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Background
On 3 November 2024, severe flooding devastated host communities in Gamboru, following the overflow of the Chari River—a 1,400-kilometer waterway originating in Central Africa and serving as Lake Chad’s primary water source. This overflow exacerbated the surges of River Bodo (Republic of Cameroon) and River Maga (Ngala LGA), culminating in extensive flooding across Gamboru Communities in Ngala Local Government Area (LGA). Numerous households in Gamboru host communities, including Badiya – Kasuwan Shanu, Gamboru Dina, Zawuya, and Bulabulin were submerged, resulting in widespread displacement and significant disruption to livelihoods. The scale of the impact underscores the urgent need for comprehensive humanitarian response efforts to mitigate further damage and address the critical needs of affected populations. According to the Ngala Joint Assessment report conducted on 10th December 2024, the most affected areas include Badiya Dina, Zawiya and Kanumburi, alongside three host communities in Gomboru: Ghana and Bulabulin. Additionally, some 1,952 households, comprising 10,606 individuals, have been impacted and 538 households comprising 2,849 individuals displaced. More detailed information on affected population and infrastructure are captured in the table below