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Lybia/Sudan - Regional crisis
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- ECHO Daily flash of
07/05/2024
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- A recent joint UNICEF-WHO mission to Al Kufra, southeastern Libya, confirmed an estimated presence of about 40,000 Sudanese refugees spread across governmental buildings in the city, 51 farms in the rural areas and one official detention centre. Most new arrivals seek refuge in these locations before onward movement to Benghazi and Tripoli, where they can join relatives who are already in Libya and seek employment.
- Significant numbers of women and children (around 40%) are amongst new arrivals as they flee an increasingly dramatic situation in Darfur, where armed clashes are intensifying.
- The number of daily new arrivals from Sudan into Kufra has spiked from 200 in December 2023 to 1,200 people in April 2024.
- Most urgent needs identified include access to health care and WASH services and emergency shelter to accommodate new arrivals as existing facilities and services are increasingly overwhelmed.
- DG ECHO is closely following the situation.
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Philippines - Armed conflict, update
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- ECHO Daily flash of
07/05/2024
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- Since 1 May 2024, armed conflict incidents between members of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and the Bangsamoro Islamic Liberation Front (BIFF) have affected communities in Mamasapano municipality, Maguindanao Del Sur, causing population displacement.
- According to the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction Office (MDRRMO) of Mamasapano, as of 6 May a total of 960 households have been displaced in 3 different locations. Many displaced are staying with host families.
- Local authorities are currently updating and validating numbers of affected and displaced people.
- DG ECHO partners are waiting for safe access to assess the needs of the displaced and affected communities, and stand ready to provide rapid relief if necessary.
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Brazil - Floods, update
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- ECHO Daily flash of
07/05/2024
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- The death toll continues increasing in Rio Grande do Sul state (southernmost Brazil) after the heavy rainfall and floods
- According to media, 83 people have died, 111 are still missing and 276 others have been injured. In addition, 121,000 people have been displaced and 850,000 others have been affected across 345 municipalities, where several roads are partially or totally blocked.
- The authorities are monitoring the dams in the state after the 14 de Julho dam partially collapsed, causing floods that impacted the towns downstream. The emergency and rescue activities are still ongoing.
- The Copernicus Emergency Management Service (EMSR720) was activated in rapid mapping mode on 3 May to provide flood extent and damage assessment, and seven maps have been produced so far.
- On 7-8 May moderate rain is expected across southern Rio Grande do Sul state, while on 8 May moderate rain could hit the whole state. Heavy storm warnings and very high hydrological risk are in effect over the area.
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India - Hailstorm and heavy rain
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- ECHO Daily flash of
07/05/2024
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- Hailstorm and heavy rain struck several parts of Manipur on 5 May 2024, causing significant damage to houses and vehicles.
- The State Government of Manipur reported 6,761 affected households and 15,425 severely damaged properties. Agriculture, a vital sector in Manipur, has also been very negatively impacted. Affected areas include Bishnupur, Imphal West, Imphal East, Thoubal, Kakching, Tengnoupal, Kangpokpi, Noney, and Churachandpur districts. The Imphal International Airport also sustained damage from the hailstorm. Residents faced additional challenges due to disrupted electricity supply in the affected areas.
- The government is currently assessing the damage and will provide assistance repairing damaged houses. DG ECHO is in contact with its partners in the field to assess the impact on refugee camps.
- The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Manipur and several other northeastern states, including a warning of heavy to very heavy rains until 7 May 2024.
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Bangladesh - Heat wave
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- ECHO Daily flash of
07/05/2024
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- Over the past two weeks, a heatwave has affected several parts of Bangladesh, impacting millions of people.
- Media report at least 15 fatalities due to heat-aggravated conditions, with most of the deaths recorded in the Magura district (south-western Bangladesh).
- Following this meteorological event, the authorities closed schools, colleges, madrasas and technical education institutions across the country.
- According to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD), mild heat waves will continue on 7 May over the districts of Gopalgonj, Jashore and Chuadanga (southern Bangladesh) and it could abate in the next few days.
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USA - Severe weather and floods
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- ECHO Daily flash of
07/05/2024
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- Heavy rainfall has been affecting several parts of Texas state in the last few days, causing floods that have resulted in casualties and damage.
- According to media, as of 7 May, one person died in Burleson (Johnson county, northern Texas) and more than 100 homes have been destroyed due to floods.
- The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) reports, as of 6 May, 160 displaced people, of whom 125 people are sheltered in ten evacuation centres across five counties. In addition, 202 people have been rescued across the state, at least 86 roads have been affected and 34 have been closed, and around 2.4 million people are under flood warnings in the affected areas.
- For the next 24 hours, drier conditions are expected over Texas.
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Floods and flood warnings during the last 24 hours
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- ECHO Daily flash of
07/05/2024
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- Belarus: threshold level 1/1 on the Ptich river as reported on 6th of May 2024
- Belgium: threshold level 2/3 for several locations in Meuse basin
- Germany: warning level 2/4 for 2 locations in Nordrhein Westfalen and 1 location in Hessen
- Ukraine: threshold level 2/3 on the Desna and Dnipro rivers
- United Kingdom: threshold level 2/3 for 4 locations on the Adur and Ouse rivers (South East England) and 5 locations in the Leeds (Yorkshire) area
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Meteoalarm, as of 07 May at 7:00 UTC
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- ECHO Daily flash of
07/05/2024
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- On 7 May: no red alert issued.
- On 8 May: red alert for strong wind over Croatia.
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Myanmar - Conflict and population displacement
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- ECHO Daily flash of
06/05/2024
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- The UN’s Resident/Humanitarian Coordinator ad interim in Myanmar has released a statement marking a ‘bleak milestone’ in the country, with 3 million people now internally displaced. An intensification in conflict at the end of 2023 has led to displacement rising by 50% in just six months.
- 2.7 million of those displaced have fled their homes in the wake of the 2021 Myanmar military coup d’état. This means that displacement since the military takeover has increased by 900%. About a third of those displaced are children.
- There are 18.6 million people in need in Myanmar – the fifth largest number globally. However, the UN’s Humanitarian Response Plan (HRP), which requires USD 994 million in 2024, is only funded at 5%, severely limiting the response. With cyclone season approaching, additional resources are urgently needed to save lives. ECHO’s initial allocation for Myanmar is EUR 19.9 million.
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Brazil - Floods and landslides
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- ECHO Daily flash of
06/05/2024
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- Rio Grande do Sul state (southernmost Brazil) is still experiencing heavy rainfall that is causing floods and landslides, leading to an increasing number of casualties and damage.
- According to the Civil Defense of Rio Grande do Sul, 78 people have been confirmed dead, 105 others are still missing and 175 have been injured. Moreover, 18,847 people have been sheltered, almost 116,000 displaced, and 844,673 affected across 341 municipalities.
- National authorities have rescued 1,000 people through rescue and emergency operations, as reported by the Civil Defense of Rio Grande do Sul.
- The Copernicus Emergency Management Service (EMSR720) was activated in rapid mapping mode on 3 May to provide flood extent and damage assessment, and five maps have been produced so far.
- On 6 May, moderate to localized heavy rainfall and thunderstorms are forecasted, particularly across southern Rio Grande do Sul state. As a result, a very high hydrological risk is in effect across most parts of the Rio Grande do Sul state.
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