Overall Orange alert Flood
in Somalia

Event summary

This flood can have a medium humanitarian impact based on the magnitude and the affected population and their vulnerability.

GDACS ID FL 1101908
Glide number: FL-2023-000057-SOM
Death: 30
Displaced: 140000
Countries: Somalia
From - To 20 Mar - 14 Apr

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Somalia - Floods, update (ECHO 14 Apr 2023)Fri, 14 Apr 2023 10:24

  • Since the beginning of the Gu Rainy Season (from April to June), heavy rainfall, floods and flash floods have affected 170,000 people (of whom 140,000 have been displaced) across several areas of Somalia as reported by UN OCHA.
  • The worst hit areas are Baardheere District in Gedo Region, (Jubaland State), and Baidoa District in Bay Region (South West State).
  • According to the same source, more than 21 people died after flash floods that occurred in Baardheere District (Jubaland State, southern Somalia) on 21-24 March. In the same District, four health and nutrition centres were damaged as well as six primary schools and a secondary school.
  • Humanitarian partners are conducting the emergency response for the affected States (Galmudug State, Hirshabelle State, South West State, Jubaland State).
  • For the next 24 hours, moderate rain is expected over the northern and southern areas of Somalia.
Flood in Somalia - UNITAR-UNOSAT ActivationFri, 14 Apr 2023 10:29

UNITAR-UNOSAT Potentially Damaged Buildings has been activated
Flood in Somalia - UNITAR-UNOSAT ActivationTue, 11 Apr 2023 15:33

UNITAR-UNOSAT Potentially Damaged Buildings has been activated
Flood in Somalia - UNITAR-UNOSAT ActivationWed, 05 Apr 2023 09:37

UNITAR-UNOSAT Potentially Damaged Buildings has been activated
Flood in Somalia - UNITAR-UNOSAT ActivationMon, 03 Apr 2023 13:47

UNITAR-UNOSAT Potentially Damaged Buildings has been activated
Flood in Somalia - UNITAR-UNOSAT ActivationFri, 31 Mar 2023 15:22

UNITAR-UNOSAT Potentially Damaged Buildings has been activated
Flood in Somalia - UNITAR-UNOSAT ActivationMon, 17 Apr 2023 09:46

UNITAR-UNOSAT Potentially Damaged Buildings has been activated
Flood in Somalia - UNITAR-UNOSAT ActivationMon, 01 May 2023 14:23

UNITAR-UNOSAT Potentially Damaged Buildings has been activated
Flood in Somalia - UNITAR-UNOSAT ActivationWed, 03 May 2023 09:53

UNITAR-UNOSAT Potentially Damaged Buildings has been activated
Somalia - Floods, update (ECHO 15 May 2023)Mon, 15 May 2023 09:58

  • Since the start of the Gu Rainy Season (from April to June), floods have impacted several parts of Somalia, particularly the Belet Weyne District in the Hirshabelle State, and Baardheere District in Jubaland State, leading to casualties and damage.
  • According to the latest reports of UN OCHA, initial estimates indicate that at least 22 people died, 219,000 have been displaced, and 460,470 were affected across 17 Districts since mid-March. In addition, hospitals, health centres and mobile clinics have been inundated; shelters, latrines, and farmland destroyed; livestock washed away; schools damaged and temporarily closed across the country.
  • Humanitarian partners are conducting the emergency response for those most affected.
  • For the next 24 hours, scattered light rain is expected over north-eastern Somalia.
Flood in Somalia - UNITAR-UNOSAT ActivationWed, 17 May 2023 10:32

UNITAR-UNOSAT Potentially Damaged Buildings has been activated
Flood in Somalia - UNITAR-UNOSAT ActivationTue, 23 May 2023 11:18

UNITAR-UNOSAT Potentially Damaged Buildings has been activated
Flood in Somalia - UNITAR-UNOSAT ActivationWed, 24 May 2023 07:24

UNITAR-UNOSAT Potentially Damaged Buildings has been activated
Flood in Somalia - UNITAR-UNOSAT ActivationThu, 25 May 2023 17:13

