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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)
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) reports flooding across eight northern states (Kelantan, Perlis, Perak, Selangor, Kedah, Pulau Pinang, Terengganu and Pahang), displacing 24,907 people (8,308 families) who are currently sheltering in 125 evacuation centres. (OCHA, 27 Nov 2025)
[...], two people have died, and 18,700 people have been displaced, according to the ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance on disaster management (AHA Centre). (ECHO, 2 Dec 2025)
Heavy rainfall continues to affect southeast Asia, particularly northwestern Indonesia, southern Thailand, and peninsular Malaysia, leading to a rising humanitarian impact. [...] in Malaysia, 37,000 people have been 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)
Heavy rainfall, consequent flooding and landslides continue to affect southeast Asia, particularly southern Thailand and peninsular Malaysia, leading to a rising humanitarian impact. [...] According to the ASEAN Disaster Information Network (ADINet), in Malaysia, three people died and 781 people have been displaced to 11 evacuation centres across the peninsula. (ECHO, 12 Dec 2025)
The ASEAN Disaster Information Network (ADINet) reports, as of 16 December, nearly 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)
Heavy rainfall has been affecting Peninsular Malaysia, particularly the eastern states of Terengganu and Pahang, since 14 December, leading to severe flooding that has displaced residents and caused significant damage. According to the ASEAN Disaster Information Network (ADINet), as of 17 December, 2,103 people have been displaced and are currently taking shelter in 20 evacuation centers. (ECHO, 17 Dec 2025)
Most of Malaysia continues to experience heavy rain, resulting in floods and landslides that have caused casualties and displacement. According to national authorities, four people have died (this number includes fatalities reported since mid-November), and 14 982 individuals have been displaced and are currently staying in 108 evacuation centres. The worst-hit state is Pahang in Peninsular Malaysia, where almost 13 000 people have been displaced. (ECHO, 19 Dec 2025)
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)
Ethiopia: Marburg Disease Outbreak - Nov 2025
Fri, 14 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000
Ethiopia’s Ministry of Health has confirmed an outbreak of Marburg virus disease in the South Ethiopia Region, the first of its kind in the country, following laboratory testing of samples from a cluster of suspected cases of viral haemorrhagic fever. Genetic analysis by the Ethiopia Public Health Institute revealed that the virus is of the same strain as the one that has been reported in previous outbreaks in other countries in East Africa. A total of nine cases have been reported in the outbreak that has affected Jinka town in the South Ethiopia Region. The national authorities are scaling up response including community-wide screening, isolation of cases, treatment, contact tracing and public awareness campaigns to curb the spread of the Marburg virus, which is in the same family of viruses that cause Ebola virus disease. The World Health Organization (WHO) and partners are supporting the government as it intensifies response to halt the spread of the virus and end the outbreak. A team of responders with expertise in viral haemorrhagic fever outbreak response has been deployed along with medical supplies and equipment. (WHO, 14 Nov 2025)
As of 20 November, according to the Ethiopia Ministry of Health (MoH), 28 cases have been tested; six cases are confirmed, out of which three deceased; 129 suspected cases have been identified have been traced in Hawassa, Jinka and Sodo cities. Affected areas are Southern Ethiopia and Sidama regions. Ongoing interventions include the strengthening of primary health care, with focus on contact tracing, frontline health workers engagement and protection, and community-level prevention. WHO provided 1,000 test kits while the MoH is dispatching essential medications to Jinka. A mobile laboratory has been also deployed to Jinka and is now operational to expand testing and reduce the need for referrals to central facilities. (ECHO, 21 November 2025)
As of 26 November, 78 laboratory tests have been conducted, of which twelve confirmed cases, including seven confirmed deaths, have been reported; three cases remain probable. Of the 12 confirmed cases, five are currently alive, three on treatment, and two discharged. More than 300 contacts have been identified and are under active follow-up [...] The populations most likely to experience impacts include those residing in Jinka Town and surrounding rural kebeles within the South Omo Zone. This area has limited health infrastructure, low access to sanitation and clean water, and frequent population movement for trade and pastoral activities—all of which increase exposure and complicate containment efforts. (IFRC, 27 Nov 2025)
Indonesia: Floods and Landslides - Nov 2025
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000
On 13 November, a landslide occurred in Majenang district, Cilacap regency, Central Java, Indonesia. The National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB), by 16 November, reported 13 fatalities and 10 people who missing [...] The ASEAN Disaster Information Network (ADINet) reported nine people injured, 106 people displaced as 16 houses were destroyed. [...] The regency of Cilacap declared a state of emergency for floods and landslides for 30 days, from 14 November to 14 December 2025.
