The International Day for Disaster Reduction was observed on October 13, 2023, to raise awareness of how people can take action to reduce risks.
The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) has released its 2023 Global Survey Report on Persons with Disabilities and Disasters, aiming to improve understanding of the needs of persons with disabilities in disaster risk reduction and management.
As of October 2023, The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported a multi-country outbreak of MERS, while the Catholic Relief Services (CRS) reported an armed conflict in Sudan on April 15, 2023.
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has reported several severe weather incidents in the Americas, including a cold wave in Cusco, Peru, which affected 77,729 people. In Guatemala, there have been 744 severe rain incidents reported, affecting at least 2,053,134 people. In Brazil, heavy rains have affected 340,498 people.
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) has released its annual report on the top 10 crises the world can't ignore in 2023, highlighting the world's worst crises and what can be done to help.
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The countries on the 2023 Watchlist are home to just 13% of the global population, yet they account for 90% of people in humanitarian need and 81% of the people who have been forcibly displaced.
The ASEAN Weekly Disaster Update reported 26 disaster events in the ASEAN region, affecting Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Viet Nam. The events include flooding, landslides, and volcanic activity. These emergencies and disasters highlight the need for continued efforts to reduce the risk of disasters and provide relief efforts to those affected by emergencies worldwide.
The most common natural hazards in the Americas in October 2023 include severe weather, forest fires, floods, earthquakes, landslides, and armed conflicts. Chile and Peru have experienced severe weather incidents, while Uruguay, Paraguay, Ecuador, and the United States have suffered a record number of billion-dollar weather disasters.
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