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Tropical Cyclone Fytia - Jan 2026
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000
Tropical Cyclone Fytia developed over the Mozambique Channel on 28 January and intensified as it tracked eastwards toward Madagascar. The cyclone made landfall on 31 January in some of the country’s most remote areas, which are rarely affected by humanitarian crises. As it approached and crossed the western coast, forecasts indicated heavy rainfall, strong winds and rough seas across large parts of central and northern Madagascar. Meteorological authorities warned of a high risk of flooding, wind damage and storm surge in low-lying coastal areas, particularly along the west coast. By late 31 January, information on casualties, displacement and damage remained limited, as the cyclone was still impacting affected areas and access constraints were expected in the immediate aftermath. Initial reports from partners indicate that an estimated 5,000 people have been displaced. The total number of affected people has yet to be established in Mitsinjo and Soalala districts in Melaky Region, which are currently believed to be unreachable. Preliminary reports indicate damage to at least 22 schools, including eight that are reportedly totally destroyed, potentially leaving 1,100 students out of school in the coming days. In addition, eight schools are currently being used as temporary accommodation sites in Mahajanga I, Marovoay, Ambohidratrimo and Antananarivo Antsimondrano (OCHA, 31 Jan 2026)
Tropical Cyclone Gezani - Feb 2026
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000
Intense Tropical Cyclone Gezani intensified on 9 February and is forecast to make landfall in Madagascar in the evening of 10 February near the city of Toamasina. Coastal and low-lying areas are at highest risk, with secondary impacts anticipated in parts of central and southern Mozambique by 13 February. This comes as Madagascar is still reeling from Tropical Cyclone Fytia, which made landfall on 31 January and resulted in at least 12 deaths, the displacement of more than 31,000 people, and over 200,000 people affected, mainly in the north-west of the country.
The UN Central Emergency Fund (CERF) allocated US$3 million to six UN agencies in Madagascar in pre-arranged finance for anticipatory action to help partners support more than 93,000 vulnerable people among the most exposed to and at high risk of being severely impacted by the cyclone. (OCHA, 10 Feb 2026)
Colombia: Floods - Jan 2026
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000
Since 26 January, relentless heavy rainfall in western Colombia has triggered severe flooding as the Sinú River overflowed, particularly devastating the Córdoba department, while also affecting neighbouring regions of Sucre, Cauca, La Guajira, Chocó, and Antioquia. As of 11 February, authorities report 44 fatalities, with 12 000 homes damaged and 4 000 destroyed. Across multiple departments, an estimated 72,000 families have been affected, facing destroyed homes and ruined crops. The National Unit for Disaster Management (UNGRD) has deployed 70 Tons of Humanitarian Aid and EU humanitarian partners are assessing needs and mobilising resources from ongoing projects to provide assistance. The Copernicus Emergency Management Service (EMSR865) was activated in the morning of 11 February. (ECHO, 11 Feb 2026)
South Africa: Floods - Jan 2026
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000
On 17 January 2026, the Government of South Africa declared a national state of disaster in response to severe flooding in Limpopo and Mpumalanga provinces, marking the escalation of a rapidly deteriorating situation that exceeded provincial response capacities. [...] 3911 households have been affected (19,555 people) in the three provinces, i.e. Limpopo (1954 HHs), Mpumalanga (1557 HHs) and KwaZulu-Natal provinces (400 HHs). 39 deaths have been reported (i.e. 20 deaths in Mpumalanga), 18 fatalities in Limpopo and (KwaZulu-Natal), and 5 missing people reported while 150 injuries have been reported. 206 Houses have been completely destroyed. [...] Beyond immediate physical damage, the floods have had significant impact on infrastructure and services. Overall, the floods have caused severe humanitarian and infrastructure impacts, with estimated damage exceeding R4 billion, affecting housing, transport, health, education, agriculture, and livelihoods. The events also disrupted schooling, damaged clinics and hospitals, restricted access to essential services, and undermined livelihoods. (IFRC, 2 Feb 2026)
Zambia: Floods - Jan 2026
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000
Very heavy rainfall affected north-eastern Zambia (in particular the Eastern province) over the period from the end of December 2025 to early January 2026, causing floods that have resulted in population displacement and severe damage.
