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DR Congo: République démocratique du Congo - Présence opérationnelle des acteurs de la réponse humanitaire dans les zones affectées par la MVE - au 30 juin 2026

Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Please refer to the attached Infographic. Au 30 juin, 218 partenaires exécutent des projets humanitaires pour soulager près de 3,65 millions de bénéficiaires dans les 6 provinces de l’Ituri, Haut-Uélé, Nord-Kivu, Sud-Kivu et la Tshopo. Selon les données reçues, 424 projets sont en cours d’exécution dont près de 61% sont menés par les ONG Nationales. Les provinces de Nord-Kivu, Sud-Kivu et Ituri comptent respectivement 253, 116 et 98 projets en cours d’exécution.

ReliefWebReliefWeb•UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs14 Sept

DR Congo: République démocratique du Congo : Présence opérationnelle - 3W (Qui fait quoi où) (juin 2026)

Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Please refer to the attached Infographic. Au 30 juin, 278 partenaires exécutent des projets humanitaires pour soulager près de 4,29 millions de bénéficiaires. Selon les données reçues, 542 projets sont en cours d’exécution dont près de 61% sont menés par les ONG Nationales. Les provinces de Nord-Kivu, Sud-Kivu et Ituri comptent respectivement 253, 116 et 98 projets en cours d’exécution.

ReliefWebReliefWeb•UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs14 Sept

UNICEF South Sudan Humanitarian Situation Report No. 6, 31 July 2026

Countries: South Sudan, Sudan Source: UN Children's Fund Please refer to the attached file. Highlights Humanitarian needs remained acute in July as conflict, displacement, food insecurity, climate shocks and continued arrivals from Sudan affected vulnerable populations. Between January and July, 444,556 people were newly displaced, while more than 13,400 refugees and returnees arrived during the month. ฉholera remained the largest public health emergency, despite a significant decline in transmission. By the end of July, 109,908 cumulative cases and 1,720 deaths had been reported. Mpox, measles and cVDPV1 outbreaks continued to strain health services. Acute malnutrition and access constraints remained major concerns, with critical malnutrition levels in parts of Jonglei, Upper Nile and Unity, including 22.3 per cent GAM in Akobo West. Humanitarian access incidents were 51 per cent higher than during the same period in 2025. Funding shortfalls continued to constrain the response, with the 2026 HAC appeal only 44 percent funded. WASH and education remained the most underfunded sectors, leaving critical gaps in service delivery.

ReliefWebReliefWeb•UN Children's Fund14 Sept

Sudan: Eastern Africa: Regional Cash and Voucher Assistance Overview (April - June 2026)

Countries: Sudan, Burundi, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan, Uganda Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Please refer to the attached Infographic. Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA) in Eastern Africa reached 4.6 million people with US$193.9 million across seven countries in the second quarter of 2026, up from 2.3 million people and US$87.3 million across five countries in the first quarter. Sudan, Ethiopia, South Sudan and Somalia accounted for 91 per cent of transfers, reflecting high humanitarian needs in protracted crises. Multi-Purpose Cash Assistance (MPCA) and Food Security and Livelihoods accounted for 90 per cent of transfers, highlighting the role of flexible cash in addressing immediate and broader needs. National NGOs comprised nearly half (46 per cent) of implementing organizations, advancing localization. Cash-in-hand remained the main delivery mechanism at 54 per cent, while bank transfers and mobile money each accounted for 19 per cent, highlighting the importance of reliable, accessible and context-appropriate payment systems. At the same time, insecurity and access constraints in Sudan and South Sudan, liquidity shortages in northern Ethiopia, and gaps in registration, interoperability and coordination continue to constrain the timely and effective delivery of assistance. As humanitarian needs remain high and resources increasingly constrained, maintaining the scale and effectiveness of CVA will depend on more flexible and predictable financing, stronger delivery systems and the ability to act earlier ahead of predictable shocks. Click here to access the interactive Regional Cash and Voucher Assistance Dashboard

ReliefWebReliefWeb•UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs14 Sept

