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Spokeperson of Indonesian Disaster Management Authority (BNPB) has reported on wild fire in Mount Sumbing and Sindoro, Central Java on 11 September until present. In total, 501 hectare of areas in Mount Sindoro and 621 hectare in Mount Sumbing were burned down. Dry season has caused the fire spread faster and made fire fighting effort difficult. Hiking trails have been closed and a total of 516 hikers have been evacuated.

Tue, 11 Sep 2018

Indonesia, Wild Fire in Mount Sumbing & Sindoro

Jawa Tengah, Indonesia

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Shwebo District in Sagaing Region has been hit by a untimely drought causing difficulty with monsoon paddy growing while outright leading some plantations to wither and die, according to local sources. In the district, the areas without access to a dam that have to rely on rainwater. The drought has caused cultivation problems for the local farmers. Only the areas that have access to irrigated water can grow their crops. "Here, we have too little rain to grow crops. Due to the drought, we don’t have water for the fields where we cultivated crops with the water in earlier rain season. So, plants have died. Some farmers pour water on their plantations with the water they are pumping from the wells which is a costly effort. Unless we are able to grow crops by this month, we will be running out of time to do it. Without the monsoon paddy, both humans and cattles will have difficulty with food," said a local famer from Moegaung Village in Shwebo District. Most farmers in Moegaung have not been able to grow monsoon paddy and some already-cultivated plantations are now ruined due to the drought. Irrigating water to the paddy plantations through pumps will cost a lot more as about five gallons of diesel have to be bought for per acre plantation worth of water supply. Some villages in Khin-U Township, Shwebo District, are said to be holding tug-of-war competitions as a ritualistic gesture of calling for rain in the Myanmar tradition. Shwebo District grows paddy as the main crop, and other crops such as groundnut, sesame, pigeon pea and maize. Local rely on irrigation system and rainwater for growing crops. While drought occurs in central Myanmar, lower regions such as Taninthayi, Bago, Mon and Kayin are suffering floods caused by heavy rain, destroying or damaging over 100,000 acres of plantations.

Tue, 11 Sep 2018

Myanmar, Drought in Shwebo

Sagaing, Myanmar

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AHA-DR-2018-000256-MMR

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Local Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) of Manggarai Regency and Ministry of Health reported a strong wind causing light-to-moderate destruction in Ruteng District, Manggarai Regency, on 11 September 2018. A total of 28 people were displaced, with more than 150 people affected. The main hospital (RSUD) of Manggarai were damaged and its patients have to be temporarily evacuated. A house in Ruteng District was totally destroyed. There were no fatalities and casualties due to this incident. Initial report suggets the damage and losses may accounted for around IDR 200 million. Within 10 hours from the strong wind, RSUD Manggarai have been fully repaired and admitting patients again.

Tue, 11 Sep 2018

Indonesia, Strong Wind in Manggarai Regency

Nusa Tenggara Timur, Indonesia

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AHA-TO-2018-000255-IDN

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Local Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) of Kota Banjar Baru, South Kalimantan Province, and Ministry of Health reported a localized strong wind on 10 September 2018. It affected around 100 people in Liang Anggang district. The strong wind was reported exposing the settlement for around 15 minutes. A total of 32 people were temporarily displaced as their houses were damaged. BPBD Kota Banjarbaru reported 16 houses were damaged and 1 was totally destroyed. There were no fatalities reported due to this incident. BPBD KotaBanjarbaru has provided necessary relief items for the affected people. Initial estimation of damage and losses were around IDR 150 million.