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) reports, as of 9 January, around 2 260 displaced people and more than 370 destroyed houses across the Lundazi district (the worst affected) and the Lumezi district, both in the Eastern province.
Over the next 96 hours, more heavy rainfall, with locally very heavy rainfall, is still forecast over most of the country, including the whole Eastern province. (ECHO, 09 Jan 2026)
Malawi: Floods - Jan 2026
Mon, 05 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000
Persistent heavy rains triggered widespread flooding across several districts, particularly lakeshore areas such as Nkhotakota, which has been the most severely affected. Nkhotakota District experienced two waves of devastating floods, first in December 2025 with rainfall exceeding 285 mm in a single day and again on 20 January 2026 with continued flood warnings that materialised into impacts. The second wave compounded the destruction, striking communities that had not yet recovered from the earlier disaster. In total, 10,912 households (49,104 people) were affected in Nkhotakota District alone. Floods displaced 2,132 households (10,912 people) into 14 camps where thousands are still hosted, caused 12 deaths, 39 injuries, and 2 missing persons, with significant damage to homes, infrastructure, schools, health facilities, crops, and livelihoods, creating urgent humanitarian needs. (IFRC, 13 Feb 2026)
Madagascar: Mpox Outbreak - Dec 2025
Wed, 31 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000
Madagascar is experiencing its first documented Mpox epidemic (clade 1b), which began in epidemiological week 51 of 2025 (end December 2025) and continues as an active outbreak. As of the latest situation report dated 12 January 2026, the country has recorded 228 total cases (24 confirmed by laboratory testing and 204 suspected cases) with zero deaths reported among both confirmed andsuspected cases, indicating a case fatality rate of 0% to date. The outbreak originated and remains heavily concentrated in Boeny region, especically Mahajanga I district, which accounts for 150 of the 228 cases (66% of national burden) with 17 of the 24 laboratory-confirmed cases. Geographic expansion has occurred progressively since the initial detection, with cases now reported across 16 of Madagascar's 23regions, including the capital region Analamanga (16 cases, 2 conrmed), Vakinankaratra (19 cases, 4 confirmed), Betsiboka (6 cases, 1 confirmed), Diana (7 cases), and Haute Matsiatra (10 cases). The epidemic shows evidence of sustained community transmission with a laboratory positivity rate of 34.8% (24 positive results from 69 completed tests out of 106 specimens collected), and a peak occurred on 31December 2025 with 23 cases reported in a single day. The outbreak timeline shows rapid escalation from 34 cases on 5 January 2026 to 92 cases on 8 January 2026, and subsequently to 228 cases by 12 January 2026, representing a seven-fold increase within one week. On 12 January 2026 alone, 21 new suspected cases were notied (8 in Mahajanga I, 5 in Antananarivo Renivohitra, 4 in Fianarantsoa, 2 in Atsimondrano, 1 each in Ambalavao and Soalala) with 19 specimens collected for testing, demonstrating ongoing active transmission and geographic spread toward high-population urban centers including the capital Antananarivo. The epidemic has triggered activation of Madagascar's National Emergency Operations Center (COUSP) on 9 January 2026, deployment of treatment and isolation centers across aected regions, establishment of contact tracing systems, and implementation of enhanced surveillance including a green line (910) that has received 273 calls with 9 suspected cases identied through this community reportingmechanism, demonstrating both the severity of the outbreak. (IFRC, 28 Jan 2026)
Syria: Severe Weather - Dec 2025
Wed, 31 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000
Syria remains highly prone to natural hazards and has increasingly experienced climate-related disasters that compound the vulnerabilities of a population already enduring protracted conflict. During 2025, the country recorded one of its hottest summers on record, followed by harsh winter conditions across most regions. Heavy rainfall and snow persisted throughout January 2026, culminating in widespread flooding that severely affected populations in lowland areas across multiple governorates.
Historically, communities in northwestern Syria have faced recurrent seasonal flooding due to geographic vulnerability, deteriorating infrastructure, and the concentration of displacement sites in flood-prone zones. Years of crisis have systematically eroded community resilience, leaving populations with limited capacity to absorb additional shocks. Many affected families have endured repeated displacement and significant asset depletion, heightening their exposure to climate-induced hazards.
