Coronavirus (COVID-19)
WHO COVID-19 Situation Report – 23 July
Global COVID-19 cases now total over 15 million
Coronavirus: WHO reports record single-day global increase in cases
Bangladesh
Millions of Bangladeshis affected as flood crisis deepens
Cambodia
Mysterious outbreak that put 168 in hospital identified as chikungunya
China
At least 141 dead or missing, millions evacuated in China floods
China blows up dam as death toll from flooding continues to rise
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Landslide in DRC leaves at least 8 people dead
Western DRC Ebola cases now up to 60
Greece
Forest fire rages in Greece's Peloponnese for second day
India
Over 140,000 displaced as floods continue in Assam
Death toll in landslide rises to 10
Indonesia
More Fatalities After Floods and Landslides in West Papua and Southeast Sulawesi
Italy
Sardinia sees worst locust attack in 70 years
Extreme, record rains lead to deadly floods and massive disruption in Sicily
Stromboli Volcano Suddenly Explodes Again Without Warning
Iran
Heavy rain and flooding continues across Iran
Mexico
Powerful explosion at Popocatepetl, heavy ash to 7.3 km
Mongolia
Flash floods cause deaths and widespread damage
Nepal
Huge landslide sweeps away at least 19 houses in Lamjung
Over 60 dead, 41 missing in floods, landslides
New Zealand
Floods and Landslides in Northland After Storm Dumps 250mm of Rain
Pakistan
20 killed in rain-related incidents in Pakistan's Punjab province
Russia
Massive wildfires in Siberia fueled by record heat
Singapore
3 more people die as dengue outbreak worsens in Singapore
Somalia
Some 37,000 people affected by flash floods in Somalia
United States of America
Northern California wildfires burn 23,000 acres, prompting evacuations
40 Of Colorado’s 64 Counties Are In Severe To Extreme Drought
Alaska earthquake: Tsunami warning issued after 7.8-magnitude tremor hits
Vietnam
Floods, landslides kill five in northern Vietnam
Other items of interest:
Webinar: UN-Habitat - Health and Equity through Multi-Level Governance – Monday 27 July
IUCN Standard to boost impact of nature-based solutions to global challenges
Working with informality for more resilient, equitable responses to COVID-19
The impact of COVID-19 on acute food insecurity across crisis-affected countries
Earth faces plastic pollution disaster
Participatory mapping 2.0: new ways for children's participation in disaster risk reduction
Arctic Region | Overview of Wildfires January to July 2020