Mon, 10 Sep 2018

Indonesia, Strong Wind in Kota Banjar Baru

Kalimantan Selatan, Indonesia

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AHA-TO-2018-000254-IDN

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On 8 September 2018, 1516 hrs local time, a magnitude 6.4 earthquake occurred in Manay, Davao Oriental as reported by PHIVOLCS, NDRRMC, and DSWD. The epicenter was located at 7.13 N and 126.53 E at a depth of 10 km below ground surface. Municipalities in Davao Oriental and Davao City were exposed to intensity IV-V MMI. A total of 3.6 million of people were affected as they are located within the radius of 100 km from the earthquake epicentre. There were no casualties reported as of 9 September 2018, although NDRRMC reported that people are taking refuge with friends and relatives in the area. 6 houses were reported damages in Davao Oriental, City of Mati, and Tarragona. The regional Evacuation Center was also partially damaged. NDRRMC and RDRRMC are monitoring the situation and conducting assessment. The DSWD Central Office (CO), Field Offices (FOs), and National Resource Operations Center (NROC) have stockpiles and standby funds amounting to ₱1,111,374,714.11. A total of 337,502 Family Food Packs (FFPs) (see Table 4) amounting to ₱117,917,481.30 and available Food and Non-food Items (FNIs) amounting to ₱629,754,634.45. A total of ₱275,830,574.86 standby funds in the CO and FOs. Of the said amount, ₱227,950,586.00 is the available Quick Response Fund in the CO.

Sat, 08 Sep 2018

Philippines, M 6.4 earthquake in Manay, Davao Oriental

Davao Oriental, Philippines

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AHA-EQ-2018-000253-PHL

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Local disaster management agency (BPBD) of Tasikmalaya regency and Health Crisis Centre (Ministry of Health) reported a landslide on 6 September 2018 0730 hrs local time. The most affected area is at Karang Mukti Village, Salawu District. The landslide was caused by intense rainfall from the previous night exposing loose soil affected by dry season. It was reported that the landslide height was around six meters. A total of 24 people were directly affected in the path of the landslide. Two houses were damaged, of which in one of them an elderly couple were trapped for several hours. Another six houses were lightly damaged, and at risk for future landslide if soil movement occurs. BPBD Tasikmalaya regency has rescued all victims and provided necessary relief items.

Thu, 06 Sep 2018

Indonesia, Landslide in Tasikmalaya Regency

Jawa Barat, Indonesia

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Meteorology Office of Malaysia released a strong wind and storm warning on 4 September 2018, before it made landfall in Kuala Trengganu. Although it lasted just five minutes, a powerful storm damaged nearly 600 houses, wrecked several vehicles and uprooted dozens of trees. Kampung Bukit Tunggal in Kuala Nerus was worst hit by the 4.30pm storm, with the roofs of 500 houses damaged and several schools badly affected. There were no casualties reported due to this incident. The Civil Defence Force (APM) also received 30 reports of trees uprooted by strong winds in the area. Other districts affected by the storm were Kemaman, Marang, Dungun, Hulu Terengganu, Setiu and Besut. In the state capital, the worst affected areas were Kg Pulau Musang, Kg Paloh, Sungai Kiat, Kg Baru Tetambah, Kg Merbau Patah, Kg Pulau Rusa, Kg Banggol Tuan Muda, Kg Pasir Panjang, Bukit Bayas, Kg Kubang Jela, Kg Kebor Air, Bukit Besar, Jalan Pusara, Lorong Taman Jaya, Kg Banggol Peradong, Kampung Telari, Banggol Tok Esah, Taman Manir Indah, Kampung Kubang Parit, Taman Nuri, Durian Burung and Kuala Bekah.

Tue, 04 Sep 2018

Malaysia, Strong wind in Kuala Trengganu

Trengganu, Malaysia

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Health Crisis Centre, Ministry of Health, reported flood in Gazamanu village, Bawolato district, Nias Regency, North Sumatra, on 4 September 2018, 1500 hrs local time. A total of 196 people in the village were affected. There were no casualties due to this incident. However, 6 houses were damaged, with 1 one of them totally destroyed.