During the first spell of rainfall, flooding affected more than 10,000 people and caused varying levels of damage to shelters, household assets, and livelihoods. Over 650 families saw their shelters completely destroyed, while more than 1,300 families experienced partial damage. Floodwaters impacted 30 homes in Sheikh Hassan in rural Lattakia and 47 homes in Idlib Governorate. In Idlib, 22 camps were affected. At Ain Al-Bayda Hospital in Khirbet Al-Joz, western Idlib, flooding led to the evacuation of patients, healthcare workers, and incubators after the facility was submerged.
Three fatalities were reported, including two children swept away by torrents and one Syrian Arab Red Crescent volunteer who lost his life during emergency response operations. Several injuries also occurred in the course of response activities. Access to healthcare was severely disrupted, as damaged roads and waterlogged areas impeded mobility and restricted access to medical facilities. Parts of Ain Al-Bayda Hospital were inundated, necessitating the evacuation of patients, newborns, and medical staff.
The most severely affected populations are internally displaced persons (IDPs) residing in informal camps and settlements, particularly those located in low-lying areas susceptible to water accumulation. These sites frequently lack adequate drainage systems, durable shelter materials, and flood protection infrastructure, rendering them highly vulnerable to seasonal hazards. Floodwaters inundated camps and residential structures, prompting evacuations and resulting in widespread loss of household belongings, bedding, food supplies, and winterization materials during a period of critically low temperatures. (IFRC, 18 Feb 2026)
Mozambique: Floods - Dec 2025
Sat, 27 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000
The National Directorate for Water Resources Management (DNGRH) reports elevated hydrological pressure in key river basins. Water levels in the Buzi and Pungue basins remain above alert thresholds, while the Licungo basin shows oscillating levels with an upward trend [Sofala COE, 26 December 2025]. Authorities warn of moderate flooding of agricultural land, riverine settlements and transport infrastructure. Local media report that more than 10,000 hectares of agricultural land have already been affected in parts of Buzi district, Sofala province, riverine settlements and transport infrastructure. (OCHA, 29 Dec 2025)
Between 24 December and 7 January, heavy rains and floods affected 75,325 people (14,310 families) across Nampula, Niassa, Manica, Sofala, Tete and Zambézia, with 21 deaths reported. Currently, 5,727 people are sheltered in temporary accommodation centres, mainly in Zambézia, with smaller numbers in Niassa and Manica. From 8 January 2025, heavy to very heavy rainfall forecast in southern Mozambique is expected to significantly raise river basin levels and increase surface runoff over the next 72 hours. Hydrological authorities warn of a heightened risk of flooding affecting agricultural land, riverside communities, and road infrastructure, particularly in several river basins across Inhambane Province, with possible impacts also extending to Gaza Province. (OCHA, 9 Jan 2026)
According to the National Emergency Operations Centre (CENOE), these conditions are expected to further aggravate the flood situation in several river basins, including the Licungo River Basin, increasing the risk of inundation, damage to housing and critical infrastructure, disruption of basic services, and loss of livelihoods. People living in flood-prone zones remain especially vulnerable, notably children, women, the elderly, and personswith disabilities. (IFRC, 9 Jan 2026)
Nearly 600,000 people have been affected, primarily in Gaza Province, displacing thousands and severing the main transport link between Maputo and the rest of the country. The disaster has devastated livelihoods, resulting in the loss of 27,000 livestock and destroying vast areas of farmland. Authorities are now urgently calling for air support for search and rescue operations and engineering specialists to restore critical infrastructure and supply chains. OCHA, 23 Jan 2026)
Chile: Wild Fires - Dec 2025
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000
