance.

 

Syria - Severe weather (UN OCHA, UN OCHA, UN DRHC Syria, Meteo SY)

• Heavy rainfall and strong winds have been affecting northwest Syria (Idleb, Aleppo, Harim and Afrin governorates) since 1 May, causing flash floods and severe weather-related incidents that have resulted in population displacement and damages. 
• As of 7 May, UN OCHA and UN DRHC report approximately 12,600 affected people and more than 2,500 damaged tents and shelters (of which several totally damaged) across 30 displacement camps throughout the affected governorates, particularly in the areas around Idleb.
• As of now, there is no rainfall forecast in the country for the next 72 hours. 

Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan - Landslides and floods (media, Reliefweb, NOAA Central Asia)

• Heavy rainfall has been affecting most of Tajikistan and the neighboring Kyrgyzstan since 5 May, causing landslides, mudslides, floods and flash floods that have resulted in casualties and damage.
• In Tajikistan, media report, as of 8 May, three fatalities and approximately 40 displaced people across the Soughd, Khatlon and Gorno-Badakhshan regions and in the area of the capital city Dushanbe, in particular due to a number of mudslides.
• In Kyrgyzstan, eight displaced families and nearly 100 affected families were reported across the Bazar-Korgon district (Jalal-Abad region), also in this case due to mudslides.
• Over the next 48 hours no more rainfall is forecasted for both countries, while heavy rainfall is forecasted over most of Tajikistan and central-southern Kyrgyzstan starting from 10 May.

Vietnam - Severe weather (ADINet, CatNat, NCHMF)

• Heavy rainfall, strong winds, thunderstorms and hail affected several parts of Vietnam on 5-6 May, causing severe weather-related incidents that resulted in casualties and widespread damage.
• As of 5 May, according to the ASEAN Disaster Information Network (ADINet), one person died due to lighting in Quang Ninh province and three people were injured in Tra Vinh province. A total of 1,228 people have been affected by severe weather-related incidents, and 307 houses and seven roads have been damaged across Lao Cai, Son La and Quang Ninh provinces (northern Vietnam) and Tra Vinh province (southern Vietnam).
• Over the next 48 hours, more heavy rainfall is still forecasted over northern and southern Vietnam.

USA - Severe weather, update (FEMA, NOAA, NOAA)

• Heavy rainfall, strong winds, thunderstorms and hailstorms continued to affect USA (in particular Oklahoma and Arkansas states in the Midwest region) over the last 48 hours, causing a number of severe weather-related incidents (mainly due to the strong wind) that have resulted in casualties and damage.
• The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) report, as of 7 May, five injured people, some evacuated people (some of which in two shelters), and approximately 40 damaged and destroyed houses across the Oklahoma state.
• Over the next 24 hours, heavy rainfall, strong winds and thunderstorms are still forecasted over the whole Arkansas state and neighbouring Oklahoma.

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

• Belarus: threshold level 1/1 on the Ptich river as reported on 7th of May 2024
• Belgium: threshold level 2/3 for several locations in Meuse basin
• Germany: warning level 2/4 for 4 locations in Nordrhein Westfalen and 1 location in Hessen
• Ukraine: threshold level 2/3 on the Desna and Dnipro rivers
• United Kingdom: threshold level 2/3 for 4 locations on the Adur and Ouse rivers (South East England)

Meteoalarm, as of 08 May at 7:00 UTC (EUMETNET)

• On 8-9 May: red alert for strong wind over Croatia.

Lybia/Sudan - Regional crisis (WHO, UNICEF, DG ECHO)

• A recent joint UNICEF-WHO mission to Al Kufra, southeastern Libya, confirmed an estimated presence of about 40,000 Sudanese refugees spread across governmental buildings in the city, 51 farms in the rural areas and one official detention centre. Most new arrivals seek refuge in these locations before onward movement to Benghazi and Tripoli, where they can join relatives who are already in Libya and seek employment.
• Significant numbers of women and children (around 40%) are amongst new arrivals as they flee an increasingly dramatic situation in Darfur, where armed clashes are intensifying.
• The number of daily new arrivals from Sudan into Kufra has spiked from 200 in December 2023 to 1,200 people in April 2024. 
• Most urgent needs identified include access to health care and WASH services and emergency shelter to accommodate new arrivals as existing facilities and services are increasingly overwhelmed.
• DG ECHO is closely following the situation. 

