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Yemen:Tropical Cyclone:2018/05/26

Duration2018/05/26 Five people were killed and at least 40 missing on the Yemeni island of Socotra on 25 May 2018 as Cyclone Mekunu pummeled the area before making its way to the southern coast of the Arabian Peninsula.
Country or DistrictYemen
NameTropical Cyclone

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Report/Articles
  • UNOCHA 2018/05/27
    On 27 May, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies reported that seven people have died and eight are still missing due to the cyclone.
  • Reuters 2018/05/26
    Yemen declared a state of emergency on Thursday, 24 May 2018 for Socotra.
Geographycal Data Information
  • DG ECHO 2018/05/28
    Oman, Yemen | Tropical Cyclone Mekunu - Emergency Response Coordination Centre (ERCC) - DG ECHO Daily Map | 28/05/2018
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Urgent Report from Supporting Members of the Asian Disaster Reduction Center
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