Heavy rainfall and strong winds have affected the Sumatra island, north-western Indonesia over the previous week, which caused floods and landslides resulted in casualties and damage. The severe weather was also due to the passage of Tropical Storm SENYAR over the northern Sumatra island from 24 to 27 November. The Indonesian National Board for Disaster Management (BNPB) and media reported, as of 28 November, up to 60 fatalities, 59 people missing, approximately 8,000 evacuated people and about 2,000 damaged buildings across the provinces of North Sumatra, West Sumatra and Aceh. The worst affected regencies across the North Sumatra province are Sibolga - with 47 fatalities - Central Tapanuli, South Tapanuli, North Tapanuli, and Mandailing Natal. (ECHO, 28 Nov 2025)
The humanitarian impact is increasing on Sumatra Island following recent intense rainfall. The worst-affected provinces are Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra. According to the BNPB, 442 people have died: 217 in North Sumatra, 96 in Aceh, and 129 in West Sumatra; 402 people remain missing. Additionally, the IFRC reports 646 injured people, nearly 300,000 displaced individuals, and 1.1 million affected. (ECHO, 1 Dec 2025)
[...], the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) reports 593 fatalities, 468 missing people, and 2,600 injured across the provinces of West Sumatra, North Sumatra, and Aceh. Additionally, 1.5 million people have been affected, and almost 600,000 have been displaced. (ECHO, 2 Dec 2025)
BNPB reported that as of December 4, the death toll had reached 836 in 50 affected districts/cities in the three provinces. A total of 518 people are missing. As of December 3, 2,664 people were reported injured. The number of IDPs has reached 881,035 people as of December 4. In North Sumatra, there are 40,355 IDPs; in Aceh, 817,856; and in West Sumatra, 22,824. (OCHA, 4 Dec 2025)
[...] the severe flooding and landslides across northern parts of Sumatra (North Sumatra, Aceh, and West Sumatra) from Week 47 caused extensive humanitarian and infrastructure impacts. According to BNPB, as of 8 Dec at 1700H, the disaster caused 961 deaths, 293 missing, and 5K injured, while damaging 157.6K houses and hundreds of critical infrastructure: 199 health facilities, 534 educational facilities, 425 places of worship, 234 office buildings, 497 bridges, and 1.2K other public facilities. (AHA Centre, 8 Dec 2025)
The humanitarian impact in Indonesia continues to worsen following recent floods in three provinces of Sumatra, in Aceh, West Sumatra, and North Sumatra. According to the National Disaster Management Authority (BNPB), 969 people have died, with the highest fatalities in Agam Regency (181), Aceh Utara (138), and Tapanuli Tengah (110). 252 people remain missing, and almost 158,000 houses have been damaged. Approximately 890,000 people have been evacuated, with the majority in Aceh Tamiang, Aceh Timur, and Aceh Utara. (ECHO, 10 Dec 2025)
The Indonesian National Board for Disaster Management (BNPB) reports, as of 15 December, 1,016 fatalities, of whom 424 are across the Aceh province, 349 across the North Sumatra province and 243 more in the West Sumatra province. In addition, 212 missing people were reported across the three aforementioned affected provinces. The BNPB also reports 624,670 displaced people. (ECHO, 15 Dec 2025)
In recent days, parts of Java and Kalimantan have experienced heavy rainfall and strong winds, leading to floods and severe weather-related incidents. According to the national authorities, one person was injured and 60 houses were damaged due to extreme weather in Sampang Regency, East Java. In Jember Regency, East Java, 14 people were evacuated as nearly 1 300 houses were flooded, while over 1 500 homes were impacted in Banyuwangi Regency. In South Kalimantan, floods affected 289 houses in Banjar Regency. Meanwhile, the death toll from flooding in northwestern Sumatra, which started in mid-November, has risen to 1 059, with over 50 people missing. (ECHO, 18 Dec 2025)
According to the National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB), Bima Regency in West Nusa Tenggara Province has been impacted, with nearly 2000 people affected and 603 houses damaged. Additionally, North Sulawesi, North Sumatra, and East Java provinces were also affected by flooding, with over 120 houses damaged. (ECHO, 23 Dec 2025)
Thailand: Floods - Nov 2025
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000
Heavy rainfall has been affecting Thailand since early November, causing flash floods and river overflow that have resulted in casualties and damage. The most affected provinces are in northern, central, and northeastern Thailand. According to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), as of 12 November, at least 16 people died, 467,600 people affected, and 135,762 houses affected among 2,882 villages. (ECHO, 13 Nov 2025)
Since 17 November, heavy rain triggering severe flooding has been affecting southern Thailand, prompting evacuations and damage. As of 24 November, the ASEAN Disaster Information Network (ADINet) reports 1,966,843 people affected across 12 provinces: Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon, Surat Thani, Krabi, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Trang, Phatthalung, Satun, Songkhla, Pattani, Narathiwat, Yala. Media reported evacuations in the high-risk areas of the city of Hat Yai. (ECHO, 25 Nov 2025)
Widespread flooding continues across 11 northern provinces and more than 10 southern provinces. (ECHO, 26 Nov 2025) DG ECHO and IFRC report, as of 27 November, a total of 46 fatalities, of whom 28 are across northern and central provinces and 16 more in Peninsular Thailand. In addition, the same sources also report a total of more than 3.22 million affected people and nearly 740,500 affected houses across the country. (ECHO, 27 Nov 2025)
