Somalia: Rapid Multi-sectoral Needs Assessment of populations affected by Deyr flooding - Xarardheere district

This document assesses the needs of the population affected by the floods in Xarardheere district and its surroundings, in the South West state of Somalia.

Heavy rains on October 4 triggered severe flooding across various areas in Xarardheere district and its surroundings, in the state of Jubaland, Somalia. This marked the onset of the Deyr (October to December) rainy season, anticipated to bring above-normal rains and flooding due to El Niño conditions.

This document assesses the needs of the population affected by the floods. The assessment was conducted from December 5 to 8, 2023. It involved 46 interviews with key informants at the site level, covering a total of 11 sites. The results are considered indicative, highlighting the urgent need for humanitarian response in the affected areas.

  • Somalia
  • Factsheet
  • December 2023

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