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Mongolia - Flood (IFRC, Mongolian Red Cross Society, ICC) (ECHO Daily Flash of 17 June 2019)

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  • On 15 June, floods affected several parts of Mongolia, including Ulaanbaatar.
  • As of 16 June, one person has died in Tuv Province (central Mongolia), while several roads, buildings and an electric sub-station were damaged by flood waters. Initial assessments estimate that approximately 500 people are affected.
  • Local search and rescue team have been sent to the affected areas and the local population evacuated.
  • Moderate rainfall is forecast over central and northern provinces over 17-18 June.