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Latest Report : Lewotobi Laki-laki Volcano Eruption in Indonesia on 03 November, 2024 see detail

  • Disaster Type: Volcano eruption
  • Country: Indonesia
  • Occurrence Date (UTC): 03 November, 2024
  • SA activation Date(UTC): 05 November, 2024
  • Requester: ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance on disaster management (AHA Centre)
  • Escalation to the International Charter: No
  • GLIDE Number: VO-2024-000202-IDN

Disaster Situation

According to the Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (PVMBG), Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki erupted on Sunday, 3 November at 2257 HRS UTC+7. The height of the eruption column was not observed. The eruption was recorded on a seismograph with a maximum amplitude of 47.3 mm and a duration of 1,450 seconds. Based on both visual and instrumental observations, there has been a significant increase in volcanic activity. Consequently, PVMBG has elevated the alert status of Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki to Alert Level IV on 3 November at 2300 HRS UTC+7. Flores Timur Government has declared an Emergency Response Status starting from 3 November until 31 December 2024.
https://bnpb.go.id/berita/update-10-meninggal-dunia-akibat-erupsi-gunung-lewotobi-laki-laki
https://ahacentre.org/flash-update/flash-update-no-01-lewotobi-laki-laki-volcano-eruption-in-indonesia-4-november-2024/

Latest Report : Flood and Landslide in Philippines on 24 October, 2024 see detail

  • Disaster Type: Flood and Landslide
  • Country: Philippines
  • Occurrence Date (UTC): 24 October, 2024
  • SA activation Date(UTC): 30 October, 2024
  • Requester: Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA)
  • Escalation to the International Charter: No
  • GLIDE Number: TC-2024-000193-PHL

Disaster Situation

https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/regions/924972/death-toll-from-talisay-batangas-landslide-hits-18/story/
https://www.npr.org/2024/10/28/g-s1-30270/philippines-dead-missing-floods-landslides

Latest Report : Cyclone Dana in India on 25 October, 2024 see detail

  • Disaster Type: Storm
  • Country: India
  • Occurrence Date (UTC): 25 October, 2024
  • SA activation Date(UTC): 24 October, 2024
  • Requester: Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
  • Escalation to the International Charter: No
  • GLIDE Number: TC-2024-000194-IND

Disaster Situation

West Bengal and Odisha are bracing for the impending landfall of Cyclone Dana, which formed over east-central Bay of Bengal on Wednesday. The storm is expected to intensify further into a severe cyclonic storm northwest of the Bay of Bengal and make landfall between Bhitarkanika National Park and Dhamra Port in Odisha early Friday, according to the India Meteorological Department.
According to the IMD, the cyclonic storm is set to bring heavy rainfall to several districts of southern West Bengal, including Kolkata.
Isolated places in North and South 24 Parganas, Purba and Paschim Medinipur, Jhargram, Kolkata, Howrah and Hooghly are among the districts that are expected to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall on Thursday and Friday.
Link: https://news.abplive.com/cities/cyclone-dana-updates-kolkata-airport-to-suspend-flight-operations-3-lakh-people-evacuated-in-odisha-1726489

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