Asia-Pacific Humanitarian Bulletin for 1 September 2024

Note: This is an information monitoring product and not a formal HADR Institute assessment

Overview:

This bulletin provides a quick overview of recent humanitarian events and updates in the Asia-Pacific region, categorized by country and key humanitarian themes. The major highlights include severe weather conditions such as heavy rainfall and floods impacting Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan, ongoing conflicts and humanitarian crises in Myanmar and Afghanistan, and economic developments influenced by global financial trends.

Theme Definitions:

Affected People: Information on the number of people affected by the humanitarian situation.

Coordination & Context: Details on coordination efforts, context, and humanitarian access.

Food Security & Nutrition: Information on food availability, access, and nutritional status.

Geography & Infrastructure: Details on geographical factors and infrastructure status.

Health & Education: Information on health services, disease outbreaks, and educational status.

Population & Socio-economy: Societal and economic impacts on the population.

Country Reports:

Bangladesh

Bangladesh - Floods, August 30, 2024, Affected People: Heavy rainfall continues to hit eastern Bangladesh, causing widespread floods, casualties, and damage. According to humanitarian partners and media, the situation is worsening with increasing numbers of displaced people and affected areas. read more

India

India - Monsoon Rains, August 30, 2024, Affected People: Heavy rainfall and widespread floods due to the Southwest Monsoon continue to affect north-western India, particularly Gujarat, causing damage and displacement. read more

India - Floods and Heavy Rainfall, August 31, 2024, Affected People: The report updates on the flood situation in various states of India, particularly Gujarat, due to heavy rainfall and the resultant damage and displacement. read more

Pakistan

Pakistan - Monsoon Floods, August 30, 2024, Affected People: Monsoon rains continue to affect various parts of Pakistan, causing significant damage and displacement. Relief efforts are ongoing to mitigate the impacts. read more

Pakistan - Disaster Management, August 31, 2024, Coordination & Context: The report provides updates on the monsoon situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, detailing incidents and responses. read more

Myanmar

Myanmar - Human Rights, August 31, 2024, Affected People: The report details an incident where an air strike by the State Administration Council (SAC) killed a villager, injured three, and destroyed houses and schools in Kaw T’Ree Township. read more

Vietnam

Vietnam - Floods, August 30, 2024, Affected People: Heavy rainfall caused widespread floods across Binh Thuan province in southern Vietnam, leading to displacement and damage. read more

Afghanistan

Afghanistan - Humanitarian Needs, August 30, 2024, Affected People: The report highlights the ongoing humanitarian needs in Afghanistan three years after the US withdrawal, emphasizing food insecurity and limited access to education and employment opportunities. read more

Fiji and Pacific Islands

Fiji and Pacific Islands - Climate Resilience, August 30, 2024, Coordination & Context: USAID announced additional funding to support Pacific Island countries in adapting to climate change, strengthening disaster resilience, and advancing good governance. read more

Japan

Japan - Tropical Cyclone, August 30, 2024, Geography & Infrastructure: The report updates on the impact of Tropical Cyclone SHANSHAN, which passed over central-northern Kyushu island, causing heavy rainfall, fatalities, and damage. read more

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Disclaimer: This bulletin is for information monitoring purposes only and does not represent a formal assessment by the HADR Institute. Sources drawn from the Humanitarian Data Exchange and ReliefWeb.