Informes

DHAGVA - 97/0519 Bangladesh - Cyclone DHA-Geneva Situation Report No. 1 SITUATION 1.The UNDP Resident Representative in Dhaka reports that an unexpected cyclonic storm, with wind gusts of up to 125 km/h, made its first landfall on 27 September between 01:50 and 03:00…

A severe cyclonic storm - Two B, the second one this season, hit the Southern coast of Bangladesh in the early hours of Saturday, 27th September, 1997. After crossing the coastal area the storm weakened into a land depression…

Dear Friends, Please reference our Alert dated 15 July 1997 reporting on the floods and our immediate response of US$ 25,000 to Social Health and Educational (SHED) Board's request for assistance. Thereafter the ACT Coordinating Office also sent US$ 15,000…

Dear Friends, In response to the severe cyclone which hit the coast of Bangladesh on May 19, the Co-ordinating Office issued an Appeal on May 21 on behalf of ACT/Christian Commission for Development in Bangladesh (CCDB), and revised it shortly…

The context Cyclone One Bravo hit the South Eastern coast of Bangladesh on 19 May . Approximately one million people took refuge in cyclone shelters, thereby significantly reducing potential loss of life. The Cyclone Preparedness Programme (CPP) of the Bangladesh…

Disaster strikes Bangladesh again ... heavy floods affect almost one fourth of the country Dear Friends, Soon after the cyclone on 19 May which caused untold havoc, Bangladesh - one of the poorest countries, is currently in the grip of massive…

I. SITUATION 1. Torrential monsoon rains since last Tuesday caused extensive floodings in various parts of Bangladesh over the weekend. 2. According to the Flood Information Centre in Dhaka, cited by News Agencies, almost one fourth…

(4:37pm AEST) Four people have been killed in western Japan, after a landslide triggered by torrential rain hit a mountain area in Takarazuka. Weather officials have warned continued rainfall in southwestern Japan may trigger further landslides. Meanwhile, the death toll from four…

June 1997 The Oxfam Emergencies Bulletin aims to give an overview of Oxfam's current emergency work world-wide, for use in communications work. It appears monthly. Bangladesh When a severe cyclone hit the south-east coast of Bangladesh between Chittagong and Cox's Bazar…

BANGLADESH, June 23, 1997 -- One month after a strong cyclone hit the southeast coast of Bangladesh, CARE has completed relief operations reaching 14,000 families and is now assessing the need for reconstruction programs. The cyclone, packing winds…