OCHA Reports
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11 Apr 2011 Report on the SADC Disaster Risk Reduction and Preparedness Planning Workshop, Gaborone, Botswana. 05‐08 October 2010 Meeting Summary The annual Southern African Development Community (SADC) Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and Preparedness Planning Workshop took place in Gaborone, Botswana from 05‐08 October 2010, in partnership with UNISDR, the World Bank Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery (GFDRR) and UNOCHA. The theme of the workshop was “strengthening SADC and national capacities for disaster preparedness and response”. It provided a platform for national and... |
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30 Mar 2011 Southern Africa Flood and Cyclone Situation Update #11 This report was issued by the Regional
Office for Southern & Eastern Africa (ROSEA). It covers the period
23-29 March 2011. The next report will be issued on or around 06 April
2011.
I. HIGHLIGHTS/KEY PRIORITIES - The President of the Republic of Namibia declared a national state of emergency on 29 March 2011 to respond to large-scale flooding in the northern parts of the country. International assistance has been requested. - In Malawi, an estimated 2,165 people... |
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23 Mar 2011 Southern Africa Flood and Cyclone Situation Update #10 This report was issued by the Regional
Office for Southern & Eastern Africa (ROSEA). It covers the period
15-22 March 2011. The next report will be issued on or around 30 March
2011.
I. HIGHLIGHTS/KEY PRIORITIES - In northern Namibia, an estimated 4,900 people have moved to relocation camps - In Malawi, recent rains have reportedly damaged houses and croplands in six districts |
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22 Mar 2011 Southern Africa - Regional Food Security Update, March 2011 Lesotho
- Following the joint rapid assessment led by DMA, the World Bank is assisting the country to undertake Post Disaster Needs Assessment to further understand the impact of heavy rains on different sectors. - Poor crop production is anticipated this year. Madagascar - Tropical Storm BINGIZA passed over the southern of Madagascar before exited through the South-East costs in mid-February. Damage has rather touched infrastructures than crops. - After a... |
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16 Mar 2011 Southern Africa Flood and Cyclone Situation Update No. 9 This report was issued by the Regional
Office for Southern & Eastern Africa (ROSEA). It covers the period
09-15 March 2011. The next report will be issued on or around 23 March
2011.
I. HIGHLIGHTS/KEY PRIORITIES - In southern Angola, 19,000 people have been affected by flooding in early March 2011. - In Malawi, 3,250 people have been affected by flooding during the previous week. - The flood wave in the Okavango River is expected to peak at 8.40 m at Rundu in... |
