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Heavy Rains and Devastating Floods Displace Over 2,600 IDPs in Mogadishu, Banaadir Region
Background
In Mogadishu, Banaadir region, heavy rainfall which occurred late on 9 May 2025 and continued for several hours, resulted in devastating floods that affected the city – in particular the IDP sites. The Protection and Solutions Monitoring Network (PSMN) made quick observations regarding the areas most affected. Based on their vulnerabilities and poor-quality shelters, which were unable to withstand the heavy downpour and volume of floodwater, the most impacted IDP sites are located in Kahda, Dayniile and Garasbaaley districts. As of 10 May 2025, a total of 448 households, comprising approximately 2,688 individuals were affected. These families were forced to leave their homes due to flooding and sought safety in less affected areas or have been provisionally accommodated by host communities in locations adjacent to the IDP sites. Most of these households lost their temporary shelters, as the floods destroyed basic infrastructure including homes and latrines and cut off nearly all roads leading to the sites making access difficult. The floods have left many people without shelter, including highly vulnerable individuals such as the elderly, children, and newborns, who are unable to cope under open and prevailing harsh conditions. In addition, the floods also resulted in civilian casualties —10 individuals were reportedly injured due to falling objects and destroyed structures, and at least four people have lost their lives. These displaced households are in urgent need of emergency response support, including temporary shelters, clean potable water and food assistance.