Afghanistan: Humanitarian Update, August 2026

Country: Afghanistan Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Please refer to the attached file. HIGHLIGHTS World Humanitarian Day 2026: Remembering those lost and supporting those who serve One year after the earthquake, OCHA head of office highlights ongoing challenges as survivors and returnees face uncertainty Education and health care remain out of reach for many families in Daykundi OCHA on the ground: Coordination, consultation and community engagement in Bamiyan WORLD HUMANITARIAN DAY 2026: REMEMBERING THOSE LOST AND SUPPORTING THOSE WHO SERVE The stories of humanitarian crises are often told through numbers. In Afghanistan, nearly half of the population is expected to need humanitarian assistance this year. Millions face food insecurity, displacement, climate shocks and economic hardship. Behind every statistic are people trying to meet their basic needs, and behind every humanitarian response are individuals who choose, every day, to help others despite immense challenges. Globally, humanitarian workers are operating in an increasingly complex and dangerous environment, facing conflict, insecurity, funding shortfalls and a sharp rise in attacks against aid personnel. Speaking on World Humanitarian Day from Ukraine, the United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Tom Fletcher warned that violence against humanitarians is becoming dangerously normalized. Nearly 1,000 aid workers were killed, injured or kidnapped worldwide over the past year alone. Calling for greater accountability and renewed respect for international humanitarian law, he stressed that, "Behind those grim numbers are names. They are colleagues, they are our friends, they are families, and they are the best of us." In UN offices around the world, including in Afghanistan, the United Nations flag flew at half-mast on World Humanitarian Day to honour humanitarian workers who lost their lives while serving communities in need. It was a moment not only to remember those who never returned home, but also to recognize those who continue to deliver life-saving assistance, often in some of the most challenging conditions. For humanitarian workers in Afghanistan, the message resonates deeply. They operate in one of the world's most complex environments, navigating access constraints, limited resources and operational challenges to reach people in need. Their work often requires travelling across rugged terrain, to reach communities cut off by distance or disaster, and support families affected by conflict, displacement, poverty and climate shocks. For Afghan women humanitarian workers, who continue to face severe barriers, the challenges can be even greater, yet their role remains indispensable in ensuring that women and girls can access assistance safely, appropriately and with dignity. Despite these obstacles, aid workers across Afghanistan continue to serve with dedication, resilience and commitment. Among those remembered this year were Anzira, a psychosocial support counsellor and mother of three, who was killed alongside her young son in the crossfire during armed clashes along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border, and Anayatullah Anayat, a 24-year-old humanitarian worker who died in a flash flood during a field mission in Nuristan. Their dedication reflects the commitment of humanitarian workers across Afghanistan, who continue to reach people in need despite insecurity, natural disasters and operational challenges. In his World Humanitarian Day message, Bruno Lemarquis, the United Nations Resident Coordinator and Humanitarian Coordinator for Afghanistan, paid tribute to aid workers serving across the country, particularly Afghan women humanitarians, whose expertise, resilience and commitment remain essential to ensuring that assistance reaches women and girls safely and with dignity. "Humanitarian assistance cannot effectively reach women and girls without Afghan women humanitarian workers," he said. Echoing the call for solidarity, OCHA Head of Office Amy Martin reaffirmed the humanitarian community's commitment to the people of Afghanistan. She noted, "As needs grow and funding falls short, now is the time for solidarity and action." The work continues because communities continue to need support. Every food package delivered, every patient treated, every protection case managed and every village reached reflects the efforts of humanitarian workers who keep showing up, often at great risk to their lives. World Humanitarian Day is ultimately about people. It reminds us that humanitarian workers and those they serve are not anonymous figures in reports. They are mothers and fathers, sons and daughters, colleagues, neighbours and friends. Their commitment to humanity deserves not only recognition, but protection. As the humanitarian community marks another World Humanitarian Day, the message is both simple and urgent: honour the lives that have been lost, support those who continue to serve and ensure that humanitarian workers everywhere can carry out their mission safely and without impediment. Marking the day, Fletcher added: "An attack on any one of us in our humanitarian movement is an attack on all of us".