In the past week, southern Thailand has experienced widespread flooding due to very heavy rainfall, and the death toll has risen, particularly in the Southern Region. According to the ASEAN Disaster Information Net (ADINET), 168 people have died, while nearly 3 million people have been affected, including more than 1.15 million houses across 12 provinces. The affected provinces include: Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon, Surat Thani, Krabi, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Trang, Phatthalung, Satun, Songkhla, Pattani, Narathiwat, and Yala. (ECHO, 1 Dec 2025)
[...] the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) reports 178 fatalities, four injured, and more than two million affected. (ECHO, 2 Dec 2025)
Heavy rainfall continues to affect southeast Asia, particularly northwestern Indonesia, southern Thailand, and peninsular Malaysia, leading to a rising humanitarian impact. [...] In Thailand, the same source reported 185 deaths, 367 missing, 4 million affected, and 219,000 displaced people in 12 southern provinces. (ECHO, 4 Dec 2025)
For the Southern region of Thailand, the ASEAN Disaster Information Network (ADINet), as of 8 December, reports 276 deaths, five people injured, and more than 4 million affected. (ECHO, 12 Dec 2025)
Typhoon Fung-Wong - Nov 2025
Wed, 05 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000
Following Typhoon Kalmaegi (Tino), weather agencies are monitoring the development of a potential strong tropical cyclone. Tropical cyclone Fung-Wong (local name Uwan) may intensify into a super typhoon. It is forecasted to make landfall in northern Luzon by 9 or 10 November. In preparation for the storm’s impacts, the government is leading preparedness efforts including early evacuation and the wide dissemination of information concerning potential impacts in consideration of the storm’s wide diameter spanning 1,400 kilometers, covering roughly the entire country. [...] The CERF Anticipatory Action (AA) was activated on 06 November after the observational threshold for Tropical Cyclone Fung-won (Uwan) was triggered. Nearly US$6 million has been allocated to five United Nations agencies to implement AA and early response efforts. This activation is based on the latest forecasts from state weather bureau PAGASA, which indicate that the storm will reach a peak intensity of approximately 195 km/h, exceeding the CERF AA observational trigger threshold of 185 km/h. (OCHA, 7 Nov 2025)
Typhoon FUNG-WONG ("Uwan" in the Philippines) made landfall on 9 November after 12:00 (UTC), south of the Casiguran town, Aurora province, eastern Luzon island, with maximum sustained winds up to 185 km/h, and continued westward over Luzon, slightly weakening. On 10 November at 0:00, its centre was located over the South China Sea, approximately 120 km west of Luzon, with maximum sustained winds of 157 km/h. According to DSWD, the passage of FUNG-WONG resulted in two fatalities, two injured people, nearly 800,000 displaced people and approximately 1.8 million affected people. (ECHO, 10 Nov 2025)
Typhoon FUNG-WONG is moving northward over the northern South China Sea. As of 11 November at 03:00 (UTC), its centre was located 370 km west-northwest of Calayan Island, Babuyan Islands, northern Philippines and 375 km southeast of southern Taiwan with sustained winds of 110 km/h (tropical storm strength) and gusts reaching 135 km/h. After passing through the northern Philippines, authorities report six fatalities and 13 injured people across four regions. Nearly 2.4 million people have been affected, with approximately 815,000 displaced across 15 regions. FUNG-WONG is forecast to continue northward, then turn northeast, making landfall near Kaohsiung, Taiwan, on 12 November as a tropical storm. (ECHO, 11 Nov 2025)
Tropical cyclone FUNG-WONG ("Uwan" in the Philippines) made landfall on 12 November around 12:00 UTC just north of the Checheng city, far southern Taiwan, with maximum sustained winds up to 83 km/h (tropical storm). On 13 November at 0:00, its centre was located over the northern Philippine Sea, approximately 100 km east of the coast of far northern Taiwan, with maximum sustained winds of 65 km/h. (ECHO, 13 Nov 2025)
On 9 November, Super Typhoon Fung-Wong (Uwan)- one of the strongest cyclones to hit the Philippines this year - made landfall in Dinalungan, Aurora, Uwan’s massive 1,800-km diameter impacted 16 regions, affecting 7.52 million people, with 421,740 still displaced. National authorities report 33 fatalities. The storm damaged 271,023 houses and destroyed an additional 25,764. Following Uwan, about 60 per cent of power supply, 50 per cent of water systems, and 70 per cent of telecommunications infrastructure still require repair and restoration. (OCHA, 20 Nov 2025)
On 26 November 2025, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council reported (Uwan Situation Report #24) that Uwan affected approximately 2,242,319 families, or 7,900,609 individuals, across 72 provinces in 16 regions. As the country’s weather bureau warned of the destructive nature of Uwan prior to its landfall in Luzon, local government units implemented the pre-emptive evacuation of approximately 1.5 million individuals across 15 regions, including Region 1, Region 2, the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR), Region 3, Calabarzon, Mimaropa, Region 5, Region 6, Region 7, Region 8, Region 9, the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), Caraga, and the NIR. Over 355,992 individuals remained displaced, temporarily seeking shelter in 2,822 evacuation centres. (IFRC, 16 Dec 2025)
Typhoon Kalmaegi - Nov 2025
Mon, 03 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000
A new tropical cyclone named KALMAEGI (locally known as Tino in the Philippines) formed over the Philippine Sea and is approaching the south-eastern Philippines. As of 3 November at 6:00 (UTC), its centre was located approximately 235 km east-southeast of Guiuan Island, Eastern Samar Province, with maximum sustained winds of 120 km/h (tropical cyclone) and gusts up to 150 km/h. According to the Philippine News Agency (PNA), classes and work activities have been suspended across Visayas and parts of Mindanao. KALMAEGI is forecast to continue westward and cross Visayas and Palawan on 3–4 November. It will then move over the South China Sea and is expected to make landfall in southeastern Viet Nam on 6–7 November. (ECHO, 3 Nov 2025)
