Burundi: Floods - Apr 2018
Overview
On 4 May, a heavy rainfall led to flooding in Gatumba, located at approximately 12 kilometres from the city of Bujumbura. This was one of the many floods which have affected the country since January 2018. Like many others, this area is prone to periodic flooding and has a population comprising of farmers, livestock and small traders. A joint assessment conducted on 9 May by Burundi Red Cross Society, the government of Burundi, OCHA, WFP, UNICEF, IOM, NRC, Millions for One and PACT in 6 sites in Gatumba indicated that flooding in Gatumba was caused by overflow of two rivers, Rusizi 1 and 2 which are tributaries of Lake Tanganyika crossing Gatumba area from Kivu. The flooding had severe consequences with 12,956 people (2,143 men, 2,258 women and 8,555 children) and 2,133 houses affected in 9 locations[...] (IFRC, 19 May 2018)
Affected countries
Most read reports
- Crop Prospects and Food Situation, No. 4, December 2018
- Crop Prospects and Food Situation, No. 3, September 2018
- East Africa Key Message Update, September 2018
- IOM Regional Office for East and Horn of Africa - October 2018 Bulletin
- Burundi: Floods in Gatumba - Emergency Plan of Action (EPoA) DREF n° MDRBI014
REGIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
Foreword from the Regional Director
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Points forts
Depuis janvier 2018, plus de 75 000 personnes ont été affectées par des désastres naturels: principalement des inondations, des glissements de terrain et des vents intenses dus à la saison des pluies. Les zones les plus affectées sont Ngozi et Rutana en raison de la destruction des champs.
Les besoins les plus urgents inventoriés lors des évaluations multisectorielles étaient les suivants: abris d'urgence et aide à la location, kits d'articles non alimentaires (ANA),
WASH et nourriture.
In Numbers
1,499 mt of food assistance distributed
USD 824,584 transferred to refugees
USD 13 m six months (September 2018-February 2019) net funding requirements, representing 557,565 people assisted in July-August 2018
Operational UpdatesOperational Updates
Burundi’s annual February-to-April rainy season often generates flooding that can damage or destroy houses, crops, and livelihoods in flood-prone areas. In April 2018, heavy rainfall resulted in severe flooding across parts of southern and western Burundi, including in Bujumbura Marie, Bujumbura Rural, and Makamba provinces. The floods affected an estimated 23,000 people, damaged or destroyed more than 2,000 houses, and disrupted livelihoods for many vulnerable households.
Highlights
Since January 2018, more than 75,000 people were affected by natural events: mostly floods, landslides and intense winds, due to the rainy season. The most affected areas are Ngozi and Rutana due to field destruction.
The most urgent needs detected during the multi-sector evaluations were: emergency shelters and rental support, non-food item (NFI) kits, WASH and food.
Highlights
7,275 people were assisted during the flood emergency response in April and May in Makamba, Bujumbura Mairie and Rural, led by the Sector.
5,022 IDPs were relocated in Rumonge and Bujumbura Rural after the decommissioning of the four IDP sites.
48,930 returnees from Tanzania under the VolRep received a NFI kit. Sector warehouse in Bujumbura consolidated for emergency response.
Challenges
Lack of funding for emergency response
Highlights
Since January 2018, more than 75,000 people were affected by natural events: mostly floods, landslides and intense winds, due to the rainy season. The most affected areas are Ngozi and Rutana due to field destruction.
The most urgent needs detected during the multi-sector evaluations were: emergency shelters and rental support, non-food item (NFI) kits, WASH and food.
Conflicts and climatic shocks aggravate current food insecurity in many countries
Some 39 countries in need of food assistance - FAO expects slightly lower global cereal production
20 September 2018, Rome - Persistent conflicts and climate-related shocks are currently driving high levels of severe food insecurity, particularly in Southern African and Near East countries, which continue to require humanitarian assistance, according to a new report published by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) today.
Conflict continues to drives high needs, but some food security improvements expected
Key Messages
Foreword from the Regional Director
Welcome to the August edition of the UN Migration Agency Bulletin for the East and Horn of Africa.
Like in many parts of the globe, migration continues to dominate debates in our region. On 6 August, IOM and its partners, launched a Regional Migrant Response Plan for the Horn of Africa and Yemen appealing to the international community for USD 45 million. It is the first of such plan to be launched ever.
Season C production expected to be above-average
Summary of major revisions made to the emergency plan of action:
La baisse des prix des principales denrées alimentaires améliore la sécurité alimentaire
Points saillants :
La situation alimentaire est en amélioration de manière générale dans toutes les communautés à des degrés divers.
Le prix réduit des denrées alimentaires traduit une disponibilité moyenne des denrées sur le marché et une sortie des anciens stocks des commerçants sur le marché.
Avec l’arrivée de la saison sèche, les aléas et les chocs naturels se sont considérablement réduits.
POINTS SAILLANTS
• 57% des enfants de moins de cinq ans souffrent de malnutrition chronique ;
• 4,5% des enfants de moins de cinq ans souffrent de malnutrition aiguë globale ;
• Plus de 400 ménages déplacés de Nyanza-Lac ont bénéficié d’une aide d’urgence en abris et articles non-alimentaires ;
CHIFFRES CLES
Pop. dans le besoin : 3,6 millions
H : 0,85M, F : 0,88M , E : 1,87M
Population ciblée : 2,4 millions
H : 0,53M, F : 0,55M, E : 1,28M
La sécurité alimentaire s'améliore à la fin de la récolte de la saison 2018B
Points saillants
Sur le marché, l’offre des denrées alimentaires s’améliore.
Les prix des principales denrées alimentaires sont globalement à leur niveau le plus bas depuis le début de l’année 2018.
La sécurité alimentaire des ménages victimes des inondations de mai 2018 (dans la plaine d'Imbo) reste très précaire à cause de la perte des récoltes et des déplacements.
Contexte
Food security continues to improve, except for flood-affected and displaced populations
Key Messages
In Numbers
2,559 mt of food assistance distributed
US$ 12.9 m net funding requirements in the next six months (July – December 2018)
622,700 people assisted in June 2018
Operational Context
Voluntary repatriation: In June, WFP assisted 3,666 Burundian refugees returning to their zones of origin from Tanzania. As of 31 June 2018, 33,756 Burundians had returned home, through the support of the humanitarian community since the launch of the operation in September 2017.
Enhanced seasonal rains and likely flooding are forecast for northern parts of the region
KEY MESSAGES
June to September seasonal rains are fully established in the northern sector of the region, as above-average rainfall amounts have been received across parts of Sudan, western Ethiopia, and northern South Sudan, helping ease localized early season deficits. These enhanced rains have largely benefited early season agricultural activities in these countries.
Plus de 1.000 ménages déplacés ont bénéficié d’une aide d’urgence sous forme d’abris, de fournitures non-alimentaires et de soutien locatif, octroyée par l'agence des Nations Unies pour les migrations (OIM), suite aux inondations qui sévissent dans le sud et l'ouest du pays depuis fin mai.