Since 1 January, several wildfires have been affecting central Chile, resulting in fatalities and destruction. The most affected regions are La Araucanía, Biobío, Maule, Metropolitana and Ñuble. From 1 to 19 January, the National Forestry Corporation (CONAF), counts 793 fires that have already burnt more than 49 922 hectares. As of 19 January, 25 fires are actively being fought, 35 have been brought under control, eight remain under observation, and three have been extinguished. As of 19 January, media report at least 18 fatalities, 19 injuries, and more than 50 000 people evacuated in the Ñuble and Biobío regions. About 250 houses have been destroyed. On 18 January, the government of Chile declared a state of catastrophe for Ñuble and Biobío. (ECHO, 19 Jan 2026)
Since 1 January, a series of wildfires have been raging across central Chile, causing an escalating death toll and widespread destruction. The most affected regions are La Araucanía, Biobío, Maule, Metropolitana, and Ñuble. Between 1 and 21 January, the National Forestry Corporation (CONAF) recorded 17 active fires, and the total area burned surpassed 61 000 hectares. As of 20 January, national authorities reported at least 20 fatalities, more than 7 000 people affected, and 590 homes destroyed. According to the JRC Global Wildfire Information System (GWIS), fire-danger levels are forecast to range from high to very extreme across the Biobío, Ñuble, La Araucanía, Maule, and Metropolitana regions. On 20 January, the Union Civil Protection Mechanism (UCPM) was activated at the request of the Chilean authorities. The request concerns the deployment of a Fire Assistance Support Team (FAST), including aerial coordinators, analysts, and planning professionals, to strengthen coordination and strategic planning capacities. On 21 January, the Copernicus EMS was activated in rapid mapping mode (EMSR859). (ECHO, 21 Jan 2025)
Gabon: Windstorms - Dec 2025
Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000
Torrential rains accompanied by violent winds battered Libreville, the capital of the Estuaire province and of Gabon, during the night of 15 to 16 December 2025, causing significant damage in the 5th and 6th districts. This severe weather affected numerous families as well as public and private infrastructure, notably including the destruction of a school, several businesses, utility poles, and the maternity ward of the Estuaire Regional Hospital. It is estimated that approximately 3,000 people have been affected, representing nearly 600 households. As of 16 December, rapid assessments by the Red Cross reveal that more than 300 homes were partially destroyed or swept away by the violent winds. (IFRC, 31 Dec 2025)
Iran: Floods - Dec 2025
Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000
Since December 15, heavy rains, flash floods, and river overflow killed eight people including one Iranian Red Crescent Rescuer, in southern provinces of Fars, Hormozgan and Khuzestan Provinces. According to Iran Red Crescent Society (IRCS), 25 provinces are affected by adverse weather conditions, and relief operations have so far been carried out in 18 locations reaching 42,112 people across the provinces of East Azerbaijan, Isfahan, Zanjan, Fars, Kerman, and Yazd. Hormozgan Province received severe rainfall i.e., 260% more than the previous years, with three consecutive waves causing torrential rains, lightning, strong gusts, street flooding, and overflowing seasonal rivers. 139 villages in Kerman province were affected by floods across 16 counties. (ECHO, 22 Dec 2025)
Tragically, 7 fatalities have been confirmed in the provinces of Fars, Khuzestan, and Hormozgan. To date, the floods have affected 335 operational locations, with 193 branches of the Iranian Red Crescent Society actively involved in the response. In total, 42,112 people have benefited from emergencyand humanitarian services provided during the ongoing operation. The event has resulted in 16 injured people transferred to medicalfacilities and 3 individuals treated on an outpatient basis. Additionally, four technical rescue cases have been recorded in the provinces ofFars and Hormozgan. The widespread geographical coverage and continued impact of the floods have generated extensive humanitarianneeds, particularly related to shelter, evacuation, basic relief assistance, and safety of affected populations. (IFRC, 29 Dec 2025)
