Global Emergency Overview Weekly Picks, 16 October 2018
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Colombia
Heavy rains have caused widespread flooding since the beginning of October, affecting over 64,560 people in La Guajira department with the majority in Uribia municipality.
More than 90% of the population is indigenous and live in informal settlements. Flooding has led to crop damage and restricted access to food.
Waterborne disease are likely to spread as basic hygiene facilities are disrupted.
Urgent food, shelter and WASH needs have been reported.
Syria
The SDF and international coalition forces’ ongoing military operation to remove IS in Deir-ez-Zor has displaced at least 7,000 people from Hajin and Al Baghouz towns since 11 September.
The majority of IDPs are being hosted in Gharanij town and Bahra while some are living in makeshift camps. Conditions are very poor with a lack of functioning latrines and limited food availability.
Yemen
Tropical storm Luban hit Al Maharah governorate on 14 October, bringing heavy rains and strong winds.
At least 2,000 families have been affected. Casualties, displacement and access constraints on coastal roads have been reported.
The cyclone further complicates the humanitarian situation in Yemen where conflict continues to induce displacement and cause civilian casualties, food security is worsening, and the cholera outbreak is spreading.