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Kenya 
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Kenya - FloodsSince the middle October, heavy rainfall has been hitting most ok Kenya causing flooding across the country. |
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61,380 | |
Nepal 
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Nepal - EarthquakeFollowing the 6.4 M earthquake that occurred on 3 November and affected Jajarkot and Rukum Districts of Karnali Province in southern Nepal, the number of fatalities and damage is increasing. |
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Somalia 
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Weather Alert for Somaliland: Cyclone "Tej" Spurs ConcernsThe Meteorological Department of the Ministry of Agriculture in Somaliland has issued a critical weather forecast, cautioning residents of the state about the looming threat of moderate to heavy ra |
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278,000 | |
Ghana |
More than 26,000 displaced by floods in the Volta regionMore than 26,000 people have been displaced so far by floods in Ghana, according to national authorities. |
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26,000 | |
Afghanistan 
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6.3 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Western AfghanistanA powerful earthquake measuring 6.3 on the Richter scale struck approximately 40 kilometers west of Herat City in Herat Province, western Afghanistan, at around 11:00 local time on October 7, 2023. |
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11,066 | |
Congo - Kinshasa |
Conflict Spillover Forces Mass Displacement in Northeastern DRCLocal reports have revealed a dire humanitarian crisis unfolding in the Faradje area, located in the northeastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). |
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15,000 | |
Brazil |
Severe Weather Ravages Southern BrazilSince September 4th, southern Brazil has been battered by an extratropical cyclone, unleashing heavy rainfall, strong winds, and hailstorms. |
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340,928 | |
Mali |
Number of floods affected people is now over 88,000As of August 21st, according to the authorities, floods nationwide affected 88,516 individuals. So far, 31 people died, 35 have been injured and 3,169 livestock killed. |
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88,516 | |
Burkina Faso |
Nearly 1,200 people affected by flooding in IDP siteOn 9 August, heavy rain and strong winds hit the Sougri-Nonna temporary site in Kaya, affecting 1,165 people, including 986 children, 125 women and 54 men. |
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1,165 | |
Central African Republic 
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Movement of population after attacks in KokourouOn August 11th, approximately 1,000 residents from Koukourou fled their village due to the intrusion of unidentified armed groups, fearing for their safety. |
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1,000 | |
Syria 
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LOW WATER LEVELS AND INCREASING DROUGHT ARE FELT AMONG COMMUNITIES IN NORTHEAST SYRIA, FACING HUMANITARIAN AND ENVIRONMENTAL DISASTERS.The water level of the Euphrates river decreased dramatically over the past three weeks and is reported to be at its historical low at Tabqa Dam. |
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1,000,000 | |
Burkina Faso 
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Humanitarian Helicopter Targeted by Gunfire, Disrupting Critical Aid Deliveries to Blockaded TownIn a distressing incident on August 10, a humanitarian heavy load helicopter became the target of gunfire while en route to the besieged town of Djibo, a vital destination for the delivery of essen |
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300,000 | |
Central African Republic 
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Influx of Women and Children from Chad Strains CAR's ResourcesSince May 2023, a significant influx of 37,273 women and children, including 5,617 Central African returnees, have arrived in the Central African Republic (CAR) from Chad. |
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37,273 | |
Peru |
Record Dengue Fever Outbreak in Northern Peru Prompts Health Emergency DeclarationIn the wake of devastating flooding that struck northern Peru earlier this year, the country is now grappling with a severe dengue fever epidemic. |
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141,973 | |
Pakistan |
Very Severe Cyclonic Storm Biparjoy Hits Gujarat Coast, Pakistan Braces for ImpactJune 16, 2023 |
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81,000 |
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