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URGENT ACTION NEEDED! Six months after enduring a historic five-season drought, Kenya, Ethiopia, and Somalia are now grappling with catastrophic floods disrupting the crucial harvest season. Zainabu Hussein, a mother of nine from Buna, Wajir County has been displaced first by drought, and now battles devastating floods. "We ran outside, and water was everywhere. We crossed to seek refuge on higher ground." This isn't just Zainabu's struggle; it's a regional crisis. Here is the damage so far Kenya Over 500,000 displaced 21,000+ acres of farmland devastated 13,500 livestock lost to floods Somalia Over 100 lives lost 1/5 of the harvest in South Central Somalia devastated 1.5 million hectares of farmland adversely affected Over 2.4 million people impacted 1 million people displaced Read their heart-wrenching stories: https://lnkd.in/djRG6tQw Luckily Oxfam is on the ground, providing essential aid, yet more support is urgently needed. You can ✅ Support Oxfam on the ground. ✅ Share this post to raise awareness. ✅ Donate to aid relief efforts Fatuma Noor Victor Oluoch #EastAfricaCrisis #ClimateActionNeeded #HumanitarianAid #OxfamResponds #EastAfricaCrisis #ClimateActionNeeded #HumanitarianAid #OxfamResponds

⚡️ Recent heavy rainfall and severe flooding in Kenya have resulted in a climate crisis and humanitarian disaster. 33 people have lost their lives and 281,880 individuals have been affected across the country. Flooded communities urgently require food, water, shelter, and resources for rescue and support. Mandera County, in northeastern Kenya, has been particularly impacted with 34,845 households affected, along with the closure of a major town market and destruction of the water system in Merti. Action Against Hunger is responding by providing water, sanitation, and hygiene supplies, cholera prevention kits, as well as temporary shelters and essential items for displaced families. Efforts will focus on improving access to clean water, promoting healthy hygiene practices, and rebuilding infrastructure.

On this day, one year ago, severe flooding hit Pakistan and continued through to October, affecting more than 33 million people throughout the country. #Pakistan is not a country unfamiliar to #flooding and other #natural #disasters. It ranks among the top 10 countries severely hit by #climatechange induced disasters. But these #floods were unprecedented, displacing nearly 8 million people, damaging more than 2.3 million houses, and destroying millions of acres of agricultural lands and crops. Responding to all major disasters in Pakistan since 2009, our teams on the ground responded with #shelter support, #hygiene and dignity kits, and multi-purpose #cash #assistance immediately. A year later, with the help of partners like USAID/USAID - Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance, we've reached more than 1.5 million flood-affected people. Our impact spanned far and wide: 🧼 88,700 hygiene kits, including dignity kits for women and girls, were distributed ⛺ More than 33,300 emergency shelter kits were distributed, supporting over 233,000 individuals 🩺 93,000 consultations were carried out in 366 mobile medical camps throughout the province of Sindh 💰 Over 64,000 grants were distributed to flood-affected households, reaching a total of 448,000 individuals Our teams will continue to support communities for as long as it takes. And as we do, we'll work to not only meet the immediate needs of these communities but also create #sustainable programs to support people as they rebuild their #livelihoods. 📸: A father and daughter walk through the flooded lands with the kit provided to them by Concern Worldwide. Photo: Ingenious Captures/Concern Worldwide #humanitarianresponse #humanitarianaid #climatecrisis #displacement

KENYA FLOODS UPDATE The recent heavy rains in Kenya have brought about significant challenges, particularly in Lodwar Town and House of Hope. These rains have not only disrupted daily life but have also caused severe damage and displacement, affecting both livelihoods and essential services. At House of Hope, where essential services are provided to the community, the rains have posed significant challenges. Staff members have faced difficulties commuting to work due to flooded roads and transportation issues, hindering their ability to deliver crucial services effectively. According to meteorologists, there are no signs of the rains subsiding anytime soon. Relief efforts are underway by SERV international in partnership with government, and other international organizations. The scale of the disaster is immense, and many residents still require urgent assistance with food, shelter, and medical care. Let's pray for relief and restoration over this region.

