** July 2024 News from Sentinel Asia Project Office **- * - * - * - * - * - *- * - * - * - * - * - *- * - * - * - * - * - *Topics:
1. [News] Emergency Observation of Disasters (as of 23 July)
2. [News] JAXA's New Radar Satellite “ALOS-4” that will serve Sentinel Asia successfullylaunched!
3. How to send an Emergency Observation Request
4. Using Sentinel Asia Operation System, OPTEMIS- * - * - * - * - * - *- * - * - * - * - * - *- * - * - * - * - * - *1. [News] Emergency Observation of Disasters (as of 23 July)(1) Mudflow and Mudslide in Kyrgyz on 24 June, 2024 (GLIDE Number MS-2024-000101-KGZ)
According to CGTN, 5 people died as a result of a mudflow triggered by heavy rainfall in
Nookat in southern Kyrgyzstan’s Osh region, the press service of the country’s Ministry of
Emergency Situations reported. Two other missing persons are reported to have been swept
away by the mudslide.
https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-06-29/news-1uPGGL2hbaM/p.html
The Central Asian Institute of Applied Geosciences (CAIAG) made an Emergency
Observation Request (EOR) to Sentinel Asia on 26 June. This EOR was escalated to theInternational Disasters Charter. AIT assumed the role of Project Manager for this Charter
activation. Among Data Provider Nodes (DPNs) JAXA, ISRO and TASA provided data.
Among Data Analysis Nodes (DANs), JAXA and MBRSC provided their Value-Added
Products (VAPs).
Information on the latest response by Sentinel Asia is available at the link below.
https://sentinel-asia.org/EO/2024/article20240624KG.html

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(2) Flood in Nepal on 26 June, 2024 (GLIDE Number FL-2024-000103-NPL)
On 26 June, 2024, heavy rainfall triggered landslides and flash floods in Nepal.
US News reported that this resulted in the loss of at least 11 lives. Additionally, 9 people were
killed by lightning strikes during the same period. Landslides swept away 3 houses in theLamjung district, west of Kathmandu, claiming 4 lives, including 2 children. In the Morang
district, southeast of the Nepali capital, flooding caused the deaths of 4 people. Three others
lost their lives in landslides in Kaski (western Nepal) and Okhaldhunga (eastern Nepal).
https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2024-06-26/heavy-rains-in-nepal-kill-20-in-twodays-amid-landslides-lightning-strikes
The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM), Ministry of Energy, Water Resources
and Irrigation made an EOR to Sentinel Asia on 28 June. Among DPNs, JAXA, ISRO andMBRSC provided data. Among DANs, JAXA, MBRSC and AIT provided their VAPs.
Information on the latest response by Sentinel Asia is available at the link below.
https://sentinel-asia.org/EO/2024/article20240626NP.html

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(3) Flood and Mudflow in Nookat district, Kyrgyz on 28 June, 2024
(GLIDE Number MS-2024-000101-KGZ)
According to ReliefWeb, on 28 June, between 16:00 and 16:30, heavy rains in the mountainous
area triggered floods in 3 villages of the Nookat district in the Osh region. The floods caused
significant damage to village infrastructure and affected 23 households. Tragically, 5 children
lost their lives as a result of the mudflows.
https://reliefweb.int/report/kyrgyzstan/kyrgyzstan-flood-06-2024-floods-osh-4-2024-06-29
CAIAG made an EOR to Sentinel Asia on 1 July. This EOR was escalated to the International
Disasters Charter. AIT assumed the role of Project Manager for this Charter activation.
Among DPNs, JAXA, GISTDA, MBRSC and TASA provided data. Among DANs, JAXA andMBRSC provided their VAPs. Information on the latest response by Sentinel Asia is available
at the link below.
https://sentinel-asia.org/EO/2024/article20240628KG.html