occupied Palestinian territory: Floods - Nov 2025
Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000
Heavy rain on 14 November caused severe flooding across Gaza, especially in Gaza city and northern Gaza, and affected more than 13,000 families. The rain also further damaged drainage systems, destroyed thousands of tents, and disrupted humanitarian activities. (OCHA, 17 Nov 2025)
Following more rains and subsequent flooding in Gaza on 25 November, the Site Management Cluster carried out rapid assessments in Designated Emergency Shelters (DESs) across the Gaza Strip. The assessments revealed that 32 DESs were affected: one in North Gaza, four in Gaza city, seven in Deir al Balah, and 20 in Khan Younis. In total, more than 3,000 people were affected: 25 in northern Gaza, 205 in Gaza city, 1,333 in Deir al Balah, and 1,438 in Khan Younis. (OCHA, 28 Nov 2025)
The SMC (Site Management Cluster) estimated that the weather events affected more than 740,000 people across 715 displacement sites, including 384 located in high flood-risk areas. Of the affected sites, 130 were in northern Gaza, 264 in Deir Al Balah, 308 in Khan Younis, and 13 in Rafah. (IOM, NORCAP, NRC, Shelter Cluster, 12 Dec 2025)
On 16 December, Site Management Cluster (SMC) partners reported 132 flood-related incidents, with 91 in Khan Younis, 30 in Deir al Balah, six in Gaza city, and five North Gaza governorate. Flooding had caused widespread destruction of shelters, leaving thousands exposed to harsh winter conditions and at risk of further displacement. Of particular concern were 22 sites that sheltered more than 4,000 people from 821 families, where flooding was so severe that the families no longer had shelter. (OCHA, 17 Dec 2025)
Rainstorms since 26 December triggered flash flooding and affected people living in low-lying areas, coastal zones, and those who had sheltered in substandard structures and tents. Seawater had once again inundated tents housing displaced families, including in the Al Mawasi area of Khan Younis, and rendered many shelters uninhabitable. (OCHA, 31 Dec 2025)
Heavy rains and flooding rendered thousands of tents uninhabitable and placed nearly 800,000 people, almost 40 percent of the population, in flood-prone sites at heightened risk. The UN Population Fund reported that winter conditions were intensifying hardship, with families sheltering in flooded tents, newborns facing heightened risk of hypothermia, and pregnant women lacking safe spaces to rest or give birth, and called for an urgent scale-up of assistance to protect health and support women and girls. According to the MoH in Gaza, between 1 December 2025 and 14 January 2026, seven children died of hypothermia, including four since the beginning of 2026. As rainwater had mixed with sewage, on 8 January 2026, Save the Children highlighted the especially severe impact flooding had on children, leaving them exposed to water-borne diseases, such as hepatitis, diarrhoea and gastroenteritis. (OCHA, 14 Jan 2026)
[...] heavy rain, strong winds and flooding continued to affect civilians across the Gaza Strip, particularly displaced families living in makeshift shelters and flood-prone areas. According to the Site Management Cluster (SMC), 106 displacement sites reported storm-related impact, with 86 per cent of all incidents recorded after 13 January. A total of 4,136 households (approximately 19,230 people) were affected, with 34 injuries and seven fatalities reported, and at least 287 people newly displaced. Field reports confirmed extensive structural damage, including 3,455 tents and makeshift shelters destroyed or severely damaged, as well as 253 water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) facilities rendered non-functional. (OCHA, 19 Jan 2026)
Morocco: Floods - Dec 2025
Sun, 14 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000
On 14 December 2025, intense and short-duration rainfall affected Safi Province, on the Atlantic coast of Morocco, resulting in sudden urban flooding and flash floods. Heavy precipitation over a limited timeframe (a few hours) caused rapid surface runoff, overwhelming existing drainage systems and leading to the inundation of low-lying and densely populated neighborhoods. The flooding was scored 0.5 on the GDACS scale.