ReliefWebReliefWeb•UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs14 Sept

World: Global Climate Risk Index 2026 [EN/AR/DE]

Countries: World, Chad, Grenada, Malawi, Myanmar, Nepal, Niger, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Viet Nam Source: Germanwatch Please refer to the attached files. The Climate Risk Index (CRI) ranks countries by the human and economic toll of extreme weather. The latest edition highlights increasing losses and the urgent need for stronger climate resilience and action. The Climate Risk Index (CRI), published since 2006, is one of the longest running annual climate impact-related indices. The CRI analyses climate-related extreme weather events’ degree of effect on countries. In doing so, it measures the consequences of realised risks on countries. This retrospective index ranks countries by their economic and human impacts (fatalities, as well as total affected), with the most affected country ranked highest. The CRI visualises such events’ degree of effect at one year before the index’s publication and over the preceding 30 years. The index contextualises international climate policy debates and processes with a view to the climate risk countries are facing. It simplifies the aggregation and understanding of climate-related extreme weather events’ impacts across different regions and time periods. The most strongly affected countries rank highest and should view the CRI results as a warning sign that they are at risk of frequent events or rare and unusual extreme events. CRI 2026 ranking and results: highlights Scorching heat, heavy rainfalls, raging wildfires, deadly floods, and devastating storms: The manifestations of extreme weather events have become too common in a new reality worldwide. The CRI 2026 sheds light on inaction’s growing cost. It reveals the mounting human and economic toll. From 1995 to 2024, more than 832,000 lives were lost and direct economic losses of nearly USD 4.5 trillion (inflation-adjusted) were recorded, driven by more than 9,700 extreme weather events . The frequency and intensity of climate-related disasters continue to rise, and these figures underscore the urgent need for climate action. Methodology The CRI methodology involves analysing extreme weather events’ impacts via three hazard categories: hydrological, meteorological, and climatological. The index visualises these events’ impact on countries both one year prior to publication and over the preceding 30-year period. It draws on data from the EM-DAT international disaster database, World Bank, and International Monetary Fund (IMF). The index considers absolute and relative impacts, using six key indicators: economic loss, fatalities, and affected people – each in absolute and relative terms. CRI 2026 key messages The Climate Risk Index (CRI) ranking indicates that, in 1995–2024, Dominica , Myanmar, and Honduras were the countries most affected by extreme weather events’ impacts. St. Vincent and the Grenadines , Grenada, and Chad were the most affected by extreme weather events’ impacts in 2024. From 1995 to 2024, more than 832,000 people died worldwide and direct economic losses of over USD 4.5 trillion (inflation-adjusted) directly resulted from more than 9,700 extreme weather events. Floods, storms, heat waves, and drought were the most prominent impacts short- and long-term. From 1995 to 2024, heat waves (33%) and storms (33%) caused the most fatalities. Floods accounted for almost half of those affected (48%). Storms caused, by far, the greatest economic losses (58% or USD 2.64 trillion inflation-adjusted). The most affected countries in the long-term index, for 1995–2024, can be divided into those: (1) most affected by highly unusual extreme events ( e.g. Dominica, Myanmar, Honduras, and Libya )and (2) affected by recurring extreme events ( e.g. Haiti, the Philippines, Nicaragua, and India ). Climate science clearly shows that climate change raises the risk for both categories and strongly indicates that it contributes to transforming unusually extreme events into ongoing threats, creating a new normal. The CRI indicates that all countries are affected, but those in the Global South are particularly impacted. In both the short- and long-term indices, extreme weather events’ impacts particularly affected poorer Global South countries. In 2024, eight of the 10 most affected were in the low-income and lower-middle-income group. [1] Between 1995 and 2024, six of the 10 most affected were lower-middle-income, including one Small Island Developing State and three Least Developed Countries. These countries’ coping capacities are substantially lower than others’. None of the 10 most affected over the previous 30 years were in the high-income group, and only one for 2024. The CRI ranking is based on the best publicly available historical dataset (at the time of publication) on extreme weather events’ impacts. These events and their impacts are often underreported, especially those in Global South countries, because of data quality and coverage challenges, and data gaps. This can lead to the ranking less accurately capturing all experienced impacts for all countries. Human-induced climate change affects the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events and leads to widespread adverse climate impacts. El Niño influenced many extreme events at the beginning of 2024. However, attribution science found that climate change helped fuel these events even more than El Niño. [2] Climate science also found that, in 2024, human-caused climate change added 41 days of dangerous heat for billions of people worldwide, greatly impacting vulnerable populations and driving other extreme weather events, such as intensified hurricanes and wildfires. The summer of 2024 was the hottest on record, with two billion people experiencing 30+ risky heat days. [3] COP 30 should find effective ways to close the global ambition gaps, as the CRI 2026 results illustrate: Global emissions must be reduced immediately, adaptation efforts must be accelerated, effective solutions to address loss and damage must be implemented, and adequate climate finance must be provided . Courts this past year have confirmed this urgency. An International Court of Justice advisory opinion clarified that states have binding legal duties to prevent and address the harmful effects of climate change – including stronger mitigation, adaptation, and loss and damage actions – by providing climate finance. [1] For a definition of income groups, see World Bank (2024). World Bank Country and Lending Groups, 2024 . [2] World Weather Attribution (2024). When Risks Become Reality: Extreme Weather In 2024 . [3] Climate Central (2024). People Exposed to Climate Change: June-August 2024 .

