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• The number of people impacted by heavy deyr seasonal rains and floods across Somalia has increased to over 2.4 million, according to the authorities, with over one million displaced and 110 killed in at least 36 districts. • Concern continues to grow over the likely spread of water-borne diseases. Suspected cases of Acute Watery Diarrhoea (AWD)/cholera were reported in Hirshabelle and Galmudug. An outbreak would pose a significant threat to communities with limited healthcare facilities. • Humanitarians, authorities and local communities have assisted at least 820,000 people, about 30 per cent of those affected. At least 37 boats are deployed to deliver supplies or evacuate trapped people in Hirshabelle and Jubaland states. • Light rain is forecast over the coastal areas of Middle Shabelle and Lower Juba, and Banadir from 29 November to 5 December, and dry conditions over the rest of the country and Ethiopian highlands. • One month to the end of the year, the 2023 Humanitarian Response Plan (HRP) which requires US$2.6 billion to respond to the needs of 7.6 million most vulnerable people in Somalia, is just 42 per cent funded ($1,087 million). Additional funds are urgently needed to deliver life-saving assistance to the people affected by heavy rains and floods.

After a #disaster strikes, we create hashtags, discussions are held, anger pours out, and then we forget about it till another disaster strikes. Two years back, Barak Valley in Assam faced one of the worst back-to-back floods in May-June 2022, which killed 200 people and affected 5.4 million. Extremely heavy rainfall and multiple landslides in Meghalaya and Nagaland brought the entire region down on its knees. Where does the flood-ravaged Barak Valley stand now? What about the villages along Indo-Bangladesh border that were marooned for weeks? Read my ground report from Cachar district in Barak Valley to know how prepared it is now to handle a disaster. https://lnkd.in/dDHDtR4y #disasters #floods #climatechange #assam #northeastindia #disasterpreparedness #earlywarning

Somalia: 2023 Deyr Season Floods Situation Report No. 3 (As of 3 December 2023) HIGHLIGHTS • The number of people impacted by heavy deyr seasonal rains and floods across Somalia has increased to over 2.4 million, according to the authorities, with over one million displaced and 110 killed in at least 36 districts. • Concern continues to grow over the likely spread of water-borne diseases. Suspected cases of Acute Watery diarrhea (AWD)/cholera were reported in Hirshabelle and Galmudug. An outbreak would pose a significant threat to communities with limited healthcare facilities. • Humanitarians, authorities, and local communities have assisted at least 820,000 people, about 30 percent of those affected. At least 37 boats are deployed to deliver supplies or evacuate trapped people in Hirshabelle and Jubaland states. • Light rain is forecast over the coastal areas of Middle Shabelle, Lower Juba, and Banadir from 29 November to 5 December, and dry conditions over the rest of the country and Ethiopian highlands. • One month from the end of the year, the 2023 Humanitarian Response Plan (HRP), which requires US$2.6 billion to respond to the needs of the 7.6 million most vulnerable people in Somalia, is just 42 percent funded ($1,087 million). Additional funds are urgently needed to deliver life-saving assistance to the people affected by heavy rains and floods. Full Report: https://lnkd.in/eS_5tUnT

The heavy rainfall in Bangladesh 🇧🇩 , particularly in the Haor region, has caused flooding in low-lying areas adjacent to the rivers in Sylhet, Netrokona, and Sunamganj districts. RIMES, through the Supporting Flood Forecast-based Action and Learning in Bangladesh-SUFAL II Project and in collaboration with the Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre of the Bangladesh Water Development Board, has been actively monitoring the flood situation, sharing flood forecasts and updates with SUFAL consortium, field teams, and partners, disseminating early warnings directly to the community via voice messages, and guiding the consortium in implementing anticipatory actions for floods: 🔸 SUFAL II Project activated flood action triggers in these areas on June 18th; 🔸 The Union Disaster Management Committees are taking initiative to disseminate forecasts and advisories to the communities; 🔸 Multi-purpose Cash Grants were given to 505 households [BDT5000/HH]; 🔸 329 most vulnerable households were supported with shock responsive social protection (SRCP) [BDT7000/HH]; and 🔸 237 households and 148 cattle were evacuated to 6 anticipatory action shelters through the help of project-funded and private sector boats. The flood situation is expected to improve from June 21, 2024. However, RIMES team along with the SUFAL Consortium in Bangladesh remains vigilant and continues coordination with Disaster Management Committees (DMCs) from district to ward to tackle the flood situation. ECHO-funded SUFAL consortium, CARE Bangladesh and Concern Worldwide with their partners, respectively People's Oriented Program Implementation(POPI) and Friends In Village Development Bangladesh (FIVDB), now active on its anticipatory action. ✊ #SUFAL #AnticipatoryAction #Bangladesh #flashflooding

