BANGLADESH
A rapid assessment launched after Cyclone Komen reports that a total of 2.6 million people affected, with Sathkia, Chittagong and Noakhali districts the worst affected. Nearly 220,000 households are in need of emergency assistance, the vast majority of whom require immediate food assistance. An estimated US$6.3 million is required to cover the needs and proposals were sent to donors.
2.6 million people affected
MYANMAR
Floods and landslides in Jul and Aug affected over 1.6 million people, including 384,900 displaced households, according to Government reports. At least 117 people are confirmed dead. Flood waters receded in many areas, but roads and bridges are damaged or are covered with mud and debris, posing challenges for ongoing relief and recovery operations. People started to return home but some remain in evacuation centres as homes are covered in mud and sediment.
According to the Government the highest numbers of affected people are in Ayeyarwady, Sagaing and Magway states.
The government-led emergency response is ongoing while recovery, rehabilitation and reconstruction is planned.
1.6 million people affected
PAPUA NEW GUINEA
Prolonged drought and frost affect over 1.8 million people in the Highlands region. 10 people have died. Hardest hit provinces include Simbu (Chimbu), Southern Highlands, Enga, Eastern Highlands, and Western Highlands. Water shortages forced several schools and hospitals to close. The Government is leading the response providing food, water and emergency health care. The National Disaster Response Committee has dispatched 4 assessment teams composed of Government and Disaster Management Team (DMT) members.
1.8 million people affected
INDIA
Heavy rainfall resulted in flash floods and landslides affecting more than 500,000 people across 19 districts in Assam State. According to the State Disaster Management Authority, three people were killed. Rescue operations are underway and 177 relief camps have opened to support over 122,000 displaced people. Relief distributed: rice, dal and tarpaulins.
500,000 people affected
PHILIPPINES, CHINA, JAPAN
Tropical Cyclone Goni crossed the north-west Pacific as a Category 4 storm, but did not have a significant humanitarian impact. 10 people died in the Philippines, while three remain missing. In Taiwan, Province of China, heavy rain and strong wind were reported. In Japan, the islands of Iriomote and Ishigaki were in the cyclone’s path but there are no reports of significant damage as of 24 Aug.
10 people dead
NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS
The Northern Mariana Islands are still cleaning up after Typhoon Soudelour three weeks ago, as well as heavy rainfall delivered by two further typhoons as they traveled through the region. Government has been able to move from response to recovery mode with attention now turning to rebuilding accommodation for the thousands of Saipan residents still living in temporary shelters or damaged homes. Power and continuous tap water are still not available at most homes on Saipan. Public schools on Saipan remain closed. OCHA ROP has reached out to Government officials and the American Red Cross but there are no requests for international assistance.