Impact of cyclones in the Philippines
On 24 October, Tropical Cyclone Trami made landfall in the northeast of the country, causing heavy rainfall, widespread flooding and landslides.?On 30 October, Tropical Cyclone Kong-rey impacted the regions already affected by Trami. The two cyclones have affected over 9.6 million people in 17 of the country’s 18 regions, and left more than 890,000 people in humanitarian needs. Further rainfall is likely to cause additional disruptions and impede recovery efforts.?Trami was the most devastating cyclone to hit the Philippines in 2024.?
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Floods in Colombia
Heavy rains?have led to widespread flooding in recent weeks, affecting over 230,000 people,?and forcing the Government to declare a national state of disaster. The hardest-hit areas include Chocó and La Guajira departments...?read more
Diplacement in Egypt
Since the start of the conflict in Sudan in mid-April 2023, Egypt has received more than 1.2 million Sudanese people, making it the largest host country of Sudanese refugees and asylum seekers. The refugees continue to need access to education, employment, healthcare...?read more
Food insecurity in Palestine
On 8 November 2024, the IPC warned of a strong likelihood of famine befalling areas of northern Gaza Strip and a likely deterioration from the September–October period. Food availability across Gaza Strip has sharply declined, with aid shipments reaching their lowest levels since October 2023... read more
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