 

Philippines - Armed conflict, update (DG ECHO Partners, local authorities)

• Since 1 May 2024, armed conflict incidents between members of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and the Bangsamoro Islamic Liberation Front (BIFF) have affected communities in Mamasapano municipality, Maguindanao Del Sur, causing population displacement. 
• According to the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction Office (MDRRMO) of Mamasapano, as of 6 May a total of 960 households have been displaced in 3 different locations. Many displaced are staying with host families.
• Local authorities are currently updating and validating numbers of affected and displaced people.
• DG ECHO partners are waiting for safe access to assess the needs of the displaced and affected communities, and stand ready to provide rapid relief if necessary. 
   

Brazil - Floods, update (DG ECHO, Copernicus EMS, INMET, CEMADEN, media)

 Copernicus Activation 

• The death toll continues increasing in Rio Grande do Sul state (southernmost Brazil) after the heavy rainfall and floods 
• According to media, 83 people have died, 111 are still missing and 276 others have been injured. In addition, 121,000 people have been displaced and 850,000 others have been affected across 345 municipalities, where several roads are partially or totally blocked.
• The authorities are monitoring the dams in the state after the 14 de Julho dam partially collapsed, causing floods that impacted the towns downstream. The emergency and rescue activities are still ongoing.
• The Copernicus Emergency Management Service (EMSR720) was activated in rapid mapping mode on 3 May to provide flood extent and damage assessment, and seven maps have been produced so far.
• On 7-8 May moderate rain is expected across southern Rio Grande do Sul state, while on 8 May moderate rain could hit the whole state. Heavy storm warnings and very high hydrological risk are in effect over the area. 

India - Hailstorm and heavy rain (DG ECHO Partners, media)

• Hailstorm and heavy rain struck several parts of Manipur on 5 May 2024, causing significant damage to houses and vehicles.
• The State Government of Manipur reported 6,761 affected households and 15,425 severely damaged properties. Agriculture, a vital sector in Manipur, has also been very negatively impacted. Affected areas include Bishnupur, Imphal West, Imphal East, Thoubal, Kakching, Tengnoupal, Kangpokpi, Noney, and Churachandpur districts. The Imphal International Airport also sustained damage from the hailstorm. Residents faced additional challenges due to disrupted electricity supply in the affected areas.
• The government is currently assessing the damage and will provide assistance repairing damaged houses. DG ECHO is in contact with its partners in the field to assess the impact on refugee camps.
• The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Manipur and several other northeastern states, including a warning of heavy to very heavy rains until 7 May 2024.

Bangladesh - Heat wave (IFRC, media)

• Over the past two weeks, a heatwave has affected several parts of Bangladesh, impacting millions of people.
• Media report at least 15 fatalities due to heat-aggravated conditions, with most of the deaths recorded in the Magura district (south-western Bangladesh).
• Following this meteorological event, the authorities closed schools, colleges, madrasas and technical education institutions across the country.
• According to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD), mild heat waves will continue on 7 May over the districts of Gopalgonj, Jashore and Chuadanga (southern Bangladesh) and it could abate in the next few days.

USA - Severe weather and floods (FEMA, Government of Texas, media, NOAA - CPC)

• Heavy rainfall has been affecting several parts of Texas state in the last few days, causing floods that have resulted in casualties and damage.
• According to media, as of 7 May, one person died in Burleson (Johnson county, northern Texas) and more than 100 homes have been destroyed due to floods. 
• The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) reports, as of 6 May, 160 displaced people, of whom 125 people are sheltered in ten evacuation centres across five counties. In addition, 202 people have been rescued across the state, at least 86 roads have been affected and 34 have been closed, and around 2.4 million people are under flood warnings in the affected areas.
• For the next 24 hours, drier conditions are expected over Texas. 

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

• Belarus: threshold level 1/1 on the Ptich river as reported on 6th of May 2024
• Belgium: threshold level 2/3 for several locations in Meuse basin
• Germany: warning level 2/4 for 2 locations in Nordrhein Westfalen and 1 location in Hessen
• Ukraine: threshold level 2/3 on the Desna and Dnipro rivers
• United Kingdom: threshold level 2/3 for 4 locations on the Adur and Ouse rivers (South East England) and 5 locations in the Leeds (Yorkshire) area

Meteoalarm, as of 07 May at 7:00 UTC (EUMETNET)

• On 7 May: no red alert issued.
• On 8 May: red alert for strong wind over Croatia.

Myanmar - Conflict and population displacement (UN RC/HC Myanmar, DG ECHO )

• The UN’s Resident/Humanitarian Coordinator ad interim in Myanmar has released a statement marking a ‘bleak milestone’ in the country, with 3 million people now internally displaced. An intensification in conflict at the end of 2023 has led to displacement rising by 50% in just six months. 
• 2.7 million of those displaced have fled their homes in the wake of the 2021 Myanmar military coup d’état. This means that displacement since the military takeover has increased by 900%. About a third of those displaced are children.
• There are 18.6 million people in need in Myanmar – the fifth largest number globally. However, the UN’s Humanitarian Response Plan (HRP), which requires USD 994 million in 2024, is only funded at 5%, severely limiting the response. With cyclone season approaching, additional resources are urgently needed to save lives. ECHO’s initial allocation for Myanmar is EUR 19.9 million.