ReliefWebReliefWeb•Germanwatch14 Sept

Philippines: DSWD DROMIC Report #86 on the Combined Effects of Enhanced Southwest Monsoon and Tropical Cyclones “Luis”, “Maymay”, “Neneng”, and “Pilandok” as of 14 September 2026, 6AM

Country: Philippines Source: Government of the Philippines Please refer to the attached file. I. Situation Overview On 30 July 2026 at 4:00 PM, the trough of a Low Pressure Area (LPA 07f) affected the eastern sections of Visayas and Mindanao. On the same day, the trough of the LPA brought continuous heavy rainfall, resulting in flash floods in Zamboanga City. On 01 August 2026, the LPA located east of Infanta, Quezon developed into Tropical Depression (TD) Luis. On 02 August 2026, TD Luis brought moderate to heavy rainfall, strong winds, and rough sea conditions across Northern and Central Luzon, resulting in flooding in low-lying and flood-prone areas, particularly in the Cagayan Valley Region. Continuous moderate to heavy rainfall was also experienced in parts of La Union and Pangasinan. The effects of TD Luis also extended to the Bicol Region, where a Yellow Rainfall Warning was raised over Camarines Norte due to the risk of flooding in low-lying areas and communities near river channels. Moderate to heavy rainfall also affected parts of Masbate, Camarines Sur, and Sorsogon. Meanwhile, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) suspended sea travel for all types of vessels in the Province of Catanduanes and the eastern portion of Camarines Norte due to hazardous sea conditions. On 03 August 2026, TD Luis brought rains accompanied by gusty winds over the Province of Aurora, while the rest of Central Luzon experienced cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms associated with the tropical cyclone (TC). At 11:00 PM on the same day, TD Luis weakened into a LPA while in the vicinity of Peñablanca, Cagayan. On 04 August 2026, the LPA west of La Union developed into TD “Maymay”. The TD remained over the sea west of La Union, intensified into a Tropical Storm (TS), and gradually moved northward and east-northeastward toward the Ilocos area on the following day. On 06 August 2026, “Maymay” made landfall near Magsingal, Ilocos Sur, traversed Northern Luzon and then moved over the Philippine Sea while weakening into a TD. By 07 August 2026, “Maymay” had weakened into an LPA over the Philippine Sea. On 08 August 2026, the effects of the Southwest Monsoon (SWM) continued to affect the country, bringing heavy rains, flooding, and strong winds in several areas. In Western Visayas, flooding and strong winds were reported in Antique, Aklan, and Iloilo City, while sea trips were cancelled, leaving passengers stranded in several ports. A tornado also struck parts of Iloilo City, damaging roofs, power lines, and trees. Flooding was likewise reported in several areas in the National Capital Region (NCR). On 18 August 2026, the LPA located 1,025 km East of Extreme Northern Luzon (20.4°N, 131.8°E) developed into TD “Neneng”. On 19 August 2026, TD “Neneng” slightly intensified as it moved northwestward over the sea east of Batanes. On 20 August 2026, TD “Neneng” weakened into a LPA and exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR). On 28 August 2026, an LPA was estimated based on all available data at 720 km East of Itbayat, Batanes. On 30 August 2026, the LPA located 1,225 km East of Extreme Northern Luzon developed into TD “Pilandok”. On 01 September 2026, 8:00 AM, Tropical Depression "PILANDOK" intensified into a Tropical Storm with the international name "KROVANH" . On 03 September 2026, 4:30 AM. Tropical Storm "PILANDOK" exited PAR. In response, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), through its Field Offices (FOs) Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR), I, II, III, CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, V, VI, VIII, IX, and NCR, is in close coordination with the affected Local Government Units (LGUs), to monitor the situation and ensure the provision of necessary assistance to the affected population. Meanwhile, the DSWD FOs NCR, CAR, I, II, III, CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, V, VI, VIII and IX have already provided relief assistance to address the immediate needs of the affected families and individuals. Additionally, the DSWD ensures the protection of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) through Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM) and dedicated IDP Protection mechanisms, while continuously working with affected LGUs to support response and recovery efforts.

