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Floods in Somalia Caused $176m in Losses and Damages- Report

Storyline:Climate & Environment

GOOBJOOG NEWS|MOGADISHU: The flush floods in Somalia last year resulted in losses of close to $200 million, a joint report by the Somali government and international partners has revealed.

According to the report authored by the Somali government, the world Bank, EU and the UN, the 2023 Deyr floods caused US$176 million in losses and damages across sixteen districts.

The floods resulted in 188 fatalities and displaced over 2 million people, the report says.

 According to the report, direct damages to agriculture, water and sanitation, education and other key sectors surpassed US$126.6 million, while losses amounted to US$49.5 million. The agriculture and livestock sector require the highest recovery investments, followed by Transport and Housing.

Deputy Prime Minister Salah Jama called for concerted efforts to build resilience and devise sustainable solutions.

“The recent floods left significant destruction of property and loss of lives in Somalia, affecting millions of lives, and increasing vulnerabilities of an already vulnerable population,” the Deputy PM said.  “As we navigate the path to recovery, our collective efforts must prioritize resilience, inclusivity, and sustainable solutions towards disaster management in the country. “

EU ambassador to Somalia Karin Johansson said the ‘Somali government together with all stakeholders will continue their efforts and provide detailed plans addressing the recovery needs, aiming to strengthen the resilience of communities against future floods.’ She added The EU will remain a consistent and solid partner in supporting recovery and economic growth.

The assessment reveals escalating food insecurity, with an additional 304,980 people facing various levels of food stress and crisis. The cascading impact of floods has worsened the situation for 1.5 million children under five, who are projected to experience severe malnutrition. Beletweyn, Dolow, Baardhere, Baydhaba, and Kismayo are among the most affected regions, making up almost 70% of total losses and damages.