The flooding had a significant humanitarian impact, with reported fatalities (52) and injuries (est. 20 – 50), as well as a considerable number of people affected (est. 700 households composed of approx. 2,800 individuals) through damage to buildings (homes and ground-floor shops), loss of essential household items, and temporary displacement. Several households experienced partial or complete flooding of their dwellings (est. 300), compromising living conditions and immediate safety. As a precautionary measure, schools were temporarily closed (est. 3 days) in affected areas. (IFRC, 31 Dec 2025)
Iraq: Floods - Dec 2025
Tue, 09 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000
Between 9 and 12 December 2025, northern Iraq was hit by intense and prolonged rainfall that triggered severe flash floods across the governorates of Sulaymaniyah, Kirkuk, Erbil, and Ninawa. The most significant impact occurred in Sulaymaniyah, particularly in Chamchamal, Raparin, Shorash, and Takiya, where extreme rainfall reaching 173.5 mm within four hours led to sudden, destructive flooding. Water entered hundreds of homes, schools, and public buildings, causing extensive material damage and disrupting essential services. As of 12 December 2025, a total of 16,230 people have been affected: 13,614 in Sulaymaniyah, 2,400 in Kirkuk, 180 in Ninawa, and 36 in Erbil. The floods have resulted in 6 confirmed fatalities, including children, and 19 injuries, with several individuals initially reported missing. Rapid rises in water levels overwhelmed drainage systems, swept away vehicles, and forced residents in low-lying neighborhoods to evacuate to safer areas. Critical infrastructure has suffered severe damage. Multiple bridges collapsed in Kirkuk and Garmiyan, while major roads connecting Sulaymaniyah–Chamchamal and Kirkuk–Chamchamal were temporarily cut off. Floodwaters also damaged power networks, causing electricity and internet outages across several districts. (IFRC, 20 Dec 2025)
Tropical Cyclone Ditwah - Nov 2025
Thu, 27 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000
Tropical storm DITWAH made landfall over the central-eastern coast of Sri Lanka on 27 November just before 12:00 (UTC), with maximum sustained winds of 65 km/h. After that, it continued northward inland, and on 28 November at 6:00, its centre was located over northern Sri Lanka, with maximum sustained winds of 65 km/h. As of 28 November, media report 31 fatalities, 14 people missing, around 1,790 displaced, approximately 4,000 affected people and nearly 400 damaged houses across the island due to floods and landslides. DITWAH is expected to continue northward over the Bay of Bengal on 28-29 November, slightly weakening. After that, it is forecast to pass very close to the Pondicherry territory, south-eastern India in the morning of 30 November as a tropical depression. (ECHO, 28 Nov 2025)
Latest assessments continue to reveal the extensive scale of Cyclone Ditwah’s impact, with widespread flooding and landslides deepening humanitarian needs across the country. Updated government figures report 366 deaths and 367 people missing, with 1,151,776 people (316,366 families) affected across all 25 districts. The cyclone has left 218,526 people from 61,612 families sheltering in 1,564 government-run safety centres.
The highest numbers of affected people are recorded in Gampaha, Colombo and Puttalam, each exceeding 170,000 people. Numerous landslides have been reported in parts of the central highlands, particularly around Kandy and Gampola, with new displacement continuing as of 30 November. (UN RC Sri Lanka, 1 Dec 2025)
As of 2 December, the Disaster Management Center (DMC) reports 410 fatalities, 336 missing individuals, and 233,015 people displaced to 1,441 safety centres. A total of 1,466,615 people have been affected across 25 districts. Numerous landslides have been reported in the Kandy and Gampola districts. Several main roads have been closed, and power outages persist in the most affected areas. (ECHO, 2 Dec 2025)
Updated government figures report 474 deaths and 356 people missing, with 1,586,329 people (448,817 families) affected across all 25 districts. The cyclone, which moved across Sri Lanka on 28 November, has left 201,875 people from 53,758 families sheltering in 1,385 government-run safety centres. A total 41,329 houses have been partially or fully damaged.The highest numbers of affected people are recorded in Puttalam, Colombo, Gampaha and Mannar, reflecting widespread inundation across western, north-western and northern districts. With over 200 landslides in recent days, landslide alerts were extended until 3 December across several areas, including the central highland districts of Kandy, Nuwara Eliya and Badulla, where significant loss of life and structural damage have already occurred. (UN RC Sri Lanka, 3 Dec 2025)
