My introduction to the 16th ASEAN Emergency Response and Assessment Team (ASEAN-ERAT) Induction Course provided a crucial foundation for understanding regional disaster response. The course offered essential insights into the process and flow of disaster operations, fostering a shared understanding among personnel from diverse backgrounds, including emergency response and other sectors. This common ground was…
Download PDF REGIONAL SUMMARY: During the eighth week of 2026, a total of 27 disaster events were reported across the ASEAN region, including droughts, floods, landslides, storms, and strong winds in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Thailand, as well as Kanlaon volcanic activity. In Indonesia, Badan Nasional Penanggulangan Bencana (BNPB) reported incidents across West…
Download PDF REGIONAL SUMMARY: During the seventh week of 2026, a total of 21 disaster events were reported across the ASEAN region, including floods, landslides, and wind-related hazards, affecting Indonesia and Malaysia. In Indonesia, Badan Nasional Penanggulangan Bencana (BNPB) reported incidents across Central Java, North Sumatra, West Java, West Sumatra, East Java, East Nusa…
Download PDF REGIONAL SUMMARY: During the sixth week of 2026, a total of 23 disaster events were reported across the ASEAN region, including earthquakes, floods, landslides, and wind-related hazards, affecting Indonesia and the Philippines. In Indonesia, Badan Nasional Penanggulangan Bencana (BNPB) reported incidents across Bangka Belitung, Banten, West Java, Central Java, East Java, East…
Download PDF OVERVIEW: According to PAGASA, Tropical Cyclone PENHA has intensified into a tropical storm while over the Philippine Sea east of Mindanao. As of 0900H UTC+7, the centre of Tropical Cyclone PENHA has been located based on all available data at 295 km east of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur. STRENGTH, EXTENT, &…