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Venezuela: Earthquakes - Jun 2026
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000
On 24 June 2026, two strong earthquakes, preliminarily measured at magnitudes 7.1 and 7.5, struck north-central Venezuela in rapid succession, with epicentres near Morón, Carabobo State. The earthquakes were felt across much of the country, including Caracas, La Guaira, Aragua, Carabobo and neighbouring states. Therefore, the national government of Venezuela declared the state of emergency.
Preliminary information indicates damage to residential and commercial buildings, with reports of structural collapses in parts of Caracas and damage to infrastructure in several affected areas. Search and rescue operations have been activated while authorities continue rapid damage assessments. Power and telecommunications interruptions have been reported in some locations, and hospitals are receiving injured people. (Cruz Roja Venezolana & IFRC, 25 Jun 2026)
Philippines: Earthquake and Tsunami - Jun 2026
Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000
A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck 32 km offshore west of Maasim, Sarangani, at 7:37 a.m. on 08 June. Intensity VIII (very destructive) was reported in General Santos City. A tsunami alert triggered coastal evacuations across nine provinces and was lifted by mid-afternoon. More than 138 aftershocks have been recorded. Initial reports indicate 19 people dead, 12 missing and 134 injured. Figures for affected and displaced people remain provisional pending government validation and ongoing assessments. Homes, government buildings, hospitals and schools have been damaged or destroyed. Power and telecommunications outages have been reported, and damaged roads and bridges are constraining access to some communities. More than 3.2 million learners have been affected. Classes remain suspended in over 6,200 public and private schools pending safety assessments. (OCHA, 8 Jun 2026)
According to government authorities, as of 10 June, 45 people have died, 487 have been injured and 17 remain missing. An estimated 197,750 people (43,716 families) have been affected across Regions IX, XI and XII, and the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). More than 25,000 people remain displaced, including approximately 16,000 people sheltering in 31 evacuation centres. Widespread damage has been reported, including 7,866 affected houses, of which 1,596 were destroyed, while infrastructure losses are estimated at US$9.2 million. Damage to roads and other critical infrastructure continues to constrain access to some affected and isolated communities. Essential services remain disrupted, including the closure of General Santos International Airport to commercial flights, persistent power outages in several areas and limited access to some municipalities and island communities. (OCHA, 10 Jun 2026)
More than 81,100 people remain displaced, with 63,300 people staying with friends or family while the rest (19,700 people) are residing in 46 evacuation centres set up by the Philippines authorities. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported that the number of people affected increased to 1.4 million people, with 68 deaths, 1339 injured, and 33 people still missing. Widespread thunderstorms and heavy rainfall across the region compounded earthquake impacts and triggered new landslides, flooded roads and evacuation sites, and contaminated already-damaged water sources. The Government is leading response and recovery efforts and has provided humanitarian assistance worth up to US $3.2 million (PHP 192.4 million) to the affected communities in the form of family food packs and cash assistance. (OCHA, 18 Jun 2026)
By 23 June, government figures reported 77 deaths, with about 1.6 million people affected across Regions IX, XI, XII, and BARMM. PHIVOLCS recorded more than 9,400 aftershocks and further seismic activity expected. More than 80,000 houses have been damaged, including nearly 15,000 destroyed, with 884 damaged infrastructure losses and 130 affected roads and 47 bridges limiting access to isolated communities. Eighteen local government units (LGUs) have declared a state of calamity. The Government is leading response efforts, with DSWD assistance exceeding PHP385 million (US$6.3 million), and sectoral agencies working to restore lifeline services. (OCHA, 23 Jun 2026)
Armenia: Hailstorm - Jun 2026
Sat, 06 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000
On 6 June 2026, at approximately 12:56 PM, a severe hailstorm struck the Stepanavan community and surrounding areas in Lori Region, northern Armenia. The hailstorm lasted approximately 15-20 minutes and was accompanied by exceptionally large hailstones, reportedly measuring between 4 and 6 centimetres in diameter. The intensity of the storm caused widespread damage to residential buildings, particularly roofs and windows, leaving many households exposed to weather conditions and subsequent rainfall. Significant damage was also reported to agricultural land, greenhouses, vehicles, public infrastructure, solar energy systems, and livestock.
[...] As of 7 June 2026 (12:30 PM), preliminary assessments conducted by local authorities indicated extensive damage across Stepanavan and Lori Berd communities. In the Lori Berd area, approximately 930 hectares of agricultural land were affected, including 260 hectares in Bovadzor, 350 hectares in Lejan, 250 hectares in Gyulagarak, and 70 hectares in Lori Berd community. Crop losses were estimated to range between 30 and 70 per cent.
