IOM warns of massive displacement crisis in Somalia due to flooding
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What happened
The International Organization for Migration warned of an imminent crisis in Somalia due to expected above-average rainfall and the strengthening El Nino weather phenomenon. New projections estimate that 874,319 people could be displaced between October and December. Flooding is projected to account for 92 percent of this displacement. The IOM stated it had secured only 14 percent of the $16.62 million required for preparation and response.
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Why it matters
The projected displacement of nearly 875,000 people creates a significant humanitarian need in Somalia. The IOM noted that it urgently requires funding to help people protect their homes and livelihoods. The agency currently has only secured 14 percent of the $16.62 million needed for the response.
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Who's involved
- SomaliaGeopolitical state facing imminent displacement crisis due to flooding.
- International Organization for MigrationIntergovernmental organization issuing the warning and coordinating aid efforts.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- SudanSpeculative
Could increase operational costs for aid groups in Sudan due to regional climate shock.
- EthiopiaSpeculative
May increase supply requirements for humanitarian aid in Ethiopia due to regional climate crisis.
Could increase investment in disaster risk reduction capacity following the scale of the Somalia flooding.
- South SudanSpeculative
Might increase demand for humanitarian resources in South Sudan due to regional climate shock.
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The entities involved
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Somalia
sovereign state in Africa
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International Organization for Migration
intergovernmental organization
Related events
- India discussed migration trends with the International Organization for Migration (IOM).
- Himilo Qaran warned against military action and instability in Somalia.
- ICMPD discussions involved personnel from the International Organization for Migration.
- IOM is collaborating with the Central Equatoria State Government in South Sudan.
- The current situation in Somalia involves the confluence of drought, ongoing conflict, and critical aid shortages.