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Highlights
- Since the beginning of the rainy season in April, 703 cases of flooding have been recorded, affecting approximately 67,461 households of 351,221 individuals, including 155,084 children and 98,792 women. There have also been 86 fatalities and 154 injuries. The floods have damaged 48,055 houses, 18,347 latrines, and 5,488 wells.
- With the beginning of the school year in few days, 175 schools remain occupied by displaced populations, 168 schools have been damaged, and only 56 schools have been made available for use.
- Insufficient funding for UNICEF's emergency response puts ongoing efforts to address vital humanitarian needs in education, health and nutrition, WASH, and child protection at risk.
Situation Overview and Humanitarian Needs
Climate change intensifies environmental challenges in Mali, resulting in recurrent flooding that jeopardizes years of advancement and hampers initiatives aimed at reducing vulnerabilities and effectively addressing the ongoing humanitarian crisis.
Flooding has impacted nearly all of Mali's 20 regions, with varying degrees of severity. The areas most adversely affected include Mopti, where 84,437 individuals, representing 17,846 households, have been impacted; Ségou, with 74,552 individuals affected, equivalent to 10,079 households; and Gao, where 45,623 people, or 6,451 households, have also been affected. Additionally, the capital city, Bamako, has felt significant repercussions, with 5,505 households of 44,307 individuals reported as affected
Across the nation, 175 schools are currently being utilized as shelters for those displaced by the floods, while 168 schools have suffered damage. The temporary repurposing of these schools as shelters severely disrupts educational access and raises concerns regarding the commencement of the academic year. Furthermore, the 168 damaged schools will necessitate expensive repairs, complicating their reopening and adversely affecting children's right to education.
The flooding heightens the risk of waterborne diseases by contaminating water supplies and compromising sanitation. It also fosters the spread of mosquitoes, resulting in increased cases of malaria and dengue. The unsanitary conditions in shelters further expose populations—particularly children and vulnerable groups—to respiratory infections and other illnesses, exacerbating the overall health crisis. This surge in health risks occurs when health infrastructures are damaged, with 33 health centers directly affected.