Somalia is facing a #humanitarian #crisis due to the heavy rains and floods that have affected over 468,000 people, displaced at least 247,000 from their homes, and killed about 30 people since May 2023. The floods have damaged infrastructure, inundated thousands of hectares of land, and increased the risk of waterborne and vector-borne diseases. The worst-affected district is Belet Weyne, in Hiraan region, where more than 240,000 people (94% of those impacted by floods) have received emergency assistance from humanitarian partners. However, needs remain high and additional resources are urgently required to sustain the response. Flood water has receded and 90% of the people who were displaced have returned to their homes, but many still face challenges of accessing safe drinking water, sanitation facilities, and medical assistance. Other regions that have experienced flash and riverine floods include Jubbaland, South West State, and Hirshabelle. In Jubbaland, thousands of people are trapped in flooded areas following the elevation of water levels on Juba river. In South West State, 11 villages were inundated on 5 July, displacing 14,400 people and washing away crops. In Hirshabelle, two girls drowned in flood water east of Jowhar, and flooding in Balcad district displaced 9,600 people in several villages. One of the most affected regions is Baidoa, in Bay region, Southwest state, where heavy rains and flash floods have impacted more than 122,000 people (20,347 families) since 4 October 2023. The floods have destroyed flimsy shelters in IDP camps, leaving thousands of people homeless, hungry, and cold. Many people have lost their crops and livestock, and are in need of food, water, and health care. The situation is dire and heartbreaking, as I learned from the news and NGO reports. The situation is expected to worsen as the country enters the Deyr (October to December) rainy season, which is projected to bring wetter than usual conditions to northern and southern coastal areas. The El Niño and the positive Indian Ocean Dipole are likely to cause heavy rainfall and flooding, especially along the Shabelle and Juba rivers. Somalia is already facing multiple humanitarian challenges, such as the impact of the recent drought, the COVID-19 pandemic, the desert locust infestation, and the protracted conflict and insecurity. The 2023 Humanitarian Response Plan, which requires US$2.6 billion to respond to the needs of 7.6 million people, is only 30.5% funded. Additional funds are urgently needed to deliver life-saving assistance and support recovery and resilience. I urge you to join me in supporting the humanitarian efforts in Somalia and raising awareness about the plight of the flood-affected people. Together, we can make a difference and help Somalia overcome this crisis. Thank you.

Southern Malawi Reeling under the weight of a weather related disaster #cyclonefreddy has come and left widespread destruction in its wake. Southern Malawi has borne much of this destruction whose magnitude is yet to be quantified. It is obvious that the loss of nearly ripe crop, destruction of key transport and communication infrastructure, long term injuries, displacement of communities and psychosocial trauma will linger for long in the development efforts of most development practitioners. It is times like these when every effort is needed to rescue and recover people and property. But what is next? Will life ever come back to normal for the thousands of households affected by the tragedy? Will it? Humanitarian action is shaping up with a lot of generosity extended to those suffering, even by individuals who barely have enough to survive themselves. That is ubuntu, the African generosity where one gives and neither expects a return nor publicity! If anyone is seeking to set up a professional response operation in Malawi or looking for a partner to work with, please contact Paulaw Kitheka. See more information on the disaster here below. https://lnkd.in/dcRu47Bw.

Floods Sweep Away Billions in Economic Gains in Kenya and Tanzania 👉 Torrential rains have caused terrible floods in Kenya, causing the death toll to reach more than 200, and more than 280,000 people affected. 👉 Over the years, both governments in Kenya and Tanzania have struggled to finance disaster management systems. 👉 Tanzania’s commercial pulse, Dar es Salaam’s economy, and infrastructure suffer from frequent and severe flooding, and the situation will worsen without major interventions. Learn more 👉 https://cutt.ly/beecmy3P #Tanzania #Kenya #floods #economy #disaster #climatechange #daressalaam

📣 New Disaster Report 📣 China Flood Relief (2020) On July 21, 2020, flooding hit 27 provinces affecting 37.9 million people in Jiangxi, Anhui, Hubei, and Hunan. 141 people were missing or presumed dead, 2.2 million have been evacuated, and 1.3 million need emergency livelihood aid. Damages include 25,000 houses and 3.5 million hectares of flooded crops, with estimated direct economic losses now at RMB82.23 billion. (approximately $11.75 billion USD). Give2Asia immediately began supporting relief efforts in the affected communities, working with our trusted partners in the country. Read more about completed grants with our partners in the full report at: https://lnkd.in/gZ8z5nG7 #Disasterlink #crossbordergiving #philanthropy #DisasterResponse #Give2Asia

"Bangladesh, due to its geographical location, is in the frontline of the battle against climate change. The country has faced over 200 natural disasters in the last 40 years with increasing frequency and intensity. Cyclone Sidr in 2007 was amongst the most devastating, affecting nine million people across 30 districts in southern Bangladesh. The Emergency Cyclone Recovery and Restoration Project (ECRRP) is helping the affected community recover from the damage caused by the Cyclone Sidr by providing support for infrastructure and agricultural livelihoods. The project is also working for better long-term disaster preparedness through building and reconstructing of cyclone shelters and embankments that will protect coastal population from future natural calamities." #community #climatechange #bangladesh https://lnkd.in/d8V6-3Za

Over 1.7 million people have lost their homes and livelihoods in Somalia as a result of severe flooding from heavy seasonal rains. This growing catastrophe demands immediate action and coordinated efforts. The International Rescue Committee is calling on the international community to scale up funding to prevent further catastrophe: https://lnkd.in/eEzb2eqY #Somalia #Flooding #ClimateCrisis #ClimateChange #HumanitarianCrisis