Emerging data confirms the growing scale of Cyclone Ditwah’s impact. Updated reports confirm 618 deaths and 209 people missing, and 2,078,436 people (583,030 families) affected nationwide. Widespread destruction is reported across 22 districts, with the North-western and Western provinces among the hardest hit. The largest affected populations are in Gampaha (362,664) Puttalam (347,211), and Colombo (328,846). The highest number of reported deaths are in the central highland regions, particularly Kandy (232), Nuwara Eliya (89) and Badulla (83). Shelter needs remain significant, and education services have been disrupted with schools damaged or used as shelters. A total of 75,192 houses have been partially or fully damaged, with 100,124 people from 29,874 families continuing to shelter in 990 government-run safety centres. This represents a reduction compared to a peak of approx. 233,000 persons in safety shelters on 2 December, as some have started to return home or seek alternative accommodations. (UN RC Sri Lanka, 6 Dec 2025)
As of 8 December, the Disaster Management Center (DMC) reports 635 deaths and 192 missing persons, including 81 in the Kandy district and 39 in the Kegalle district. Additionally, 61,861 people remain displaced across 690 government and community-run shelters. The storm has affected more than 2.18 million people across 25 districts, destroying 5,325 houses and partially damaging 81,163 others. (ECHO, 8 Dec 2025)
According to the Disaster Management Center (DMC) reports, as of 12 December, the death toll stands at 639 fatalities. DMC also reports 210 missing people, nearly 84,700 evacuated people across 866 active safety centres and a total of approximately 1.7 million affected people. The same source also reports 5,588 fully damaged and 87,496 partially damaged houses in the country. (ECHO, 12 Dec 2025)
The Disaster Management Center (DMC) reports, as of 15 December, 643 fatalities. The DMC also reports 183 still missing people, approximately 70,050 evacuated people across 762 active safety centres and a total of around 1.62 million currently affected people. (ECHO, 15 Dec 2025)
As of 19 December, the government reported 643 casualties, 183 people still missing, more than 66,000 people are residing still in the safety centre. Damage to houses remain a key driver of humanitarian needs. As of 17th December, 101,055 houses partially and 6,288 fully are damaged. Many families returning to their communities are living in partially damaged homes or in makeshift conditions, increasing exposure to weather, health risks, and protection concerns. [...] Approximately 1,185 schools and 2,720 preschools affected by flooding, severe winds, and landslides urgently require essential teaching and learning equipment, furniture, and minor repairs to enable safe reopening. [...] Livelihoods have been severely disrupted, especially among households reliant on subsistence farming, fisheries, daily wage labour, and small businesses. More than 106,000 hectares of paddy have been damaged during the Maha season, which typically supplies over 70% of annual rice production. (UN RC Sri Lanka, 19 Dec 2025)
As of 31 December 2025, the DMC identified a total of 355,446 affected individuals. Central (118,550; 33%), Uva (90,127; 25%) and North Western (87,232; 25%) Provinces reported the largest number of affected individuals. Badulla District reported the largest figure of affected individuals (90,127; 25%), followed by Puttalam (87,232; 25%) and Nuwara Eliya (69,039; 19%). An estimated 205,238 individuals remained displaced due to the cyclone, mainly in the Central Province (118,550; 58%) and Sabaragamuwa (39,411; 19%). Nuwara Eliya District reported 34 per cent of displaced individuals (69,039), followed by Kegalle (39,205; 19%) and Badulla (38,257; 19%). (IOM, 3 Jan 2026)
As of 25 January 2026, the Disaster Management Centre reports 649 deaths and 173 missing persons, with 6,018 houses fully destroyed and 108,879 partially damaged. [...] 85 Safety shelters remain in operation, hosting 6,680 individuals, while 165,884 individuals are reported to be staying with relatives/host families. This displacement is largely concentrated in the estate sector, specifically in Badulla, Kandy, Kegalle, Matale and Nuwara Eliya districts, where needs remain acute. (UNFPA, 30 Jan 2026)
As of 25 January 2026, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) recorded 1,933 houses fully damaged and 17,350 partially damaged in Kandy, compared with 176 fully damaged and 2,539 partially damaged houses reported on 3 December. [...] Kandy is estimated to be the hardest-hit district nationally, with direct physical damages estimated at USD $689 million, primarily attributable to flooding and, to a lesser extent, landslides. (IOM, 15 Feb 2026)
Sri Lanka: Floods and Landslides - Nov 2025
Sun, 23 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000
