Philippines
Anticipatory Action Framework for Tropical Cyclones Philippines Pilot 1.Overview Summary The purpose of this document is to present the framework for anticipatory action (AA) in the Philippines, including the forecasting trigger (the model), the pre-agreed action plans (the delivery) and…
Thailand
This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson Babar Baloch – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today's press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. 13 September 2024 UNHCR, the…
Viet Nam
Bangkok/Kuala Lumpur/Geneva, 13 September 2024 – Super Typhoon Yagi, one of the strongest storms to hit Vietnam in three decades, has left a trail of destruction and continues to threaten the lives of millions across northern…
Japan + 1 more
Tropical cyclone BEBINCA is moving north-west over the Philippines Sea, and on 13 September at 0.00 UTC, its centre was located over the Philippine Sea, approximately 1,000 km south-east of the eastern coast of Amami island,…
Philippines
In the recent few days, Kanlaon volcano, Negros Island, central-southern Philippines increased its seismic activity as well as the sulfur dioxide emissions, leading to further evacuations. Over the past 24 hours, 17 volcanic earthquakes and almost…
Sri Lanka
Earlier this month, I represented the OCHA/UNDP Connecting Business initiative at the Symposium hosted by the Asia Pacific Alliance for Disaster Management Sri Lanka. It was both a homecoming – I grew up in Colombo, and…
Myanmar
OVERVIEW Since 30 June 2024, continuous heavy rainfall in Myanmar has led to flash floods that have particularly affected the northern and northwestern regions, including Bago, Kachin, Magway, Mandalay, Sagaing, and Shan. The floods have caused widespread…
Nepal
In Numbers 172 mt of food distributed US$ 6.9 million net funding requirements (September 2024 – February 2025) 107,487 people assisted Operational Updates As part of the Joint Recovery Action Plan, WFP is delivering food security and nutrition support to 16,700 earthquake-affected…
Pakistan
MANILA, PHILIPPINES (13 September 2024) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $320 million loan to support the rehabilitation of roads in the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in Pakistan, enhancing safe and all-weather connectivity…
Bangladesh
Executive Summary: The flash floods have exacerbated the vulnerabilities of marginalized groups, including poor and the ultra-poor, women, children, adolescent girls, the elderlies, female headed households, persons with disabilities, the chronically ill, religious minorities and gender diverse…
