Operations in Rafah
Rafah has been serving as the primary hub for humanitarian assistance in Gaza. Key needs identified include shelter, WASH, health, and food assistance for the 1.1 million Gazans facing famine-like conditions. Without fuel, 10 hospitals, 17 primary healthcare centres, 28 ambulances, and 23 medical points across Gaza will soon cease functioning. We analyse the multisectoral impact of Israel’s operations in and forced evacuation of Rafah since 7 May 2024.
Brazil: floods in Rio Grande do Sul
Since 27 April, the floods have affected over 2.1 million people across the state of Rio Grande do Sul. At least 155,000 people have become homeless as a result of flooding. Porto Alegre city, the capital of Rio Grande do Sul, received 258.6mm of rainfall in just three days, equivalent to more than two months of the rain expected for April and May. Water levels remain critically high and authorities warn that further flooding and electricity outages are likely.
Colombia: climate hazards in San Andrés
San Andrés is the Colombian department at highest risk of climate change. San Andrés has been experiencing a significant economic decline in tourism – its main industry – in recent years. This, coupled with its geographic exposure to climate hazards and limited interventions by the humanitarian sector, creates important risks associated with the upcoming 2024 hurricane season. We highlight the potential risks through this anticipatory note.
Timor-Leste: El Niño-related drought
Drought and heat since mid-2023 have delayed, decreased, and destroyed rice, maize, and other staple food crops. This affects livelihoods and food security for over 900,000 people (70% of the population), whose primary income source is agriculture. Worsening food insecurity will increase malnutrition levels, which are already high among children. Needs are particularly high among women in Timor-Leste.
Kenya: heavy rainfall and floods
Since the start of the March-April-May (MAM) rainy season, the floods have affected more than 380,00 people and displaced over 280,000 people, and resulted in the loss of more than 260 lives. Additionally, over 9,000 livestock have been lost and at least 41,000 acres of farmland submerged. Rainfall is expected to persist throughout mid-May in all 47 counties, with heavy rains likely in various regions.
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Floods in Afghanistan
From 10–11 May 2024, heavy rainfall and flash floods hit the provinces of Badakhshan, Baghlan, and Takhar in northeastern Afghanistan, killing at least 330 people. The disaster has displaced an unknown number of people, who need emergency shelter, food, medical supplies... read more
Conflict in Palestine
By 13 May 2024, nearly 360,000 people had fled Rafah amid the continuing Israeli bombardment and following the Israeli evacuation order for parts of eastern Rafah to relocate northwest to Mawasi, an area that Israel had designated as a ‘safe zone’. Mawasi was home to 64,000 people before October 2023... read more
Conflict in Ukraine
On 10 May 2024, Russian forces launched a cross-border offensive in Kharkivska oblast. Settlements near the border are under increased shelling, especially Vovchansk town. An estimated 8,000 people, including more than 600 children, have been evacuated from frontline and border hromadas... read more
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16-17 May: conference on women in humanitarian data
Under the theme By women, for women, the IOM conference aims to spotlight the indispensable role of women in humanitarian research, with a particular focus on the Ukraine refugee response. From the Ukraine Analysis Hub, ACAPS research analyst Justyna Szalanska will present our work at this conference in Warsaw, Poland. More info, register here.
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