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On 29 August and 02 September 2019, at 16:00 (UTC+7), the Department of Meteorology and Hydrology, Ministry of Natural Resources, Lao PDR reported potential affected areas in the central and southern part of Lao PDR due to the existence of a Low Pressure Area (LPA), Tropical Storm PODUL, and Tropical depression KAJIKI. Subsequently, thunderstorm advisories and heavy rainfall warnings were issued for the provinces Khammouan, Savanhnakhet, Champasack, Saravane, Sekong, and Attapue. Today, at 09:00 (UTC+7), the center of Tropical Depression Kajiki was estimated to be in the coastal area of Viet Nam; and according to Lao PDR’s Department of Meteorology and Hydrology (DMH), light to moderate with intermittent heavy rains will be experienced over Central and Southern provinces due to the weather disturbance. Currently, flood has been reported in six (6) provinces namely Khmmouan, Savannakhet, Champasack, Saravane, Sekong, and Attapue provinces. Provincial Disaster Prevention and Control Committee has call for emergency meeting and planning for response, especially to deploy rescue boat in collaboration with the army and police for evacuation. According to Lao PDR’s National Disaster Management Organisation (NDMO Lao PDR), emergency relief items has been distributed to the affected population. According to the Social Welfare Department of Lao PDR, emergency response teams from the military, police, and health sectors, equipped with trucks, boats, vehicles, helicopters, tools, and other equipment, have been deployed to the affected provinces for emergency response. National Government leaders of Lao PDR visited the affected areas to assess the status of the affected population, and to lead in the ongoing emergency response. The officials also provided consolation to the victims and support to the responders. Provincial and District-level Disaster Management and Control Committee and local authorities are also taking action in the emergency response and relief operations. Food and non-food items have been mobilised by the Government for distribution to the affected population. To date, flood waters have not yet receded in several affected areas. Moreover, rainfall forecast shows certainty that rain will continue in the affected areas for the next few days. The AHA Centre is currently acting on the request for assistance from Lao PDR in support of the emergency response and relief operations. The National Disaster Management Organisation of Lao PDR, through the National Focal Point, requested for the following relief items in the Disaster Emergency Logistics System of ASEAN (DELSA): 1,000 Family kits 3,500 Personal Hygiene kit 1,000 Kitchen kit 1,400 Mosquito net 1,400 Jerry cans (10L)

Tue, 03 Sep 2019

Lao PDR, Tropical Storm PODUL and Tropical Depression KAJIKI

Attapu, Lao PDR
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AHA-TC-2019-000095-LAO
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Thailand: The southern region and the Gulf of Thailand are powerful. From 29 Aug 19 - present causing sudden flooding Flowing water Slides in the area of ​​26 provinces (Authority Charoen Krabi, Prachinburi, Phrae, Nakhon Phanom, Chiang Mai, Roi Et, Ubon Ratchathani, RanongPhetchabun, Maha Sarakham, Khon Kaen, Nong Bua, Lam Phu, Yasothon, Kalasin, Nan, Trat, Mukdahan, Uttaradit, Chaiyaphum, SurinPhitsanulok, Phichit, Mae Hong Son, Chumphon, Udon Thani), 73 District, 186 Tambon, 502 Village, 1 Municipality, 6 houses. The affected 32,643 households have 1 death (Ubon Ratchathani) and 1 injury (Chaiyaphum). At present, there are still situations in the area of ​​10 provinces (Phitsanulok, Phichit, Amnat Charoen, Chaiyaphum, Mukdahan, Yasothon, Khon KaenUbon Ratchathani, Roi Et, Ranong). Immigrants: - Khon Kaen Province, Ban Phai District, 3 points, 220 people: 1) Ban Phai Saeng Thong Prachasan School 100 people 2) Non Sawang Health Center 100 people 3) Khum Na Bua Temple 20 people - Nan 51 people, Na Noi Subdistrict, Santa District Temporary Shelter Huai Joy Temple, Amnat Charoen Province - There are 150 people who evacuated to Wat Nai Somboon evacuation center, Na Mom School, 60 people. And at Don Wan Sub-district, immigrating to Wat Phosi Sawan, 150 people, including 360 people as follows. Viet Nam: - Dead person: 03 people (unchanged compared to quick report on 31/8). - Injured people: 04 people (unchanged compared to quick report on 31/8). - Damaged houses, roof: 1,355 houses (Lao Cai 97 houses, Yen Bai 652 houses, Son La 105 houses, Hoa Binh 26 houses, Phu Tho 115 houses, Thanh Hoa 224, Nghe An 74, Ha Tinh 41, Quang Binh 20, Quang Tri 01). - Flooded houses: 341 houses (Son La with 06 houses, Thanh Hoa with 335 houses). - Regarding ships and boats: 02 ships were sunk and 03 ships were broken (not changed from the quick report on August 31, 2019). - Regarding agriculture: + Collapsed rice: 10.085ha (Yen Bai 135ha, Hoa Binh 35ha, Phu Tho 24ha, Thanh Hoa 8,361ha, Nghe An 365ha, Ha Tinh 515ha, Quang Binh 600ha, Quang Tri 50ha). + Damaged crops: 438ha (Lao Cai 50ha, Thanh Hoa 370ha, Nghe An 14ha, Quang Binh 04ha). + Cattle and poultry died and swept away: 6,667 heads. + Damaged aquatic products: 1,199 ha (Thanh Hoa 1,189 ha; Nghe An 10 ha). - Regarding traffic: In Thanh Hoa, there is currently 01 point on NH217B and 02 points (DT.519B and DT518) flooded about 0.3m deep. Thailand: Deaths 1 Injured 1 Affected Families 32643 Affected People 130572‬ Displaced People 991 Damaged Houses NA Evacuation Centres 9 Viet Nam: Deaths 3 Injured 4 Affected Families 1696 Affected People 6784 Displaced People NA Damaged Houses 1355 Flooded Houses 341

