Somalia: Rapid Multi-Sectoral Needs Assessment of populations affected by Gu flooding, Afmadow District - May 2024

In Dhobley and Afmadow, Jubaland State, some 24,000 people who were displaced have gone back to their homes due to the prevailing dry conditions. In addition, the rains were beneficial to agropastoral livelihoods in many aspects including favorable soil moisture conditions for crop and fodder production, and replenishment of surface and ground water sources. Meanwhile, the spill over of Tropical Storm Laly which was projected to bring strong surface wind, ocean waves, flash floods and moderate rainfall.

This assessment comprised 67 key informant interviews conducted at 21 sites in the Afmadow district from May 26h to 29th , 2024. As explained in the Methodology section, the results should be considered indicative.