[...] As of 10 June 2026, approximately 1,680 households had been identified as affected in Stepanavan community. [...] In addition, 52 individuals sustained minor injuries, including swelling and soft tissue injuries, although no hospitalizations were reported. Livestock losses included 60 lambs, four ewes, and four foals. (IFRC, 16 Jun 2026)
Syria: Floods - May 2026
Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000
In late May 2026, the Euphrates River experienced severe flooding, expanding to three times its normal size, from 60.9 km² to 188.7 km², following exceptional upstream rainfall and large‑scale dam water releases. The flood inundated 7,210 hectares of agricultural land, equivalent to 8.2% of all cultivated land in Deir‑ez‑Zor Governorate, at a critical time during the wheat harvest period. (WFP, 3 Jun 2026)
Since mid-May 2026, Syria has experienced severe flooding and rapidly rising water levels along the Euphrates River following a sharp increase in water inflow from upstream areas in Türkiye. Affected areas include Deir ez-Zor and Ar-Raqqa governorates in addition to Jarabulus from Aleppo governorate. The increased inflow, reportedly reaching approximately 2,200 m³ per second, is mainly attributed to seasonal snowmelt and the opening of spillways at upstream dams. As reservoir levels exceeded 97% of storage capacity, authorities initiated emergency water management measures, including the opening of three spillway gates at the Euphrates Dam for the first time in more than three decades. The flooding has resulted in the displacement of at least 1,626 families (approx. 8,280 people) in Deir ez-Zor Governorate, partial flooding of displacement sites in Ar-Raqqa, around 30 families, damage to agricultural land and disruption to critical infrastructure, including water stations and local access routes. (IFRC, 9 Jun 2026)
Based on the latest figures from the Directorate of Agriculture (DoA), nearly 20,500 dunumus had been affected by the floods. Oxfam's assessment of 89 farming households across three sub-districts, Al-Tebni, Deir ez-Zor, and Khasham, paints a picture of acute vulnerability. Nearly 85% of the farming population reported total or partial loss of agricultural income. Critically, 85% of irrigation systems (whether individual or community ones) across all surveyed areas are completely nonfunctional due to submerged pump infrastructure and accumulated debris in suction pipes. The flood struck at the worst possible moment, during the harvest season, destroying standing crops of wheat, barley, cotton, and vegetables before they could be collected. Many families have resorted to distress coping strategies: 43% have already sold livestock or productive assets, and a further 25% are planning to take on debt to survive and resume farming. (Oxfam, 17 Jun 2026)
In Aleppo and Idleb governorates, flooding affected more than 19,000 people and damaged over 3,400 shelters, many in displacement sites where living conditions were already fragile. In Al-Hasakeh, flooding displaced more than 1,400 families, with continued impacts reported across urban areas and camps. In Deir-ez-Zor, flooding was particularly significant in Abu Kamal sub-district, where at least 955 households (over 5,600 people) were affected and around 50 families displaced, alongside damage to livelihoods, water systems and infrastructure. Flooding also exacerbated protection risks, including the movement of explosive hazards, increased exposure to unsafe shelter conditions and heightened risks of water contamination and disease. Agricultural losses were reported across affected areas, including damage to approximately 600 hectares of cultivated land, further undermining livelihoods. (OCHA, 25 Jun 2026)
DR Congo/Uganda: Ebola Outbreak - May 2026
Tue, 05 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000
On 5 May 2026, the World Health Organization (WHO) was alerted of a high-mortality outbreak of unknown illness in Mongbwalu Health Zone, Ituri Province, including deaths among health workers. Laboratory analysis confirmed Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD), a species of Ebola, in eight samples on 15 May. The case fatality rates in the past two BVD outbreaks have ranged from 30% to 50%. Unlike Ebola virus disease, there is no licensed vaccine or specific therapeutics against Bundibugyo virus, though early supportive care is lifesaving. On 15 May 2026, the Ministry of Public Health, Hygiene and Social Welfare, DRC, officially declared the 17th Ebola Disease outbreak in DRC. As of 15 May, a total of 246 suspected cases and 80 deaths (four deaths among confirmed cases) have been reported from Rwampara, Mongbwalu, and Bunia; 24 suspected cases are currently in isolation facilities across the three HZ.
On 15 May 2026, the Ministry of Health of Uganda confirmed an outbreak of BVD following the identification of an imported case from the DRC (WHO, 16 May 2026)
As of 31 May 2026, a total of 321 laboratory-confirmed cases, including 48 confirmed deaths, have been reported across the three affected provinces of Ituri, North Kivu and South Kivu in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. A total of 116 suspected cases remain under investigation and are not yet reflected in the reported totals. The outbreak remains heavily concentrated in Ituri province, which accounts for 299 confirmed cases (93.1%), followed by North Kivu (19 confirmed cases), and South Kivu (three confirmed cases). Within Ituri Province, the most affected health zones are Bunia, Rwampara, Mongbwalu, and Nyankunde.
As of 30 May 2026, Uganda has reported 12 cases (11 confirmed and one probable), including two deaths (one confirmed and one probable), spanning two districts (Kampala and Wakiso) within the Kampala Metropolitan Area. Of these, five are healthcare workers. A total of 642 contacts have been identified and are under follow-up. Among the cases reported, 66.7% (eight) are males and 33.3% (four) are females. (WHO, 31 May 2026)
As of 6 June 2026, a total of 515 confirmed cases including 91 deaths (CFR 17.7%) have been reported from the Democratic Republic of Congo. The reported CFR is likely an underestimation as many deaths that occurred before the outbreak declaration remain under investigation. So far, 12 patients have recovered. Cases have been reported from 25 health zones (HZ) from Ituri (17/36 HZ), North Kivu (7/35 HZ) and South Kivu Provinces (1/34 HZ)[1]. Sixteen confirmed cases have been reported among health and care workers to date.
An additional 10 confirmed cases and one death have been reported from Uganda. As of 6 June 2026, a total of 19 confirmed cases including two deaths in imported cases, and one probable case who has died, have been reported. Five recoveries have been reported. Of the total cases, 14 cases are imported and five are Ugandans. The cases were reported from two districts Kampala and Wakiso. To date, all cases in Uganda can be linked to travelers from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. (WHO, 8 June 2026)
As of 10 June, a cumulative of 676 confirmed cases, including 136 deaths, have been reported from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. (WHO, 13 June 2026)
As of 17 June, a cumulative of 896 confirmed cases, including 232 deaths, have been reported from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. As of 18 June, Uganda's cases remain at 19 confirmed cases including two deaths, as well as one probable case who has died. (WHO, 19 June 2026)
As of June 23, 1,094 confirmed cases and 277 confirmed deaths had been reported in the DRC, with 20 confirmed cases and two confirmed deaths in Uganda. (IMC, 24 June 2026)
Sri Lanka: Dengue Outbreak - May 2026
Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000
Dengue cases have been on the rise in the country since the beginning of the year. Following a massive seasonal surge triggered by heavy rains in mid-May 2026, the epidemic trajectory accelerated significantly. Driven by the onset of the southwest monsoon and severe local flooding, the island-wide total quickly advanced from 25,082 cases in early May to more than 35,000 cases by the first week of June, marking an approximate 30% increase compared to the corresponding period of the previous year (as noted by reports via Dengue Visual Atlas).