Brazil - Floods and landslides (Copernicus EMS, INMET, CEMADEN, Defesa Civil Rio Grande do Sul)

 Copernicus Activation 

• Rio Grande do Sul state (southernmost Brazil) is still experiencing heavy rainfall that is causing floods and landslides, leading to an increasing number of casualties and damage.
• According to the Civil Defense of Rio Grande do Sul, 78 people have been confirmed dead, 105 others are still missing and 175 have been injured. Moreover, 18,847 people have been sheltered, almost 116,000 displaced, and 844,673 affected across 341 municipalities.
• National authorities have rescued 1,000 people through rescue and emergency operations, as reported by the Civil Defense of Rio Grande do Sul.
• The Copernicus Emergency Management Service (EMSR720) was activated in rapid mapping mode on 3 May to provide flood extent and damage assessment, and five maps have been produced so far. 
• On 6 May, moderate to localized heavy rainfall and thunderstorms are forecasted, particularly across southern Rio Grande do Sul state. As a result, a very high hydrological risk is in effect across most parts of the Rio Grande do Sul state. 

Kenya - Floods and landslides (UN OCHA, UNICEF, NOAA-CPC, Kenya Met)

• Heavy rainfall is currently affecting 38 of the 47 counties in Kenya (i.e 80% of the country), causing floods, triggering landslides and resulting in an increasing number of casualties and damage. Tropical Cyclone HIDAYA is expected to bring further heavy rainfall to the coastal areas of Kenya. Humanitarian partners are closely monitoring the situation and they sit ready to respond. 
• According to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), as of 3 May, at least 210 people have died, 164 have been injured and 72 are still missing. In addition, more than 205,000 people have been affected and 194,305 displaced. 
• At least 52 people died because of the mudslide that occurred in Mai Mahiu on 29 April. Search and rescue operations are still ongoing in Nakuru, Nairobi, Kirinyaga, Homa Bay and Tana River.
• According to the Ministry of Health, the heavy rainfall and consequent floods have also led to a fourth cholera outbreak.
• For the next 48 hours, moderate to heavy rainfall is expected across most of western, south-western and central Kenya. 

Indonesia - Landslides and floods (BNPB, BMKG)

• Heavy rainfall has been affecting South Sulawesi province since 3 May, causing several landslides and floods that have resulted in casualties and damage.
• According to the National Agency for Disaster Countermeasure (BNPB), as of 5 May, 13 districts in Luwu Regency in northern South Sulawesi province have been affected, especially Latimojong district. The same source reported a total of 12 fatalities, 115 displaced people and 3,479 affected households. In addition, 211 houses have been destroyed and 3,268 have been affected, while several roads and bridges have been reported damaged.
• For the next 48 hours, more heavy rainfall is forecasted over Sulawesi Island.

Haiti - Landslides and floods (media, NOAA - CPC)

• Heavy rainfall has been affecting north-western Haiti since 3 May, triggering several landslides and causing floods that have resulted in casualties and damage.
• According to media, as of 5 May, 13 people died in the Cap-Haïtien commune in the north department due to a landslide. In addition, 15 houses have been destroyed by landslides and at least 2,225 buildings have been affected by floods.
• Over the next 48 hours, more rainfall is forecasted over the affected areas.

Iraq - Floods (IFRC, NOAA-CPC)

• Heavy rainfall affected eastern Iraq, in particular the Diyala and the Maysan governorates, on 1-2 May, causing floods and flash floods that have resulted in casualties and damage.
• As of 5 May, according to Iraqi Red Crescent (IFRC), at least 600 people have been affected by floods, of whom 516 people in Kishkool and Al-Salam regions in Diyala governorate, and 84 people in Maysan governorate.
• Over the next 48 hours, more rainfall is forecasted over the north-eastern part of Iraq.
• In March 2024, Iraq was also affected by floods in Duhok and Erbil governorates, after which DG ECHO allocated EUR 175.000 to the IFRC via the Disaster Relief Emergency Fund (DREF) to respond to the needs of the affected population.

