The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported this Tuesday, May 7, 2024, that floods in East Africa have affected nearly 750,000 people and led to the displacement of 234,000 individuals and causing more than 236 death. In Kenya, the toll is particularly heavy with more than 229 victims reported. Local authorities in Kenya also said that more than 285,000 people have been affected across the country.
OCHA highlighted its support for the government response, saying it has helped more than 126,000 people with water, sanitation and distributed food, cash, health services and shelter. emergency to more than 226,000 people.
In Somalia, more than 160,000 have been affected by the floods, with more than 37,000 displaced. Seven children have lost their lives since April 19, with Hirshabell, Jubaland and South West states hardest hit. And on this occasion, OCHA warned that rains and floods could affect up to 770,000 people in Somalia.
In Burundi, the report informs us that nearly 180,000 people have been affected by the heavy rains and the rising waters of Lake Tanganyika since January and which has affected the agricultural sector with approximately 40,000 hectares or 10% of the cultivated area. from the country.
Mamadou LY
