Asia-Pacific Humanitarian Bulletin for September 5, 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. Over the past five days, severe flooding has affected millions in Bangladesh and Pakistan, with significant damage to infrastructure and a rising risk of waterborne diseases. Humanitarian organizations are actively providing aid, while economic and digital challenges persist in the region.

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

Risk of disease outbreak rises as Bangladesh floods devastate sanitation infrastructure - Oxfam, Publication Date: 2024-Sep-05, Health & Education: The report warns of a rising risk of waterborne disease outbreaks due to the devastation of sanitation infrastructure in Bangladesh following severe floods. Over 5.8 million people have been affected, with significant damage to homes, agricultural lands, and sanitation facilities. read more

Severe Floods in People's Republic of Bangladesh: Singapore Red Cross sends humanitarian aid; launches public fundraising appeal, Publication Date: 2024-Sep-05, Coordination & Context: The Singapore Red Cross has committed USD 50,000 to support emergency operations in Bangladesh and is launching a public fundraising appeal to further support recovery efforts. read more

ACAPS Briefing note - Bangladesh: Flooding (04 September 2024), Publication Date: 2024-Sep-04, Multiple Themes: The briefing note details the impact of severe flooding in eastern Bangladesh, affecting over 5.8 million people, with significant damage to homes, agricultural lands, and infrastructure. read more

Pakistan

NDMA Monsoon 2024 Daily Situation Report No. 66 (4 September 2024), Publication Date: 2024-Sep-05, Affected People: The report details the damage and casualties caused by monsoon rains and floods in Pakistan, including 306 deaths, 584 injuries, and widespread destruction of homes and infrastructure. read more

Philippines

China, Philippines | Tropical cyclone YAGI (Enteng) - DG ECHO Daily Map | 04/09/2024, Publication Date: 2024-Sep-04, Geography & Infrastructure: Tropical Cyclone Yagi (local name Enteng) has affected northern Luzon, causing floods and landslides, and is moving towards southeastern China. read more

Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea - Flood (UN OCHA, PNG MET)(ECHO Daily Flash of 04 September 2024), Publication Date: 2024-Sep-04, Geography & Infrastructure: Heavy rainfall caused flash floods in the Mendi city area, affecting approximately 2,000 people and damaging local businesses. 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.