Zimbabwe - Government using food aid allocation to coerce opposition (DG ECHO, Crisis Group)

• Concerns are growing over the distribution of aid by the government after local NGO Zimbabwe Peace Project released its monthly report recording an increase in human rights violations, intimidation and harassment, including 12 alleged incidents where citizens affiliated with the political opposition were denied food parcels.
• Notably, ruling party ZANU-PF MP distributed rations in Gobhi village (Matabeleland North province), while they pressured villagers to either join their party or face exclusion from aid.
• Moreover, the village head in Ward Fifteen (Masvingo province), allegedly convened supporters of opposition leader Nelson Chamisa’s Blue Movement and threatened to remove them from the beneficiary list.

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

• Belarus: threshold level 1/1 on the Dnieper, Pronya, Ptich and Pripyat rivers as reported on 3rd of May 2024
• Belgium: threshold level 2/3 for several locations in Meuse basin
• Germany: warning level 2/4 for 1 location in Bavaria
• Ukraine: threshold level 2/3 on the Desna and Dnipro rivers 

Brazil - Floods, update (Copernicus EMS, media, INMET)

 Copernicus Activation 

• Following the heavy rainfall that affected the Rio Grande do Sul state (the southernmost state of Brazil) over the past few days, causing floods, landslides and mudslides, casualties and damage are still increasing. The flooding also worsened after a dam broke on 2 May in the area of the Cotiporã and the Bento Gonçalves municipalities.
• The Copernicus Emergency Management Service (EMSR) was activated in rapid mapping mode on 3 May to have information on the dam condition and detect flooding on the villages downstream. 
• Media report, as of 3 May, 30 fatalities, 60 people still missing, 36 injured people and approximately 15,000 displaced people across 154 municipalities throughout the Rio Grande do Sul state. The authorities declared the state of emergency.
• Over the next 72 hours, very heavy rainfall is still forecasted over the whole Rio Grande do Sul state.

China - Landslide (media, CMA)

• Heavy rainfall has been affecting south-eastern China (particularly the Guangdong province) over the past few days, triggering a huge landslide that has resulted in casualties and severe damage.
• Media report, as of 3 May, 48 fatalities and 30 injured people due to a landslide that occurred on 1 May very early in the morning (UTC) in the area of the Chayang village (Meizhou prefecture, eastern Guangdong province).
• Over the next 72 hours, according to the China Meteorological Administration (CMA), very heavy rainfall is still forecasted over the whole Guangdong province.

Syria - Scabies outbreak (WHO, ICCG)

• A comprehensive scabies community survey exercise carried out by WHO in northwest Syria found an unusual high prevalence of scabies in IDP sites in six priority sub-districts in Idleb. These sites host more than 4.2 million people, mostly women and children, who are in need of humanitarian assistance; including two million people in informal and scattered IDP camps. 
• Overcrowded living conditions and limited access to effective treatment contribute to the increased risk of (re-)infestation. This parasitic skin disease, which is globally under-recognized, is now affecting hundreds of thousands of people living in camps in northweast Syria.
• Residents in camps were found to be seven times more likely to contract scabies. Only 32.4% of the camps and 51.6% of the communities currently have scabies response services, leaving most high priority areas without assistance. 
• Health and WASH partners are preparing a response in northwest Syria, including Mass Drug Administration (MDA) for 155,965 people in 70 camps and seven communities. DG ECHO is following closely the situation and exploring options to scale up support.

 

Tanzania - Tropical cyclone (GDACS, Meteo France La Reunion, JTWC)

• A new tropical storm named 'Hidaya' formed on 1 May over the central Indian Ocean, north of Madagascar, Comoros and Mayotte (France), and started moving west toward eastern Tanzania. On 3 May at 0.00 UTC its centre was located offshore, approximately 500 km south-east of the area of Dar es Salaam city (the main city of Tanzania), with maximum sustained winds of 137 km/h (tropical cyclone).
• On the forecast track, Hidaya is expected to continue moving northwestward over the ocean and continue strenghtening, passing by very close (without making the landfall) to the area of Dar es Salaam city between 4 May in the afternoon and 5 May very early in the morning (UTC), with maximum sustained winds of up to 75 km/h (tropical storm).
• Very heavy rainfall, strong winds and storm surge are forecasted over eastern Tanzania for the period from 4 to 7 May.

