Impact of Severe Flooding in Somalia: Displacement, Casualties, and Vulnerabilities

The severe flooding in Somalia demands an urgent emergency response, as women and children, who comprise a significant portion of the affected population, are poised to suffer the most. Over 163,400 individuals have been impacted.
The severe flooding in Somalia demands an urgent emergency response, as women and children, who comprise a significant portion of the affected population, are poised to suffer the most. According to #UN #OCHASomalia report, over 163,400 individuals have been impacted, with at least 37,120 displaced and seven children tragically killed. The regions of Hirshabelle, Jubaland, and South West states are the hardest hit, witnessing extensive damage to homes, schools, and vital infrastructure like latrines, with livestock losses exacerbating the crisis. In Hirshabelle State alone, 6,520 households have been affected, while Jubaland and South West states have seen 24,968 and 3,240 people displaced respectively, with thousands of latrines damaged. An immediate and comprehensive emergency response is crucial to mitigate the suffering and address the pressing needs of the affected populations.least 37,120 displaced and seven children tragically killed. The regions of Hirshabelle, Jubaland, and South West states are the hardest hit, witnessing extensive damage to homes, schools, and vital infrastructure like latrines, with livestock losses exacerbating the crisis. In Hirshabelle State alone, 6,520 households have been affected, while Jubaland and South West states have seen 24,968 and 3,240 people displaced respectively, with thousands of latrines damaged. An immediate and comprehensive emergency response is crucial to mitigate the suffering and address the pressing needs of the affected populations.