Seychelles
DAILY HIGHLIGHTS Following damages caused by flooding last month, Seychelles needs international assistance to reverse serious disruption before the next wet season in October, according to the latest situation report prepared by the United Nations Department of Humanitarian Affairs (DHA). The report, which…
Seychelles
DHAGVA - 97/0482 1. This report has been prepared following a United Nations Disaster Assessment Coordination (UNDAC) team mission ending on 3 September 1997. BACKGROUND 2. Seychelles is an island republic in the western Indian Ocean, consisting of 115 islands,…
Seychelles
Weekly News The Red Cross Society of Seychelles (RCSS) met an unexpected challenge ten days ago, when torrential rains on the islands of Praslin, La Digue and Mahé killed two people. The resulting floods and landslides caused severe damage to…
Seychelles
The United Nations Disaster Assessment and Coordination (UNDAC) team sent to the Seychelles by the Relief Coordination Branch, DHA - Geneva has sent its first report. I. CURRENT SITUATION 1. Emergency Relief: Immediate relief needs have been met. Assistance needs rest…
Seychelles
The Disaster From 13-17 August, the Seychelles islands of Praslin, La Digue and Mahé were hit by exceptionally strong rains. A total of 640 mm of rainfall was recorded during this period - almost double the previous record for the…
Seychelles
DAILY HIGHLIGHTS Following freak weather conditions in Seychelles from 13 to 17 August, including torrential rains which caused two deaths, DHA is dispatching a Disaster Assessment and Coordination team there. Also as part of its response to requests by the…
Seychelles
Seychelles - FLOODS DHA - Geneva Situation Report No. 1 20 August 1997 I. DISASTER OVERVIEW 1. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Planning and Environment of the Republic of Seychelles reports that freak weather conditions during the period 13 -…