OCHA Services Updates May 28, 2022
Angola: Food Insecurity - Emergency Appeal No. MDRAO007 Format: Appeal | Source: IFRC | Posted: 28 May 2022 | Originally published: 26 May 2022 | Origin: View original
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SITUATION OVERVIEW
Angola is facing the worst recorded drought in 40 years, with southern provinces, namely Huila, Cunene and Namibe, experiencing the fifth consecutive year of drought conditions. Food insecurity analysis conducted in Southern Angola found that between October 2021 and March 2022, around 1.58 million people experienced high levels of acute food insecurity (58% of the analysed population), of which 43% are in IPC Phase 3 (Crisis) and 15% in IPC Phase 4 (Emergency). The affected population faces severe constraints in accessing food due to consecutive droughts, poor harvests and depleted reserves, loss of livelihoods and livestock, and rising food prices. Those still able to meet the minimum food requirements do so through crisis or emergency coping strategies, such as skipping meals, borrowing, reducing quantities and eating less preferred foods. Furthermore, the lack of access to safe water and sanitation in most rural communities in the south is prolonging the cycle of malnutrition.
The World Bank places the economic impact of the drought at 749 million US dollars. In addition, the economic crisis that hit Angola since 2014 and the subsequent increase in food prices, combined with the COVID-19 pandemic, and the very low crop yield, have severely impacted the most vulnerable and exposed population, eroding livelihoods, agricultural production and coping reserves. Making matters worse, the Southern Provinces of Cunene, Huila and Namibe are suffering from consecutive years of below-average rainfall deficits, hence, agricultural yields and pastoral activities have been severely compromised. Another aspect of climate change has been the increase in pests. Another locust outbreak has been confirmed in Dukama, putting the current season’s crops at risk. This has, therefore, been another damaging cycle in recent years.
More specifically, a report published in March 2022 showed the results of a drought vulnerability study conducted in Angola with a focus on water availability to different communes. Of the five vulnerable provinces studied, 12 of the 16 worst affected communes were in Cunene Province, with Huila and Namibe also named as priority regions for interventions. An estimated 1.2 million people are facing water scarcity and will have their water sanitation and hygiene conditions compromised. Many water points have dried up, and others are not working. In some villages, over 60% of the population consumes water from unsafe sources, and over 90% do not have access to latrines. Access to potable water was already a major constraint in rural areas and was made worse by the drought and escalation in water prices. Water-borne diseases will continue to accentuate malnutrition and lead to severe situations, especially for children. The water availability index predictions show that the bottleneck of the current drought years, as well as the vast variability in water resources in the southern provinces, is expected to continue in the future, with decreases of over 50% possible for South Coast Provinces.
Livestock production has also been affected by the drought. The lack of fodder and rangelands as well as disease, such as the foot and mouth outbreak in 2020, have led to widespread animal deaths over the past three years, with 75% of households reporting having partially lost their livestock. Since March 2021, there has been movement of Angolans into neighbouring Namibia, particularly pastoralists seeking grazing land for their livestock.
In 2022, 400,000 children are projected to be acutely malnourished. The prevalence of global acute malnutrition in some provinces is already above emergency thresholds (15%). An analysis conducted in 10 municipalities of Southern Angola has revealed that, in these municipalities alone, 114,000 children under five are suffering, or will likely suffer from acute malnutrition and require treatment. However, there is a shortage in the supply of therapeutic feeding due to a pipeline break, and the restocking may take several months. Factors contributing to the malnutrition situation include poor dietary intake, inadequate care and feeding practices, and the high prevalence of water-borne diseases and infections due to the lack of access to safe water and sanitation.
Further, the Russia-Ukraine war is impacting regional food security. The onset of the Ukraine conflict came at a time when global fuel, food and fertiliser prices were already hitting record highs. Wheat is the most imported commodity in Angola and an essential part of people’s diet. However, Angola immediately felt the rise in wheat prices - 50% in March 2022 and subsequently increasing further. The inflationary pressure affecting food accessibility will primarily impact the most vulnerable dwellings. Greater discontent, insecurity and upheavals cannot be ruled out.
Droughts like the current one are some of the predicted, and worsening, effects of climate change in the region. Unfortunately, the increase in agricultural and ecological droughts is predicted for Angola in future years. While the provision of lifesaving humanitarian assistance is urgent, there is a need to equip communities to be more resilient to such shocks and adapt to the changing context.
Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System — Newsletter 28/05/2022
This daily newsletter provides an overview of the natural disasters that happened in the last 24 hours and response measures for ongoing disasters. GDACS currently covers earthquakes, tsunamis, tropical cyclones, volcanic eruptions, floods and droughts. The color coding (red, orange, green) is related to the estimated humanitarian impact of the event.