Tue, 04 Sep 2018

Indonesia, Flood in Nias Regency

Sumatera Utara, Indonesia

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AHA-FL-2018-000250-IDN

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Floods and landslides in northern mountainous and central provinces have killed 15 people and left four missing, along with heavy losses in property, according to the Central Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention and Control. Torrential rains persisting from late August that led to serious floods and landslides have ravaged the northern mountainous provinces of Son La, Lao Cai, Cao Bang, Yen Bai and Lai Chau and central Thanh Hoa and Nghe An provinces. The committee’s statistics as of September 2 showed that one death was reported in Son La, one in Yen Bai, one in Lang Son, one in Hoa Binh, two in Lai Chau and nine in Thanh Hoa. Three locals in Thanh Hoa and another in Lai Chau were still missing. As many as 364 houses were destroyed, while 754 other families had to evacuate. Floods drown 6,523 hectares of rice and crops, with the largest area of 4,586 being in Thanh Hoa province. Alongside, 512 cattle and 56,367 poultry were killed. Floods also swept away 963 hectares of aquatic farm, while damaging 620m dykes and 6,174m of canals. The localities reported nearly 90,000 cubic metres of landslides. Currently, the localities are promptly applied measures to overcome consequences of the disasters and clear the roads. So far, national highways crossing Son La, Hoa Binh, Yen Bai, Dien Bien and Thanh Hoa have been smooth, but many provincial and district roads have still been blocked. In Lai Chau, floods and landslides blocked many sections of national highways 4D, 4H and 12, along with provincial roads 127, 128 and 129, causing traffic congestion. Local authorities warned locals not to go out and keep away from areas with high risks of landslides. At the same time, the Mekong Delta provinces of Long An, An Giang, Kien Giang and Dong Thap are likely to suffer from floods in the rainy season.

Tue, 04 Sep 2018

Viet Nam, Floods and landslides in northern and central provinces

, Viet Nam

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Health Crisis Centre, Ministry of Health, reported strong wind on 3 September 2018, 1930 hrs. It affected people in Labuhan Deli District, Deli Serdang Regency, North Sumatra. A total of 140 people (28 families were affected). It caused damages to the settlement in the district. Local disaster management agency (BPBD) Deli Serdang reported 3 houses heavily damaged, 9 houses moderately damaged, and 16 houses lightly damaged. BPBD Deli Serdang Regency has provided assistance to the affected people.

Mon, 03 Sep 2018

Indonesia, Strong Wind in Deli Serdang Regency

Sumatera Utara, Indonesia

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Health of Crisis Centre, Ministry of Health, reported another drought event in Bekasi Regency, West Java province, started from 3 September 2018.
It affected 8034 families / 24102 people in 5 villages in Serang Baru and Cibarusah districts. The detail is the following:
1) 4805 families affected in Ridogalih village
2) 881 families affected in Ridomanah village
3) 1498 families affected in Simajati village
4) 680 families affected in Cibarusah kota village
5) 120 families affected in Naga Cipta village

Local disaster management agency (BPBD) continues to provide water ration to the affected people.

Mon, 03 Sep 2018

Indonesia, Drought in Bekasi regency

Jawa Barat, Indonesia

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Record-breaking volumes of cascading mountain water damaged a road approaching Sihat Bridge on Bhamo-Mandalay Road in Bhamo Township, Kachin State on August 30 and Khokyin dam water filtering pool had burst open for about 100 feet length, sources said. Heavy rain poured down since the morning of August 30 and the water level in Nantsali stream that flows downward from Myanmar-China border was suddenly increased. The road exiting Bhamo was covered with at least three-foot deep water while the road approaching Sihat Bridge was also damaged for about 50 feet. MP Zaw Thin of Bhamo Constituency said, “The amount of water falling down from the mountain rarely happens in like once in fifty-years time. But now it has happened for two consecutive times. The road authorities shut down Bhamo-Mandalay road due to the collapse of Sihat Bridge. They are preparing to build a temporary bailey bridge. Many farmlands were damaged. Water level was increased to eight feet during last month and now it has reached to nine feet. All government departments including rescue and relief teams are here. I haven’t heard of any casualties.” According to observations made by Department of Meteorology and Hydrology of Bhamo district on August 30, the recorded rainfall is 1.89 inches and the final recorded rainfall will be known at 9am next morning. More than 5,000 acres of paddy fields and two bridges are destroyed in Bhamo, Mansi and Momauk on August 27 due to isolated heavy falls. Landslides occurred on Bhamo-Momauk-lweje road blocked transportation, said locals.

Thu, 30 Aug 2018

Myanmar, Flooding in Bhamo Township

Kachin, Myanmar

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Health Crisis Centre, Ministry of Health, reported major strong wind affecting nine villages in Rantau Pulung District, East Kutai Regency, East Kalimantan Province, on 30 August 2018. A total of 248 families / 992 people were affected, In addition, 248 houses also damaged; i.e. 30 houses heavily damaged, 53 moderate damages, and 165 light damage. Agencies of local government and neighboring districts were supporting the affected people with assistance and relief items.