Wed, 28 Aug 2019

Thailand and Viet Nam, Tropical Storm Podul (Jenny)

, Thailand
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AHA-TC-2019-000093-THA
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HÀ NỘI — Heavy rains and floods triggered by storm Wipha have claimed 10 lives, while 11 others are still missing in northern and northern central provinces over the past few days, according to the latest report from the Central Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention and Control. The disaster caused 91 houses to collapse while 96 others were damaged. More than 1,000 houses of local residents were submerged and over 471ha of crops were destroyed. Central Thanh Hóa Province was hardest hit with five deaths, 9 missing and five injured people. More than 1,100 residents were evacuated from areas at high risks of landslides and flash floods. Total property damage is estimated at around VNĐ136 billion (US$5.8 million). Authorities of affected localities are mobilising all available forces and resources to search for the missing victims, provide food and water for residents as well as help them overcome the consequences to soon stabilise their lives. The Central Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention and Control has required these localities to seriously implement the Prime Minister’s circular on taking measures to help affected residents overcome the aftermath of the storm and flooding. In Thanh Hoá Province’s Na Mèo Commune in Quan Sơn District, more than 200 soldiers and medical workers are working with local residents to help rebuild houses and provide them with medical check-ups and treatment. Local authorities provided affected residents with five tonnes of rice. Authorities of northern Yên Bái and Hoà Bình provinces said they had evacuyated all residents in high risk areas to safer places. All available forces have been mobilised to join efforts to overcome the flood consequences. — VNS Read more at http://vietnamnews.vn/society/523658/storm-floods-claimed-10-lives.html#pfhKFrUIt67HvU9T.99 UPDATE Damage caused by floods after Typhoon No. 03 - The dead: 13 people (an increase of 01 people compared to the quick report dated 06/8). - The missing: 9 (no change compared to the quick report dated 06/8). In addition, the storm also caused other damage on transport, agriculture. Damage due to rain, flooding in the Central Highlands as reported by the BCH PCTT & TKCN of Dak Nong, Dak Lak, Dong Nai, Lam Dong, damage caused by rain and floods as of 17h00 on 11/8, as follows: - for people: + The dead: 11 people, up 1 than report dated 10/8 (found dead 01 people missing in Dong Nai). Specifically as follows: Gia Lai: 01; Dak Lak: 01; Dak Nong: 05 people; Kon Tum: 02 people; Lam Dong: 01; Dong Nai: 1. + Injuries: 05 people (Dak Lak: 01; Lam Dong: 04 people). - On housing: 3,883 houses were flooded (no change compared to the quick report dated 10/8); - Agriculture: 22 218 ha of rice crops were flooded; 1.110ha perennial crops, annual crops 2.582ha, 1.083ha damaged fruit trees; 299 cattle, 120 741 birds were dead, swept away; - Irrigation: 53,13km been sat channels; 04 dams are damaged; - About Traffic: 31,55km eroded roads; 06 culverts and 26 bridges damaged; - Aquaculture: 142ha traditional fish farming, cages damaged 4.300m3; - Estimated total losses of 1,073 billion.

Sun, 25 Aug 2019

Viet Nam, Flood after Typhoon Wipha in Central Highlands

Quảng Bình, Viet Nam
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AHA-TC-2019-000087-VNM