Tropical cyclone KALMAEGI ("Tino" in the Philippines) passed over the southern Visayas islands (central Philippines) on the afternoon (UTC) of 3 November, with maximum sustained winds up to 148 km/h (typhoon). On 4 November at 0:00, its centre was located inland over western Visayas, with maximum sustained winds of 130 km/h. Media report, as of 4 November, two fatalities. The PNA also reports a total of 175,531 evacuated people in 2,156 evacuation centres and approximately 340,000 affected people. (ECHO, 4 Nov 2025)
On 5 November at 0:00 (UTC), tropical cyclone KALMAEGI's centre was located over the South China Sea, just west of the northern coast of the Palawan island, with maximum sustained winds of 139 km/h. The NDRRMC reports, as of 5 November, 52 fatalities, 13 missing, ten injured, 577,928 displaced people and a total of more than 1.1 million affected people. (ECHO, 5 Nov 2025)
As of 7 November, an estimated 2.4 million people (680,431 families) have been affected across eight regions. Of these, 302,008 people (83,139 families) are currently inside 2,936 evacuation centres, while 75,325 people (22,184 families) are temporarily staying with relatives or friends. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) has reported 153 deaths, 135 injuries, and 86 missing persons, primarily in Regions 6 (Western Visayas), 7 (Central Visayas), and 8 (Eastern Visayas) due to severe flooding and landslides. (OCHA, 7 Nov 2025)
As of 11 November, Typhoon Tino affected approximately 4.1 million people, with 379,000 still displaced, the majority of whom (63 per cent) are staying with friends or family. More than eight hundred evacuation centres remain operational mainly in regions 6 and 7. A total of 155,400 houses were reported damaged out of which 20,500 were totally destroyed. (OCHA, 11 Nov 2025)
Typhoon Kalmaegi (No. 13) has caused severe flooding, landslides, and widespread damage to infrastructure across the Central Highlands and South-Central Coast of Viet Nam, with the heaviest impacts reported in Gia Lai, Dak Lak, and Quang Ngai provinces. As of 10 November, authorities report six fatalities. A total of 2,413 houses were completely destroyed, and 58,824 houses were damaged or unroofed. Floods also damaged over 39,000 hectares of crops and destroyed 54,285 aquaculture cages, with estimated economic losses of VND 7.85 trillion (approximately US$305 million). More than 61,000 houses were affected, including 2,413 that completely collapsed, mostly in Gia Lai and Dak Lak provinces. 61 health facilities were affected in Gia Lai province, including 15 hospitals and 46 commune health stations. The overall response is being coordinated under the Joint Response Plan, focusing on immediate life-saving assistance and early recovery in the most affected areas. (OCHA, 11 Nov 2025)
Based on the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council report (Tino Situation Report #30) issued on 26 November 2025, a total of 1,526,203 families, or approximately 5,458,858 individuals, were affected across 447 cities and municipalities in 33 provinces nationwide. Among these, 141 cities and municipalities were placed under a State of Calamity due to the extensive damage caused by Typhoon Tino. Based on the report, 263,712 people were displaced, with 191,194 individuals currently sheltering in evacuation centres. Prior to Tino’s landfall, local government units carried out pre-emptive evacuations of 409,300 individuals across nine regions, including Calabarzon, Mimaropa, Region 5, Region 6, Region 7, Region 8, Region 10, Caraga, and the Negros Islands Region (NIR). The heavy rains brought by Tino triggered widespread flooding, storm surges, and rainfall-induced landslides, affecting a total of 324,878 houses – 44,128 of which were completely damaged, while 280,750 were partially damaged. The event also damaged 748 critical infrastructures, including government facilities, bridges, roads and health facilities. The widespread flooding resulted in unverified casualty reports, with 253 dead, 502 injured and 119 missing. (IFRC, 16 Dec 2025)
Afghanistan: Earthquake - Nov 2025
Sun, 02 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000
An earthquake of 6.3 magnitude at a depth of 28 km occurred in northern Afghanistan, near the Uzbekistan border, on 2 November at 20:29 (UTC) (3 November 00:59 local time). The epicentre was located approximately 22 km west-south-west of Khulm town in Samangan province, and 30 km east-south-east of Mazar-i-Sharif city in Balkh province. USGS PAGER reports that up to 110,000 people were exposed to very strong shaking and 1.53 million to strong shaking. According to media, as of 3 November, at least 20 fatalities have been reported, and 320 people are injured across Samangan and Balkh provinces, even though casualties are expected to increase. Buildings collapsed and several infrastructures have been damaged, including the historic Blue Mosque. Search and rescue operations are going on. (ECHO, 3 Nov 2025)
After the strong earthquake of 6.3 M at a depth of 28 km occurred in northern Afghanistan, near the Uzbekistan and Tajikistan border, on 2 November at 20:29 UTC (3 November at 00:59 local time), the number of casualties has increased. As of 4 November, UN OCHA reports 20 fatalities, of whom 11 in Samangan and 9 in Balkh province, and 945 injured people, of whom 616 across Balkh province and 329 in Samangan. More than 90 destroyed houses - approximately 50 in the Samangan province and 40 more in the Balkh province - were reported by UN OCHA. (ECHO, 4 Nov 2025)
Humanitarian assessments completed so far confirm that 26 people have been killed and 1,172 injured across northern Afghanistan. Baghlan reported 14 injuries; Balkh, 12 deaths and 635 injuries; Jawzjan, 3 injuries; Kunduz, 83 injuries; Samangan, 13 deaths and 421 injuries; and Sar-e-Pul, 1 death and 16 injuries. In total, 3,027 families have been affected, with 874 homes destroyed and 2,153 damaged. (OCHA, 10 Nov 2025)