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

• Belarus: threshold level 1/1 on the Dnieper, Pronya, Ptich and Pripyat rivers as reported on 2nd of May 2024
• Belgium: threshold level 2/3 for 3 locations and 3/3 for 1 location in Meuse basin
• Germany: warning level 2/4 for 1 location Bavaria, 1 location in Hesse and 2 locations in Northrhine Westfalia and warning level 3/4 for 1 location in Hesse
• Ukraine: threshold level 2/3 on the Desna and Dnipro rivers
• United Kingdom: warning level 2/3 for river Clyst in England

Kenya - Floods, update (Kenya Red Cross, UN OCHA, International Charter, media, Kenya Meteorological Department)

• Heavy rainfall continues to affect most of Kenya since the beginning of March (the long rainy season lasts from March to May), causing rivers overflow (particularly the Tana and the Mara rivers), floods, flash floods and triggering landslides that have resulted in additional casualties and severe damage.  
• The Kenya Red Cross reports, as of 1 May, 166 fatalities, 132 missing people, 23,511 displaced households (approximately 117,555 individuals) and 43,888 affected households (approximately 219,440 individuals).
• On 29 April, the Old Kijabe dam, located in the Mai Mahiu area of the Great Rift Valley region, burst amid torrential rainfall. At least 50 casualties have been recorded but the death toll might increase. Rescue efforts are still ongoing.
• Over the next 72 hours, more heavy rainfall with locally very heavy rainfall is still forecasted over most of the country, except eastern counties.

Rwanda - Floods and landslides (Meteo Rwanda, media)

• Since 20 April, heavy rain has been affecting several parts of Rwanda, causing floods, landslides and severe weather-related incidents that have resulted in casualties and damage.
• According to media, at least ten people died due to landslides and severe weather-related incidents, while houses, crops and road infrastructure have been severely affected in various parts of the country. 
• For the next 24 hours, moderate to very heavy rainfall is expected across most parts of the country. Red warnings for heavy rainfall are in effect across western, south-western and northern Rwanda.

Somalia - Floods, update (UN OCHA, NOAA-CPC)

• The humanitarian impact of the Gu rainy season (April to June) - which is causing floods and flash floods in several parts of Somalia - continues to increase, with Lower Juba and Hiraan being the most impacted regions. 
• According to UN OCHA, as of 29 April, the death toll stands at seven, while 8,376 people have been displaced, 3,000 are relocated, and 127,000 are affected. In addition, more than 1,000 houses have been destroyed, one school damaged, 100 livestock killed, and 77 ha of farmland affected.
• For the next 48 hours, moderate to heavy rainfall is expected particularly over northern, north-eastern and eastern areas of Somalia. 

Brazil - Floods (INMET, CEMADEN, media)

• Over the past few days, heavy rain has been impacting more than 100 municipalities in Rio Grande do Sul state (southern Brazil), causing floods and severe weather-related incidents, which have led to casualties and damage.
• According to media, ten people died, 21 went missing and 3,400 were displaced across the state. In addition, several towns were isolated after bridges collapsed and roads were destroyed due to floods and mudslides.
• For the next 24 hours, more heavy rainfall is forecasted across the affected state, where red warnings for heavy rainfall are still in effect. On 2 May a very high hydro-geological risk alert is in effect across most parts of the Rio Grande do Sul state. 

Vietnam - Severe weather (ADINet, Reliefweb, NCHMF)

• Heavy rainfall, strong winds, thunderstorms and lightning have been affecting northern Vietnam (in particular the northeast and northwest regions) since 30 April. This has been causing many severe weather-related incidents (mainly due to the strong wind and lightning), which have resulted in casualties and widespread damage. 
• The ASEAN Disaster Information Network (ADINet) reports, as of 2 May, one fatality, 88 totally damaged houses, 1,993 partially damaged houses, eight damaged schools and a total of approximately 8,320 affected people across nine provinces (Lao Cai, Yen Bai, Ha Giang, Cao Bang, Bac Kan, Tuyen Quang, Phu Tho, Thai Nguyen and Quang Ninh) throughout both the aforementioned affected regions.
• Over the next 96 hours, more heavy rainfall with locally very heavy rainfall is still forecasted over most of the country, particularly over northern Vietnam.

France - Severe weather (COGIC, Meteo France)

• Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms have been hitting various departments of France, causing severe weather-related incidents that have resulted in casualties and damage.
• The Interdepartmental Crisis Management Operational Centre (COGIC) reports, as of 2 May, one fatality and one injured person in the municipality of Courmelles (Aisne department, northern France) due to a severe weather-related incident.
• On 2 May, moderate rain is expected across central, northern and southern France, while on 3 May, the weather conditions will improve, and some rain is forecasted across central and western France.

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

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

Guatemala - Wilfires (DG ECHO - ERCC, Local Media)

 EUCPM Activation 

• The region of Central America and Mexico has seen record levels of wildfires since the beginning of 2024. In Guatemala alone, 211,432 ha have been affected between January 1 and April 9, 2024.
• As of 10 April, Guatemala went into a state of calamity due to the wildfires in affected provinces. More than 200 people have been exposed to gases and have received medical attention for respiratory problems caused by the fires.
• The Executive Secretariat of the National Coordinator for the Reduction of Natural or Man-made Disasters (SE-CONRED) reports as of 29 April that there are currently 116 active fires and more than 1300 firefighters involved in combatting the wildfires across the country. 
• In response to the escalating situation, Guatemala formally requested on 29 April the activation of the Union Civil Protection Mechanism (UCPM) to safeguard emergency responders working in hazardous conditions, requestion assistance such as personal protective equipment, as well as monitoring and early warning equipment.

