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Philippines: Asia and the Pacific: Weekly Regional Humanitarian Snapshot (7 - 13 May 2019)

Mon, 13 May 2019 14:57:00 +0200

PHILIPPINES. Over 51,400 people remain displaced following law enforcement operations of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) against non-state armed groups in the provinces of Maguindanao, Lanao del Sur, and Sulu in Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).

Share Japan's knowledge and skills on disaster preparedness

Fri, 10 May 2019 14:04:00 +0200

As humanity is faced with an unending series of catastrophic disasters around the world, it has become even more important for Japan to share its knowledge and skills internationally. Japan has accumulated a wide range of specialized knowledge that can be useful in preparing for future disasters,....

20 years on, Mercy Malaysia still helps despite drop in volunteers, funding challenges

Fri, 10 May 2019 07:14:00 +0200

Mercy Malaysia vice president II Datin Raja Riza Shazmin Raja Badrul Shah and executive director Amran Mahzan speak to the press, yesterday. — Picture courtesy of Mercy Malaysia. KUALA LUMPUR, May 10 — They are experiencing a decrease in volunteers and still find difficulties in funding.

Government Agencies Are You Prepared? How to use Electrocoagulation Technology for Emergency Water Treatment

Thu, 09 May 2019 18:37:00 +0200

Nature is a truly powerful force, one we could never hope to combat, only recover from. Throughout recent history, natural disasters have placed their mark across the world from hurricanes and typhoons to earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and forest fires.

Coping with cyclones in 21st century

Thu, 09 May 2019 18:09:00 +0200

Brewing menacingly for around a week, the dreaded cyclone Fani has at last crossed Bangladesh, and finally headed north in India. It did it not with a bang but a whimper. However, before Fani entered Bangladesh, it had made its landfall in Puri, in the eastern Indian state of Odisha.

Researcher Says Earth’s Crust Might Be Peeling in Two Off Coast of Portugal

Thu, 09 May 2019 00:34:00 +0200

Scientists have discovered that a tectonic plate off Portugal ’s coast might be shearing into two layers. In 1969, an earthquake in the location spawned a tsunami, and 200 years before that, an 8.7 magnitude quake struck the area, destroying the capital city of Lisbon and killing 100,000 people,....

Off the Coast of Portugal, the Earth's Crust Might Be Peeling in Two

Wed, 08 May 2019 16:54:00 +0200

In 1969, a giant earthquake off the coast of Portugal kicked up a tsunami that killed over a dozen people. Some 200 years prior, an even larger earthquake hit the same area, killing around 100,000 people and destroying the city of Lisbon.Two earthquakes in the same spot over a couple hundred years is not cause for alarm.

FACT CHECK: No, this is not a genuine tsunami warning issued for PH in April

Tue, 07 May 2019 12:27:00 +0200

A photo has been shared thousands of times in Facebook posts published on April 27, 2019 alongside a purported “breaking news” tsunami warning following a major earthquake. The claim is false; the photo in the misleading posts shows a storm in Sydney, Australia in 2015; no official tsunami warnings....

Massive 7.2 magnitude earthquake STRIKES Papua New Guinea

Tue, 07 May 2019 01:46:00 +0200

The quake struck in the east of the nation in the early hours of Tuesday morning local time (late on Monday night GMT). US Geological Survey officials said the epicentre of the strong tremor was about 79 miles below the surface, in a region some 41 miles southwest of the town of Lae at the eastern edge of the mountainous country.

Muslim perform 1st Tarawih pray in Indonesia

Mon, 06 May 2019 11:24:00 +0200

Indonesian Muslim perform first Tarawih pray at Istiqlal mosque in Jakarta, May 5, 2019. The first Tarawih pray marks the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan for local Muslims to fast during the month ahead. (Photo: Xinhua) Indonesian Muslim people perform first Tarawih pray at Istiqlal mosque in Jakarta, May 5, 2019.

Muslim perform 1st Tarawih pray in Indonesia

Mon, 06 May 2019 05:47:00 +0200

Refugees of Palu's earthquake and tsunami participate in the first Tarawih pray at a temporary shelter at Balaroa, Palu, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, May 5, 2019. (Xinhua/Opan) Indonesian Muslim people perform first Tarawih pray at Istiqlal mosque in Jakarta, May 5, 2019.

Indonesia: Indonesia: Earthquakes and Tsunami – Sulawesi - Emergency Operation Update MDRID013 Operation Update n°14

Fri, 03 May 2019 19:43:00 +0200

A. SITUATION ANALYSIS. Appeal History. 29 July 2018: A 6.4 magnitude earthquake strikes off Lombok, province of West Nusa Tenggara. 31 July: IFRC allocates CHF 211,569 from the Disaster Relief Emergency Fund (DREF) to enable PMI to meet the humanitarian needs of 1,000 households (4,000 people). 5 August: A second and stronger earthquake, of 7.