A higher number of cases is recorded in the Western, Southern, North Western, Sabaragamuwa, and Central provinces, especially in the Colombo, Gampaha, Kalutara, Kandy, Galle, Matara, and Ratnapura districts. The National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU) reported more than 8,600 new cases of dengue virus within the month of May 2026 alone, raising grave concerns about a potential epidemic. The NDCU also revealed that environmental conditions following high rainfall and major urban flooding are rapidly accelerating the spread of the virus across the country. As of 8 June 2026, a total of nearly 37,000 dengue cases have been recorded across the island, according to data highlighted by NDCU.
Almost 50 per cent of the above-mentioned cases were reported from the Western Province. Indeed, Colombo District recorded the highest number of dengue infections island-wide, accounting for 55.1% of all reported cases nationwide. During week 22, as per the NDCU update, the Colombo District reported a high number of cases (550), followed by Gampaha (531) and Kalutara (265). Outside the Western Province, substantial case numbers were reported from Matara (194), Kandy (173), Ratnapura (160), Galle (142), Hambantota (69), Kurunegala (68), and Kegalle (68), indicating widespread transmission across multiple provinces. (IFRC, 20 Jun 2026)
Typhoon Sinlaku - Apr 2026
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000
A tropical cyclone named Sinlaku formed over the western North Pacific Ocean on 9 April and started moving north-west toward Guam and the far southern Northern Mariana Islands as a tropical storm. On 10 April at 0.00 UTC its centre was located over the ocean approximately 885 km south-east of Guam, with maximum sustained winds of 74 km/h. (ECHO, 10 Apr 2026)
Over 11-12 April, Tropical Cyclone Sinlaku continued moving north-west over the western North Pacific Ocean toward the Northern Mariana Islands and Guam, further strengthening. On 13 April at 00:00 UTC, its centre was located over the ocean approximately 455 km south-east of Guam, with maximum sustained winds of 287 km/h (Cat. 5 hurricane). [...] According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), as of 13 April, seven shelters are in force as preventive measures across the Northern Mariana Islands. (ECHO, 13 Apr 2026)
Northern Mariana Islands (The United States of America)
According to FEMA, six shelters hosting 782 people are active in the Northern Mariana Islands, while seven shelters hosting 782 people are open in Guam. In addition, its passage through Micronesia (particularly Chuuk State) on 10–11 April caused the displacement of 100 people and resulted in widespread, serious damage on the islands of Weno, Tamatam, Piherarh, Onoun, Uman, Parem and Fanapanges. (ECHO, 14 Apr 2026)
Tropical cyclone SINLAKU made landfall over the central Tinian islands (north-central Northern Mariana Islands) on 14 April after 12 UTC, with maximum sustained winds of 231 km/h (Cat. 4 hurricane), and after that it continued moving north-west over the western North Pacific Ocean. On 15 April at 3.00 UTC, its centre was located over the ocean approximately 100 km north-west of the Tinian and Saipan islands, with maximum sustained winds of 204 km/h (Cat. 3 hurricane). The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) reports, as of 15 April, 306 currently evacuated people in eight shelters across the Northern Mariana Islands and 858 evacuated people in seven shelters across Guam. The governor of Guam declared a state of emergency. (ECHO, 15 Apr 2026)
According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), a total of 1 080 people remain still evacuated in 16 evacuation centres, 320 in the Northern Mariana Islands and 760 in Guam. Additionally, FEMA and media report power and water outages, particularly on Guam, Saipan, Rota and Tinian. (ECHO, 16 Apr 2026)
Federated States of Micronesia:
Chuuk State experienced severe and widespread humanitarian impacts after the passage and stalling of Tropical Storm (Typhoon) Sinlaku, which remained near-stationary just offshore and subjected the islands to prolonged exposure to extreme winds, storm surge, and heavy rainfall. An estimated 34,000 people had been affected across the state, with displacement reported and at least 100 individuals who remained in evacuation centres as of 19 April. The full scale of impact was unclear due to communication blackouts, particularly in remote outer islands. Initial reports confirmed at least four fatalities. (IFRC, 19 Apr 2026)
Preliminary reporting indicated widespread housing loss across multiple municipalities, including severe impacts in Udot and high rates of major damages in several lagoon and outer-island communities. In addition, nearly 100 people were living in 3 shelters in Weno since the early days of the Typhoon. Based on the initial reports of the ongoing Initial Damage Assessment, more than 4,200 people had been displaced across 29 assessed municipalities. The most temporarily displaced were in Uman (~1,779), Fefen (580), Romanum (290), Udot (277), including other municipalities such as Makur, Piherech, Piss-Penau and Unanun. (Govt. Micronesia, 25 Apr 2026)
Preliminary findings from the Government-led Initial Damage Assessment (IDA) indicated that over 34,000 people across 29 municipalities had been affected, with 7 reported fatalities and 5 injuries. Approximately 4,200 people had been temporarily displaced. Many sheltered in schools, which delayed the resumption of education. (Pacific Humanitarian Team, 28 Apr 2026)
Based on the official IDA-derived severity analysis, In Chuuk State, seven municipalities were classified at severity 4 (high impact). An estimated 34,000people had been directly affected across all severity phases of which 25 municipalities are classified as severity 3 (moderate impacts) or severity 4 (high impacts). The crisis was geographically concentrated in: Chuuk Lagoon accounted for 83 percent of the affected population across 16 municipalities, withSouthern Namoneas as the epicenter of severity and Faichuuk was the largest contiguous area at severity 3 (moderate impacts). (Govt. Micronesia, 8 May 2026)
