The ASEAN-ERAT Level 2 Course on Information Management was held successfully in Vientiane, Lao PDR from 30 September to 4 October 2024. This course focused on enhancing ASEAN-ERAT members’ skills in data collection, analysis, and developing communication and information products for effective disaster management responses. Information Management plays a crucial role in ensuring prompt and…
Download PDF FLASH UPDATE #1 – Tropical Cyclone KRATHON (JULIAN) Country under monitoring: Philippines OVERVIEW: On 27 September 2024 the area of convection INVEST 97W east of Batanes has developed into tropical depression and was given local name JULIAN by PAGASA. On 28 September, it further intensified into a tropical storm and was given…
Congratulations to the 13 ASEAN-ERAT members from ASEAN Member States and AHA Centre for successfully completing the Level 2 Course on Rapid Assessment on 23-27 September 2024 in Vientiane, Lao PDR! Rapid assessment, or the process of collecting data to gain a clearer understanding of the needs of populations affected by disasters, is a crucial…
Download PDF FLASH UPDATE #2 – Tropical Cyclone 16W (INVEST 98W) Countries under monitoring: Cambodia, Lao PDR, Philippines, Thailand, Viet Nam OVERVIEW: INVEST 98W (previously TC GENER in the Philippines) has left the Philippine Area of Responsibility and has tracked westward toward the Viet Nam East Sea. According to the National Center for…
Download PDF FLASH UPDATE #1 – Tropical Cyclone GENER (INVEST 98W) Countries under monitoring: Lao PDR, Philippines, Thailand, Viet Nam OVERVIEW: According to PAGASA, the low pressure area east of Aurora has developed into Tropical Depression GENER. At 1500H UTC+7, the centre of Tropical Depression GENER was estimated based on all available data…