Hurricane Melissa - Oct 2025
Tue, 21 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000
A new tropical cyclone named MELISSA formed over the southern Caribbean Sea on the afternoon (UTC) of 21 October and started moving north toward Jamaica and Cuba as a tropical storm. On 22 October at 6:00, its centre was located offshore approximately 465 km south-east of Jamaica and 630km south of southern Cuba, with maximum sustained winds of 85 km/h (tropical storm). MELISSA is forecast to continue north over the Caribbean Sea and to reach south-eastern Jamaica on very early in the morning of 27 October, with maximum sustained winds up to 139 km/h (category 1 hurricane). (ECHO, 22 Oct 2025)
The effects of MELISSA in the Dominican Republic have resulted in almost 94,000 affected people and about 55 displaced persons, as reported by IFRC and UNICEF. Additionally, more than 50 aqueducts have been affected, impacting over 549,000 users. (ECHO, 23 Oct 2025)
As of 23 October at 9:00 a.m., the United States National Hurricane Center reported that the center of Tropical Storm Melissa was located approximately 485 km southwest of Port-au-Prince [Haiti]. The storm is moving west-northwest at nearly 6 km/h, with tropical-storm-force winds extending up to 185 km from the center. Melissa is expected to strengthen into a major hurricane by the end of the weekend or early next week. [...] The CERF Anticipatory Action Framework has been activated. A total of US$4 million has been allocated to WFP, UNICEF and IOM to enable the launch of early actions aimed at reducing the impact of the shock on vulnerable populations. (OCHA, 23 Oct 2025)
On 26 October, Hurricane MELISSA moved over the Caribbean Sea as a Category 4 hurricane. On 27 October at 6.00 UTC, its centre was located about 160 km southwest of Jamaica and 430 km southwest of Cuba, with maximum sustained winds of 240 km/h (Category 4). In Haiti, CDEMA reports three fatalities, five injuries, and 124 evacuated families. In Jamaica, IFRC reports 485 displaced people. In the Dominican Republic, one fatality, one missing person, and 94,000 affected people were reported, with over 3,500 evacuated as a precaution. MELISSA is forecast to make landfall in western Jamaica on 28 October around 12.00 UTC with winds up to 259 km/h (Category 5), then near Santiago de Cuba on 29 October morning with winds up to 204 km/h (Category 3). Copernicus Emergency Management Service (EMSR847) was activated on 26 October. WFP is preparing relief supplies from WFP, IOM, UNICEF, and PAHO in Barbados for sea transport via a French military vessel, with part of the aid provided by DG ECHO. Over the next 72 hours, very heavy rainfall, strong winds, and storm surges are forecast for Jamaica, eastern Cuba, most of Haiti, and southern Dominican Republic. NOAA has issued hurricane warnings for Jamaica and southern Cuba. (ECHO, 27 Oct 2025)
On 28 October at 3.00 UTC, Hurricane MELISSA centre was located about 145 km southwest of Jamaica, with maximum sustained winds of 278 km/h (Category 5). It is forecast to move north-northeastward and make landfall west of Black River city (Saint Elizabeth parish), on 28 October in the afternoon (UTC), as a Category 5 hurricane. In Haiti, according to UNICEF, as of 27 October, the death toll stands at three, 16 people have been injured, 3,600 people are sheltered according to CDEMA and ten houses damaged. IFRC reports in Jamaica 485 displaced people, and at least 1,6 million of affected people with a potential exposure on the entire population; in the Dominican Republic two fatalities, 3,785 displaced people, and almost 1,3 million affected people. Approximately 2,000 and 800 people have been affected in the Bahamas and Panama, respectively. After landfall, MELISSA is forecast to move northeastward to Cuba, making a second landfall in the morning of 29 October with winds of up to 167 km/h (Category 2). Copernicus Emergency Management Service (EMSR847) was activated on 26 October. On 27 October, Jamaica activated the Union Civil Protection Mechanism. Over the next 72 hours, severe rainfall, strong winds, and storm surges are forecast for Jamaica, eastern Cuba, most of Haiti, the southern Dominican Republic, and the Bahamas. NOAA has issued hurricane warnings for Jamaica, eastern Cuba, and southeastern and central Bahamas. Prepositioning and preparedness efforts are in place for Jamaica, Haiti, the Dominican Republic and Cuba. (ECHO, 28 Oct 2025)
Hurricane MELISSA made landfall as a Category 5 hurricane very close to Black River city in St. Elizabeth Parish, southwestern Jamaica, in the evening of 28 October (UTC). It then crossed western Jamaica and continued northeast, making a second landfall over the southeastern coast of Cuba approximately 30 km west of Santiago de Cuba. As of 29 October at 7:10, its centre was inland, roughly 30 km east of Chivirico, with maximum sustained winds of 195 km/h. In Jamaica, 6,000 people are currently displaced, with 800 shelters activated nationwide. In Cuba, at least 750,000 have been evacuated. In Haiti, the death toll stands at three, while in the Dominican Republic, two people have died, and nearly 1.8 million have been affected. Preventive evacuations started in the Bahamas ... From 29-31 October, heavy rainfall, strong winds, and storm surges are expected in Jamaica, Cuba, most of Haiti, southern Dominican Republic, and the central and southeastern Bahamas. (ECHO, 29 Oct 2025)
Hurricane Melissa is moving northeast over the northern Atlantic Ocean, passing close to Bermuda after crossing Jamaica, Cuba, and the Bahamas between 28 and 30 October. As at 6:00 UTC on 31 October, its centre was located 240 km north-northwest of Bermuda, with maximum sustained winds of 150 km/h. Humanitarian partners and DG ECHO reported five fatalities, 12 injuries, 25,000 people sheltered, and 2.3 million affected in Jamaica. In the Dominican Republic, two deaths were recorded, along with 4,135 displaced individuals and 1.7 million affected. In Haiti, 23 people died, 13 are missing, 17 were injured, nearly 14,000 sheltered, and 2.3 million affected. In Cuba 17 people were injured, 735,000 sheltered, and 3 million affected. Melissa is forecast to move away from Bermuda in the morning of 31 October and pass south of Newfoundland’s Avalon Peninsula as a post-tropical cyclone between 31 October and 1 November. (ECHO, 31 Oct 2025)