Food and water continue to be a critical need with a second round of distribution by national and state authorities, underway for the entire state of Chuuk. Approximately 13,000 people remain temporarily displaced; schools and churches (84 facilities) continue to be used as temporary shelters. Of the assessed health facilities, more than 65% are of high priority in terms of its criticality of function with additional risks due to the disruption of water supply, insufficient sanitation facilities and the lack of cold-chain capacity. The Presidential and State Declarations of Emergencies are in place until October 2026. (Pacific Humanitarian Team & OCHA, 15 May 2026)
Dominican Republic: Floods - Apr 2026
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000
Since 7 April 2026, a trough system has been affecting the Dominican Republic, generating intense rainfall and prolonged atmospheric instability across the national territory. As a result, the National Emergency Operations Centre (Centro de Operaciones de Emergencias - COE) issued alerts for 28 provinces (4 on red alert, 17 on yellow alert, and 7 on green alert) due to the risk of urban and flash flooding (COE, Situation Reports, latest update 16 April 2026). The situation reached a critical point on 12 April 2026, resulting in 10 reported fatalities. In response, the Government declared a State of Emergency through Decree No. 234-26 in the provinces of Santo Domingo, National District, Puerto Plata, Espaillat, Valverde and Santiago, enabling the scaling up of response efforts in the most affected areas (Government of the Dominican Republic, Decree No. 234- 26). (IFRC, 16 Jun 2026)
Tropical Cyclone Vaianu - Apr 2026
Mon, 06 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000
Tropical Cyclone Vaianu affected Fiji between 7 and 8 April 2026, bringing heavy rainfall, strong winds, and widespread flooding. The system primarily impacted the Western Division, parts of Viti Levu, and maritime island communities. According to the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) as of 8 April 2026, a total of 2,182 people (506 households) were displaced across 60 evacuation centers nationwide. The majority were located in the Western Division (1,796 people), followed by the Eastern (292 people), Northern (74 people), and Central Divisions (20 people). One fatality had been reported in Ra District, with no additional injuries or missing persons confirmed. [...] The Fiji Red Cross Society approximated that 10% of the population across the Western, Central, and Eastern Divisions had been impacted, representing an estimated 75,000 people affected. Flooding, submerged crossings, fallen trees, and infrastructure damage have restricted access in several areas, including parts of Naitasiri and other rural locations. Disruptions have also been reported across electricity, water supply, transport, and telecommunications, particularly in Ra, Ba, Nadroga, and Tavua. (IFRC, 18 Apr 2026)
Tropical Cyclone Maila - Apr 2026
Mon, 06 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000
Tropical Cyclone Maila intensified to a Category 3 system on 6 April in the Solomon Sea between Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands, with winds up to 185 km/h. The cyclone remains slow-moving with an uncertain track, increasing the risk of prolonged exposure. (ECHO, 6 Apr 2026)
On 6 April, tropical cyclone MAILA continued moving very slowly over the Solomon Sea, with maximum sustained winds up to 176 km/h. On 7 April at 0.00 UTC, its centre was located offshore, approximately 545 km east of far south-eastern Papua New Guinea, with maximum sustained winds of 167 km/h (equivalent to cat. 2 hurricane in the Saffir-Simpson scale). (ECHO, 7 Apr 2026)
Tropical cyclone MAILA is moving towards eastern Papua New Guinea over the Solomon Sea after it crossed the Solomon Islands. On 9 April at 00 UTC, its centre was located offshore, approximately 200 km south of southern Bougainville Island (eastern Papua New Guinea), with maximum sustained winds of 185 km /h. Following its passage over Solomon Islands affecting Choiseul, Western, Isabel, Guadalcanal and Central provinces, seven people are missing, 120 have been displaced and almost 73 000 people in total are affected. (ECHO, 9 Apr 2026)
On 9 April, tropical cyclone MAILA continued moving very slowly over the Solomon Sea, with maximum sustained winds up to 185 km/h, weakening. On 10 April at 0.00 UTC, its centre was located offshore, approximately 215 km north-east of the Muyua Island (far eastern Papua New Guinea), with maximum sustained winds of 130 km/h. According to media, its passage over the Solomon Sea caused heavy rainfall and consequent floods and landslides across Bougainville Island (eastern Papua New Guinea), resulting in two fatalities. (ECHO, 10 Apr 2026)
Over 10-11 April, tropical cyclone MAILA continued moving very slowly over the Solomon Sea, with maximum sustained winds up to 130 km/h, further weakening into a tropical storm and dissipating. Its passage over the Solomon Sea caused very heavy rainfall, strong winds and consequent floods, landslides and severe weather-related incidents across eastern Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands. Media and the IFRC reports, as of 13 April, 11 fatalities (of whom eight are due to a landslide), seven still missing persons, an uncertain number of displaced people and approximately 120,000 affected people across the Bougainville island (eastern Papua New Guinea). In addition, a number of temporary shelters were provided by national authorities for the displaced people. (ECHO, 13 Apr 2026)
Papua New Guinea
25 affected communities were assessed across West New Britain, East New Britain and the Autonomous Region of Bougainville, with 7,247 people affected and 5,828 people in need of humanitarian assistance. The assessed wards reported 11 deaths, 70 people who required evacuation, 293 people in need of urgent medical care, and 568 school-aged children not attending school. The NDC-NEOC joint assessment and relief teams deployed on 18 April aboard two PNGDF patrol vessels to Rossel and Woodlark islands. (UN CT Papua New Guinea, 21 Apr 2026)
Assessments had expanded to 140 wards in 23 LLGs, in 8 districts, over 5 affected provinces by 30 April. Findings indicated more than 83,000 people affected and nearly 77,000 people in need of humanitarian assistance, with 33 reported fatalities. (UN CT Papua New Guinea, 30 Apr 2026)
