(DG ECHO)
The European Commission Humanitarian Office (ECHO) is responsible for providing emergency assistance and relief to the victims of natural disasters or armed conflict outside the European Union (EU). ECHO ensures goods and services get to crisis zones fast. Funds are budgeted annually but securing funding is dependent on an organisation being operational in the EU, having its headquarters in the EU or in a country benefiting from the aid and ensuring the proposed project reflects ECHO’s disaster relief strategy.
| Countries | Description | Event | Persons | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ghana 
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Dam Over Flows after record Storms Displacing HudredsHeavy rain have been affecting south-eastern Ghana since 27 November, causing the overflow of the Dawhenya irrigation dam and floods that resulted in displacement and damage. |
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26,000 | |
Bolivia 
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Bolivia - WildfiresThe wildfires are still affecting several parts of Bolivia. According to COGIC the burnt area is approximately 180,000 ha and Chiquitania, Béni and northern La Paz are the most affected areas. |
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1,500 | |
Uruguay 
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Uruguay - Severe weatherHeavy rainfall has affected north-western Uruguay, since 12 November, causing floods that resulted in displacement and damage. |
|
3,412 | |
Uganda |
Escalating Violence in DRC Forces 1,000 Refugees to Flee to Uganda Summary:On 12 November, Kichanga villages in Beni territory, North-Kivu, DRC witnessed a surge in armed violence, compelling more than 1,000 individuals to seek refuge in Uganda. |
|
1,000 | |
Zimbabwe |
Zimbabwe - Worsening cholera situationAs of 7 November 2023, Zimbabwe has recorded 6,685 suspected cholera cases and 136 suspected deaths. |
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6,685 | |
Paraguay 
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Severe weather and floodsOver the past few days, Paraguay has experienced heavy rainfall and widespread floods leading to casualties and damage. |
|
30,000 | |
Mexico 
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Mexico - Population DisplacementMexico is facing unprecedented numbers of vulnerable people in mobility. A record breaking number of 150,000 refugee requests is expected by end of year. |
|
8,000 | |
Spain 
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Wildfire Threatens Montitxelvo Municipality, Valencian CommunityEmergency response teams are actively engaged in efforts to contain a rapidly spreading wildfire in Montitxelvo Municipality, Valencian Community. |
|
600 | |
Nepal 
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Earthquake Strikes Nepal, Leaving Dozens Dead and InjuredIn a harrowing turn of events, a magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck Nepal at 18:02 UTC, with its epicenter located in Jajarkot, Karnali province. |
|
140 | |
Myanmar (Burma) 
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Ethnic Armed Organizations Launch Coordinated Attacks in Northern Shan State, MyanmarIn a distressing development, an alliance of ethnic armed organizations initiated synchronized assaults on various military outposts in northern Shan State, Myanmar, at 04:00 on October 27. |
|
10,000 | |
Jamaica 
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Jamaica - EarthquakeAn earthquake of 5.4 M at a depth of 10 km occurred in the Portland Parish area (northeast Jamaica) on 30 October at 15:57 UTC (10:57 local time). |
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Guatemala |
Guatemala - Severe weatherHeavy rainfall and strong winds have been affecting most of the country since the beginning of the rainy season (May 2023) causing floods, landslides and a number of severe weather-related incident |
|
3,300,000 | |
India |
Flash Flood Devastates Sikkim State, Leaving 19 Dead and Thousands DisplacedIn a tragic turn of events, a devastating flash flood struck the picturesque state of Sikkim in northeastern India on October 4, 2023, resulting in casualties and widespread damage. |
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22,464 | |
Sri Lanka |
Sri Lanka - Severe weather and floodsOver the past few days, heavy rainfall with thunderstorms and strong winds have hit most parts of Sri Lanka, causing floods, and severe weather-related incidents that resulted in damage. |
|
25,863 | |
|
Bolivia |
Bolivia - HeatwaveHeatwave, caused by El Niño phenomenon, is bringing record-high temperatures and a major drought to most parts of Bolivia. |
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Armenia 
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Armenia Grapples with Influx of Displaced Persons via Lachin CorridorAs of September 29, 2023, Armenia is facing a significant humanitarian crisis as the number of displaced persons streaming into the country via the Lachin corridor, specifically the Hakari bridge, |
|
100,000 | |
Philippines |
Philippines - Flash floodsOn 16 September 2023, partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms due to Southwest Monsoon/Localized Thunderstorms may have caused possible flash floods or landslides |
|
7,255 | |
United States |
United States, Canada - Tropical cyclone LEEA new tropical cyclone named LEE formed over the Atlantic Ocean on 5 September and started moving north-west toward north-eastern USA and the neighbouring suth-eastern Canada. |
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Pakistan 
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Pakistan - Severe weather and floodsHeavy rainfall has again affected Pakistan since 1 September that resulted in casualties and damage. |
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394,314 |
Dec - 2023 | 
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