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Philippines: Asia Pacific Region: Weekly Regional Humanitarian Snapshot (10 - 16 September 2013)

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Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
Country: India, Indonesia, Japan, Lao People's Democratic Republic (the), Myanmar, Philippines, Solomon Islands, Viet Nam

PHILIPPINES

Conflict between the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines which began on 9 Sep has displaced over 62,000 people in Zamboanga and Basilan, as of 14 Sep. Nearly 43,000 people are now living in 25 evacuation centers. 52 people have been killed, 66 injured, and approximately 100 have been taken hostage. Overall it is estimated that there are over 235,000 people affected.

Source: UN and Government sources

SOLOMON ISLANDS

Over 13,000 people have been impacted by flash flooding in Guadalcanal.
Severe food shortages have been reported. The response is being managed at the provincial level with national support. There has been no request for international assistance.

Source: OCHA

INDIA

As of 14 Sep, the Ministry of Home Affairs reported that 11 National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) Teams have been deployed to 10 districts of Bihar that have been severely affected by heavy flooding. Media reports suggest that over 200 people have lost their lives and over 6 million people are affected.

Source: NDMA and Media

VIETNAM

Ten provinces in northern Vietnam have been affected by flash floods and landslides. 25 people were killed, half of whom were from Lao Cai, the worst affected province. The Government has provided 200 tons of relief items to those affected. Humanitarian agencies are coordinating with the Government.

Source: ECHO, Gov. of Vietnam

LAO PDR

Seven provinces remain flooded after heavy rain which began in June. 17 people have been killed, and there is an estimated 50,000 people in need of food assistance for the next 3 months.
Source: UN RCO Stirep No. 3

JAPAN

Tropical Storm Man-Yi has made landfall in Japan with sustained wind speeds of approximately 84 km/h. Local media report one person has died and five missing and at least 112 injured due to the storm.

Sources: GDACS, PDC, Media

INDONESIA

On 15 Sep, Mt. Sinabung erupted forcing over 3,700 people to be evacuated. No casualties have been reported.

Source: AHA Center

Ongoing Emergencies

Myanmar: Rakhine State.
Myanmar: Kachin State


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