As of 08 May 2026, NDC-NEOC rapid assessments had expanded to 230 wards across 28 Local Level Governments (LLGs), in 10 districts, across 5 affected provinces. Preliminary analysis indicated that over 119,000 people have been affected, with nearly 107,000 people in need of humanitarian assistance. A total of 49 fatalities had been reported. (UN CT Papua New Guinea, 8 May 2026)
As of 16 May 2026, assessments had expanded to 256 wards in 29 LLGs, across 10 districts and 5 affected provinces. Preliminary findings indicated more than 128,000 people affected, with more than 114,000 people in need of humanitarian assistance, and 50 reported fatalities. As of 15 May 2026, the National Disaster Centre’s National Emergency Operations Centre (NDC-NEOC) has been deactivated as the response transitioned to the recovery phase, with coordination shifted to provincial levels. Logistics constraints persisted due to damaged infrastructure and difficult sea conditions, with reliance on air and maritime transport. (UN CT Papua New Guinea, 16 May 2026)
Solomon Islands
The most severe impacts were reported in Western Province, with significant damage recorded in Choiseul and Isabel Provinces. One fatality was reported in Wagina and seven people remained missing in Marovo as of 13 April. About 21 health facilities were impacted. The WASH situation on Simbo Island is considered critical, due to groundwater contamination and damaged water systems. A suspected diarrheal outbreak was reported in Babanga and Simbo. Approximately 31,945 individuals required emergency shelter and essential household items. 59 schools were damaged, which affected 2,000 children in Western and Choiseul provinces. (IFRC, 20 Apr 2026)
Iinitial indications suggested that over 150,000 people have been affected by Tropical Cyclone Maila, with 161 communities impacted in Western Province alone, reflecting the widespread scale of the disaster. Displacement remains a significant concern. 260 evacuation centers had been established across the affected provinces, and an estimated 31,000 people required urgent shelter assistance. (OCHA & Pacific Humanitarian Team, 24 Apr 2026)
Displacement assessments conducted across 13 communities in Western Province identified 844 displaced individuals. Subsequent household-level surveys (29 April–6 May) covered 203 households, highlighting evolving and still incomplete data on needs. While response efforts are ongoing, access constraints, geographic dispersion, and logistical challenges continue to limit delivery. [...] Additionally, UXO contamination risks have increased, particularly in Western Province, due to flooding and erosion exposing ordnance, posing risks during response and recovery activities. (OCHA & Pacific Humanitarian Team, 10 May 2026)
Tropical Cyclone Maila continues to generate significant humanitarian needs across Western and Choiseul Provinces in the Solomon Islands, with ongoing displacement and sheltering in collective centres and host communities. Initial assessments have identified 161 communities affected in Western province with 31,000 in need of shelter support across both provinces. Humanitarian needs continue to evolve, while access constraints, geographic dispersion and logistical challenges contribute to significant information gaps in remote areas. Protection risks are increasing due to displacement and overcrowding and are further compounded by unexploded ordnance (UXO) contamination, with flooding and erosion exposing ordnance and heightening hazards for affected communities and responders. The Emergency Relief Coordinator has allocated US$2.5 million from the Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) to support urgent life-saving assistance. (OCHA, 21 May 2026)
Yemen: Floods - Mar 2026
Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000
[...] The rainy season in Yemen began earlier than usual, with initial low-intensity rainfall recorded starting from 20 March 2026. From 27 March 2026 onwards, rainfall intensified significantly, triggering severe flooding across Yemen and approximately more than ten governorates were affected, including Taiz (Al-Mokha), Al Jawf, Ibb, Abyan, Al Bayda, Lahj, Marib, Al Hodeidah, Hadramout, Aden, and Al Dhale’e. According to Yemen Red Crescent Society (YRCS) reports, the floods have caused widespread humanitarian impacts, affecting an estimated 83,713 people (11,959 households). Of those affected, many live in IDP sites and flood-prone areas. A total of 254 incidents have been reported to YRCS EOC across branches, indicating a broad geographic spread and increasing pressure on response capacities. The disaster has resulted in at least 30 fatalities and 47 injuries, underscoring the severity of the situation. Reports from ECHO indicate that since 27 March 2026, heavy rains and flooding have severely impacted coastal areas of Taiz Governorate, with additional flooding reported in Aden, Abyan, Marib, Lahj, and Al Hodeidah. At least 15 deaths have been reported, and approximately 9,820 households (68,740 people) have been affected, including populations across 49 IDP sites. (IFRC, 6 Apr 2026)
Since late March, southwestern Yemen has experienced heavy rainfall and severe flooding, resulting in fatalities, displacement, and widespread damage. The most affected areas include Al-Mokha, Mawza, and Al-Wazeyah districts (Ta’iz Governorate) and Al-Khukha and Hays districts (Al-Hodeidah Governorate). According to multiple sources, at least 24 people have died, while 7 900 households have been affected along the West Coast. Humanitarian partners continue assessing the damage, with some inter-agency reports suggesting up to 30 000 households may be impacted. (ECHO, 30 Apr 2026)
Tanzania: Floods and Landslides - Mar 2026
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000
In late March 2026, prolonged and intense rainfall associated with the March–May rainy season caused severe flooding and landslides in the Mbeya Region, located in Tanzania’s Southern Highlands. The most affected area was Rungwe District, where continuous heavy rains saturated the soil, triggering multiple landslides and flash floods.