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(4) Flood in Kachin State, Myanmar on 1 July, 2024 (GLIDE Number FL-2024-000104-MMR)
On 1 July, 2024, severe flooding occurred in Kachin state, Myanmar.
The Star reported that the disaster displaced about 31,000 people. The flood victims came from
6,320 households, and the areas affected by the floods included Kachin State and the Sagaing,
Magway and Mandalay regions. At least 23,298 people were affected in Kachin, 7,478 in
Sagaing, 146 in Magway, and 56 in Mandalay. The disaster management department hasestablished a total of 128 relief shelters in the affected areas, with 73 of them in Kachin, 48 in
Sagaing, 3 in Magway, and 4 in Mandalay.
https://www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2024/07/11/some-31000-evacuated-asmonsoon-floods-devastate-myanmar
The Myanmar Information Management Unit (MIMU) made an EOR to Sentinel Asia on 1
July. Among DPNs, JAXA and CRISP provided data. Among DANs, JAXA, MBRSC, AIT,IWM and EOS provided their VAPs. Information on the latest response by Sentinel Asia isavailable at the link below.
https://sentinel-asia.org/EO/2024/article20240701MM.html

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ReliefWeb reported that on 2 and 3 July, heavy rainfall and strong winds hit the northern andsouthern regions of Vietnam, causing floods and triggering landslides, resulting in casualties
and damage. The worst-hit areas are An Giang, Lào Cai, Lang Son, Thái Nguyên and Tian
Giang. According to the ASEAN Disaster Information Network (ADINet), 1 person died due toa severe weather-related incident while 420 people were affected and 105 houses weredamaged (1 of them destroyed).
https://reliefweb.int/report/viet-nam/vietnam-severe-weather-floods-and-landslides-adinet-vmdecho-daily-flash-04-july-2024
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE) made an EOR to Sentinel Asia
on 3 July. Among DPNs, JAXA and ISRO provided data. Among DANs, JAXA, AIT and
MBRSC provided their VAPs. Information on the latest response by Sentinel Asia is available
at the link below.
https://sentinel-asia.org/EO/2024/article20240703VN.html

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(6) Flood in Gandaki Province, Nepal on 6 July, 2024 (GLIDE Number FL-2024-000107-NPL)
Floods in Gandaki Province, Nepal, on 6 July, 2024, caused significant destruction.
According to The Kathmandu Post, incessant monsoon rains have wreaked havoc in various
places across the country. The floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains over the past 24
hours destroyed several houses while vehicular movement was disrupted on major highways
and road sections. Gandaki Province has been the hardest hit by monsoon-induced disasters,with at least 7 people killed.
https://kathmandupost.com/national/2024/07/07/floods-landslips-cause-havoc-across-country
DHM made an EOR to Sentinel Asia on 7 July. Among DPNs, JAXA, TASA and GISTDA
provided data. Among DANs, JAXA, AIT and MBRSC provided their VAPs. Information on
the latest response by Sentinel Asia is available at the link below.
https://sentinel-asia.org/EO/2024/article20240706NP.html

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The Himalayan reported that over 1,600 people were affected due to floods in Kanchanpur.
Incessant rain-triggered floods submerged some settlements in Kanchanpur. According to theDistrict Police Office, Kanchanpur, most of the areas have been affected by the flood. Threesettlements of Dodhara Chandani municipality-10 have been inundated after the Mahakali and
Jogbuda rivers overflowed into the settlements. Kutiyakabhar of Jogbuda and Shanti tole andLisani tole of Wari have been inundated. Similarly, Bhimdutta municipality, Bedkot,
Shuklaphanta, Krishnapur municipality and most of the settlements in the southern region of
Kanchanpur have been flooded.
https://thehimalayantimes.com/nepal/over-1600-people-affected-due-to-floods-in-kanchanpur
DHM, Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation made an EOR to Sentinel Asia on 8
July. This EOR was escalated to the International Disasters Charter. ICIMOD assumed the roleof Project Manager for this Charter activation. Among DPNs, JAXA and ISRO provided data.
Among DANs, MBRSC and EOS provided their VAPs. Information on the latest response by
Sentinel Asia is available at the link below.
https://sentinel-asia.org/EO/2024/article20240707NP.html

