MYANMAR
Since the 9 October attacks in Rakhine State, more than 30,000 people are estimated to be internally displaced. Humanitarian agencies have not been able to verify the number of IDPs or assess their needs due to lack of access. Thousands of people are also reportedly crossing the border into Bangladesh. Some pre-existing humanitarian services have resumed for more than 19,000 people, however, around 130,000 people are still unable to access regular food, cash and nutrition assistance. Some 300 ethnic Rakhine and Mro people remain displaced in Buthidaung and Maungdaw, of which 120 people received food and other relief items from UN agencies last week.
30,000 people displaced
Intense fighting between ethnic armed groups and the Myanmar military in northern Shan State has displaced some 6,500 people since 20 November. Around 3,500 people have been internally displaced to various locations around Muse. Humanitarian travel to displacement sites is limited due to the security situation. According to the Chinese Foreign Ministry, an additional 3,000 people have crossed the border into Yunnan Province (China).
6,500 people displaced
JAPAN
On 22 November, a 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Fukushima Prefecture at a depth of 25 km. The quake triggered 1.4 metre tsunami waves which hit Sendai Port.
Tsunami warnings and evacuation orders issued by authorities following the quake were lifted several hours after the event.
As of 24 November, all evacuation centres were closed and people who temporarily relocated returned to their homes. While the quake caused 20 injuries across Miyagi, Fukushima, Chiba and Tokyo, no fatalities were reported.
Transport networks are fully operational and roads are accessible.
PHILIPPINES
As of 27 November, Tropical Storm Tokage (locally known as Marce), has affected about 3,000 families (14,300 people) in Western Visayas, MIMAROPA and CARAGA regions.
Around 3,350 people were hosted in 45 evacuation centres and 12,460 people were pre-emptively evacuated. To date, no fatalities have been reported.
Regional offices of the Department of Social Welfare and Development have distributed food packs in support of the local response. No international assistance has been requested.
3,000 families affected