UNITAR-UNOSAT Potentially Damaged Buildings has been activated
Flood in Somalia - UNITAR-UNOSAT ActivationFri, 26 May 2023 12:33

UNITAR-UNOSAT Potentially Damaged Buildings has been activated
Flood in Somalia - UNITAR-UNOSAT ActivationTue, 30 May 2023 15:55

UNITAR-UNOSAT Potentially Damaged Buildings has been activated
Flood in Somalia - UNITAR-UNOSAT ActivationWed, 31 May 2023 09:44

UNITAR-UNOSAT Potentially Damaged Buildings has been activated
Flood in Somalia - UNITAR-UNOSAT ActivationThu, 01 Jun 2023 07:43

UNITAR-UNOSAT Potentially Damaged Buildings has been activated
Flood in Somalia - UNITAR-UNOSAT ActivationMon, 05 Jun 2023 13:15

UNITAR-UNOSAT Potentially Damaged Buildings has been activated
Somalia - Floods, update (ECHO 09 Jun 2023)Fri, 09 Jun 2023 10:57

  • Since the start of the Gu Rainy Season (from mid-March), several parts of the country have been experiencing heavy rainfall and consequent floods that resulted in an increasing number of displacements.
  • According to UN OCHA, 247,000 people have been displaced while 468,000 have been affected. The worst affected District is Belet Weyne where five people died and 210,000 have been displaced (as of mid-May).
  • In addition, in some parts of the country, the flood waters are receding but stagnant waters in some parts of the country are hindering the return home of the displaced, increasing the risk of waterborne diseases.
  • Humanitarian partners have stepped up the emergency response for those most affected.
  • For the next 24 hours, light rain is expected over parts of north-western Somalia close to the border with western Ethiopia.
Somalia, March 2023UNOCHA reported light to moderate rains in several areas of Somalia from around 13 March 2023, signalling an early start of the Gu rainy season, which usually ruins from April to June. Galmudug State Flash flooding cut off electricity in Cadaado and Dhuusamarreeb towns on 22 March. Roads were damaged and some communities were left isolated. Others were forced to evacuate. In a report of 03 April, UN OCHA said 15,000 people were displaced from their homes in Dhuusamarreeb due to flash flooding on 22 March, but nearly half have returned since the flooding subsided. Jubaland State Heavy rain, especially in the Ethiopian highlands, has increased the risk of the Juba River breaking its bank. More than 10 people were reportedly killed and thousands of others were affected as heavy rains inundated Baardheere District. Around 8,000 residents of two IPD camps were affected. Puntland State Flash floods in Jalam town, Burtinle District, displaced hundreds and damaged property. UN OCHA also reported around 900 families were affected in Jalam and other areas. South West State In South West State, over 40,000 IDPs and some vulnerable host communities have been affected by flash floods in areas around Baidoa since 23 March, UN OCHA reported.Mon 27 Mar 2023FloodList provided by Copernicus GLOFAS
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UNICEF Rushes Health Nutrition Supplies For Flood Victims In Southern ... 2023-04-15T14:50+0200.

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said it has dispatched the first 12 metric tons of health and nutrition supplies for flood victims in southern Somalia. The UN agency said the supplies will help the displaced families who now fin
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UNICEF supplies relief materials to Somalia flood…2023-04-14T10:36+0200.

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says it has dispatched the first 12 metric tons of health and nutrition supplies to flood victims in southern Somalia. READ ALSO: Nigeria Lauds UNICEF’s Supports to Newborn Care The UN agency note
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UNICEF Dispatches Health, Nutrition Supplies For Flood Victims In Sout ... 2023-04-13T15:22+0200.

Mogadishu – The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), said it has dispatched the first 12 metric tons of health and nutrition supplies for flood victims in southern Somalia. The UN agency said the supplies will help the displaced familie
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UNICEF rushes health, nutrition supplies for flood victims in southern ... 2023-04-13T13:18+0200.

MOGADISHU, April 13 (Xinhua) -- The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) said it has dispatched the first 12 metric tons of health and nutrition supplies for flood victims in southern Somalia. The UN agency said the supplies will help th
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