Thu, 30 Aug 2018

Indonesia, Strong Wind in East Kutai Regency

Kalimantan Timur, Indonesia

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Health Crisis Centre, Ministry of Health, reported drought in Purbalingga Regency, Central Java Province, starting from 30 August 2018. The drought was felt in nine districts, namely Kejobong, Kaligondang, Kutasari, Bobosari, Karangreja, Karanganyar, Karanmoncol, Bojongsari, and Kertanegara. It was a continuation from the drought reported from 14 July 2018. A total of 774 families / 2806 people were affected. As a response effort, a total of 1080 water tanks / more than 4.7 million litre of clean water have been provided. In addition, Indonesian Red Cross also distrbuted 31 water tanks (151000 litre of water)

Thu, 30 Aug 2018

Indonesia, Drought in Purbalingga

Jawa Tengah, Indonesia

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Health Crisis Centre, Ministry of Health reported drought occurrence in Ciamis Regency, starting from 30 August 2018. A total of three districts are affected, namely Cijeungjing, Cisaga, and Baregbeg, with detail as follows: a) 80 families / 150 people affected in Cisaga district b) 355 families / 740 people affected in Baregbeg district c) 75 families / 300 people affected in Cijeungjing district

Thu, 30 Aug 2018

Indonesia, Drought in Ciamis Regency

Jawa Barat, Indonesia

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Health Crisis Centre, Ministry of Health, reported flooding in Seluma Regency, Bengkulu Province, on 29 August 2018, 1830 hrs local time. The flooding was caused due to overflow following heavy rainfall. A total of five villages were affected, i.e. Talang Alai, Talang kemang, Jamba Akar, Serian Bandun, and Maras Tengah villages. A total of 475 families were displaced, as their 475 houses submerged. Local disaster management agency (BPBD) was on the ground and provided assistance to the affected people.

Wed, 29 Aug 2018

Indonesia, Flood in Seluma Regency, Bengkulu

Bengkulu, Indonesia

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Health Crisis Centre, Ministry of Health, reported strong wind in Bintan Regency on 29 August 2018, 1600 hrs local time. A total of 13 houses in Kelong and Air Glubi villages were destroyed. A total of 52 people (23 families) were displaced. Local government agencies were on the ground and provided assistance.

Wed, 29 Aug 2018

Indonesia, Strong Wind in Bintan Pesisir

Kepulauan Riau, Indonesia

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The spillway collapse of Swar Chaung dam killed one resident, missed six ones and displaced more than 60,000 in Toungoo District, Bago Region on August 29. A surge of water fractured the part of Swar Chaung bridge, and bridge supporting pillars were submerged under about one and a half feet of water, said Dr Kyaw Kyaw, a regional parliamentarian representing Yedashe of Bago Region. A flow of water running out of Swar Chaung dam was submerging Yangon-Mandalay highway under about two feet of water starting 7 am on August 29. The RP 1 of the bridge was lowered about one and half feet. The road section mile post 199/4 on old Yangon-Mandalay highway was also inundated, reported by the Ministry of Construction. At the moment, plans are underway to carry out a rapid repair to the bridge by the Ministry of Construction. The chief minister of Bago Region, the deputy minister of the Ministry of Construction, the heads of departments and local authorities quickly arrived to render assistance, according to the Ministry of Construction. A gush of water coming from the collapse of the spillway of Swar Chaung dam flooded nearby villages and both highways of new Yangon-Mandalay and old Yangon-Mandalay. “The incident of the spillway collapse killed one person and was missing six according to the latest information received at about 2 pm on August 29. 85 villages from 17 village tracts in Toungoo District were inundated. The flash flood displaced more than 60,000 people. Rescue measures are being carried out and rescue camps opened,” said Dr Kyaw Kyaw. Some people are still missing in the flash flood because it is very swift. Rescue measures are being carried out with added momentum, said Dr Kyaw Kyaw. “We don’t know some people in the flash flood whether they are dead or not. We have found one body. It is an old-age woman,” said Dr Kyaw Kyaw. The spillway broke about 7 am and Yangon-Mandalay Highway had to be temporarily closed. At about 10 am, Vice-President Henry Van Thio, Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, and Dr Win Myat Aye, Minister for Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement were quick to supervise rescue measures. “We will have to work together in the event of a natural disaster. The spillway of the dam collapsed. The old Yangon-Mandalay Highway was worse. The vice-present and the deputy minister have already arrived at the scene. So far, more than 60,000 acres of farmlands have been inundated,” said Senior General Min Aung Hlaing. The highway had to be closed because of the flood for a few hours. At about 11 am, one lane of Swar Chaung bridge was reopened for home-use cars. The police officer of Yangon-Mandalay Highway said the flood water has descended. The authorities are still making checks on the bridge. The bridge lowered a little. Erosion makes the bridge lower and it must be repaired as soon as possible. A Bailey bridge will be constructed for travelers to see conveniences, said deputy minister Kyaw Lin. Divers will go down to the hollows at the bottom of the water when the water becomes stable. When the hollows become stable, vehicles are allowed to pass on the bridge. Then, the Bailey bridge will be constructed for traffic, said deputy minister Kyaw Lin. Plans are underway to evacuate the residents from Kyuntawsu, Uyinhmu villages and the villages along the creek to safer places as the flow of water flooded the villages. A car was taken by the flash water near toll gate of Swar. Moreover, the railway lines were inundated between Swar and Yedashe. Seven staff of Khungon railway station was trapped. The railway line services were temporarily closed.