On 23 November, a landslide struck central Sri Lanka after a week of heavy rains, strong winds, floods, and lightning, causing fatalities. As of 24 November, media reports confirm six fatalities and five survivors rescued and hospitalised following the landslide, which hit a roadside shop on the Colombo–Kandy main road in Ganetenna, Pahala Kadugannawa, Sabaragamuwa province. Search and rescue operations are ongoing in the area. Media also report that a total of 800 people have been affected by the severe weather-related incidents over the past week. (ECHO, 24 Nov 2025)
Since last week, Sri Lanka has been experiencing heavy rainfall that has caused widespread flooding, landslides and severe weather-related incidents resulting in casualties and significant damage. According to the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) of Sri Lanka, as of 26 November, a total of 10 people have died, six from a landslide in Sabaragamuwa Province and four from other weather-related incidents. Additionally, seven people have been injured, more than 3,000 people have been affected and 250 houses have been damaged. (ECHO, 26 Nov 2025)
Iran: Wild Fires - Nov 2025
Sat, 22 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000
In early November 2025, a major wildfire emergency broke out in Iran’s northern Hyrcanian forest region, a UNESCO World Heritage–listed temperate rainforest belt along the Caspian coast. The fire ignited near the Elit (Elite) forest area between Chalus and Marzanabad in Mazandaran Province and spread rapidly across steep, densely wooded terrain driven by severe drought, extremely dry leaf litter, and seasonal winds. [...], with at least 10–15 hectares of forest reportedly burned in the Elit sector alone and concerns that larger patches of the surrounding Hyrcanian belt were also affected. [...] As the situation escalated, Iran formally requested international assistance on 21–22 November, leading to deployment of Turkish firefighting aircraft alongside domestic assets. (IFRC, 9 Dec 2025)
Malaysia: Floods - Nov 2025
Sat, 22 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000
The National Disaster Management Agency (NADMA) reported flooding across eight northern states (Kelantan, Perlis, Perak, Selangor, Kedah, Pulau Pinang, Terengganu and Pahang), which displaced 24,907 people (8,308 families) who sheltered in 125 evacuation centres. (OCHA, 27 Nov 2025)
[...], two people died, and 18,700 people had been displaced, according to the ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance on disaster management (AHA Centre). (ECHO, 2 Dec 2025) By 4 December, 37,000 people were displaced across eight states: Kelantan, Perlis, Perak, Selangor, Kedah, Penang, Terengganu, and Pahang. (ECHO, 4 Dec 2025)
As of 6 December, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) reported two confirmed fatalities and 1,970 individuals sheltered in 33 temporary evacuation centers across seven states: Perak, Sabah, Selangor, Kelantan, Pahang, Sarawak, and Perlis. The majority of evacuees are in Perak (1,321 people), followed by Selangor (296) and Sabah (186). (ECHO, 9 Dec 2025)
According to the ASEAN Disaster Information Network (ADINet), three people died and 781 people had been displaced to 11 evacuation centres across the peninsula. (ECHO, 12 Dec 2025) ADINet reported, on 16 December, almost 1,500 evacuated people across seven evacuation centres across the Terengganu state, where the most affected is the Kemaman district, eastern Terengganu state. (ECHO, 16 Dec 2025)
According to national authorities, four people died (this number includes fatalities reported since mid-November), and 14,982 individuals had been displaced in 108 evacuation centres as most of Malaysia continued to experience heavy rain, floods and landslides. The worst-hit state is Pahang in Peninsular Malaysia, where almost 13,000 people had been displaced. (ECHO, 19 Dec 2025)
From late December 2025, eastern Malaysia (comprising the states of Sabah and Sarawak) was affected by floods that resulted in displacement and damage. As of 12 January, ADINet reported 3,516 displaced people in 27 evacuation centres across Sabah and Sarawak. In addition, the IFRC also reported 42 closed schools across the affected area. (ECHO, 12 Jan 2026)
Congo: Floods - Nov 2025
Wed, 19 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000
Exceptionally heavy rainfall triggered flash floods and severe flooding in the departments of Brazzaville and PointeNoire, causing significant human and material damage: around 50,000 people affected, 22,842 evacuated and 55 injured, according to the Congolese Red Cross. Thousands of homes were partially or completely destroyed, several road links were damaged, and thousands of families have been left without shelter or means of subsistence. Most affected families are being hosted by neighbours; others, having lost everything, have taken refuge with relatives in other neighbourhoods and are living in precarious conditions. (IFRC, 4 Dec 2025)
