Comoros: Flash Flooding

On Grande Comore island, heavy rains between 30 April and 1 May caused some rivers to overflow. An estimated 172 families were affected, of which 82 families had to stay with community members. Some affected people have already started returning to their homes. Government, with support from partners, is assisting those affected. A request for international assistance is not expected.

Mozambique: Early Recovery Strategy

Despite tough challenges in fragile countries, World Bank analysis reveals glimmers of hope

WASHINGTON, May 1, 2013—Despite enduring political and economic challenges, 20 fragile and conflict-affected states have recently met one or more targets under the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), and an additional six countries are on track to meet individual targets ahead of the 2015 deadline, according to a new analysis by the World Bank Group released today.

WASHINGTON, March 28, 2013 – The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors today approved a grant of US$3 million to help Comoros scale up an emergency response in parts of the island hit by recent devastating floods. The new financing will also help to alleviate the ongoing impact on communities of the global economic crisis and high food prices.

1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The purpose of this review is to examine the extent to which the goal, objectives and expected results of the Comoros Flash Floods emergency operation were achieved in terms of its relevance to the needs of the beneficiaries and its effectiveness and timeliness and assesses lessons to be learned for future operations.

Link Southern Africa: Floods Situation Report No. 5 (as of 08 February 2013)

1) Seasonal moisture deficits and below-average vegetative conditions remain following a mid-season dry spell that occurred in early November in northern Kenya and southern Somalia and below-average rains in November and December for much of eastern Africa. In southeastern Kenya, the poor October-December, short-rains, season has already resulted in failed crops over local areas of the region. With the season already ended, the chance for recovery is unlikely.

HIGHLIGHTS

· The Union of the Comoros increases its resilience to heavy human and economic losses due to natural disasters

· World Bank funded immediate recovery efforts focus on the most affected communities

· Efforts to mainstream disaster risk reduction into development policies complement the Comoros agenda to improve disaster risk reduction

Link: Southern Africa Humanitarian Bulletin: Issue 07 - November 2012

9 October 2012 – Le Haut Commissariat des Nations Unies aux réfugiés (HCR) a annoncé mardi que six personnes s'étaient noyées et 10 autres étaient portées disparues après le naufrage d'une petite embarcation lundi matin au large des côtes du département français d'outre-mer de Mayotte. Vingt-quatre personnes se trouvaient à bord.