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(8) Flood in Uttar Pradesh of India on 10 July, 2024 (GLIDE Number FL-2024-000109-IND )NDTV reported that the flood situation in Uttar Pradesh, India, on 10 July, 2024, was severe.
More than 600 villages across 12 districts were affected by the floods. Nineteen people losttheir lives in rain-related incidents within a 24-hour period. The casualties included 16
individuals struck by lightning, 2 who drowned, and 1 who died from a snake bite.
https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/flood-in-over-600-villages-in-up-19-killed-in-rain-relatedincident-6077680
ISRO made an EOR to Sentinel Asia on 11 July. Among DPNs, JAXA and GISTDA provided
data. Among DANs, JAXA, AIT and MBRSC provided their VAPs. Information on the latest
response by Sentinel Asia is available at the link below.
https://sentinel-asia.org/EO/2024/article20240710IN.html

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On July 14, 2024, Vietnam experienced severe weather conditions that led to flooding andlandslides. VNEXPRESS said that Phu Quoc City was heavily affected by rainfall reaching100-120 mm, causing significant flooding. The heavy rain started on 14 July and continued
until the morning of next day.
https://vnexpress.net/mua-tu-khuya-toi-sang-phu-quoc-ngap-thanh-song-4769814.html
MONRE made an EOR to Sentinel Asia on 15 July. Among DPNs, ISRO and TASA provided
data. Among DANs, MBRSC provided their VAPs.
Information on the latest response by Sentinel Asia is available at the link below.
https://sentinel-asia.org/EO/2024/article20240714VN.html

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(10) Flood in Mindanao Island, Philippines on 15 July, 2024 (GLIDE Number FL-2024-000112PHL)
According to CRISIS 24, heavy rainfall associated with the southwest monsoon struck,
triggering widespread flooding and landslides across parts of Mindanao. As of July 15,
authorities reported 2 weather-related fatalities, 1 in Northern Mindanao and 1 in Davao
Region, with 2 others injured and 1 missing. More than 54,000 people were affected by thesevere weather across Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in the Muslim Mindanao, Davao,
Northern Mindanao, and Soccsksargen regions. About 17,800 people were displaced and at
least 73 homes were damaged.
https://crisis24.garda.com/alerts/2024/07/philippines-disruptions-ongoing-due-to-flooding-andlandslides-across-parts-of-mindanao-island-as-of-july-15
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration(PAGASA) made an EOR to Sentinel Asia on 15 July. Among DPNs, JAXA and ISRO
provided data. Information on the latest response by Sentinel Asia is available at the link below.
https://sentinel-asia.org/EO/2024/article20240715PH.html

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(11) Flood and Mudflow in Tajikistan on 13 July, 2024 (GLIDE Number MS-2024-000114-TJK)
Asia Plus said on the evening of 13 July that heavy rains caused mudflows on the territory of
the village of Iskodar, Ayni district, Sughd region in Tajikistan. Mudflows that descended on
the territory of the village of Pasrud in the same district blocked the inter-settlement road.
Also, on 13 July at 16:00, mudflows descended on the territory of Kosatarosh, Shing, Loik
Sherali and Voru in the suburbs of Panjakent.
“The mud mass damaged local roads, as well as agricultural land and power lines. There are nocasualties,” the Emergency Situations Committee noted.
https://vox.today/57419/jitelnica-aininskogo-raiona-pogibla-v-rezyltate-shoda-selevogopotoka-v-sele-iskodar/
CAIAG made an EOR to Sentinel Asia on 15 July. Among DPNs, JAXA, TASA and ISRO
provided data. Among DANs, JAXA, MBRSC and AIT provided their VAPs.
Information on the latest response by Sentinel Asia is available at the link below.
https://sentinel-asia.org/EO/2024/article20240713TJ.html

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(12) Flood and Mudflow in Uzbekistan on 14 July, 2024 (GLIDE Number MS-2024-000113-UZB)
According to KPACHAR BECHA, the bridge collapsed due to the erosion of the bridge base asa result of mudflows in the village of Yorkishlok in the Andijan region of Uzbekistan, the press
service of the administration of the Khojaabad district of the region reported on 14 July.
The bridge connected the Khojaabad and Jalakuduk districts of the Andijan region.
It was specified that there were no casualties.
https://rossaprimavera.ru/news/c4a313c3
CAIAG made an EOR to Sentinel Asia on 15 July. Among DPNs, JAXA and ISRO provided
data. Among DANs, MBRSC provided its VAPs. Information on the latest response by Sentinel
Asia is available at the link below.
https://sentinel-asia.org/EO/2024/article20240714UZ.html