Indonesia: Indonesia: Earthquakes and Tsunami – Lombok - Emergency Operation Update MDRID013 Operation Update n°13

Fri, 03 May 2019 13:38:00 +0200

A. SITUATION ANALYSIS. Appeal History 29 July 2018: A 6.4 magnitude earthquake strikes off Lombok, province of West Nusa Tenggara, at 05:47 local time. 31 July: IFRC allocates CHF 211,569 from the Disaster Relief Emergency Fund (DREF) to enable PMI to meet the humanitarian needs of 1,000 households (4,000 people).

Taiwan News Quick Take

Wed, 01 May 2019 19:36:00 +0200

FOREIGN AFFAIRS. More aid to Indonesia. The government on Tuesday donated an additional US$355,722 to Indonesia to help with school reconstruction efforts in the wake of a magnitude 7.5 earthquake that hit Sulawesi on Sept. 28 last year, triggering a tsunami that left about 2,200 people dead.

Taiwan donates additional US$355,722 for Indonesian post-quake relief

Wed, 01 May 2019 04:35:00 +0200

Taiwan's representative to Indonesia Chen Chung (陳忠, right) and Ginandjar Kartasasmita, acting chairman of the Indonesian Red Cross Society. Jakarta, April 30 (CNA) Taiwan's government donated an additional US$355,722 to Indonesia Tuesday to help with school reconstruction efforts in the wake of a magnitude 7.

Earthquake Shakes Philippines Leaving Five Dead North Of Manila

Tue, 30 Apr 2019 21:06:00 +0200

A powerful 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck the Philippines, leaving buildings damaged and 5 dead north of Manila. The earthquake struck 1-kilometer West-Northwest of Bodega, Philippines at a depth of 20km. According to the USGS , the Philipines earthquake struck at 9:11 AM UTC (5:11 AM EST) on April 22, 2018.

Taiwan donates additional US$355,722 for Indonesia...

Tue, 30 Apr 2019 14:16:00 +0200

Jakarta, April 30 (CNA) Taiwan's government donated an additional US$355,722 to Indonesia Tuesday to help with school reconstruction efforts in the wake of a magnitude 7.5 earthquake that hit the island of Sulawesi Sept. 28, 2018, triggering a tsunami that left about 2,200 people dead.

Indonesia: ASEAN Weekly Disaster Update, 22 - 28 April 2019

Tue, 30 Apr 2019 10:42:00 +0200

REGIONAL SUMMARY. • Floods and rain-induced landslide affected Indonesia, including its capital city of Jakarta. In the Mekong sub-region, Myanmar was hit by a hailstorm, with some hails reportedly as large as golf balls, and consequent flooding. While the Philippines was shaken with two (2)....

Indonesia: Asia and the Pacific: Weekly Regional Humanitarian Snapshot (23 - 29 April 2019)

Mon, 29 Apr 2019 12:52:00 +0200

INDONESIA. Heavy rains on 26-27 April caused widespread flooding and landslides in nine districts in Bengkulu Province, Sumatra. According to Government reports, 29 people have been killed and more than 12,000 people have been displaced. Local fisheries and infrastructure have been affected,....

A Respite From Record Losses, but Tropical Forests Are Still in Trouble

Mon, 29 Apr 2019 12:40:00 +0200

Want climate news in your inbox? , our email newsletter. The years 2016 and 2017 were especially bad for the world’s tropical forests as dry, hot weather led to widespread fires that, along with activities like clear-cutting for agriculture, resulted in record levels of forest destruction.

The Mount Merapi on the border of Central Java and Yogyakarta Special Region launched avalanches of hot clouds on Sunday.

Sun, 28 Apr 2019 08:10:00 +0200

TEMPO.CO Jakarta - The Geological Disaster Research and Development Center (BPPTKG) said on the border of Central Java and Yogyakarta Special Region launched avalanches of hot clouds on Sunday. Head of BPPTKG Hanik Humaida said in an official statement that the hot cloud collision occurred at 10:04 WIB with a duration of 150 seconds.

AP Photos: Editor selections from the past week in Asia

Fri, 26 Apr 2019 07:32:00 +0200

In this April 22, 2019, file photo, a set of rosary beads, footwear and personal belongings of victims are scattered at the scene of a suicide bombing at St. Sebastian Church in Negombo, Sri Lanka. In this April 24, 2019, file photo coffins of Easter Sunday bomb blast victims lay at a mass burial....

EU Civil Protection Mechanism

Fri, 26 Apr 2019 04:22:00 +0200

The overall objective of the EU Civil Protection Mechanism is to strengthen cooperation between Participating States in the field of civil protection, with a view to improving prevention, preparedness and response to disasters. Through the Mechanism, the European Commission plays a key role in....

Indonesia: Central Sulawesi Earthquake, Tsunami, and Liquefaction: Population Needs - Multi-Sector Needs Assessment: Sub-District Profiles, Sigi Regency, February 2019 [EN/ID]