The Pakistan National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has warned of heavy rains and flash floods in the upper and central parts of the country over the next two days, Pakistani state media reported on Thursday. This week, parts of Pakistan’s northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and eastern Punjab provinces experienced heavy rains, with many low-lying areas flooded. If rainfall exceeds 50-100 millimetres, it could lead to urban flooding and flash floods in local nullahs and river tributaries, the National Meteorological Department warned, Radio Pakistan reported. “Areas likely to be affected include Gujranwala, Lahore, Sialkot and Rawalpindi [in Punjab], while Gali, Kashmir, Kohistan, Mansehra and Murree are prone to landslides and flash floods,” the report said. NCDMA has asked provincial disaster management authorities and district administrations to closely monitor the situation and take appropriate measures to protect vulnerable people, according to the report. The public has been advised to take precautionary measures while travelling to landslide-prone areas. Read more at https://lnkd.in/dvZQdXM5 . . . #Pakistan #NDMA #HeavyRains #FlashFloods #NaturalDisasters #DisasterManagement #EmergencyResponse #WeatherWarning #RainfallAlert #SafetyFirst #PublicSafety #ClimateChange #WeatherUpdate #PakistanWeather #Landslides #floodprevention

𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐟𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐟𝐠𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧 Afghanistan is currently facing severe consequences due to recent floods and disasters. The lack of an effective early warning system has resulted in a tragic loss of lives, extensive property damage, and a significant increase in government expenditure. The absence of a Riverguard Early Warning System has exposed communities to greater risks and vulnerabilities. The Riverguard Early Warning System offers a viable solution to these challenges, providing timely alerts and critical information to help mitigate the impact of such disasters. Implementing this system can greatly enhance disaster preparedness and response, ultimately saving lives and reducing property damage. We urge stakeholders to consider the Riverguard Early Warning System as a crucial investment in disaster management and community safety. #Afghanistan #floods #Riverguard #Thierryart

𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐟𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐟𝐠𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧 Afghanistan is currently facing severe consequences due to recent floods and disasters. The lack of an effective early warning system has resulted in a tragic loss of lives, extensive property damage, and a significant increase in government expenditure. The absence of a Riverguard Early Warning System has exposed communities to greater risks and vulnerabilities. The Riverguard Early Warning System offers a viable solution to these challenges, providing timely alerts and critical information to help mitigate the impact of such disasters. Implementing this system can greatly enhance disaster preparedness and response, ultimately saving lives and reducing property damage. We urge stakeholders to consider the Riverguard Early Warning System as a crucial investment in disaster management and community safety. #Afghanistan #floods #Riverguard #Thierryart

The catastrophic floods in Ghor province highlight the urgent need for enhanced disaster preparedness and sustainable development in Afghanistan. As the country struggles to recover, the resilience and solidarity of its people, supported by the internatio

More than 1.8 million people are expected to be affected by this year's monsoon, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (#NDRRMA). The NDRRMA detailed that this monsoon, influenced by the forecast of 35-55% more rainfall than average, could impact 412,000 households. Spokesperson/UnderSecretary of NDRRMA, Dr. Dijan Bhattarai indicated that 83,000 families might be directly affected, with 18,000 households requiring rescue and relief. This exceeds last year's estimate of 1.2 million affected, where over two million were impacted. All relevant agencies have been instructed to prepare according to the Home Ministry's national action plan for monsoon preparedness and response, which was approved by 23rd Executive Committee Meeting of NDRRMA held on 3rd June 2024 in Singhdurbar NDRRMA Nepal Detail news: https://lnkd.in/gGkSgw7k (NEP version)

Seems the Kenyan government knew in March that we would be flooding in May. Early warning works but government seems to nap a lot. It is apparent. The need for Early action was ignored. An audit by the Kenya Auditor General Ms.Nancy Gathungu recommended a change of structure in disaster response early action. One recommendation was that the flood early warning information was to be shared with County and Deputy County commissioners. They would then in their county disaster management committees deliberate the early warning information and evaluate the level of preparedness needed. Such meetings somehow did not happen in context. Some meetings may have happened but were more on relief distribution. Earlier committees’ discussions on evacuation of victims after flooding are now being questioned because apparently most counties and constituencies in flood prone areas lacked designated evacuation centers. At the moment, the few evacuation centers also lack basic amenities. People have died 200 plus, and billions worth of properties have been destroyed. Most decision makers are taking hot tea thinking when we should have stopped with our “prayers” for rains.