Disaster events in the last 24 hours
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ORANGE
 |  Orange alert for tropical cyclone ONE-E-22. Population affected by Category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 0.466 million . | |
| From 28/05/2022 to 28/05/2022, a Tropical Depression (maximum wind speed of 148 km/h) ONE-E-22 was active in Atlantic. The cyclone affects these countries: Mexico (vulnerability Medium). Estimated population affected by category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 0.466 million . | ||
GREEN
 |  Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:10km) in Off East Coast Of Honshu, Japan 28/05/2022 08:07 UTC, No people affected in 100km. | |
| On 5/28/2022 8:07:11 AM, an earthquake occurred in Off East Coast Of Honshu, Japan potentially affecting No people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:10km. | ||
 | Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:10km) in Iceland 28/05/2022 08:06 UTC, 3 thousand in 100km. | |
| On 5/28/2022 8:06:18 AM, an earthquake occurred in Iceland potentially affecting 3 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:10km. | ||
 | Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:35km) in Indonesia 27/05/2022 22:51 UTC, 520 thousand in 100km. | |
| On 5/27/2022 10:51:15 PM, an earthquake occurred in Indonesia potentially affecting 520 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:35km. | ||
 | Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.9M, Depth:10km) in Northern East Pacfic Rise 27/05/2022 18:22 UTC, No people affected in 100km. | |
| On 5/27/2022 6:22:42 PM, an earthquake occurred in Northern East Pacfic Rise potentially affecting No people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.9M, Depth:10km. | ||
 | Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:186.61km) in Mariana Islands 27/05/2022 15:47 UTC, 170 thousand in 100km. | |
| On 5/27/2022 3:47:28 PM, an earthquake occurred in Mariana Islands potentially affecting 170 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:186.61km. | ||
 | Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.1M, Depth:10km) in South Sandwich Islands Region 27/05/2022 11:00 UTC, No people affected in 100km. | |
| On 5/27/2022 11:00:28 AM, an earthquake occurred in South Sandwich Islands Region potentially affecting No people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.1M, Depth:10km. | ||
 | Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.2M, Depth:17.4km) in Solomon Islands 27/05/2022 09:43 UTC, 50 thousand in 100km. | |
| On 5/27/2022 9:43:57 AM, an earthquake occurred in Solomon Islands potentially affecting 50 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.2M, Depth:17.4km. | ||
 | Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:64.94km) in Near East Coast Of Honshu, Japan 27/05/2022 08:59 UTC, 2 million in 100km. | |
| On 5/27/2022 8:59:35 AM, an earthquake occurred in Near East Coast Of Honshu, Japan potentially affecting 2 million in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:64.94km. | ||
 | Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:10km) in Near Coast Of Nicaragua 27/05/2022 05:57 UTC, 30 thousand in 100km. | |
| On 5/27/2022 5:57:02 AM, an earthquake occurred in Near Coast Of Nicaragua potentially affecting 30 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:10km. | ||
 | Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.8M, Depth:75.94km) in Chile 27/05/2022 05:37 UTC, 40 thousand in 100km. | |
| On 5/27/2022 5:37:17 AM, an earthquake occurred in Chile potentially affecting 40 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.8M, Depth:75.94km. | ||
 | Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:627.06km) in Fiji Islands Region 27/05/2022 04:43 UTC, No people affected in 100km. | |
| On 5/27/2022 4:43:40 AM, an earthquake occurred in Fiji Islands Region potentially affecting No people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:627.06km. | ||
 | Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 6.2M, Depth:49km) in Timor-Leste 27/05/2022 02:36 UTC, 220 thousand in 100km. | |
| On 5/27/2022 2:36:05 AM, an earthquake occurred in Timor-Leste potentially affecting 220 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 6.2M, Depth:49km. | ||
 | Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:79.48km) in Andaman Islands, India Region 27/05/2022 02:20 UTC, 100 thousand in 100km. | |
| On 5/27/2022 2:20:15 AM, an earthquake occurred in Andaman Islands, India Region potentially affecting 100 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:79.48km. | ||
 | Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:10km) in Indonesia 27/05/2022 01:16 UTC, 30 thousand in 100km. | |
| On 5/27/2022 1:16:01 AM, an earthquake occurred in Indonesia potentially affecting 30 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:10km. | ||
 | Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.5M, Depth:38.99km) in Peru 27/05/2022 01:07 UTC, 590 thousand in 100km. | |
| On 5/27/2022 1:07:31 AM, an earthquake occurred in Peru potentially affecting 590 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.5M, Depth:38.99km. | ||
 |  Green flood alert in Hungary, Romania | |
| On 25/05/2022, a flood started in Hungary, Romania, lasting until 27/05/2022 (last update). The flood caused 0 deaths and 0 displaced . | ||
DAILY FLASH
Burkina Faso – Attacks on civilians (ECHO FLASH 27 May 11:09:18 AM)
- On 25 May, more than 50 inhabitants of Tambarga and Madjoari were deliberately killed by non-state armed actors near Singou (Pama Commune, East region) while attempting to escape the their village which is under blockade since February.
- Direct targeting of civilians as well as of vital basic infrastructures is significantly increasing in the Northern and Eastern regions of Burkina Faso. There were more than 246 civilians casualties since the beginning of 2022 (ACLED) and at least 32 water and sanitation facilities have been hit by non-state-armed groups (NSAG), affecting almost 300,000 people.
- In Burkina Faso, almost 10% of the population is currently forcibly displaced. The conflict generates multi-sectorial humanitarian needs. Only 15% of the 2022 Humanitarian Response Plan (HRP) has been financed so far.
Suriname - Severe flooding (ECHO FLASH 27 May 11:09:18 AM)
- Due to heavy rainfall in the interior and southern areas of Suriname, the government declared several districts as disaster areas on Wednesday 25 May.
- Rising waters caused by heavy flooding resulted in a number of major challenges in the southern part of the country. Many of the roads used to access the affected villages have been damaged and access to some areas can only be done by aerial means or boats.
- Electrical and water purification plants built close to the river are now under water and severely damaged. Schools are not accessible, food security is being threatened due to crop losses and water and waste management is a concern. Relocation of affected families is ongoing in other villages or to higher areas.
- The weather forecast indicates that there is a high risk of further flooding due to continuing moderate to intense rainfalls.
Floods and flood warnings during the last 24 hours reported by national services (ECHO FLASH 27 May 11:09:18 AM)
- Ukraine: threshold level 2/3 on the Desna and the upper Dnipro rivers.
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