Overall Orange Flood for Somalia in Somalia from 21 May 2020 14:00 UTC to 29 May 2020 14:00 UTC

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Overall Orange Flood for Somalia

in Somalia

Event summary

Flood Somalia can have a medium humanitarian impact based on the magnitude, exposed population and vulnerability.

GDACS ID	FL 1100479
Death:	26
Displaced:	412000
Countries:	Somalia
From - To	21 May - 29 May

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Somalia, Hiran Region, late May 2020The seasonal rainfall (April-June) in Somalia has caused 26 fatalities, and displaced 412,000 people across 29 districts, as reported by UN OCHA on 24 May. Nearly a million people were affected by flooding caused by heavy rains, while large areas of cropland and pasture have been inundated, roads damaged and Internally Displaced People's (IDPs) shelters destroyed. The Belet Weyne District (central Hiran region, central Somalia) was the worst hit area, after the Shabelle river burst its banks, affecting 240,000 people, including 11,400 IDPs. River levels at Belet Weyne have remained at bank-full since 12 May. As the rainfall declines, floodwaters started receding in some areas of Somalia. Due to stagnant water, there are concerns about the risk of waterborne diseases, while the country is facing increasing COVID-19 case numbers and a resurgent desert locust infestation.Thu 28 May 2020Provided by Copernicus EMS GloFAS

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05/Jun/2020 02:31 UTC

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