Kenya - Floods, update (DG ECHO, UN OCHA)

• Kenya continues facing severe flooding following above-average rainfalls. As of 29 April, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UN OCHA) reports more than 103 related casualties, 29 injured, 21 people missing, 150,365 people displaced and nearly 191,000 people affected.
• Along food assistance, shelter, and health emergency services, needs include classical emergency search and rescue operations and the provision of basic services to meet humanitarian needs, in both formal and informal Internally Displaced People (IDP) settings.
• Humanitarian partners have provided more than 124,650 people with some form of assistance, including safe drinking-water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) supplies, essential items, food assistance, health services, and shelter support. In addition, more than 535 people were rescued and 96 displacement camps established.
• While most humanitarian actors have operational capacity and are ready to intervene, they face obstacles such as poor recovery and replenishment of basic service pipelines from the past flood season, mainly due to the lack of financial support.

Chad - Floods (UN OCHA, DGMN)

• Heavy rainfall has been affecting southern Chad (in particular the Mandoul and Logone Oriental provinces) since March, causing floods and rivers overflow (particularly the Logone river), which have resulted in casualties and damage.
• The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reports, as of 29 April, one fatality, 45 injured people, nearly 700 damaged houses and a total of approximately 3,760 affected people across both aforementioned provinces.
• Over the next 72 hours, drier weather conditions are forecasted over the whole country.

India - Landslides (media, IMD)

• Heavy rainfall has been affecting northern India (in particular the Jammu and Kashmir territory) over the last week, causing landslides that have resulted in population displacement and damage.
• Media report, as of 30 April, approximately 100 displaced people and several damaged houses (a number of these fully damaged) due to a large landslide that occurred on 27 April in the area of the Pernote village, nearby the Ramban town (Jammu and Kashmir territory)
• Over the next 24 hours, very heavy rainfall is still forecasted over the whole Jammu and Kashmir territory.

Indonesia - Earthquake and volcano unrest, update (BNPB, GDACS, GDACS)

• Following the 6.1 M earthquake that hit the southern coast of West Java province on 27 April, the amount of injured people and damage continues increasing.
• According to the National Agency for Disaster Countermeasure (BNPB), 11 people have been injured of whom six in Garut, three in Bandung, and two in Ciamis. In addition, 267 houses have been affected.
• Local authorities are still conducting the damage assessment.
• In the meantime, Ruang volcano erupted again on 30 April and the ash column reached 2 km above the crater. The volcanic debris following the eruption reached several parts of Tagulandang Island (located 1 km north-east of Ruang Island), including the Emergency Response Post established in Apengsala Village.
• The alert level of the volcano remains at VI (the maximum level) and people who live in the Tagulandang Island area should be aware of the activity of the volcano. This includes a potential tsunami due to the incandescent rock ejection, pyroclastic flow, and tsunami waves that can be triggered by the collapse of the volcano.

Pakistan - Severe weather, update (PDMA Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, PMD)

• Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province (north-western Pakistan) is still experiencing heavy rainfall that have resulted in severe weather-related incidents and damage.
• According to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), as of 29 April, seven people died, nine others have been injured and 60 houses have been damaged (of which 11 are fully damaged) across 13 districts.
• On 30 April, heavy rain with thunderstorms accompanied by gusty winds is likely to occur at a few places in Upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, while on 1 May no rain is expected.

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

• Belarus: threshold level 1/1 on the Sozh and Pripyat rivers
• Ukraine: threshold level 2/3 on the Desna and Dnipro rivers
• United Kingdom: warning levels 2/3 for England 

Madasgacar (DG ECHO)

• In Madagascar, 2.29 million people will be in need of urgent humanitarian assistance until mid-2024, as prolonged drought, recurrent floods, cyclones, and epidemics have impacted the already vulnerable populations living in the country’s Grand Sud and Grand Sud-Est regions. The food security and nutrition situation has severely deteriorated. Overall economic and social structures have been impacted by years of crisis, causing internal migration and use of negative coping mechanisms; this has exacerbated social protection needs with child abuse and gender-based violence on the rise, as well as increased school dropout. 
• The 2024 initial funding of EUR 6.5 million aims to reinforce the response provided in recent years, with a focus on forgotten, hard-to-reach, and under-served areas of Grand Sud-Est and a maintained presence in the Grand Sud to enable to scale-up and contribute to system strengthening. 
• Our support will help provide access to food, education in emergencies, and nutrition services while responding to the specific needs of the most vulnerable people and addressing the increasing cost of logistics. We will continue integrating protection considerations into all interventions. Strengthening coordination at national level, as well as logistics capacities, is an integral part of the preparedness and response. The EU is also working on preparedness for natural hazards, including tropical cyclones/storms and drought. 