The disaster occurred primarily between the evening of 25 March and the early hours of 26 March 2026, with heavy rainfall reported for several consecutive hours. According to local authorities and media reports, the rains were accompanied by strong winds, significantly worsening ground instability and surface runoff.
The worst‐affected wards were Nkunga, Lupepo, Kawetele and Ikuti in Rungwe District. Landslides swept through these communities, burying houses constructed mainly of mud bricks and corrugated iron sheets, while flooding damaged access roads and public infrastructure.
As of 27 March 2026, official reports confirmed that at least 20 people had lost their lives, the majority of whom were children, and several others were injured. Search and rescue operations were ongoing amid continued rainfall, with concerns about secondary landslides and further flooding. (IFRC, 10 Apr 2026)
Afghanistan: Floods - Mar 2026
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000
Since 25 March, multiple provinces of Afghanistan have been affected by heavy rains and resultant floods. The most affected provinces include Parwan, Maidan Wardak, Daikundi, Logar, Herat, Farah, Badghis, Ghor, Samangan, Sar-e Pol, Jawzjan, Faryab, and Laghman. As of 31 March, media reported 42 fatalities and 66 people injured. A total of 1,130 families are affected. 130 houses were destroyed, and more than 900 houses were damaged. Livestock perished, and roads, irrigation canals as well as agricultural land has been destroyed. (ECHO, 1 Apr 2026)
Since 26 March, heavy rainfall and flash floods have been reported across multiple provinces in all regions of Afghanistan, including central, central highland, eastern, northern, northeastern, southern, southeastern and western regions, causing widespread damage to homes, infrastructure and agricultural land. According to preliminary reports from field teams, the flooding resulted in 25 deaths and 8 injuries, with 103 houses destroyed and more than 517 partially damaged, affecting over 1,260 families. (OCHA, 2 Apr 2026)
Between 26 March and 6 April, heavy rainfall and flash floods affected all eight regions of Afghanistan. Preliminary reports indicate that more than 73,300 people (approximately 10,634 families) have been affected, with at least 93 people killed, 181 injured and four missing. To date, inter-agency joint needs assessment teams have assessed 12,922 individuals (1,845 families) requiring assistance, with further assessments ongoing. A total of 9,010 homes have been affected, including 7,672 destroyed and 1,338 damaged. (OCHA, 9 Apr 2026)
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) reports, as of 13 April, 161 fatalities, eight still missing persons, 230 injured people and a total of more than 74 200 affected people. In addition, the IFRC also reports over 10 600 damaged houses, many of them entirely destroyed, across the affected provinces. (ECHO, 13 Apr 2026)
As of 16 April, more than 31,600 people had been confirmed in need of urgent assistance, with assessments ongoing in 75 districts. More than 12,000 people affected received some form of support. The World Food Programme assisted nearly 2,600 flood-affected families with two‑month food rations, while food partners provided cash-based support to 97 families in Herat. Health partners delivered essential services to about 6,300 people. WASH partners reached 733 families, and nutrition partners screened 160 children. Protection partners supported over 2,200 people, amid heightened risks affecting an estimated 14,000. (OCHA, 17 Apr 2026)
[...] heavy rain and thunderstorms have affected ten provinces of Afghanistan (Kabul, Bamiyan, Paktia, Ghor, Badghis, Balkh, Samangan, Sar‑e Pol, Jawzjan, and Baghlan), causing floods and resulting in casualties and damage. According to media reports, at least 13 people have died and nine others have been injured. In addition, around 200 houses have been damaged or completely destroyed, while 17 water‑supply networks and 12 kilometres of roads have been affected by the floods. (ECHO, 27 Apr 2026)
Humanitarian partners have continued scaling up response efforts following the recent rains and floods across the country. Overall, several hundred people are reported to have been killed and injured, up to 7,500 homes damaged (6,000) or destroyed (1,500), along with other critical infrastructure, including hundreds of kilometres of vital roads and multiple bridges, and vast swathes of agricultural lands. To date, 56,900 people have been confirmed in need of assistance [...]. (OCHA, 29 Apr 2026)
Very heavy rainfall had caused flash floods and affected seven provinces of Afghanistan since 24 April. The IFRC reported, as of 5 May, 16 fatalities, two missing persons, and a total of nearly 3,600 people affected across Faryab, Badghis, Baghlan, Bamiyan, Badghis, Ghor and Sar-e Pul. Additionally, 510 damaged houses were reported. (ECHO, 5 May 2026)
According to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), as of 8 May, the death toll stands at 16 fatalities, with nine injured people. In addition, UN OCHA also reports a total of approximately 73 300 affected people (of whom around 56 900 are in need of assistance) and approximately 7 500 damaged houses (of which an uncertain number are completely destroyed) across the affected area. (ECHO, 8 May 2026)
Following heavy and sustained rainfall, flash floods occurred in May 2026 across the country, affecting communities in Helmand, Herat, Uruzgan, Samangan, Parwan, Kapisa, Kabul, Takhar, Diakundi, Ghor, Baghlan, Sar-e-pul, Kandahar, Badakhsan, Maidan Wardak and Daikundi provinces. Low-lying areas and settlements located along riverbeds were particularly impacted. [...] According to preliminary information compiled by the Afghan Red Crescent Society (ARCS), more than 1401 families were affected. The floods caused 28 deaths and 23 injuries, with 4 cases of missing people reported. Shelter damage was significant, with 1401 houses completely and partially damaged, particularly in several provinces of Helmand, Herat, Uruzgan, Samangan, Parwan, Kapisa, Kabul, Takhar, Diakundi, Ghor, Baghlan, Sar-e-pul, Badakhsan, Kandahar, Maidan Wardak and Daikundi. In addition, the floods had a severe impact on livelihoods, resulting in the loss of 660 livestock and damage to approximately 1,754 jeribs of agricultural land, further increasing vulnerabilities among farming and pastoral households. (ARCS & IFRC, 23 May 2026)
