Somalia is currently battling deadly flash floods.
While facing a sharp decline in humanitarian funding, according to a statement by UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric.
Somalia crisis is straining already fragile communities and threatening to escalate into a broader humanitarian disaster.
Somalia Flood Crisis Causalities
Since mid-April, over 45,000 people have been affected by sudden floods in various regions across Somalia.
Rising water levels have caused multiple deaths, including among children.
The situation is particularly dire in Galkayo, where nearly 9,500 individuals have been displaced and are now sheltering in 14 temporary camps.
To make matters worse, more than 6,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs) were forced to flee even temporary highland shelters, as the floods overwhelmed their camps.
Despite the scale of the emergency, the humanitarian response remains critically underfunded.
Out of the $1.4 billion needed to address urgent needs in 2024, only $148 million has been raised—just 10% of the target.
Massive Funding Gap Worsens Somalia Flood Crisis
This massive funding gap has forced many aid organizations, particularly local NGOs, to scale back or suspend operations, leaving vulnerable communities without support.
Currently, one-third of Somalia’s population—around 6 million people—urgently need humanitarian aid.
The United Nations is calling on the international community to increase funding and support to prevent the situation from spiraling further out of control.
Without swift action, Somalia risks facing a deepening humanitarian catastrophe, compounded by climate shocks, displacement, and weak infrastructure.
