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Observations for January 2025
o Severe fires were the most reported hazard in the month of January 2025 in Buvuma, Buikwe, Apac, Adjumani and the Karamoja sub region in districts such as Kaabong, Moroto, Napak, Nabilatuk and Nakapiripirit. Heavy storms occurred in Kalangala and Bundibugyo district.
o Hazards during the reporting period affected over 1,907 individuals (719 households), with 1,336 people from 501 households being internally displaced.
o The most affected age group were adults between 18 and 64 years (75%), followed by children below the age of 18 (21%) and elderly above 64 (4%). Notably, more than half of affected people were male (53%).
o As a consequence, urgent needs have emerged, with shelter, health, food assistance and NFIs as critical priorities in the aftermath of the reported hazards.
o Infrastructure damage was significant, with 402 houses completely destroyed, 178 houses partially damaged, and 13 health facilities and 2 water facilities affected.