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(13) Flood and Mudflow in Kyrgyz on 14 July, 2024 (GLIDE Number MS-2024-000115-KGZ)
According to ASTANA TIMES, a mudflow, which occurred on 14 July, claimed the lives of 5
people and caused extensive damage in Osh city and the Osh region. The settlements of Mady,
Datka and Bash-Bulak were affected, with 642 residential buildings, 4 schools, a kindergarten,
2 hospitals, a museum, and a first aid station being flooded. In Osh city, 146 residentialbuildings and a kindergarten suffered damage.
https://astanatimes.com/2024/07/kazakhstan-sends-40-tons-of-humanitarian-aid-to-kyrgyzrepublic-after-mudflows/

CAIAG made an EOR to Sentinel Asia on 15 July. This EOR was escalated to the International
Disasters Charter. AIT assumed the role of Project Manager for this Charter activation.
Among DPNs, JAXA, TASA and ISRO provided data. Among DANs, JAXA and MBRSC
provided their VAPs.
Information on the latest response by Sentinel Asia is available at the link below.
https://sentinel-asia.org/EO/2024/article20240714KG.html

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(14) Flood and Landslide in Philippines on 18 July, 2024 (GLIDE Number FL-2024-000112-PHL)
ReliefWeb reported the Southwest Monsoon has affected 573,000 people (118,000 families)
across 7 regions, 17 provinces, and 53 cities/municipalities. There have been 349,000
displacements, and 53 evacuation centers were activated. The disaster resulted in 7 fatalities, 2
injuries, and 1 missing person. Additionally, 133 houses were damaged, and 71 road sections, 5bridge sections, and 1 seaport were affected. Power and water supplies were disrupted inseveral areas, and agricultural damage is estimated at $364,000.
https://reliefweb.int/report/philippines/philippines-flood-crisis-situation-report-update-23rdjuly-2024
The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) made an EOR to Sentinel Asia on 23 July.
Among DPNs, JAXA and GISTDA provided data.
Information on the latest response by Sentinel Asia is available at the link below.
https://sentinel-asia.org/EO/2024/article20240718PH.html

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- * - * - * - *- * - * - * - * - * - *- * - * - * - * - * - *2. [News] JAXA’s New Radar Satellite “ALOS-4” that will serve Sentinel Asia successfullylaunched!
JAXA launched its new satellite, “Advanced Land Observing Satellite-4 (ALOS-4),” or“DAICHI-4,” onboard the third H3 Launch Vehicle from the Tanegashima Space Center on July
1, 2024 (JST). This new satellite carries L-band Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR), like its
predecessor “ALOS-2” but with enhanced capability. Although the resolution is the same as thatof ALOS-2, the swath of ALOS-4 is much wider, allowing it to observe a much larger area of thesurface of the Earth in a single acquisition. Its swath is 200 km with 3 m, 6 m, and 10 m resolutionin Stripmap mode, and 700 km with 25 m resolution in ScanSAR mode. The satellite entered theinitial functional verification operations phase of about 3 months to confirm the functionality of
its onboard equipment. From 2025, ALOS-4 will move into the nominal phase and start providing
data to Sentinel Asia. ALOS-4 will contribute to Sentinel Asia by taking advantage of these merits
to observe and monitor disasters worldwide including in the Asia-Pacific region.

©JAXA- * - * - * - * - *- * - * - * - * - * - *- * - * - * - * - * - *3. How to send an Emergency Observation Request
JPT member organizations are entitled to send an Emergency Observation Request (EOR) for
disasters in the Asia-Pacific region. Please refer to https://sentinel-asia.org/elearning/Emergency_Observation_Request.html
EOR Order Desk:
Asian Disaster Reduction Center (ADRC)
HP: http://www.adrc.asia/
E-mail: sarequest@adrc.asia
FAX: +81-78-262-5546,
TEL: +81-78-262-5540

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Sentinel Asia launched a new operation system, OPTEMIS. Please refer to the website on how
to create an account for OPTEMIS.
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