Guinea-Bissau: Fire - Mar 2026
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000
On March 24th , 2026, a large fire devastated the village of TUCUNDE, CARAVELA Sector, Bolama /Bijagós Region, Caravela Island is the northernmost island of the Bijagós Archipelago, located in the administrative region of Bolama, in Guinea-Bissau. Located in the Atlantic Ocean, approximately 37 km from the mainland coast, it is part of the Caravela Sector, with 128 km² and a landscape of dense forests, mangroves and beaches, with an airport (GGCV). It caused the total destruction of twenty-three (23) houses, belonging to sixty seven (67) households, with around 469 people directly affected. (IFRC, 10 Apr 2026)
Liberia: Windstorms - Mar 2026
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000
Between 19 and 24 March 2026, violent windstorms struck multiple communities in Nimba and Lofa Counties, Liberia, causing widespread damage to fragile housing and displacing numerous families. The storms affected 11 communities, six in Nimba County and five in Lofa County, leaving households exposed to harsh weather and without essential belongings. A total of 3,704 people (approximately 529 households) were directly affected, including 1,685 men and 2,019 women. Assessments indicate 213 houses were damaged, with 139 partially destroyed and 74 completely destroyed, forcing families to rely on host communities or temporary shelters. (IFRC, 10 Apr 2026)
Liberia: Fires - Mar 2026
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000
Between 24 and 28 March 2026, Liberia experienced a series of widespread fire outbreaks across five counties: Grand Cape Mount, River Cess, Margibi, Nimba, and Montserrado resulting in severe humanitarian challenges for affected families and communities. In total, 234 households, representing 1643 people, were impacted.
The fires destroyed 61 houses, of which 41 were completely destroyed and 20 were partially damaged. As a result, many families were displaced and lost essential belongings, including clothing, bedding, and cooking utensils.
Beyond the immediate physical destruction, the incidents significantly disrupted livelihoods. Many affected households have been forced to rely on host families and already overstretched community resources. The extent of the damage highlights the vulnerability of local housing structures and underscores the urgent need to strengthen community-level fire prevention and preparedness measures. (IFRC, 9 Apr 2026)
Bangladesh: Measles Outbreak - Mar 2026
Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000
The Bangladesh Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) reported that 118 children have died across the country since March 15 with suspected measles. During the same period, 5,940 children were hospitalised with measles symptoms, of whom 1,099 were further positively confirmed. Bangladesh launched an emergency measles-rubella campaign on April 5 with UNICEF, WHO and GAVI, to protect over 1.2 million children in 30 upazilas (sub-district administrative units). IFRC is facilitating the mobilisation of community volunteers for emergency vaccination campaign. The Dhaka Division has recorded the highest number of confirmed cases to date. (ECHO, 7 Apr 2026)
Bangladesh faced a nationwide measles surge since mid-March, with cases reported in 57 on 64 districts. As of 9 April, 11,133 suspected cases and 1,599 confirmed cases had been recorded, alongside 138 suspected child deaths. Transmission remained high, mainly affecting children under five (80%), reflecting immunity gaps due to sub-optimal routine vaccination. In Rohingya camps (Cox’s Bazar), 76 suspected and 8 confirmed cases had been reported across multiple camps (including Camps 1E, 2E, 5, 9, 18, 20, 27 and Bhasan Char). Most cases (75%) were children under five, and 75% were unvaccinated. No cases had been confirmed among recent arrivals, but overcrowding and unknown vaccination status of 150,000 new refugees heightened outbreak risk. (ECHO, 10 Apr 2026)
Bangladesh had been experiencing a measles outbreak across 58 out of 64 districts. As of 16 April, 166 children had died (32 laboratory-confirmed) and 19,161 cases had been hospitalised (2,973 laboratory-confirmed). In Rohingya camps, 211 suspected cases had been reported (8 confirmed). The outbreak was driven by gaps in routine immunisation, with clusters of zero-dose and under-vaccinated populations, compounded by delays in the 2025 nationwide measles-rubella (MR) campaign. [...] An emergency MR campaign began on 5 April, and reached 943,000 children (6 months–5 years) by 13 April. Around 22 million doses were being distributed. In Rohingya camps, vaccination targeted 178,028 children. (ECHO, 16 Apr 2026)
As of 22 April, 27,164 suspected cases and 3,934 laboratory-confirmed cases had been reported nationwide, including at least 190 measles-related deaths, although the overall mortality burden is likely to be underestimated due to underreporting. Children under five accounted for 80 per cent of reported cases as of 19 April. Transmission was reported in Rohingya refugee camps, where 331 suspected measles cases, including eight laboratory-confirmed cases, had been reported as of 22 April. The measles-rubella vaccination campaign expanded on 20 April, with 4.14 million children vaccinated. Partners deployed 14.9 million doses and trained more than 26,000 frontline workers. (UN RC Bangladesh, 23 Apr 2026)
