HADR Institute Global Disaster Snapshot - Edition 030

Welcome to this new edition of the HADRI GDS (030), 11th February - 18th February 2024.

This Global Disaster Snapshot reports developments across the globe, with a focus on the Asia-Pacific region.

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This report includes analyses on:

1️⃣ Weather conditions exacerbated by El Niño phenomenon.

2️⃣ Concerns for humanitarian access to food and medical supplies in Ethiopia

3️⃣ Flooding hazards across Queensland impacted by Ex Tropical Cyclone Lincoln.

1. Columbia | Weather conditions exacerbated by El Niño phenomenon (January 27th-17 Feb 24)

This report provides an overview of the current crisis in Colombia, characterised by wildfires and drought conditions exacerbated by the 'El Niño' phenomenon. The report outlines the extensive impact of wildfires, highlights the vulnerability of the agricultural sector, historically affected by El Niño-induced droughts, and anticipates heightened risks of wildfires, agricultural losses, and water shortages in the coming months.

2. Ethiopia | Concerns for humanitarian access to food and medical supplies in Ethiopia (February 16th)

This report focuses on the ongoing issues of humanitarian access to food and medical supplies in Ethiopia. Regions such as Tigray, Oromia, Afar, Somali, and Amhara, are facing food insecurity due to drought, ongoing hostilities, and a lack of access to health services.

Humanitarian aid agencies providing food and medical supplies in Ethiopia are likely to continue to face severe challenges when attempting to distribute aid.

3. Australia | Flooding hazards across Queensland impacted by Ex Tropical Cyclone Lincoln (February 16th)

This report outlines three prominent flooding hazards across Queensland while also examining how Ex Tropical Cyclone Lincoln is likely to impact the region in the near future.

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