1. Background and Humanitarian needs
Humanitarian partners, working together with the Federal Government of Somalia, continue to support people affected by Gu (April to June) seasonal rains and flash floods, and have reached at least 157,000 people with some form of assistance. As of 14 May, the number of people affected by the ongoing rains has risen to 225,759ii people including 38,727 people displaced and 9 deaths, according to the authorities. At least 3,000 people have been relocated.
Meanwhile, a large part of those displaced in Dhobley and Afmadow have returned to their homes following a dry spell.
Across Somalia, the heavy rains and flash floods have resulted in the loss of livelihoods, including livestock, cropland, damaged small businesses and destroyed infrastructure including shelter (3,367 destroyed and 870 affected), water sources (29 water points), latrines (5,002), schools (7), and damaged roads. Additionally, 5,899 hectares of agricultural land have been inundated by the floods, jeopardizing food security. According to humanitarian partners, at least 770,000 people could be affected by the time the Gu season ends. In addition, the damage to water sources, and water sanitation and hygiene (WASH) facilities is exacerbating the cholera outbreak. At least 10,647 cases and 120 deaths, representing a case fatality rate (CFR) of 1.1 per cent, have been reported in seven states as of 13 May, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The CFR is slightly above the WHO emergency threshold of less than or equal to one per cent. The week of 7 and 13 May was generally marked by light to moderate rains received in 40 stations while heavy rains were only observed at Mataban in Hiraan region and Doolow in Gedo region. Dry conditions prevailed in several other areas. Light to moderate rains are expected in Puntland and Somaliland with dry conditions likely to be observed throughout central and southern parts of the country between the 14 to 20 May, according to FAO-Somalia Water and Land Information Management (SWALIM).
However, SOYDA have been providing integrated package of nutrition, Food Security, Education, Civic Education, Youth empowerment, WASH, protection, and health intervention in Benadir, Southwest and Jubbaland State of Somalia.
SOYDA shall however, continue its program implementation to enable reduce the vulnerability as well as provide improved lifesaving Health, Nutrition, WASH, Food Security, Protection and Education services