The 2026 measles surge represented a dramatic escalation, with confirmed cases jumping to more than 5,400 compared to less than 280 annually in the previous five years. From 15 March to 4 May, a total of 41,793 suspected measles cases were reported nationwide. Since mid March, a total of 5,567 laboratory confirmed measles cases and 253 suspected measles deaths had been reported nationally. Dhaka Division reported the highest cumulative burden, with 18,975 cases, and 34 confirmed deaths. According to the latest EPI coverage evaluation data (2023), national coverage for the first and second doses of the measles–rubella (MR) vaccine had stood at 86.1% and 80.7%, respectively. This leaves a substantial proportion of children unvaccinated. Weekly syndromic surveillance data indicated a sharp rise in measles consultations from epidemiological weeks 12–15 of 2026, suggesting intensified transmission during April. Children under five years accounted for 61% of laboratory-confirmed cases in 2026, including 22% among infants younger than nine months. The epidemiological evidence indicated active and expanding measles transmission in Rohingya camps, with incidence markedly exceeding recent years. Persistent zero-dose and partial vaccination among confirmed cases continues to drive outbreak risk in densely populated camp environments. Mortality data and case fatality ratios were not reported, limiting assessment of disease severity. (Bangladesh Red Crescent & IFRC, 5 May 2026)
Bangladesh had reported 57,856 suspected measles cases and 8,067 confirmed cases across all 64 districts by 20 May, with children under five accounting for 81 per cent of reported cases. More than 18.3 million children had been vaccinated through the nationwide measles rubella (MR) campaign, surpassing the initial target and reaching 102 per cent coverage. Weekly measles transmission remained high, with average daily reported cases had exceeded 1,100 since 9 April, despite declines observed in several high-priority upazilas following the start of vaccination activities. In Bhasan Char and Cox’s Bazar camps, vaccination campaigns reached most targeted children, while 595 suspected cases, 60 confirmed cases and five deaths had been reported among Rohingya refugees to date. (UN RC Bangladesh, 21 May 2026)
As of 25 June, Bangladesh had reported more than 95,760 suspected and 11,390 confirmed measles cases and 596 suspected and 93 confirmed deaths across all 64 districts. Recent reporting suggested that suspected cases were gradually declining, with the latest 7-day average at about 980 cases per day. More than 18.4 million children had been vaccinated through the nationwide campaign (102% coverage). In the Rohingya refugee camps in Cox’s Bazar, the MR vaccination and Vitamin A supplementation campaign reached 94% of the 178,024 targeted children. In Bhasan Char, the campaign achieved 99% coverage. (UN RC Bangladesh, 25 Jun 2026)
Botswana: Floods - Mar 2026
Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000
Between 15 and 19 March 2026, severe flooding affected multiple areas of the Palapye Sub District in the Central District, including Majwaneng, Lerala, Seolwane, Mokokwana, Mosweu, Maunatlala, Martins Drift and surrounding farming areas. […] By 20 March, findings confirmed a surge in needs and vulnerabilities, with 7,829 people affected across districts. The assessment highlighted urgent support requirements in Central/Palapye District, where over 2,335 households (7,707 individuals) suffered shelter damage, loss of household items, and displacement. (IFRC, 3 Apr 2026)
Ethiopia: Floods and Landslides - Mar 2026
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000
Torrential rains in the Gammo Zone in South Ethiopia Regional State caused flooding and landslides on 10 March 2026, affecting 11 villages, claiming at least 96 lives, and destroying property in 780 households.Altogether, around 1,950 households were affected, and all villages reported displaced populations, now sheltering in churches and public spaces. The worst-hit areas were Mazo Doisa, Kuyile, and Laka. Accessibility remains difficult, with several roads remaining blocked. The Ethiopian Red Cross Society deployed staff, volunteers, and ambulances to address the most urgent needs which include, food, non-food items, shelter, WASH and health. (ECHO, 13 Mar 2026)
Kenya: Floods - Mar 2026
Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000
From 21-22 April, severe thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds battered Mombasa and Kwale counties in south‑east Kenya, triggering localised flooding, displacing residents, damaging homes and disrupting essential infrastructure.In Mombasa county, media reports dated 22 April indicated that over 100 households were displaced, with extensive damage to dwellings. Flash floods blocked transport routes in Nyali sub‑county, and access to health services was interrupted in Tudor, Mvita sub‑county.In Kwale county, one person remains missing after being swept away by floodwaters, and five households were affected as well. Additionally, several villages have been cut off and small‑scale farmers face significant agricultural losses.A further 24‑hour forecast predicts moderate, scattered rain across the south‑east, north‑east and south‑west regions. (ECHO, 24 April 2026)
On 6th March 2026, at approximately 1830 hours, flash floods struck Nairobi and its surrounding areas following an intense six‑hourdownpour. Rainfall levels reached unprecedented highs, with 160 mm recorded at the Wilson Airport meteorological station, 145 mm atMoi Air Base, 112 mm in Dagoretti, and 117 mm at the Kabete station, all within a span of 3 to 5 hours. The capital city had justexperienced over 534mm of rainfall. The heavy rains swept away bridges, destroyed homes, and rendered major roads impassable, leaving hundreds of residents displaced. The combination of loss of life, widespread property damage, and signicant disruption to critical infrastructure further compounded the crisis. Nationwide, 53 people lost their lives, including 27 fatalities in Nairobi in a single night. (IFRC, 12 May 2026)