 

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

Philippines - Mindanao armed conflict (DG ECHO Partners, local authorities)

• Armed clashes between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and alleged members of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) continued on 24 April 2024 in the villages of Hadji Mohammad Adjul, Province of Basilan, an area under the control of Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF).
• Around 300 households were displaced with at least 100 households remaining in unidentified camps due to fear of retaliation.
• DG ECHO partners are monitoring the situation of displaced families and returnees. They are ready to provide relief assistance once safe access is granted.

 

Indonesia - Landslides and earthquake (GDACS, BNPB, BMKG)

• Two deadly landslides triggered by heavy rainfall occurred in Tallang Sura village (North Toraja regency, South Sulawesi province) and in Talagajaya village (Garut regency, West Java province) respectively on 26 and 25 April, leading to casualties and damage.
• According to the National Agency for Disaster Countermeasure (BNPB), the landslide event in Tallang Sura village caused nine fatalities, six injured people, six evacuated people and one house destroyed. In the event of Talagajaya village, three people died and several houses were damaged.
• Meanwhile, on 27 April at 16.29 UTC (23.29 local time), an earthquake of 6.1 M (6.2 M as reported by BNPB), hit the southern coast of West Java province and resulted in casualties and damage. The epicentre was located approximately 150 km south-west of Bandung city. 
• BNPB reports eight injured people, 75 others affected and 110 houses damaged (mostly within Garut regency).
• National and local authorities are providing emergency assistance for those struck by the events.
• For the next 24 hours, moderate rain is forecasted over the affected provinces.

China - Tornado (NOAA-CPC, media)

• On 27 April, a tornado struck the city of Guangzhou (Guangdong province, southern China) resulting in casualties and damage. 
• Media reports, as of 29 April, five deaths, 33 injured people and 141 damaged buildings across the city.
• For the next 72 hours, moderate to heavy rainfall is forecasted in most of southern China.

Pakistan - Severe weather (PMD, PDMA)

• Heavy rainfall has continued to hit north-western Pakistan (in particular the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province) over the past few days, causing floods, and a number of severe weather-related incidents that have resulted in casualties and damage.
• According to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), as of 28 April, ten people have died, 14 have been injured and more than 50 houses have been damaged across almost 20 districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
• Over the next 72 hours, more heavy rainfall with thunderstorms and strong winds is still forecasted over most of the affected province.

Somalia - Floods, update (UN OCHA, NOAA-CPC)

• The Gu rainy season (April to June) is affecting several areas of Somalia, causing floods and flash floods and resulting in an increasing number of casualties, displaced people and damage. Jubaland, Hirshabelle and South West States are the worst affected. 
• As of 28 April, UN OCHA reports at least seven fatalities, 5,100 displaced people, and more than 124,150 affected people. Several roads have been flooded, particularly the roads connecting Dhobley and Afmadow districts in Jubaland State, affecting about 60,000 people in the two districts.
• Humanitarian partners are ramping up their response across the country.
• For the next 72 hours, moderate to heavy rainfall is expected over most parts of Somalia, particularly across the north-eastern and eastern areas.

USA - Tornadoes (FEMA, NOAA, NOAA-CPC, media)

• On 26 April, dozens of tornadoes occurred in central USA, resulting in casualties and damage.
• According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and media, as of 29 April, five people have died (four in Oklahoma and one in Iowa), around 100 people have been injured, several houses have been damaged or destroyed and tens of thousands of residents have experienced power outages.
• For the next 24 hours, moderate to heavy rainfall is forecasted across the central and central-eastern states. A tornado watch is currently in effect over eastern Texas and western Louisiana. 

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

• Belarus: threshold level 1/1 on the Sozh and Pripyat river.
• Ukraine: threshold level 2/3 on the Desna and Dnipro river.
• United Kingdom: warning levels 2/3 for England.

Zimbabwe (DG ECHO)

• An estimated 2.6 million people, including 1.7 million children, are in urgent need of humanitarian assistance in 2024 as a result of recurrent climatic shocks, including floods and droughts worsened by El Niño events, a protracted and deteriorating economic environment, and regular disease outbreaks including typhoid, cholera and measles,
• In 2024, the EU allocated an initial amount of EUR 3.5 million to strengthen the cash response and humanitarian coordination in the country.
• The EU reinforces local authorities’ capacity to respond to epidemics, support and protect vulnerable migrant returnees, enhance preparedness for displacement, and improve the management of mixed migration flows.