Wed, 29 Aug 2018

Myanmar - Flash Flood in Taungoo District

Bago, Myanmar

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Local Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) and Ministry of Health reported a strong wind affecting Selebar district, Bengkulu City, on 28 August 2018, 1500 hrs local time. A total of 10 houses were damaged and 40 people were displaced. There are no casualties reported due to this incident. BPBD Bengkulu city has evacuated the displaced people and provide necessary relief items.

Tue, 28 Aug 2018

Indonesia, Strong Wind in Bengkulu city

Bengkulu, Indonesia

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Due to torrential rain that occurred in Okhpo Township, Thayawaddy District, Bago (west), on August 28th, water covered Yangon-Pyi Highway and also flowed into the residential wards in the downtown area of the township, according to the locals. Social and civil organizations have been carrying out rescue activities ever since the amount of floods increased starting yesterday morning. “Water level is gradually rising. The downtown wards faced flooding since yesterday morning. Water has covered the Yangon-Pyi road near Thetyatpin Seik village. The height of water level is over one and half feet on the road. Moreover, Thetyatpin Seik creek are yet to swell up. We help travelers out at the rapids. Some people, like on motorbikes, didn’t dare to cross the water. So, we helped them,” said Tun Thein, Chairman of Dhama Wizaya Social Welfare Association. “We are now carrying out rescue activities as well as providing health care services to the victims. Moreover, we have plans to distribute rice and meals to the flood victims together with Fire Brigade members, Police Force and civic and social organizations. Water level is still rising now. The fire brigade member and General Administrative Department also present at the scene,” said a volunteer carrying out rescue activities. Likewise, the collapse of a spillway channel from Hswar Dam caused flooding in the villages in Yedashe Township, Taungoo District, Bago Region, yesterday morning. Vehicles were trapped in the Yangon-Mandalay Expressway between Hswar and Yedashe Townships. Large amount of water flowed onto old Yangon-Mandalay Road and expressways making traffic jams. A total of 15 out of 31 schools, which were temporarily closed due to rain-triggered floods, reopened in Okpho Township in Thayawady District in Bago West Region. Four schools were closed on August 28, 14 schools on August 29 and ten schools on August 30, according to Okpho Township Education Officer Office. On the evening of August 29, a grade-11 female student went missing due to floods, according to the township education officer office. An official of the Okpho Township Education Officer Office said: “Yesterday, 28 schools were closed. Today, 15 schools were reopened and three schools closed.” On August 27, the township was hit by floods due to heavy downpours. Now, the flood waters have receded.

Mon, 27 Aug 2018

Myanmar, Flooding in Okhpo Township

Bago, Myanmar

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