Somalia’s main rainy season (Gu) began in mid March. While bringing relief to dry conditions, the intense rains have led to flooding, crop damage and displacements. Flash floods were reported in Baidoa and Jowhar and strong rains in the Ethiopian highlands led to increased water levels along the Juba and Shabelle rivers. River embankment openings and breakages have led to localized flooding. The most affected areas include parts of Middle and Lower Shabelle and Bay region.

Link: Yemen Complex Emergency Fact Sheet #7 Fiscal Year (FY) 2013

Situation Overview

1. Consolidated and Flash appeals in the MENA region received US$ 674 million. The largest recipient was Syria, with US$339 million, followed by Yemen with US$196 million. In total, the appeals are 31.4% funded with a sho rtfall of 68.6%.

The Gu rains started early in most parts of southern and central Somalia. These rains may have a positive impact on both the crop and livestock production.

There are almost 350,000 internally displaced people in Yemen. In addition, about 107,000 new arrivals (refugees, asylum seekers and migrants) crossed into Yemen, predominantly from Ethiopia, in 2012.

Link: Desert Locust Bulletin No. 414 (March 2013)