 

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

Philippines - Mindanao armed conflict (DG ECHO Partners, local authorities)

• Armed clashes between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and alleged members of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) continued on 24 April 2024 in the villages of Hadji Mohammad Adjul, Province of Basilan, an area under the control of Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF).
• Around 300 households were displaced with at least 100 households remaining in unidentified camps due to fear of retaliation.
• DG ECHO partners are monitoring the situation of displaced families and returnees. They are ready to provide relief assistance once safe access is granted.

 

Indonesia - Landslides and earthquake (GDACS, BNPB, BMKG)

• Two deadly landslides triggered by heavy rainfall occurred in Tallang Sura village (North Toraja regency, South Sulawesi province) and in Talagajaya village (Garut regency, West Java province) respectively on 26 and 25 April, leading to casualties and damage.
• According to the National Agency for Disaster Countermeasure (BNPB), the landslide event in Tallang Sura village caused nine fatalities, six injured people, six evacuated people and one house destroyed. In the event of Talagajaya village, three people died and several houses were damaged.
• Meanwhile, on 27 April at 16.29 UTC (23.29 local time), an earthquake of 6.1 M (6.2 M as reported by BNPB), hit the southern coast of West Java province and resulted in casualties and damage. The epicentre was located approximately 150 km south-west of Bandung city. 
• BNPB reports eight injured people, 75 others affected and 110 houses damaged (mostly within Garut regency).
• National and local authorities are providing emergency assistance for those struck by the events.
• For the next 24 hours, moderate rain is forecasted over the affected provinces.

China - Tornado (NOAA-CPC, media)

• On 27 April, a tornado struck the city of Guangzhou (Guangdong province, southern China) resulting in casualties and damage. 
• Media reports, as of 29 April, five deaths, 33 injured people and 141 damaged buildings across the city.
• For the next 72 hours, moderate to heavy rainfall is forecasted in most of southern China.

Pakistan - Severe weather (PMD, PDMA)

• Heavy rainfall has continued to hit north-western Pakistan (in particular the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province) over the past few days, causing floods, and a number of severe weather-related incidents that have resulted in casualties and damage.
• According to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), as of 28 April, ten people have died, 14 have been injured and more than 50 houses have been damaged across almost 20 districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
• Over the next 72 hours, more heavy rainfall with thunderstorms and strong winds is still forecasted over most of the affected province.

Somalia - Floods, update (UN OCHA, NOAA-CPC)

• The Gu rainy season (April to June) is affecting several areas of Somalia, causing floods and flash floods and resulting in an increasing number of casualties, displaced people and damage. Jubaland, Hirshabelle and South West States are the worst affected. 
• As of 28 April, UN OCHA reports at least seven fatalities, 5,100 displaced people, and more than 124,150 affected people. Several roads have been flooded, particularly the roads connecting Dhobley and Afmadow districts in Jubaland State, affecting about 60,000 people in the two districts.
• Humanitarian partners are ramping up their response across the country.
• For the next 72 hours, moderate to heavy rainfall is expected over most parts of Somalia, particularly across the north-eastern and eastern areas.

USA - Tornadoes (FEMA, NOAA, NOAA-CPC, media)

• On 26 April, dozens of tornadoes occurred in central USA, resulting in casualties and damage.
• According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and media, as of 29 April, five people have died (four in Oklahoma and one in Iowa), around 100 people have been injured, several houses have been damaged or destroyed and tens of thousands of residents have experienced power outages.
• For the next 24 hours, moderate to heavy rainfall is forecasted across the central and central-eastern states. A tornado watch is currently in effect over eastern Texas and western Louisiana. 

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

• Belarus: threshold level 1/1 on the Sozh and Pripyat river.
• Ukraine: threshold level 2/3 on the Desna and Dnipro river.
• United Kingdom: warning levels 2/3 for England.

Zimbabwe (DG ECHO)

• An estimated 2.6 million people, including 1.7 million children, are in urgent need of humanitarian assistance in 2024 as a result of recurrent climatic shocks, including floods and droughts worsened by El Niño events, a protracted and deteriorating economic environment, and regular disease outbreaks including typhoid, cholera and measles,
• In 2024, the EU allocated an initial amount of EUR 3.5 million to strengthen the cash response and humanitarian coordination in the country.
• The EU reinforces local authorities’ capacity to respond to epidemics, support and protect vulnerable migrant returnees, enhance preparedness for displacement, and improve the management of mixed migration flows.

 

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

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)