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Flash Report: Flood and Heavy Rainfall/Flood - Dikwa & Mafa LGAs - Borno State, North-east Nigeria (24 July 2024)

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Event Overview

On 22 July 2024, a flash flood caused by heavy rainfall resulted in significant damage to several camps within the Dikwa and Mafa local government areas (LGAs) of Borno State, including Fulatari, Government Girls Secondary School (GGSS), and Masarmari camps. The intense rainfall led to the destruction and damage of shelters and personal belongings of many displaced households. In total, 265 shelters were damaged, affecting 4,444 individuals across 906 households. The affected population included 600 women, 491 men, and 1,460 children.

Of all the needs identified, food, non-food items (NFIs), and shelter were the most prevalent. WASH and shelter were also listed as a priority need in the locations affected.

Following these events, DTM (Displacement Tracking Matrix) field staff conducted rapid assessments to inform the humanitarian community and Government /partners, and to enable a targeted response.