Reports

Tropical Storm Haiyan (31W) is currently tracking west-northwest at 25 km/h across the northern Pacific and is expected to develop into a typhoon as it passes over Yap state in the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM)…

In the early hours of 24 October, heavy rainfall caused flooding and landslides on the island of Paama in Malampa Province. The Government has declared an emergency and activated the National Disaster Committee, including the police,…

HIGHLIGHTS Affected populations continue to recover from drought effects as normal seasonal rainfall remains ongoing USAID partner the International Organization for Migration (IOM) continues to deliver food commodities provided by the U.S. Government (USG) to drought-affected atolls and…

Who are we? Introduction Humanity faces growing challenges: a rising population, a warming planet, and increasing inequalities of health, well-being and security between the rich and poor. The International Federation of Red Cross Red Crescent Societies’ (IFRC)…

Background Tropical Cyclone Evan hit Fiji from 16 to 18 December 2012 as a category four storm with winds of more than 240 kilometres per hour. The cyclone passed over the Yasawa and Mamanuca Islands with the eye…

OCHA and its humanitarian partners have completed a disaster simulation across Tonga, Samoa and Fiji – the first time that such an exercise has involved multiple countries in the Pacific. The exercise is part of continuing…

Final Report May 2013 Executive Summary Funding to support developing countries take action on climate change is projected to increase dramatically in the coming years. However, this increase in opportunities is being matched by an equally dramatic increase in…

Period covered by this Ops Update: 19 June to 30 August 2013 Appeal target (current): CHF 803,347. Appeal coverage: 13 per cent Appeal history: This Emergency Appeal was initially launched on 19 June 2013 for CHF 803,347; cash, in-kind, or…

HIGHLIGHTS Normal seasonal rains begin in drought-affected areas of northern RMI, alleviating drought conditions U.S. Government (USG) provides nearly $1.8 million in additional assistance for drought relief activities in RMI Two shipments of USG-provided food commodities for distribution to…

HIGHLIGHTS The effects of severe drought conditions continue to affect nearly 6,400 people in RMI On June 14, U.S. President Barack Obama declared a disaster for RMI, authorizing additional U.S. Government (USG) funding for relief and reconstruction activities To…