Cuba: Arboviral Outbreak - Oct 2025
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000
In October 2025, the Ministry of Public Health (MINSAP) officially declared a complex arboviral outbreak in Cuba, involving Dengue, Oropouche, and Chikungunya viruses. All 15 provinces are affected to varying degrees, with the most critical situation reported in Matanzas, where approximately 460 febrile syndromes are being registered daily—a number that continues to rise. On 15 October 2025, the Ministry of Public Health (MINSAP) issued an official update confirming the simultaneous circulation of Dengue, Oropouche, and Chikungunya viruses across the country, and reported the first fatalities associated with Dengue. On 6 October, during a high-level meeting held in Matanzas, chaired by the President of the Republic, MINSAP confirmed Matanzas as the epicenter of the national outbreak. The Minister of Public Health attributed the situation to a convergence of environmental, climatic, and structural factors—persistent rains, high temperatures, inadequate waste management, and water supply challenges—all of which have created optimal conditions for mosquito proliferation (salud.msp.gob.cu, 10 Oct 2025). To strengthen the response, MINSAP deployed a medical contingent composed of physicians, nurses, epidemiologists, and technicians— led by the Minister of Public Health—to the Cárdenas and Colón municipalities, supported by brigades from Havana and other provinces. These teams are carrying out intensified fumigation, environmental sanitation, larval and adult mosquito control, and active epidemiological surveillance, while hospitals manage patients with warning signs and severe symptoms. Authorities have also emphasized community participation, urging households to eliminate breeding sites and sustain local focal control actions. (IFRC, 27 Oct 2025)
Philippines: Earthquakes - Oct 2025
Fri, 10 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000
On 10 October 2025, two powerful earthquakes struck off the coast of Manay, Davao Oriental. The first earthquake, with a magnitude of 7.4, occurred at 9:43 a.m., approximately 48 kilometers northeast of the Municipality of Manay, Davao Oriental, at a depth of 23 kilometers. ... Less than ten hours later, a second earthquake with a magnitude of 6.8 struck the same offshore area at 7:12 p.m. The epicenter was located 43 kilometers southeast of the Municipality of Manay, Davao Oriental, with an estimated depth of 37 kilometers.
Both earthquakes were tectonic in origin and not related to the recent 6.9 magnitude earthquake in Cebu, which was caused by the Bogo Bay Fault. The Davao Oriental earthquakes were generated by the movement of the Philippine Trench. As the second earthquake registered a magnitude greater than 6.4, it can no longer be considered an aftershock of the main event. PHIVOLCS classified these as two separate events, referred to as a “doublet quake”, which occurred close in time and location. (IFRC, 20 Oct 2025)
Egypt: Floods - Oct 2025
Fri, 03 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000
The current event is characterized by a signicant and prolonged increase in Nile River water levels, leading to extensive ooding in lowlying riverside areas, unlike the previous lower levels. The government has issued early warnings to the 15 governorates considered most vulnerable to these high-water levels, with the increased ow expected to persist until the end of October. The most severe localized impacts are reported in Menoua Governorate, particularly in the Ashmoun district, though other areas such as Beheira and Assiut are also experiencing impacts. Official authorities have activated contingency plans to monitor water movement and have issued urgent warnings calling for the immediate evacuation of inundated residential and agricultural properties to ensure the safety of lives and assets. [...] The flooding severely impedes daily life and access to essential services; residents have resorted to using rudimentary means, such as small boats, for movement to work and schools. While a confirmed count of the affected population remains unavailable, initial official data indicate that approximately 1,084 feddans (acres) of land across Ashmoun, Menouf, El Sadat, and El Shohada are exposed to the risk of inundation. Furthermore, localized damage has been reported, including submerged livestock sheds in Gizey village, Menoua Center; however, there are no confirmed reports of loss of life. (IFRC, 20 Oct 2025)
Philippines: Earthquake - Sep 2025
Tue, 30 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000
On 30 September at 9:59 p.m. local time, a magnitude 6.9 earthquake with a shallow depth of 5 kilometers struck off the coast of Bogo City, Cebu province. The tremor prompted the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) to issue a tsunami alert, which was lifted in the early hours of 01 October. PHIVOLCS has since recorded 349 aftershocks ranging from magnitude 1.4 to 4.8, which are expected to continue in the coming days.
There are 56 reported deaths and 201 injuries, mostly in Bogo City, Medellin, and San Remigio as per Cebu Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC), 12:00 noon report. Figures are still subject to verification by the national government and are expected to rise as more reports are received. According to the DSWD DROMIC report as of 6:00 PM on October 1, over 111,600 individuals have been affected, with more than 20,000 displaced, mostly are staying outside evacuation centers. Based on the 2024 census, the four most affected municipalities and cities (Bogo, Daanbantayan, Medellin, San Remigio) have a combined population of over 315,000 people.
