“Disaster events in the last 24 hours
“GDACS detected the following potential disasters. For up-to-date media coverage, latest maps and ReliefWeb content related to these disasters, please go to GDACS homepage.
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“Red alert for tropical cyclone HAMOON-23. Population affected by Category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 4.65 million.
“From 23/10/2023 to 24/10/2023, a Hurricane/Typhoon > 74 mph (maximum wind speed of 148 km/h) HAMOON-23 was active in NorthIndian. The cyclone affects these countries: Bangladesh, India, Myanmar (vulnerability High). Estimated population affected by category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 4.65 million.
“Red alert for tropical cyclone LOLA-23. Population affected by Category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 69980.
“From 21/10/2023 to 24/10/2023, a Hurricane/Typhoon > 74 mph (maximum wind speed of 222 km/h) LOLA-23 was active in SEPacific. The cyclone affects these countries: Vanuatu, Solomon Islands (vulnerability Medium). Estimated population affected by category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 69980.”