Severe flooding in Democratic Republic of Congo
The same weather system that has hit Rwanda and Uganda on 2 May 23 (See HADRI’s GDS 005) has continued west causing catastrophic damage in D.R.C’s east. Heavy rainfall has caused flash flooding and landslides, which reportedly killed 400 people and wounded an additional 150. Significant damage to housing, infrastructure, fields and livestock has also been reported.
Canada (Alberta) Wildfires | Evacuations and thousands of students impacted
The Alberta region of Canada has seen abnormal levels of activity for this wildfire season
Some 30,000 people have been forced to flee their homes, while 28 schools are closed impacting 6000 students.
Yemen's Humanitarian Crisis | Conflict, Hunger and Health
The conflict in Yemen, currently in its eighth year, eased slightly in the late stages of 2022 and early 2023. This lull in hostilities offers opportunities for greater access into, and within the war-torn country. However, the catastrophic humanitarian crises faced by Yemen remain ongoing, numerous and complex.
Severe flooding in Italy
Two people are dead after rivers in the drought-stricken Emilia-
Romagna region broke their banks as a result of heavy rainfall.
Somalia | Nation set to endure food crisis
Approximately 6.6 million people across Somalia are projected to experience high levels of acute food insecurity from now through to June 2023.
Insight Report: Sudanese Refugee Security & Resource Scarcity
HADRI Insight Report: Our latest analysis on Sudanese Refugee Security & Resource Scarcity is now available for download.
Key Insight: Resource scarcity and restricted access to refugee camps pose significant challenges for refugee security in Sudan and neighbouring countries.