Initial reports indicate widespread damage to homes, churches, public buildings, roads, and ports. Many displaced families are sheltering in front of their houses and in open spaces due to the ongoing aftershocks. (OCHA, 1 Oct 2025)
As reported by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) on 2 October, the earthquake has caused at least 72 fatalities in Cebu province, with 294 individuals injured and 170,959 people affected overall. Among those impacted, approximately 20,000 have been displaced. Infrastructure damage is extensive, including the destruction or damage of 597 homes, six bridges - with four bridges damaged and six entirely destroyed - and three blocked roads. Additionally, 85 cities or municipalities in the region have experienced power outages. A state of calamity has been declared for 53 municipalities. (ECHO, 2 Oct 2025)
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reports that, as of 3 October, 68 fatalities, 559 injured people, 77,022 displaced individuals, and a total of 366,360 affected people were recorded across 14 cities or municipalities in Cebu province. Additionally, a total of 5,013 houses, at least 335 infrastructures, and 11 bridges have been damaged, with 89 cities or municipalities experiencing power outages. Classes have been suspended in 113 municipalities, and there are 53 municipalities under a state of calamity. (ECHO, 3 Oct 2025)
According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), over 455,800 people (129,900 families) were affected, with more than 26,500 people still displaced and 72 reported fatalities. [...]As of 06 October, 47% of affected municipalities have restored power while 41% have restored communication. The Government, through the NDRRMC and Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), is leading response operations, including distribution of food, non-food items (NFI) and shelter assistance, alongside a 60-day price freeze on basic goods. (OCHA, 8 Oct 2025)
According to the NDRRMC, the doublet earthquake and associated landslides have resulted in eight deaths, 403 injuries, and about 8.9K displacements, affecting approximately 520K people (132K families) across Davao and CARAGA Regions. Reported damages include around 2K houses (298 totally damaged), as well as nine bridges and 37 road sections affected. (AHA Centre, 13 Oct 2025)
After the earthquakes of 7.4 M and 6.8 M that occurred on 10 October east of the coast of Mindanao Island, southern Philippines, the humanitarian impact is still increasing. NDRRMC reports 12,960 displaced people, 12,768 of whom are in eight evacuation centres, and a total of more than 845,000 affected people across the Davao and the Caraga regions. (ECHO, 14 Oct 2025)
Based on the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) situational report issued on 24 October 2025, a total of 217,901 families, or 754,733 individuals, were affected by the earthquake across 18 cities and municipalities in Cebu province, which comprises 281 barangays. The disaster resulted in at least 79 confirmed fatalities and 559 injuries, with the death toll expected to rise as rescue operations continue. A total of 22,516 people displaced and most of whom stayed outside evacuation centres due to safety concerns, limited access to shelter, clean water, or medical care. A total of 160,662 houses were reportedly affected, including 7,410 destroyed and 153,252 partially damaged. (IFRC, 16 Dec 2025)
Georgia: Flash Floods - Sep 2025
Sat, 27 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000
On 27 - 30 September 2025, heavy and persistent rains struck the Kakheti region, severely impacting Lagodekhi Municipality in eastern Georgia over the following few days. Apart from the persistent rainfall damaging the roofs of the houses and washing out the roads, the rainfall caused an increase in water levels in the rivers, some of which overflowed. [...] The GRCS started its intervention on 28 September, immediately mobilizing staff and volunteers to conduct rapid needs assessments and provide initial support to the most affected households. National authorities officially requested the GRCS to respond to the emerging needs on 1 October 2025.
The disaster affected at least 13 villages and communities within Lagodekhi municipality, with a combined population of approximately 18,077 people – almost half of the total municipal population. Current estimates indicate that around 1,000 households have been severely affected. (IFRC, 13 Oct 2025)
Typhoon Bualoi - Sep 2025
Wed, 24 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000
The newly formed tropical cyclone BUALOI - named Opong in the Philippines - is moving northwest toward central Philippines. On 25 September at 0.00 UTC, its centre was located 383 km east of Samar Island’s eastern coast, with maximum sustained winds of 102 km/h (tropical storm). BUALOI is expected to continue northwest and may make landfall over southern Luzon Island between 25 and 26 September. It will subsequently cross central and northern Philippines - particularly southern Luzon and Mindoro - from 26 to 27 September, bringing heavy rain and strong winds. After that, it will continue north-west over the South China sea and it could make landfall over north-eastern Viet Nam on 29-30 September. (ECHO, 25 Sep 2025)
Tropical cyclone BUALOI (named "Opong" in the Philippines) made landfall over the eastern Samar Island, central Visayas, central Philippines on late in the afternoon (UTC) of 25 September with maximum sustained winds of 102 km/h (tropical storm). On 26 September at 0.00 UTC its centre was located over the western Masbate island, central Visayas, with maximum sustained winds of 111 km/h (tropical storm). The passage of BUALOI over central Philippines caused very heavy rainfall, strong winds, floods and landslides. NDRRMC reports, as of 26 September, 14 fatalities, two missing, 17 injured, more than 50,300 displaced people and a total of approximately 1.21 million affected people. BUALOI is expected to pass over western Visayas on 26 September, slightly strengthening, with maximum sustained winds up to 120 km/h (typhoon). After that, it is forecast to continue north-west over the South China Sea and to make landfall over northern Viet Nam on 28 September with maximum sustained winds up to 148 km/h. (ECHO, 26 Sep 2025)