ReliefWebReliefWeb•Government of the Philippines14 Sept

Philippines: DSWD DROMIC Report #85 on the Combined Effects of Enhanced Southwest Monsoon and Tropical Cyclones “Luis”, “Maymay”, “Neneng”, and “Pilandok” as of 13 September 2026, 6PM

Country: Philippines Source: Government of the Philippines Please refer to the attached file. I. Situation Overview On 30 July 2026 at 4:00 PM, the trough of a Low Pressure Area (LPA 07f) affected the eastern sections of Visayas and Mindanao. On the same day, the trough of the LPA brought continuous heavy rainfall, resulting in flash floods in Zamboanga City. On 01 August 2026, the LPA located east of Infanta, Quezon developed into Tropical Depression (TD) Luis. On 02 August 2026, TD Luis brought moderate to heavy rainfall, strong winds, and rough sea conditions across Northern and Central Luzon, resulting in flooding in low-lying and flood-prone areas, particularly in the Cagayan Valley Region. Continuous moderate to heavy rainfall was also experienced in parts of La Union and Pangasinan. The effects of TD Luis also extended to the Bicol Region, where a Yellow Rainfall Warning was raised over Camarines Norte due to the risk of flooding in low-lying areas and communities near river channels. Moderate to heavy rainfall also affected parts of Masbate, Camarines Sur, and Sorsogon. Meanwhile, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) suspended sea travel for all types of vessels in the Province of Catanduanes and the eastern portion of Camarines Norte due to hazardous sea conditions. On 03 August 2026, TD Luis brought rains accompanied by gusty winds over the Province of Aurora, while the rest of Central Luzon experienced cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms associated with the tropical cyclone (TC). At 11:00 PM on the same day, TD Luis weakened into a LPA while in the vicinity of Peñablanca, Cagayan. On 04 August 2026, the LPA west of La Union developed into TD “Maymay”. The TD remained over the sea west of La Union, intensified into a Tropical Storm (TS), and gradually moved northward and east-northeastward toward the Ilocos area on the following day. On 06 August 2026, “Maymay” made landfall near Magsingal, Ilocos Sur, traversed Northern Luzon and then moved over the Philippine Sea while weakening into a TD. By 07 August 2026, “Maymay” had weakened into an LPA over the Philippine Sea. On 08 August 2026, the effects of the Southwest Monsoon (SWM) continued to affect the country, bringing heavy rains, flooding, and strong winds in several areas. In Western Visayas, flooding and strong winds were reported in Antique, Aklan, and Iloilo City, while sea trips were cancelled, leaving passengers stranded in several ports. A tornado also struck parts of Iloilo City, damaging roofs, power lines, and trees. Flooding was likewise reported in several areas in the National Capital Region (NCR). On 18 August 2026, the LPA located 1,025 km East of Extreme Northern Luzon (20.4°N, 131.8°E) developed into TD “Neneng”. On 19 August 2026, TD “Neneng” slightly intensified as it moved northwestward over the sea east of Batanes. On 20 August 2026, TD “Neneng” weakened into a LPA and exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR). On 28 August 2026, an LPA was estimated based on all available data at 720 km East of Itbayat, Batanes. On 30 August 2026, the LPA located 1,225 km East of Extreme Northern Luzon developed into TD “Pilandok”. On 01 September 2026, 8:00 AM, Tropical Depression "PILANDOK" intensified into a Tropical Storm with the international name "KROVANH" . On 03 September 2026, 4:30 AM. Tropical Storm "PILANDOK" exited PAR. In response, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), through its Field Offices (FOs) Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR), I, II, III, CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, V, VI, VIII, IX, and NCR, is in close coordination with the affected Local Government Units (LGUs), to monitor the situation and ensure the provision of necessary assistance to the affected population. Meanwhile, the DSWD FOs NCR, CAR, I, II, III, CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, V, VI, VIII and IX have already provided relief assistance to address the immediate needs of the affected families and individuals. Additionally, the DSWD ensures the protection of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) through Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM) and dedicated IDP Protection mechanisms, while continuously working with affected LGUs to support response and recovery efforts.

ReliefWebReliefWeb•Government of the Philippines14 Sept