Tropical cyclone BUALOI made its second landfall in central-northern Viet Nam over the area of Ky Anh town (Ha Tinh province) on 28 September around 18.00 UTC, with maximum sustained winds up to 155 km/h (typhoon). On 29 September at 6.00 UTC, its centre was located approximately over the border area between northern Viet Nam and north-eastern Laos, with maximum sustained winds of 93 km/h (tropical storm). BUALOI's passage over the Philippines, combined with previous tropical cyclones and the ongoing Southwest monsoon, caused very heavy rainfall, floods and landslides, resulting in 27 fatalities, 16 missing, 33 injured, around 190,800 displaced and approximately 3.42 million affected people. In Thailand, seven fatalities, around 100,000 displaced and nearly 270,000 affected people were reported. In Viet Nam, nine fatalities, an uncertain number of displaced people and over 30 isolated villages were reported, mainly due to landslides. BUALOI is expected to continue moving north-west over northern Laos on 29 September, further weakening and dissipating over eastern Myanmar on 30 September. (ECHO, 29 Sep 2025)
On 30 September, very early in the morning (UTC), tropical depression BUALOI dissipated over the border area between north-western Laos and eastern Myanmar. Its passage over the Philippines (combined with the previous tropical cyclones and the ongoing Southwest monsoon) caused very heavy rainfall, floods and landslides. The NDRRMC reports, as of 1 October, 37 fatalities, 14 still missing persons and 41 injured people. In addition, around 122,900 currently displaced people (of whom 81,750 are across 1,123 evacuation centres) and approximately 4.12 million affected people were reported. In Laos, the ADINet reports, as of the same date, two fatalities and a total of over 10,100 affected people. In Viet Nam, the same source reports 26 fatalities, 22 still missing people, 105 injured people, and nearly 598,700 affected people. In Thailand, the IFRC reports eight fatalities and more than 293,600 affected people. (ECHO, 1 Oct 2025)
As of 1 October, authorities reported 36 deaths, 21 people missing and 147 injured after severe flooding, landslides and wind damage across northern and north- central Viet Nam. Many homes, healthcare facilities and schools have been affected. Around 154,807 homes are damaged or roofless and about 57,915 are flooded. Power and road networks remain disrupted (about 6,406 power poles down; around 1,400 road blockages), with around 1,500 households isolated in Hà Tĩnh. About 51.269 ha of crops and around 13,478 ha of aquaculture are affected, creating short-term food access risks in cut-off communes. (OCHA, 2 Oct 2025)
Children and families in northern and north-central Viet Nam face severe hardship after Typhoons Bualoi and Matmo caused widespread destruction to homes, livelihoods, and public infrastructure. The total losses from both typhoons are estimated at nearly VND 33,000 billion (US$1.3 billion). Rapid assessments conducted by government authorities together with the UN and development partners show that over 545,000 houses have been impacted, affecting an estimated 1 million children and their families. (UNICEF, 15 Oct 2025)
An estimated 513,500 poor and near-poor households across 12 typhoon-affected provinces in Northern and Central Viet Nam remain among the most vulnerable. [...] Over 1.2 million people face disrupted access to safe drinking water and sanitation in all affected provinces, with an estimated 189,000 vulnerable people in the six most affected provinces in urgent need of support to access safe water, sanitation and hygiene materials. Approximately 150 healthcare facilities—including 50 hospitals and 100 commune health stations—sustained significant damage in the six most affected provinces, including their water and sanitation facilities. [...] Nearly 12,000 pregnant women and 219,000 children under five require urgent nutrition support. Amongst them,more than 40,000 children under five have already been suffering from pre-existing stunting or acute malnutrition, including nearly 2,000 children suffering from severe acute malnutrition and about 7,500 cases of moderate acute malnutrition. (UNICEF, 23 Oct 2025)
Prolonged heavy rainfall and flooding triggered by Typhoons 11 (Bualoi) and 12 (Matmo) severely affected Quang Tri, Thua Thien Hue, Da Nang, Quang Ngai, and Lam Dong provinces. The typhoons resulted in 85 deaths, 11 missing and 199 injured people. 546,000 houses are damaged, inundated, or unroofed. Over 2.5 million school children in major urban centers are affected by the compounding effects of multiple floods and typhoons; at least 1600 schools were significantly damaged. Approximately 50,000 hectares (ha) of crops were submerged or damaged, 600,000 heads of livestock and poultry perished. Hundreds of kilometers of coastline and river dikes suffered from erosion and damage. (OCHA, 12 Nov 2025)
More than 300 have died or missing. Approximately 513,500 poor and near-poor households remain vulnerable across 12 provinces. Over 1.2 million people face disrupted WASH access, of which 189,000 are in urgent need. Around 12,000 pregnant women and 219,000 children under five need nutrition support, including roughly 42,300 children who have already been affected by malnutrition pre-typhoons; 150 health facilities damaged. Over 3 million school children were initially affected; 560 schools in six provinces have been significantly damaged affecting the learning. (UNICEF, 16 Dec 2025)
Nigeria: Floods - Sep 2025
Sat, 13 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000
Between 13 and 14 September 2025, Dikwa Local Government Area (LGA) in Borno State, Nigeria experienced severe flooding triggered by heavy rainfall, which significantly impacted three camps: Alhaji Bashir Camp, Kamcheji Camp, and the Reception Centre. According to IOM Nigeria flash report 169 The flooding displaced 5,829 individuals across 1,058 households, including 3,350 children, 1,364 women, and 1,115 men. A total of 895 shelters were affected, with 849 completely destroyed and 46 partially damaged. (RRM, 30 Sep 2025)
Between 21 and 26 September 2025, severe flooding caused by heavy rainfall and river overflows affected five local government areas (LGAs) across Jigawa State, including Guri, Kiri Kasamma, Birniwa, Jahun, and Ringim. The incident led to widespread damage to homes, shelters, and community infrastructure across host communities. (FEWS NET, 01 Oct 2025)
Localized flooding, particularly flash floods due to heavy rains, continued to drive population displacement, loss of livelihood assets, destruction of farmlands, and crop loss, exacerbating difficulties accessing food and income and increasing food consumption gaps in some riverine communities across the country. As of September 20, 232 individuals have died and about 121,000 individuals have been displaced by flooding. In Adamawa State, 13 communities in Yola North and Yola South LGAs were flooded and many residents were displaced by flash floods in mid-September. (FEWS NET, 06 Oct 2025)
